Laissez les bons temps rouler—Let the good times roll. So goes the saying in New Orleans, Louisiana’s largest city and most alluring tourist attraction. But it’s not all Mardi Gras beads and sultry-aired debauchery in Louisiana. The cultural vibrancy and deep rootedness of its people gives Louisiana a nostalgia-steeped soulfulness unrivaled in the United States. At once American, Caribbean and all its own, Louisiana’s thick drawl, Zydeco washboards and seafood gumbos immediately let you know you’re in a place like no other. From Northern pine forests to the remains of cotton plantations along the Mississippi River, all the way down to the gator-filled swamps and bayous of the South, Louisiana has an almost haunted feeling. Africans, Italians, Caribbeans, Spanish and French have all had a presence in Louisiana, creating a potent cocktail of culture as strong as any Sazerac. It all comes to a head in New Orleans, where the smell of Cajun spices wafts past the cast-iron balconies of the French Quarter, where jazz is played and Creole is still spoken and life is exuberantly embraced, hardships and joys and all. Dance with the ghosts of Louisiana’s complex past, and swoon to the sounds of its vivacious present. There’s no forgetting where you are here.
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Cafes & Desserts of New Orleans
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Cafes & Desserts of New Orleans With so many delicious food choices within the French Quarter in New Orleans, your picks are virtually endless. But after every great meal comes the best part – the dessert! When you’re looking for a scrumptious after dinner (or anytime) treat, consider trying these tasty desserts. Since 1862, Cafe du Monde has been the place to people watch and enjoy their world famous beignets. Just what is a beignet? It’s a... Read More
Cooking & Cycling New Orleans Style
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Cooking & Cycling New Orleans Style When you’re visiting New Orleans, there are two things that should be on your must-do list – taking a New Orleans cooking class and taking a bicycle tour to leisurely explore the amazing French Quarter and other nearby neighborhoods. Located in a former molasses warehouse dating back to the 1800’s, the New Orleans School of Cooking offers a variety of half-day classes taught by local chefs. Visitors will learn the... Read More
Jazzing It Up in New Orleans
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Jazzing it up in New Orleans Entertainment in New Orleans is only limited by your imagination. In the lively French Quarter, you’ll find everything from jazz and blues music to peep and strip shows to gambling. But if you’d like to experience jazz and blues without all the hype and activity found along Bourbon Street, you should consider venturing off to the Faubourg Marigny area located just down river from the French Quarter. Here, along Frenchman... Read More
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