Louisiana

A cultural traveller’s guide on what to do in New Orleans for first-time visitors. Fun and fascinating things to see, eat and experience for NOLA neophytes.

While there is something really heartwarming about seeing New Orleans strung with festive spirit, there is a very ugly flip side to Mardi Gras beads and those plastic throws. If you find…

Behind the revelry that is Carnival in New Orleans (NOLA for the initiated) is a captivating history interwoven with fascinating culture and customs. Let’s unmask some important Mardi Gras traditions so you…

Partake in a little history and culture while sipping these classic New Orleans cocktails, from the signature Sazerac to the secretive Hand Grenade.

Food, glorious food, is a fun way to delve into the roots of a culture; to peel back the layers of influence and taste the history of a destination. The American South…

No DeLorean required. Just walk the Crescent City streets and you’ll probably utter the rhetorical “if these walls could talk.” So much is spoken through the variety of New Orleans architecture, yet…