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Georgia Aquarium

Got $250M? Bernard Marcus did and with it he built the world’s largest aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia. The place is huge and houses many specimens, the largest of which are four whale sharks and three beluga whales. The Georgia Aquarium was not conceived merely as a tourist attraction, but Mr. Marcus wanted [...]

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Hotlanta

The A-T-L. Atlanta. Hotlanta. By any other name, Atlanta is a happening city. A focal point for urban culture and entertainment, Atlanta has the energy of a new Harlem Renaissance. For me, it means family and all the great things about southern hospitality. Yep, I get to visit some [...]

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Sweet Home Alabama

We didn’t spend much time in Alabama aside from driving through, but it Alabama has a beautiful countryside with some really nice folks. I always enjoy talking to locals and fellow travels at stops like this one called The Smokehouse. Alabama has a really deep and significant history and I’d recommend anyone interested [...]

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Twitter Updates for 2009-08-03

Haven't forgotten about you. P and I were exhausted after our haul through the Southwest through Louisiana. Took some R&R in New Orleans. # We should have quite a few more posts for you in the next day or so. In the meantime, checkout our updated gallery. # http://heyimdutch.com/gallery #

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NOLA Music

Jazz, blues, funk, soul, and good ol’ rock n’ roll. New Orleans is great for live music and you can hop from bar to bar checking out some really great acts. My favorite was the Big Soul Band featuring Darren Murphy at The Old Opera House. They had this badass sanga’. [...]

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Hurricanes, Hand Grenades, and Big Ass Beers

You gotta’ love Naw’lins. Ordering drinks called hurricanes and hand grenades and getting “big ass beers”? Where else could you bring 8 of your closest friends or total strangers to do a beer bong? It was really hot and humid in New Orleans, y’all. See me sweatin’? So why am I standing [...]

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Cajun Cooking

Been looking forward to some Cajun cooking all trip. Wasn’t sure what to start but finally settled on the jambalaya. Delicious. Over the next few days I’ll stuff myself with etouffee, jambalaya, po’ boys, and shrimp ya-ya. P seemed to enjoy his muffuletta sandwich.

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Twitter Updates for 2009-07-31

The Big Easy at the end of July? Hot and humid. Just settling in for our first bite. The shrimp po boy or the jambalaya? Hmmm… #

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Swamps and Bayous

After so much driving through farmlands, it was a bit strange–and wonderful–to see the swamps and bayous of Louisiana on our way to New Orleans.

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Elvis the King is All Shook Up

You can’t come all the way to Memphis and not pay your respects to the King at Graceland, right? Elvis’ achievements are undeniable. Estimated over 1 billion records sold. Around 150 albums/singles that have gone gold or platinum. Didja know? Elvis was nominated for 14 Grammy’s, and won 3…all for gospel songs. Didja [...]

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