Travel
Pack your bags (and your best puns) because the Travel category of YEAUXLEAUX is where my globetrotting adventures come to life! From roller derby road trips to spontaneous weekend getaways and work jaunts turned mini-vacations, this is your passport to laugh-out-loud stories, stunning photos, and a sprinkle of travel tips. Buckle up—it’s going to be a fun ride!
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Bon Vivant on a Budget
After my last trip to Vegas, someone I know called me a “bon vivant on a budget.” The more I sat with it, the more it felt like the perfect description of how I move through the world.
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What Happens in Vegas… Sometimes Ends Up on Your Face
Las Vegas has a funny way of turning a work trip into a full-blown adventure, and this one did not disappoint. I flew out to work graphics for Nexstar’s Coast to Coast Countdown, and for a few days my world was equal parts deadlines, live broadcast adrenaline, and that very specific thrill of knowing your…
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No Booze, All Boots: A Sober Queer’s Nashville Survival Guide
Nashville isn’t just the city of hot chicken and honky tonks — it’s also YEAUXLEAUX’s home base, where the boots are thrifted, the pronouns are respected, and the nightlife doesn’t have to come with a hangover. Whether you’re proudly sober like me, sober-curious, or just taking a break from the booze, this city serves up…
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Glitter in the Gumbo: Dry Days in My Hometown
Let me set the scene: Lafayette, Louisiana—land of gumbo, gravel roads, and gossip that travels faster than a gator in a bayou. But it’s also my land. This is my family home, where I grew up strolling through oak-lined neighborhoods, dodging love bugs, and learning how to pronounce “étouffée” before I could spell “Louisiana.” And…
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FM Frequencies Down Under: Exploring Melbourne’s Radio Scene
There’s something special about scanning through the FM dial in a new country. It’s like scanning an alternate universe version of home—almost familiar, but just different enough to make your ears perk up. While in Melbourne, I took a deep dive into local radio, and let me tell you, it was a ride.
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Thibodaux or Bust: A Y’Allstars Adventure
They say the best road trips start with a plan. We… did not have one of those. But what we did have was a Honda Element packed with snacks, a playlist of audiobooks on Libby for that sweet road trip vibe, and a destination: Thibodaux, Louisiana, for the Y’Allstars Southern Skate Showdown roller derby tournament.…
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A Weekend of Blue Hair, Bold Choices, and Naruto-Running Kirby: Richmond, VA Adventure
Ah, Richmond, Virginia. The River City. RVA. A city brimming with history, art, and quirky charm. It’s also where I found myself last weekend, on a whirlwind trip to reconnect with Ray, a former coworker from my Virginia days. This visit? A delightful cocktail of nostalgia, creativity, and a splash of sheer absurdity.
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Kangaroo Tats & Meat Pies: A Very Melbourne Adventure
When I decided to hop over to Melbourne, I didn’t realize how literal the hopping part would get. More on that later. This city? A delightful cocktail of cosmopolitan flair, quirky culture, and… kangaroos. Let’s dive into my whirlwind adventure, Yeauxleaux-style, where the vibes were high, the sights were stunning, and the kangaroo tattoos were…
