Shopping at the farmers markets in New Orleans has become a habit, even a ritual for me most weeks. I have come to love my weekly visits to either the weekday or weekend markets in the city. My lifestyle has become very intentional, and that includes the way I eat and what I put into my body. The farmers market …
Traveling to New Orleans with your family is a fantastic experience. Despite many people’s misconceptions that New Orleans is solely a party city, we have so much to offer for adults and kids alike. Naturally, the activities range based on the ages of the people in the family. There are many adults who are kids at heart, and old souls …
A visit to New Orleans is always a good idea. I see a lot of questions about itineraries, and a New Orleans 3 day itinerary is a hot topic that I’m going to answer for you here. Because New Orleans has so much to offer, many different activities and neighborhoods to explore, planning can get overwhelming. If you only have …
I’m from New Orleans, and I’ve spent years going out here, lightyears before I ever thought about writing a blog. So this isn’t a list of the “best bars in New Orleans” in some generic, one-size-fits-all way. These are my favorites – the places I actually go, the ones I’d recommend to friends, and the ones that feel like my …
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 …
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 …
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, …
