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Borden’s Ice Cream – The Last Store Left Standing

Lauren Bassart — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 18:45:31 +0000

While road tripping the craft brew trail in Louisiana, Kenin and I came upon a historic ice cream parlor on Johnston Street in Lafayette. This historic ice cream shoppe was built in 1940 and is the last one of Borden’s retail stores that is still left standing. We did the only thing we could, pulled in, parked the car […]

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Top 5 Must- See Attractions In Louisiana

Lauren Bassart — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 15:20:21 +0000

Louisiana is one of our favorite states. We go back again and again and are always surprised by how much we missed in the last times we visited. The state always has new things to offer and excite us. Louisiana is one of those places we visit that always feels like a non-stop party while […]

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Step into The Rural Life Museum of Baton Rouge Louisiana

Lauren Bassart — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 20:53:01 +0000

Transport yourself back to a simpler time with a visit to the Rural Life Museum in Baton Rouge, LA. This fantastic museum is located on the 450 acre property of the Burden Museum and Gardens and provides an in-depth view on what life was like for 18th and 19th century Louisianans. Taking a trip there […]

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Touring Tabasco and Avery Island’s Jungle Gardens

Kenin Bassart — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 14:12:42 +0000

Touring food factories can be a hit or miss venture. Some times you get a really hands on tour that gets you up close and personal to the action which can be pretty fun. Other times you’re stuck sitting in a room watching animatronic dolls tell you a companies history circa 1982. I’m here to […]

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Down Home Dining at the Where Y’at Diner in Mandeville LA

Lauren Bassart — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 13:45:38 +0000

Down home cooking is something that Louisiana is incredibly well-known for, as is sugary sweet Southern charm. On our visit to the Where Y’at Diner in Mandeville we were served up with a healthy dose of both. The owner of this adorable diner, Liz Munson, puts her heart and soul into everything that goes on […]

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Buzzing through the Bayou with Pearl River Eco Tours

Kenin Bassart — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 14:07:26 +0000

Pear River Eco Tours in Slidell, LA takes you buzzing through the bayou as you search the waters of the Honey Island Swamp for wildlife. It’s a must-do adventure for any animal lover, or for any first timer in the swampy South. We took our Pearl River Eco Tour while we were road tripping the […]

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City Pork Baton Rouge, LA – Charcuterie for the Rest of Us

Kenin Bassart — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 10:39:40 +0000

What happens when you combine a love of smoked meats and old world delis? You get City Pork in Baton Rouge, LA. If you love pork, or eating, as much as I do, you’d better find a way to make it here quick! We stumbled into City Pork in Baton Rouge while on our Louisiana […]

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Global Wildlife Center in Folsom, LA – Safari in the South

Lauren Bassart — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 16:03:48 +0000

Ever wanted to take a safari? The Global Wildlife Center in Folsom Louisiana is like a safari in the South. Okay, so there may not be lions and cheetahs chasing herds of elephants, but you do get to see giraffes, deer, zebras, and so much more. Hop on board one of these exciting wagon tours […]

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Taking a Tour of the Houmas House Plantation and Gardens

Lauren Bassart — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 20:28:20 +0000

Tucked away in the little town of Darrow, Louisiana is a gem of a place called The Houmas House Plantation and Gardens. Known as the “crown jewel of Louisiana’s river road” it is a property that is steeped in historical significance, and has ben restored to reflect the splendor that Southern Plantation homes have long […]

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The Weird and Wonderful Abita Mystery House

Kenin Bassart — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 15:07:08 +0000

Weird. Wacky. Eccentric. Wonderful. Junky. All of these words have been used to describe the Abita Mystery House (aka the UCM Museum) in the Louisiana North Shore community of Abita Springs. After spending some time there I can assure you that all of them are 100% accurate. Prior to our arrival in the area we […]

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