New Orleans

New Orleans, Lessons from the Swamp

I'd never been to New Orleans. This classic southern Cajun-vibe city perched on the gulf in a giant swath of wetlands where seawater meets the Mississippi River. I bet you've heard the nickname, The...

My Recommendations to Visit New Orleans

If you have put New Orleans on your bucket list and are in the planning phase, you want to know what should be on the top of your list? Here are my recommendations: We are traveling the USA via...

An Ode to New Orleans'... Food!

One of the last cities I was able to visit prior to the Covid-19 outbreak was arguably one of my favorite in the country, New Orleans, Louisiana. Arguably too, the info that I am going to share with...

The Big Easy: Where to Eat, Explore, and Enjoy in New Orleans

New Orleans is one of my favorite American cities. Every time that I visit I find there is something new to fall in love with. From the people, to the history, the music and culture, and the food...

How to Have Your Dream Wedding on a Budget in New Orleans

Did you know that the average wedding cost in the United States last year was over $25,000? My husband, Paul, and I agreed that we had no interest in spending that kind of money on our wedding. We...