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Home » USA South Road Trip

Visiting New Orleans for Mardi Gras: Our Guide From a Week in the City

Published: 29th June 2016 by Laurence Norah - 26 Comments

If you’ve been thinking about going to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, this guide should help you decide whether to go, when to go, and what to actually do once you’re there. If you’re planning the rest of your visit, our 3 day New Orleans itinerary walks through how to spend your time in the […]

Things to Do in Baton Rouge: Our Weekend Guide to Louisiana’s Capital

Published: 18th May 2016 by Laurence Norah - 8 Comments

Baton Rouge was not on our radar when we planned our road trip through the American South. We knew New Orleans was the destination everyone talked about, but Baton Rouge was on our route and we decided to stop. If New Orleans is on your route too, our 3 day New Orleans itinerary covers the […]

How to Spend 2 Days in Savannah Georgia

Published: 22nd February 2016 by Laurence Norah - 16 Comments

As part of our road trip through the Deep South (first stop Charleston), we spent time exploring Savannah, the oldest city in Georgia. We packed a lot into our visit: museums, historical homes, excellent food, musket firing demonstrations, and a face-to-face encounter with a mountain lion. Savannah has a lot going on. This guide is […]

Things to do In Charleston SC on a Weekend Getaway

Published: 23rd January 2016 by Laurence Norah - 15 Comments

Charleston, South Carolina, is the perfect city for a short getaway. We think that 2 days in Charleston would give you enough time to see the majority of the highlights, sample some of the incredible food on offer and even take in some of the surrounding attractions. With this in mind, we’ve put together this […]

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