New Orleans
September 2013 things to do
August 27, 2013 | New OrleansSeptember isn’t as well-known as its brother and sister months, but it’s a great time to be in New Orleans. The weather is a little bit more agreeable, and crowds are on the mild side. Of course, it doesn’t hurt… Read More »
Navigating New Orleans farmers markets
August 25, 2013 | New OrleansFarmers markets are popular in New Orleans, and there are plenty of them. The trick is knowing about them, when they happen, where they take place, and how they differ. Here’s a list of farmers markets in New Orleans proper,… Read More »
The Best Deals in New Orleans Right Now
August 22, 2013 | New OrleansAs the end of summer nears, it’s time to get out and do all of the things you said you were going to do this summer, but never actually did. Yes, you know who you are. “We’ll go to the… Read More »
New Orleans and its coffee
August 19, 2013 | New OrleansThis probably isn’t big news to anyone that’s ever lived in or visited New Orleans, but Travel + Leisure named New Orleans the third best city in the United States for coffee. The Crescent City landed in the number three slot,… Read More »
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… Read More »
The color red takes over New Orleans
August 12, 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… Read More »
Le Petit Theatre is back and better than ever
July 22, 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.” That’s all… Read More »
Fourth of July: Show us those fireworks!
July 4, 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… Read More »
5 travel safety tips from locals
July 2, 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 easy targets in… Read More »
Stilettos no challenge for these Festigals
June 24, 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… Read More »