There’s a lot of good day trips out of New Orleans and one of my favorite ones is a trip across the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. It’s the longest overwater bridge […]
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Tag: Louisiana
Oak Alley Plantation Review: Louisiana’s Most Iconic Plantation
Louisiana boasts numerous plantations, with one of the most iconic being Oak Alley Plantation, situated near New Orleans. Renowned for its picturesque setting, Oak Alley also harbors a somber history […]
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King Cakes: A New Orleans Staple With Long History; Here’s Where to Find Them
The fascinating history of the legendary King Cake and where to find these in New Orleans.
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Visiting Chalmette Battlefield Near New Orleans: What to Know
New Orleans boasts a wealth of historical sites, buildings, and museums, among which the Chalmette Battlefield stands out as a must-visit destination. This site witnessed one of the most significant […]
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Review: Sazarac Bar at the Roosevelt Hotel
Even though I don’t drink, I’m always on the lookout for historic bars when I travel as there’s just something fun about visiting these spots. So when I recently stayed […]
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Honey Island Swamp Tour Review: Cajun Encounters Tours
Exploring a Louisiana swamp had been a long-standing travel goal for us, and finally, the chance arose during our stay in New Orleans. We opted for the Cajun Encounters Tour […]
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Hurricane Katrina Memorial: Reflecting on Those Lost But Not Forgotten
If you’re visiting New Orleans, chances are Hurricane Katrina will be top of mind at some point. One place I recommend visiting is the Hurricane Katrina Memorial, where you can […]
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Visiting The Dueling Oak in New Orleans: Where 19th Century Credit Scores Were Made
For generations, the Dueling Oaks in New Orleans served as the epicenter of dueling, becoming an emblematic battleground in Louisiana’s rich history. Exploring the historical backdrop of this iconic site […]
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Visiting the “Brad Pitt Homes” in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans
On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall just east of New Orleans and became one of the most deadly hurricanes to ever hit the U.S. and the costliest natural […]
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