Ohiopyle State Park Located in southwestern Pennsylvania, roughly an hour south of Pittsburgh, Ohiopyle State Park is an outdoor paradise for active types. Long distant hikers can tackle the 70 mile Laurel Highlands Trail to Conemaugh Gorge. Mountain bikers can fly down rugged technical terrain on challenging singletrack. Cyclists can pedal the Great Allengheny Passage […]

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Architects attest that Kentuck Knob is the masterpiece of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian style.  Wright fans claim this as one of their favorite homes to tour. And to live in. So of course I was eager to see it. ~~~ Frank Lloyd Wright was already 86 years old when he agreed to design this one-story […]

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Ahhh, who hasn’t dreamed about staying in a Frank Lloyd Wright house? America’s greatest architect is best known for his innovative modern designs and daring lines. Like his spiraling Guggenheim Museum. And Fallingwater—that famous house with cantilevered terraces jutting over a 30-foot waterfall. Both UNESCO World Heritage sites. Architectural buffs are certainly familiar with his […]

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  • John Hendricks - What a delight to read through your story and see the images!!
    I have admired Wrights work for years, but never knew people could stay in any of them.
    Way to go you guys!!

  • Kim - Thanks, John!

Hidden away among moss-draped oaks and palmetto palms sits Maison Madeleine, an enchanting B&B in a southern Louisiana bayou. This French Creole cottage is a tranquil retreat, surrounded by lush greenery and birdsong. Catering to just one guest party at time, it offers plenty of privacy and peace.   Guests have the unique opportunity to […]

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  • Casey Hebert - Hello!

    What a great read about your travels to my hometown, Breaux Bridge. Especially, the part reading about my parents cooking for you and Maison Madeliene! I want to send this to my parents, so they can see it. I do have a small request:

    Would you mind changing my parents’ names to Hubert and Vickie? Instead of Hebert and Viki? Our last name is Hebert, though. I know, my father’s name is something: Hubert Hebert! Ha!

    I am not complaining, really. Just wanted to let you know 🙂

    I to miss home! I live in DC now, and cook like my mother! If yall are ever here, please do let me know!

    Regards,

    Casey Hebert
    (Hubert and Vickie’s son)

  • Kim - I’m so glad you stumbled onto this post Casey! Your parents were a true delight with their charming southern hospitality. Of course I will gladly correct the spelling of the names, sorry about that! I bet you’re a fantastic cook if you learned from your parents!

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