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 …
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). …
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 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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
What to Do on Your First Trip to New Orleans I’m a New Orleans native, and one of my very favorite things is to give solid advice to those making a trip to New Orleans. Whether it’s the first or 40th time, New Orleans never gets old. The city goes far and wide in regard to culture and fun. In …
Growing up in New Orleans, I took for granted our very desirable and infamous foods that we cook and eat on a regular basis. It never occurred to me that other places had far different cuisines, tastes, and cultures around food. Here in New Orleans, we savor our meals. We gather together as friends or family often, eating the most …
