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That Old Black Magic: Voodoo And More in Louisiana

Louisiana Voodoo or New Orleans Voodoo is not to be confused with Haitian Voodou or Hoodoo, though elements of the latter are sometimes involved. Voodoo did, however, originate in Africa, brought over via the slave trade. Voodoo is considered an ecstatic religion with an oral tradition. That is, it has no sacred canon or religious texts. But, just as in many other religions, personal beliefs vary. The word Voodoo (more…)

Breaking the law in America could land you in one of the many Gray Bar Hotels across the nation. Walking across the yard of the facility will be part of your daily routine, if you want to go outdoors and socialize. You are told what time you can eat your three daily meals. If you are lucky to find work inside the hotel, you can walk to commissary each week and purchase snacks, clothing, hygiene products and other necessities for your stay. The Gray Bar Hotels come with physician units, in case you are injured while staying at the hotel. (more…)

Visiting some of the ghost towns in the old west can be an experience the whole family will enjoy and remember for years to come. These old remnants of towns long past offer insight to a different way of life in America. Hopefully they will still be there for future generations to visit with the proper preservation.

Some of the towns still have business operating out of the crumbling buildings. Boutiques, candy stores and gift shops line the streets of the downtown area. Sometimes tours are offer in some of the old mining areas or caves (more…)

If your next trip is going to take you to the Southeast make sure you take time to plan a great route. Use maps you find on your Get.Wildblue.com internet and stop at some of the Southeast’s best natural wonders. Here are a few of our favorites…
Natural Bridge: Nestled in the Blue Ridge of Virginia Natural Bridge is a centuries old arch formed by (more…)