London Calling: A Look Back at Our First Time in London
From the perspective of 2025, I find myself reflecting on that initial London trip with Cristina back in 2010. It […]
Traveling
Welcome to our Traveling archives—where adventure meets nerd culture!
While Nola Nerd Couple began as CookTravelEat, exploring the world is still at the heart of what we do. We share our family’s journeys, from epic European adventures to local road trips, all with a nerdy twist.
Here you’ll find:
- Detailed travel stories from the U.S., Europe, and beyond
- Family-friendly trip ideas and itineraries
- Tips for exploring science museums, historic sites, and pop culture destinations
- Lessons learned from travel mistakes and unexpected discoveries
- Inspiration for making every trip a little more geeky
Whether you’re planning your own adventure or just love reading about travel, join us as we explore the world—one nerdy destination at a time!
Epic Family Summer Travelogue: Adventures Across 5 States
Join us on our Epic Family Summer Travelogue, where we journeyed across five states—exploring historic landmarks, national parks, and nerdy
Science Saturday at LIGO: A Great Way to Learn Science
Experience Science Saturday at the LIGO Laboratory in Louisiana! Dive into the excitement of physics at LIGO!
How Travel Mistakes Lead to Positive Outcomes
Explore how travel mistakes lead to positive outcomes as we reflect on our 2010 30-day trip around Western Europe.
Planning with Rick Steves’ Travel Books Made For Unforgettable European Travel
Planning with Rick Steves’ travel books transformed our European adventure into an unforgettable journey. A lot of these tips are still valid!
Mississippi Comic Con and Historical Jackson
We are planning a massive road trip in the summer of 2024 starting with the Mississippi Comic Con and Historical Jackson
Our Memorable 3-Day Family Trip to Washington D.C.
My family and I took in April a 3-day family trip to Washington D.C., and it was an experience we’ll
Houston Family Vacation: Space Center and Beach Memories
At the end of May, we took a family trip to Houston, Texas. Being a short ride from New Orleans,
Traveling, Louisiana, Nerdy Family Travel in the United States
The Beautiful 2020 Lockport Parade
After missing the 2018 and 2019 parades, we were ready for Mardi Gras 2020. The weather was perfect. The people were as friendly as ever. The 2020 Lockport Parade (aka Krewe of Apollo 2020) featured beautiful floats and great throws. Family from out of town thoroughly enjoyed themselves at the parade.
And it was a special little girl’s second birthday.