The tourists return to NOLA
He came home hoping our family would have a chance to visit the city again before it was washed away, a scenario that people working in disaster management knew our country was not prepared for. As everyone is aware, the inevitable hurricane chose 2005 to... more
Halloween in New Orleans
My good friend, and ex, invited me down to New Orleans as a break from life. He has been a volunteer gutting houses in NOLA for 1.5 years and went to Loyola N.O. for three years (1 yr in China). Since he is a semi-local I was given a mixed view of NOLA, w... more
Do You Know What It Means To Miss N'Orleans?
There is a song called, Do You Know What It Means To Miss N'Orleans? I did when I left it and I do now because it is the prettiest city in the United States. Let's go back in time to when I was there. A small canal divides the main street. O... more
A weekend (or week) of debauchery and history
First of all, be careful. From traffic, to scammers, to violent crime, it can be a dangerous place. In general though, staying in the touristy areas and being both observant and street smart (i.e. don't buy any drugs on the street, nor be sucked into some... more
The Big Easy
My time in New Orleans was a bit limited as I was on business across the border in Mississippi and staying in Slidell, LA, which only gave me three nights and one afternoon in the Big Easy. New Orleans has character, particular its French Quarter on a sul... more
Southern Charm
New Orleans is THE party city of the south. I was there on a business trip, but did wander a bit on weekends, and walked down Bourbon Street every evening. It has to be seen to be believed. The humidity hugs you like a warm silk shawl. The beat of the Zyd... more
Let the good times roll in the Big Easy
New Orleans has many personalities: elegant woman 'd'un certain age'; hot-blooded lover; drinking buddy; new monied intellect; sportsmans' paradise (natch); 5-star chef; voo-doo queen; and otherworldy visitor. To step foot onto the soil of New Orleans, is... more
French Quarter - Party Place
Louisiana was once a French Colony, claimed in 1699 and purchased (like Alaska) by the States in 1803. The french culture remains, some still speak french and the language dominates the city through the names of streets and locations. Architecture, art an... more
Life in New Orleans
I moved to New Orleans in 1979 and spent two years there.It is a very busy place all hours of the day. Downtown you have the river market,the port, the French Quarter, the Superdome, and plenty more. You can take a trolly ride through the older part of th... more
whirl wind tour of new orleans
the weather was hot. the drinks were cold. the convention centre was packed with geeks. whats a girl to do? leave the hotel and go out touring. new orleans is a city to walk around or catch the streetcars. leave the... more
My exchange year
In 11th grade I spent a wonderful year at Fontainebleau High School in Mandeville, Louisiana. I was there from August 1999- June 2000 and enjoyed my stay with the Robertsī host family. I made lotīs of friends and America has become my second home. more
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