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 …
Did someone say something about fun things to do around New Orleans? My hometown?! Playing tourist is something that I grew up doing. From riding the St. Charles Streetcar to perusing the French Quarter Flea Market, my love for exciting activities in my city has not waned as I have become an adult. Discovering new (and fun) things that are …
New Orleans is one of the most special cities in the world, and I don’t say that because I’m from here. To many, it’s a dream, a haven, a safe space, and home. While New Orleans is located in Louisiana, we often say that New Orleans is not Louisiana, nor is Louisiana New Orleans. It is its own unique place, …
Mardi Gras is one of those experiences that people should do at least once in their lives. It’s one of the most spirited events I have ever been to, and I’m lucky enough to have done it for decades of my life. Because of that, I am well-versed in how to experience Mardi Gras like a local because I am …
Living a more sustainable lifestyle appeals to me, and the older I get, the more important it is. Sure, we can have anything at our fingertips brand new these days, but do we really need it all? The answer, I have found, is no. I did a self-experiment by going on a buying freeze. Over the years, I’ve used buying …
New Orleans is filled with all kinds of businesses. One of my favorite things about New Orleans is the support for local anything. Whether it’s food, jewelry, clothing, or second hand stores in New Orleans, we are all about the small fry. It creates a sense of community and kinship that I think other larger cities often lack. When I …
Carnival season can be short or it can be long, but no matter what, when January 6th hits, it’s time to break out that purple, green, and gold. January 6th is a big date for us here in New Orleans. It’s called a myriad of things: Epiphany, King’s Day, the start of the king cake diet, and the most wonderful …
