New Orleans

New Orleans and its rum
August 16, 2013 | New OrleansNew Orleans has a long standing relationship with its rum. The history dates back to when the French still controlled the region and while they were looking to turn a profit on their investment they discovered that sugarcane distilled into rum cou… Read More »
The color red takes over New Orleans
August 13, 2013 | New OrleansYes, the New Orleans Red Dress Run has come and gone, but we thought we'd share a couple of pictures from this past weekend anyway. In case you missed it, the Red Dress Run is an annual event where participants eat, drink, run and, of cour… Read More »

Le Petit Theatre is back and better than ever
July 23, 2013 | New OrleansLe Petit Theatre had seen better days. “The building was badly in need of repair,” board member Kathleen Van Horn said. “We had a lot of termite damage, and the building was not up to code in most ways.” T… Read More »

Fourth of July: Show us those fireworks!
July 5, 2013 | New OrleansHappy Fifth of July! Okay, it’s not as exciting as the Fourth of July, but happy Friday anyways. We hope you had a great time yesterday barbecuing with friends, going to the lake, watching fireworks and whatever else you decided to do fo… Read More »

5 travel safety tips from locals
July 3, 2013 | New OrleansSafety is always a concern when visiting any major city, especially if you’re not particularly familiar with the area. While millions of people pass through New Orleans every year without incident, crime does happen. Tourists are often … Read More »

Stilettos no challenge for these Festigals
June 25, 2013 | New OrleansWe had a blast this past weekend with the ladies of Festigals, and we have the pictures to prove it. Saturday’s stiletto stroll was definitely a highlight. Several different Krewes showed up to participate. There was dancing, music, hot pink wi… Read More »

You Can Win A New Orleans Prize Package!
June 6, 2013 | New OrleansWe love New Orleans, we want to share that experience with you. Most of the time we can only share it virtually with you. This time, we’re doing something a little different. Three days, two nights in a boutique luxury French Quart… Read More »
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6 Swamp Tours Near New Orleans
May 23, 2013 | New OrleansJust a short drive east, west or south from the hustle and bustle of the French Quarter are remote stretches of land and waterways that haven’t changed much since the first settlers founded New Orleans in 1718. In these remote stretches, you… Read More »

5 Books To Read About New Orleans
May 16, 2013 | New OrleansSomething about New Orleans cultivates a creative atmosphere. Maybe it’s the colorful culture or maybe it’s the storied history that develops native writers and draws in authors from other parts of the globe. Whatever it is, … Read More »

5 local Jazz Artists You've Never Heard Of
April 18, 2013 | New OrleansSince Jazz Fest is right around the corner, I thought it would be a good time to focus on that musical genre. Names like Louis Armstrong, Harry Connick Jr., the Marsalis Family, you really don’t need me to tell you anything more about th… Read More »
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