Houmas House Plantation & Gardens Adding to the list of plantations visited during our visit to the New Orlean's area, is Houmas House Plantation. This Greek Revival plantation that sits in lush gardens that are well maintained. The house is really two homes connected by a carriageway with the older home dating back to around… Continue reading Houmas House Plantation
I recently read the Louisiana Plantation Guide as a means to assist me in planning a trip to New Orleans. We weren't able to visit all of the plantations in this wonderful guide, but did manage to cover quite a few ground along Louisiana’s River Road, which parallels the east and west banks of the Mississippi… Continue reading Plantations Along Lousiana’s River Road
One of my favorite fellow bloggers Living the Q Life recently posted their thoughts on entertainment ideas with their post titled: The Bloody Mary Brunch My own image of a Bloody Mary from Maryland is below. by Living the Q Life Bloody Mary Brunch If you’re looking for a fun entertaining idea, consider throwing a Bloody Mary brunch… Continue reading Blood Mary Brunch
As promised, here is part two of my previous post titled: A Few Travel Essentials . Now, that you have planned and booked your trip. It is time to be sure to include some important items as you pack for the next adventure. Below are a few more essentials to consider as you begin to prepare… Continue reading A Few More Essentials…
French Quarter Greetings, fellow travelers! After a long, exciting, and fun long weekend in New Orleans, I am back home. If you have plans to visit New Orleans, Louisiana; a visit of the French Quarter, also known as the Quarter, the Vieux Carré, or Vieux Carré; should be on your list. There is a wonderful history… Continue reading New Orleans’ French Quarter
As I continue to travel each year, I find myself frequently doing the same routine things to pre-plan for these new adventures including: visiting key websites, developing my own itinerary, and following other bloggers advice. Best of all of this information is free. Please let me share some of my travel essentials and feel free… Continue reading A Few Travel Essentials
Bruges, Belgium Our journey begins on a sunny, but cold day in Bruges. This quaint city that is often referred to as the 'Venice of the North' due to its many canals should not be ignored during your visit to Belgium. This small city offers a relaxing vibe and a more leisurely pace than the… Continue reading Exploring Bruges in the Winter
Original Post By: beatricetravels This morning we set sail for Aswan which was the southern frontier of ancient Egypt and provided a gateway to Africa. It is here that granite quarries are found and supplied the rest of Egypt in the building of temples and pyramids. The Ptolemies ruled here from 323-30 BC and built… Continue reading Aswan: Philae Temple & Nubian Village Dec 2018 — by BeatriceTravels
The Eiffel Tower A few facts that you may or may not know about this mammoth structure that stands out among the buildings in its own park are as follows: Built in 1889 as part of the grand entrance to the Paris World Exposition. The Tower is 986-feet tall and was the world's tallest building… Continue reading Paris’ Eiffel Tower
We visited this château during the 2018 Christmas season, but 2019 marks the 500 year anniversary of the Estate of Chambord. Located in the Loire Valley, the estate contains the largest and most recognized châteaux, the Château de Chambord. It has a very distinctive French Renaissance architecture which blends traditional French medieval forms with classical Renaissance structures. The… Continue reading The Chambord Estate at 500
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