Tag Archives: Louisiana

Celebrating Away From Home

Posted on July 4, 2013 by TBM

Today is the 4th of July in the States. Even though we live in London, we still try to celebrate all the American holidays. Tonight we’ll lift a glass in a salute to the US. Instead of having one travel … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel Photos | Tagged America, American Cities, American Holidays, American Writers, Boston, Boston Red Sox, Colorado, Concord, Connecticut, Fenway Park, Fort Collins, Fourth of July, Harriet Beecher Stowe House, Hartford, Horsetooth Mountain Park, Jackson Square, Louisa May Alcott, Louisiana, Mark Twain, Massachusetts, Mississippi River, Nathaniel Hawthorne, New Orleans, New York City, Old North Bridge, Salem, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, The House of the Seven Gables, The United States, Walden Pond | 44 Comments

Travel Photo of the Day (March 25)

Posted on March 25, 2013 by TBM

Posted in Travel, Travel Photos | Tagged 1897, 50 Year Project, Blog, Blogging, Garden District, History, Humor, Life, Louisiana, New Orleans, Photo, Photography, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photo | 30 Comments

Travel Photo of the Day (November 23)

Posted on November 23, 2012 by TBM

Posted in Travel Photos | Tagged 50 Year Project, Blog, Blogging, Derelict Buildings, Graffiti, Louisiana, New Orleans, Photography, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photo | 4 Comments

Travel Photo of the Day (November 20)

Posted on November 20, 2012 by TBM

Posted in Travel Photos | Tagged 50 Year Project, Blog, Blogging, Garden District, Irish Legends, Louisiana, New Orleans, Photography, Pot of Gold, Rainbows, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photo | 22 Comments

Travel Photo of the Day (October 30)

Posted on October 30, 2012 by TBM

Earlier today I posted a review of Interview of the Vampire. In my review I mentioned that I visited New Orleans after reading Rice’s wonderful descriptions of the city. Here’s one of my photos. This city has a vibe that is hard … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel Photos | Tagged 50 Year Project, Anne Rice, Blog, Blogging, Cities, Interview with the Vampire, Jazz, Life, Louisiana, Music, New Orleans, Photography, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photo, Vibe | 10 Comments

Travel Photo of the Day (September 23)

Posted on September 23, 2012 by TBM

Aren’t these trees cool? When I saw them, I started to think of ghosts and haunted houses. By the way, Anne Rice, the author, lived in the house behind the trees. I wonder if she felt the same way. Of … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel Photos | Tagged 50 Year Project, Anne Rice, Authors, Garden District, Ghosts, Inspiration, Life, Literature, Louisiana, Nature, New Orleans, Photography, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photo, Trees, Writers | 32 Comments

Travel Photo of the Day (September 3)

Posted on September 3, 2012 by TBM

While in New York City last week I met a delightful couple from New Orleans. They were worried about their friends and family back home since Hurricane Isaac was approaching their wonderful city. A few years ago I had the … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel Photos | Tagged 50 Year Project, Hurricane Isaac, Katrina, Life, Louisiana, Mississippi River, Natural Disasters, Nature, New Orleans, New York City, Photography, Storms, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photo | 16 Comments

Travel Photo of the Day (May 5)

Posted on May 5, 2012 by TBM

When I visited New Orleans a couple of Decembers ago the weather was really cold. I didn’t mind too much, but many of the locals I spoke to apologized that the weather wasn’t that great. I found it funny. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel Photos | Tagged Louisiana, Mississippi River, Nature, New Orleans, Photography, River, The United States, Travel Blog, Travel Photo | 24 Comments

Travel Photo of the Day (April 15)

Posted on April 15, 2012 by TBM

This used to be the longest continuously functioning service station in the South. It closed in 1990. Photo taken in Algiers, Louisiana. If you are in the area and what to see a little history, it is located on 446 Pelican Avenue.

Posted in Travel, Travel Photos | Tagged Algiers, American history, Gas Stations, Louisiana, New Orleans, Photos, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photo, Travel Photos | 28 Comments

Travel Photo of the Day (April 2)

Posted on April 2, 2012 by TBM

There were so many things that I loved about New Orleans, including the art. Unfortunately I don’t know the artist’s name. If any of the natives of New Orleans know, please share. I really enjoyed the colors and energy in these … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Travel Photos | Tagged Art, Louisiana, New Orleans, Photography, Photos, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photo | 18 Comments