The holiday weekend stretched out before us, and we had not a single plan on the books. Road trip! We headed straight to Cajun Country. My husband and I had been before - last year, in fact ...

A thick, spicy pork sausage called andouille links together Louisiana’s River Parishes. An essential ingredient in gumbo, jambalaya and even seafood boils, andouille adds smoky depth to dishes ...

Couples spin and turn, rocking back and forth, swinging apart and then dipping close. An accordion alternates its pumping pulse with a funky bass riff forcing your shoulders to jump in time to the ...

Cajun country is filled with treasures, but they come in limited quantities. Below, our picks for a four-day getaway. THURSDAY Don't miss the spicy sausage stew special at Poche's Market & Restaurant.

south louisiana, cajun country. bayou country, acadia. there's no shortage of labels for this unique region of the u.s. i guess i'm cajun but that depends on your definition.

The Bayou Country Crawfish Trail (www.crawfishtrail.com) is a culinary map of all 40+ establishments in the Houma area that offers crawfish and other fresh seafood.

Louisiana's Cajun country is one of the ultimate places you can reach for isolation and closeness with nature. But now, due to rising flood waters, this way of life could disappear.