Walking Through Time With Seitz Travel

When Roy and I first dreamed up Heritage Tours by Seitz Travel back in 2018, I wasn’t just thinking about starting a business—I was thinking about my grandmother’s kitchen table.

That’s where I first felt the pull of history. Her stories were sprinkled between pots of gumbo and trays of Italian cookies, in the songs she hummed and the words she spoke with a Cajun lilt. My ancestry—Cajun, Spanish, Italian, Irish, and German—was alive all around me, woven into everyday life in Houma, Louisiana.

Ancestry

Ancestry

Ancestry

Ancestry

Ancestry

Ancestry

But as I grew older, I realized that many people never get the chance to truly step into the stories of their ancestors. That’s when the idea for our tours began to take root.

On our journeys, I’ve watched travelers pause in old churches as they spot a surname carved into a registry that matches their own. I’ve seen tears well up when someone bites into a traditional dish and whispers, “This tastes just like my grandmother’s.” I’ve heard laughter spill into the streets when a fiddler’s bow strikes up a Cajun two-step and everyone feels like they’ve come home—even if it’s their very first visit.

Those are the moments that remind me why we do this. These tours aren’t just about history—they’re about connection. Every cobblestone street, every hymn sung in a little country chapel, and every family recipe passed down through generations brings us closer to the people who came before us.

For me, guiding these tours feels like walking hand in hand with my ancestors—and inviting others to do the same. Each journey is a tapestry of cultures, woven together by courage, resilience, and love. And when travelers see themselves in that tapestry, when they feel their own stories reflected in Louisiana’s story—that’s the true gift.

Seitz Travel began with my roots, but it’s grown into something much bigger: a way to keep history alive, one traveler at a time. And every step we take together, I’m reminded of my grandmother’s kitchen table—where heritage wasn’t just talked about, it was lived.

When I shared this vision in my recent interview with the Bayou Times, I was humbled by how many readers reached out to say they, too, feel the call of their heritage. It reminded me that this isn’t just my story—it’s all of ours.

If you’ve ever wondered what it might feel like to walk in the footsteps of your ancestors, I’d love to invite you to join us. Book your journey with Seitz Travel today, and let’s explore the stories, the flavors, and the music that connect us all.