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A day’s drive from New Orleans takes you into some of Louisiana bayous and into the heart of Cajun country. We have explored Southern Louisiana’s bayou and plantation country before. This time we skipped the plantations to explore some new areas. Avery Island Route 90 is the de facto “bayou highway”. We drove from Houma […]
We love New Orleans Louisiana: the mix of French and Spanish architecture of the French Quarter, the mansions of St. Charles Avenue and the Garden District, the spooky above-ground crypts of the cemeteries, the extraordinary World War II Museum, the Royal Street antique galleries, its restaurants and cuisine, the jazz and of course, the continual […]
We admit it. We are foodies. No matter where we go, we seek out good restaurants with interesting dishes that reflect local cuisine and ingredients. On our numerous trips to New Orleans, we have found some favorite (and some not-so-favorite) dining adventures. This blog combines our New Orleans eating experiences for places that are …
Champagne, in northeastern France, is the home of the most famous sparkling wines in the world. The primary cities in the Champagne region are Reims and Epernay. We had previously visited Reims on a day trip from Paris, taking tours at Tattinger, Pommery, and Veuve-Cliquot. We so enjoyed that trip that we scheduled a …
The Willamette Valley is Oregon’s oldest wine region. It contains over 700 wineries in 12 nested AVAs and produces two-thirds of the state’s wines. While it is best known for its Pinot Noirs, it also produces Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Rieslings among others. With so many options, how does one decide which wineries to visit […]
What’s not to love about visiting France’s Burgundy Region? We love its food, its wines, and its atmosphere. The largest city in the Burgundy wine region is Beaune. It is also one of our favorite small French cities in the area. We enjoy exploring its history, character, signature buildings, restaurants, and many tasting rooms …