By: Jennifer Bradley Franklin | Atlanta Magazine Somerhalder grew up in St. Tammany Parish on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, opposite New Orleans. Photo by Omaze See the Story >>…
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By Beth D’Addono On days when Susan Pearson gets run ragged at her hospital human resources job, she closes her eyes and pictures the ancient live oaks and great blue herons she sees when camping…
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By: Kelsy Chauvin | ShermansTravel.com Visitors to Louisiana learn quickly that “Cajun culture” isn’t just a label — it’s a lifestyle. Here, life’s a little different than the rest of the country:…
Read MoreBy: Charles of McCool Travel | Oddities and Curiosities Abita Mystery House in Louisiana Northshore is absolutely one of the weirdest places I have been to in the entire world—and I take pride in…
Read MoreBy: Aly Walansky | Forbes This year, Mardi Gras is February 25. Fat Tuesday is the last day of the Carnival season, and marks an exciting time of year with many celebrations. Whether in New Orleans…
Read MoreMike Scott | Nola.com It says it right there on the screen, right at the beginning: Amazon Studios’ new “Troop Zero” is set in the tiny town of Wiggly, Georgia. But South Louisiana viewers who tune…
Read MoreHousewive in the City Blog With Carnival season officially underway in Louisiana, the charming coastal communities in the Bayou State are welcoming a unique audience to their Mardi Gras festivities:…
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By: Jyl Benson | MyNewOrleans.com Get thee across the lake to Covington and check out Pyre Provisions, (70437 Highway 21, Covington, 985-888-6129, pyrerestaurant.com) Chef Jeff Mattia’s new concept…
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Comfort Inn & Suites Slidell/New Orleans East had a very good year! The hotel earned a 2019 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor, and has been named a 2019 AAA Inspector's Best of Housekeeping…
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If Mardi Gras has a smell, it’s got to be the seductive cinnamon-y aroma of freshly-baked king cake. Topped with icing and sprinkles of purple, green and gold, the Mardi Gras colors, its arrival in…
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