Traveling: Carnival Breeze, our Mediterranean home
We made it! After a very long (9 hour) plane ride, during which I might have received around 3 hours […]
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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!
Traveling: Leaving, on a jet plane…
We are currently on a plane, heading to Miami, FL. Our two week European vacation has begun! After driving through
Traveling: The Angola State Prison Rodeo
Back in October of 2011, Cristina and I went to prison. Voluntarily. Actually, we paid to get in. Every October,
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Traveling and Teaching
Cristina and I are both teachers. I teach Digital Graphics and Web Design to seniors and juniors while Cristina teaches
Traveling: Europe Cruise 2012
Being teachers, Kurt and I get the pleasure of having almost two months off during the summer. Because I run
Traveling: 1000 Places: #1 – The New Orleans Restaurant Scene
If you haven’t noticed, I am slightly obsessed with traveling. In the country, out of the country, in Louisiana, even
Traveling: Tourists Go to Cancun…Travelers Go To Coba
When it came to cruise excursions, Cristina and I prefer history to relaxing and imbibing. So when Cristina was presenting
Running and Eating: Disney 5K and the Food and Wine Festival
We have been running for about three months. We are proud of what we have accomplished because this is actually
Traveling: Honeymoon Cruise aboard the Carnival Freedom
Last December, Cristina went on a cruise with her mom, sisters, and a certain boy band. Before the ship even