If you’re considering New Orleans solo travel, you likely have several questions about it. Is it safe? Easy to navigate? Will I have fun and enough to do? I’m really happy you asked. I have all the answers for you as a fellow solo traveler and a resident and native of New Orleans. When you think of New Orleans, you …
What do you think of when you hear New Orleans? The music, the people, and most notably: the food. Our food scene has greatly evolved in the last few decades, creating space for all kinds of cuisines. Cooks and chefs have dipped their toes into some of the most delicious dishes, and it often starts off as street food or …
Attending festivals in New Orleans is something that many people come to the city to enjoy. For some of us, it’s in our genetic makeup. Whether it’s a food festival, a music festival, or a holiday festival, festivals in New Orleans are enjoyed by the thousands. While I wouldn’t call myself an avid fester anymore (I am a lot pickier …
Let’s talk crawfish for a minute. The first time you eat crawfish in New Orleans, it’s messy, loud, and completely worth it, but only if you’re here at the right time of year. I don’t want you to miss out on something we hold so dear to our culture, so I’ll guide you on what to do to experience crawfish …
So many people dream about seeing the Eiffel Tower in Paris in person, and I can’t blame them. It’s special enough on its own, but when the night falls and the Iron Lady starts to sparkle, it really is a next level experience. I’ve been lucky enough to see the Eiffel Tower sparkle several times, even once from my hotel …
France is a country that people flock to for all kinds of reasons, and their food scene is at the top of those reasons. Their desserts are legendary, and I am positive you can name more than a few if you think about it. Despite them not being nearly as sweet as American desserts, they are absolutely delicious and regarded …
Summer in New Orleans is a controversial topic among New Orleanians and visitors alike. There are good points and not good points about being in the city during the hottest months. The good points are that it’s very inexpensive to be here during the summer, and you can snag some really good deals because we want the business in the …
France is one of the most influential culinary destinations in the world. The country’s whole culinary repertoire, from the infamous croissant to ratatouille, has helped shape the way people cook around the world. Meals and foods in France are precious to their culture, making it that much more important to understand when you’re partaking in a dining experience there. The …
New Orleans is my hometown, where I grew up and the place that largely shaped me into the unique person I am today. Until I moved away, I thought certain things were completely normal, like talking to everyone everywhere I went, or drinking alcohol on the street. As it turns out, those things are not so typical in most places, …
If you’re looking for the best coffee shops in New Orleans, these are the places locals and visitors alike love for great coffee and relaxed atmospheres. Hanging out in coffee shops has been a pastime of mine that I have adopted since college. It’s always been near and dear to me, as I used to run into people I knew, …
