7 Must Do in New Orleans

Choosing where to visit in the United States can be a tough call. It’s a massive country with so much to offer, from mountains to big cities to sleepy towns. I’m always thrilled when people choose New Orleans for a trip, whether they come for a few days or a few weeks. New Orleans is one of the most unique …

What to Wear to Mardi Gras

To most New Orleanians, Mardi Gras is a birthright. We grow up with it and it is ingrained in our DNA, it’s in our blood, and we embrace it year after year. It’s not something that gets old, per se, and we take our carnival season seriously. But we also have the most fun you can possibly have because it’s …

A Local’s Opinion of the Best Bars in New Orleans

I’m one person, but I’ve got my own opinions on the best bars in New Orleans, so I’ll share them. Boldly declaring the best bars in New Orleans is not exactly what I’m doing here, but they will be the ones I favor because of my personal taste. If you like me and stuff I like, you’ll probably like these, …

7 New Orleans Holiday Events

The holidays in New Orleans are some of the most amazing and magical times in the city. When I say “the holidays,” I am talking specifically about about the time around Thanksgiving until around New Year’s Eve in New Orleans. It’s a time where we start making plans with people we enjoy (and sometimes that we enjoy a bit less). …

Where to Stay in New Orleans to Walk Everywhere

It’s no mystery that people love visiting New Orleans. The culture, the music, our must eat restaurants in New Orleans, and the people are huge drivers for visitors wanting a little piece of the New Orleans pie. We receive over 17 million visitors per year, and for our little but mighty city, that’s a big deal. While we do have …

Thanksgiving In New Orleans

Thanksgiving is a holiday that really kicks off the cozy holiday season all over the United States. Because it’s a traditional holiday only in the USA, I’m writing this for those who celebrate and acknowledge it. If you aren’t familiar with it and want to be, this is a great way to know how we celebrate it in New Orleans. …

10 New Orleans Thanksgiving Dinner Restaurants

Thanksgiving in New Orleans has always been a favorite time of year for many locals, including myself. It’s the official start of the holiday season, and the temperatures are typically a bit cooler. Visitors enjoy traveling here to see the city and enjoy it just like locals, and part of visiting is eating out. On Thanksgiving Day, there can be …

Free Things to Do in New Orleans: From a Local

Whether you live in New Orleans or are visiting, it’s nice to not have to shell out oodles of money all the time. While there are many, many worthy things to pay for, I want to help you save some of that hard-earned money. Hence, I’m giving you my favorite free things to do in New Orleans list, from a …

Best Walkable Neighborhoods in New Orleans

New Orleans is generally an easy city to get around in without a car. There are streetcars, pedicabs, buses, bikes, and then there are your legs that can carry you from one place to the next. With so many desirable sights to see, I highly recommend hoofing it through the neighborhoods, though some more than others. Even if you’ve walked …

Best Time to Visit New Orleans

So you want to visit New Orleans and you’re wondering when is a good time. Better yet, when is the best time to visit? If I’m being honest, which I always am, it’s not super debatable when the best time(s) to visit are. As a born-and-raised New Orleanian, we are very outspoken about our likes and dislikes about the seasons, …