Benjamin Hebert

Travel

DNA Trips: Tracing Roots in 2026

Genealogy tests unlock ancestral journeys. Travelers use DNA results to find villages, meet relatives, and reconstruct family histories. Here's what DNA-based travel looks like—and what to know before booking.

Travel

The Peak Weeks: Navigating Parade Season Like a Local

A locals-first guide to the busiest stretch of Carnival, from parade timing and route strategy to crowd etiquette and getting home sane.

Travel

Carnival has Begun: Why Mardi Gras Matters More Than You Think

Mardi Gras is not a single day. It is a season that begins on January 6 and shapes life across the Gulf Coast for weeks. Here is why Epiphany matters and how the rituals build toward Fat Tuesday.

Travel

The Krewes Behind the Masks: Who Actually Runs Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras is built by private clubs, volunteer boards, and year-round logistics. Here is how the krewes make the season possible.

Technology

AI Agents at Work: What 'Agentic Workflows' Actually Mean for Your Job in 2026

Gartner predicts that by the end of 2026, at least 50% of enterprise software applications will include AI agents capable of taking actions autonomously. Agentic AI is the new buzzword flooding enterprise tech, but strip away the marketing and here is what it means: AI systems are moving from answering questions to taking actions on your behalf. Instead of telling you what to do, they schedule meetings, send emails, update databases and handle workflows without human input at each step. This shift has real implications for jobs in 2026?roles involving predictable, repeatable tasks will see more automation, while work requiring judgment, creativity and navigating ambiguity remains human-driven. Here is what agentic workflows actually mean beyond the hype, what the data shows and how to position yourself for the change.

Technology

The Raspberry Pi Effect: Why Tiny Computers Keep Becoming Big Trends

Raspberry Pi keeps trending because it adapts to each new wave?smart homes, retro gaming, or personal dashboards?while letting people finish tangible builds.

Technology

Emerging AI Tools Revolutionizing Developer Workflows

This article examines the latest AI tools that are enhancing coding efficiency and transforming developer workflows. By integrating artificial intelligence into various stages of software development, these tools are streamlining tasks, improving collaboration and increasing productivity.

Lifestyle

How to Store Whole Grains and Freshly Milled Flour for Maximum Shelf Life

Simple habits to keep your grain fresh for months and your flour flavorful.

Travel

The Art of the Throw: Crafting Mardi Gras Magic

Float builders, costume designers, and throw manufacturers spend all year preparing for a few weeks of Carnival. Here is how the artisans and industries behind Mardi Gras work.

Travel

Mardi Gras Endures: Why Carnival Survives Hurricanes, Economics, and History

After 200+ years through hurricanes, wars, and cultural pressure, Carnival persists. How Mardi Gras survived Katrina, economic collapse, and cultural erasure reveals why gathering and tradition matter in 2026.