Travel
Travel related blog posts.
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A Journey to Mound Bayou, MS: An Inside Look at a Self-Founded Black Town {Part 2}
Just a 4.5 hour drive from us lies a truly remarkable place: Mound Bayou, Mississippi. This isn’t just any town; it’s a testament to resilience and self-determination, founded over a century ago by a community of formerly enslaved people. Because I took so many pictures, this will will be a three-part series. The Hubs and I are always on the hunt for historic towns that are within a few hours drive from our house, while we don’t mind staying overnight, sometimes we prefer shorter trips. I’m not sure how we heard about Mound Bayou, but the decision to visit was an easy one. The drive to Mound Bayou was nice…
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A Photographic Tour of Mound Bayou, Mississippi {Part 1}
Just a 4.5 hour drive from us lies a truly remarkable place: Mound Bayou, Mississippi. This isn’t just any town; it’s a testament to resilience and self-determination, founded over a century ago by a community of formerly enslaved people. Because I took so many pictures, this will will be a three-part series. The Hubs and I are always on the hunt for historic towns that are within a few hours drive from our house, while we don’t mind staying overnight, sometimes we prefer shorter trips. I’m not sure how we heard about Mound Bayou, but the decision to visit was an easy one. The drive to Mound Bayou was nice…
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Bed and Breakfast: The Orchid in Jackson, Mississippi
One of The Hubs and my favorite things to do is to go to historic towns for a little sightseeing and antiquing. Rather than stay at hotels, we prefer the coziness and friendliness of B&Bs. For the last weekend in 2024, The Hubs and I were joined by my sister and her husband at The Orchid in Jackson, Mississippi. A few weeks ago, I was mindlessly scrolling Instagram when I came across a video of a young lady happily dancing around a beautiful historic home, so, naturally, I had to click through, read the caption, and find out what she was talking about. I’m so happy I did. I turned…