Behind The Journal

Meet Amber & The Traveling Crawfish

I'M AMBER

Amber Laviolette
Amber Laviolette

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

Born & Raised in the Crawfish Capital

Growing up in Breaux Bridge—the Crawfish Capital of the World—crawfish boils weren't just meals; they were family reunions, storytelling sessions, and seasonal celebrations.

After years of exploring small-town parades, hidden bayou waterways, and backroad smokehouses, I launched The Traveling Crawfish as a love letter to Louisiana's rich heritage and warm hospitality.

Whether you're planning your first trip to Mardi Gras in Courir de Mardi Gras style, seeking out the crispest photo spots in Atchafalaya, or mastering your own backyard crawfish boil, you'll find your guide here.

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Parishes Explored
120+
Festivals Documented
400+
Crawfish Boils Attended
28.5k
Community Members

Amber’s Crawfish Boil Philosophy

“A true crawfish boil is never rushed. It requires heavy citrus, fresh garlic bulbs, sweet corn, spicy sausage, and plenty of newspapers spread over an outdoor table. Most importantly, it requires good company and zero wristwatches.”

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