Little Rock, the capital of Arkansas, has attracted us as tourists twice and is one of the few cities we’ve visited that has led us to say, “We can see ourselves living here.” For us, that’s the highest compliment we could give a city.
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Jackson, the capital of Mississippi, has plenty for visitors to see and do. The city includes two capitols—the old and current building—two Mississippi museums, a governor’s mansion and more places to go that make this an unforgettable destination.
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Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana, shares a few things in common with its more famous neighbor to the east—New Orleans. Both cities reside on the banks of the Mississippi River, they have diehard football fans (Geaux Saints! Geaux Tigers!), and there’s an overload of things for visitors to do.
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A profound moment in our tour of Israel came when driving from the Dead Sea to Jerusalem. After passing Jericho, we drove up a steep incline to reach the city.
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We viewed a trip to Israel as a once-in-a-lifetime experience because of the cost and distance, but we soon discovered that many people make the journey. In fact, more than 3 million tourists visit Israel each year.
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Linda goes home again—back to her birthplace of New Orleans—in this week’s travel journal. Even though she knows the city well, we tackled New Orleans like tourists and went to all the must-see places, including the famous Jackson Square. Overall, the city delivered a remarkable vacation experience because of its unique style and the diversity of things to do.
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