The Louisiana Legend of Evangeline
The Evangeline story, in whatever form, is the national epic poem of the Acadian people. And, the ineffable sense of woe and exile hasn’t died in Cajun country.
United States
Lafayette, Louisiana: Easy Road Trip near New Orleans
Lafayette, Louisiana, a couple hours drive northwest of New Orleans, serves as a great base for day trips to the region’s small towns and rich Creole and Cajun cultures.
2018: The Year in Photos
Our year in travel: 50 photos of our travels in 2018. Sweden, Malawi, Russia, Italy, and India were the highlights.
TravelPast50 Year in Review 2018: Art and Adventure
2018 was the Year of Art and Adventure, new places, new activities, wildly crealtive people, more time back home, and some separate trips for Tom and Kris.
Things to Do in Minneapolis and Saint Paul
What to do in Minneapolis and St. Paul in Summer or Winter: walk or skate the lakes; book some theater tickets; find free museums and plenty to do with kids.
Brookgreen Gardens, Sculpture in Myrtle Beach, SC
When it comes to the attractions of the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area, I’d have to list my favorite as Brookgreen Gardens Sculpture Garden.
Views of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
There are lots and lots of attractions to Myrtle Beach, and you can’t really see them all in just a few days. Hell, the miniature golf courses and pancake houses … Read more
Why You Should Catch a Flight to Myrtle Beach
We’d never considered a getaway to Myrtle Beach until we heard there were new, non-stop flights from Minneapolis/St. Paul to this South Carolina destination by Sun Country Airlines. And even … Read more
When Your Car Falls Through the Ice
Gary Thompson is the guy you call when your car falls through the ice. We heard about Gary from our hosts at the Best Western Premier Lodge on Lake Detroit. … Read more
Views of Olympic National Park, Washington
We spent two days walking around Olympic National Park in Washington. It’s spectacular for several reasons, but unusual because of the various eco systems it encompasses. Dense green rain forest, … Read more