Hotel Montelione, Royal Street, New Orleans – what a welcome change from The Monmouth Inn in Natchez! Everything is right about this hotel – the rooms are ready for us even though we arrive early; the staff are pleasant; the rooms are good; it’s in a perfect position in the French Quarter; and it’s even…

Memphis – people in Nashville had warned us about this place. Very dangerous they said. And we hear Trump is sending in the National Guard. The people in Memphis hit back and say Nashville is all polished and commercial and we should come to Memphis if we want to be a bit more laid-back and…