Exploring America’s Cajun and Creole Heartland
Louisiana Rambles is a book that delves beyond the clichés and the well-worn tourist circuit to reveal the true richness of America’s most unique and culturally vibrant region. As this travel narrative and guide wends through the Cajun and Creole communities of south Louisiana, you’ll experience the history, the people, the food and the music of a place and a way of life like no other.
Posted May 1, 2012 in Festivals, Louisiana Travel
Crawfish pride is everywhere on display in Breaux Bridge.
The crawfish are pouring out of Cajun country in a torrent at this time of year. It’s an incredible – and very specifically Louisiana – harvest, and naturally Louisiana greets it with a harvest festival. As always, the first weekend in May means it’s time for the Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival. more…
Posted April 26, 2012 in Festivals, Louisiana Travel
It’s an extremely busy time for festivals around south Louisiana. While Jazz Fest in New Orleans tends to suck most of the oxygen from the room due to its sheer size, rich history and general awesomeness, the Festival International de Louisiane two hours down the highway in Lafayette is an increasingly appealing draw as well. more…
Posted March 28, 2012 in Louisiana Travel
A recent ramble through the Barataria Preserve was a powerful reminder of just how close the natural splendor of south Louisiana is to our doorstep here in the city and the way it can transport a visitor to a seemingly different world, if only for an hour or so. more…