I felt happy the minute I saw the first rectangle of hand-painted plywood promising “Ruston peaches ahead” in Pass Christian, Mississippi.… Read more
Good times roll at San Fermin in Nueva Orleans
Laissez les bons temps rouler. If ever a New Orleans event exemplified that theme, it is this — the San Fermin in Nueva Orleans Festival.… Read more
Check out these 7 weird Alabama festivals
Every region has a few weird festivals, but the South wins the prize for hosting some of the strangest festivals you will ever encounter.… Read more
5 ways I ruined my business trip (and how to make yours better)
I had never been to Detroit, so I was excited last month when the writing assignment landed on my desk. Sure, it was a business trip, but business trips can be fun, right?… Read more
Color me surprised: There are two Mardi Gras colors
Mardi Gras colors are purple, green, and gold, right? Wrong. Well, sort of wrong.
When celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans, feel free to drape yourself head to toe in all three colors.… Read more