Sometimes the best travel experiences happen close to home. I recently attended the Southern Travelers Explore Conference in St. Rose, Louisiana, hosted by the Louisiana River Parishes tourism organization just outside New Orleans. What followed was several days of learning,...
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Stories of World War II at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans
On June 6, 2025, the National World War II Museum in New Orleans will celebrate its 25th anniversary. That’s an important date in World War II history; it was the date of the D-Day invasion in Europe in 1944. I...
Louisiana
Louisiana’s Sweet Spot of History, Houmas House & Great River Road Museum
Houmas House Traveling the River Road north from New Orleans will lead you to Ascension Parish, Louisiana's Sweet Spot. Houmas House or "The Sugar Palace" has drawn visitors for years. Kevin Kelly has added a new addition to the River...
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Learning how to travel safely, 2020 travels of Roadrunner Journeys
2020 giveth and 2020 taketh away. January began as usual with me on the road. As the year progressed, things did change drastically. In 2020, we learned to wear masks and distance ourselves from each other. While change is always...
Louisiana
Learning the story of World War II at the National World War II Museum, New Orleans, Louisiana
National World War II Museum at night The National World War II Museum The National World War II Museum preserves the memories, artifacts, and history of World War II. This world-class museum continually strives to tell and preserve the stories...
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Four sites not to be missed in Monroe, Louisiana
Chennault Chennault Aviation Museum The Chennault Aviation Museum is celebrating its 20th year. The museum relates the stories of local veterans. Beginning in 2007 with only two rooms, the museum has grown to multiple display rooms that feature exhibits on...
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2019 Travels with Roadrunner Journeys
I never thought that, as I drove toward Dallas in January 2019, I would end the year having driven over 12,000 miles. Flying the 737 Simulator at the Delta Flight Museum Travel is the one thing I truly love doing....
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Culinary and Beverage Adventures in Southwest Louisiana
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Letting the Good Times Roll in Lake Charles, Louisiana and finding a piece of Naval history
Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu Madri Gras Museum I take pride in the fact that my hometown, Mobile, Alabama, is the home of Mardi Gras. On my recent tour of the Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu in Lake...
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