Bourbon Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans; image courtesy Lars Plougmann “Laissez les bon temps rouler!” with Pirate Jean Lafitte By Ria Nicholas The city of New Orleans has seen a lot of history since its founding in 1718. But it is, perhaps, the nefarious pirate Jean Lafitte who has left the mostContinue reading “Tour the French Quarter With NOLA’s Original Bad Boy!”
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Sun, Fun, and the Battle We Won At Put-In-Bay, Ohio!
Jim and I rented bicycles to get around the island, but you can also rent golf carts. Head Over Heals With Historical Lake Erie By Ria Nicholas South Bass Island is the southernmost member of a small archipelago in the shallow waters of Lake Erie’s western end. There the charming community of Put-In-Bay makes theContinue reading “Sun, Fun, and the Battle We Won At Put-In-Bay, Ohio!”
American History Road Trip 