“Since we are going to be India for the Rickshaw Run, we should probably see the Taj Mahal. I mean it is on my Bucket List and I can’t imagine coming back to India just to see the Taj Mahal.” This was the conversation that Darcee and I had with pretty much everyone we talked to before leaving for our epic Rickshaw Run across India. It was as if one of the most recognizable buildings in the world was a…
Merriam-Webster defines an “adventurer” as someone who likes dangerous or exciting experiences; a person who looks for adventures! Well there is no doubt that in creating the Bucket List Project several years ago, I have sought out adventures of all types. I would spend hours scouring the internet, reading about the experiences of other “adventurers.” Many of these adventure activities and travels were typical to a person with wanderlust. However, there is one adventure that caught my eye and has totally stoked the…
December is a magical time of year! Many people celebrate the holiday season with traditional customs passed down from generations of their family and community! This is especially true here in Louisiana, as we celebrate the coming of Christmas and the New Year in beautiful and unique ways. Perhaps, one of the most unique ways locals in Louisiana show their holiday spirit is through a Christmas tradition known as ‘the Bonfires on the Levee.’ Here they light up massive bonfires…
Every weekend in November the small town of Hammond, Louisiana, takes people back in time to a historical 16th century village (Albright) in England. The Louisiana Renaissance Festival (aka: RenFest) has been a popular destination since the year 2000, celebrating all things from the renaissance era. Here are the top 6 Reasons You Need To Attend The Louisiana Renaissance Festival: 1) The Shows & Events – There is no lack of entertainment at RenFest. At the festival (open at 10am) you’ll find many free shows that will transport…
The Way (2010) Cast: Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez, Deborah Kara Unger, Yorick van Wageningen and James Nesbitt Director: Emilio Estevez Synopsis: Martin Sheen plays an American doctor, Tom, who travels to France after his son (Emilio Estevez) dies while attempting to walk the Camino de Santiago. After he puts his son’s affairs in order, Tom decides to finish the journey in his stead. The Camino, also known as The Way of St. James proves to offer adventure and companionship around every…
“What would be your walk up to bat music?” This was the question posed to me and several others at a New Orleans Zephyrs minor league baseball game on a beautiful mid June night at the Shrine on Airline. Most of the others came up with interesting or fun song titles but I suddenly went blank! I sat there pondering this question for the rest of the game while critiquing the current batters choices as they came up to bat wondering why on…
Have you ever dreamed of going on a wild African Safari? Hell Yeah! Oxford Dictionary defines a Safari as “an expedition to observe or hunt animals in their natural habitat, especially in East Africa.” Growing up reading Zoo Books has inspired many to follow in the footsteps Hemingway or President Roosevelt and fulfill their dream of going on safari. Who wouldn’t want to take such an epic adventure? What prevents people from doing so? Well, usually it is the cost and time to travel to Africa…
What the heck is Geocaching?? I don’t know about you, but I loved treasure hunts as a kid, anything with a mystery attached to it piqued my interest. Geocaching has brought the treasure hunt we knew as kids to another level. It offers people of all ages the chance to discover a city or area in a different way. I love to travel and although I enjoy experiencing all the things that you are supposed to see in a location,…
Located in the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun country, is the small town of Mamou. It is famous for its music, musicians & bills itself as “The Cajun Music Capital of the World.” Now that all sounds nice & cute but why would anyone take the 3 hour drive from New Orleans, a city with tons of music, just to go to some small town in the middle of nowhere? Well throughout my project, I have experienced this unique feeling of accidental discovery, especially of…