New Orleans is a great destination for travelers, especially those looking for a weekend away with their friends. The site of countless bachelor and bachelorette parties, it's easy to get into trouble in the Big Easy. But there's more than just the party atmosphere of Bourbon Street. Check out the boutiques and eateries on Magazine Street, visit a plantation outside of the … [Read more...] about Girlfriend Getaway Guide to New Orleans, Louisiana
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French Kissed: On Bourbon Street’s More Delicate Drinking Habits
New Orleans is a city of many names. The Big Easy, Crescent City, and NOLA are just a few of its monikers. It is a city known for jazz music, art, food, and culture. It is known for its French, Spanish, and Creole influences. But it is also known as a place where, as we in Louisiana say, people come to “pass a good time.” New Orleans is a place where people come to party. … [Read more...] about French Kissed: On Bourbon Street’s More Delicate Drinking Habits
Film Friday: The Lucky One
Based on the novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks, The Lucky One tells of a young mother who falls for the Marine who tracks her down in Louisiana after believing it was a picture of her that saved him during his tour in Iraq. Zac Efron, Taylor Schilling, and Blythe Danner star in the film. Filmed In: New Orleans, Louisiana If You Like: Dear John, Message in a Bottle … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Lucky One
Classic Eats: Antoine’s Restaurant
New Orleans, Louisiana has a number of old-school restaurants from the city's very early days. Generations of locals have dined there with their families and Antoine's is one such eatery. The restaurant just celebrated its 175th birthday in 2015 and is the oldest continuously family-owned restaurant in the United States. It started as home cooking, staffed by French and German … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Antoine’s Restaurant
Film Friday: Double Jeopardy
In Double Jeopardy, a woman wakes up covered in blood with her husband missing and is convicted of killing him. After doing her time in prison, she gets out and realizes she can track him down and get revenge without being tried again. Ashley Judd, Tommy Lee Jones, and Bruce Greenwood. Memorable scenes were filmed at Lafayette Cemetery #1 and a number of homes in the French … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Double Jeopardy
