After writing guides for countless publications about New Orleans, including the best places to stay around the city, it became time for our own guide to accommodations. There is a large diversity in the types and prices of properties spanning every loyalty program. We’ve denoted which ones are our picks and which ones come highly recommended on travel websites so that you … [Read more...] about Where to Stay in New Orleans
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Visiting New Orleans Area Plantations
The byway known as the River Road follows the Mississippi River from the north to the Gulf of Mexico, winding curves along the way. The river was an important resource for commerce and transportation as steamboats were the main form. Houses were built on both sides of the water using materials brought back and forth, but these plantations also grew items like cotton, indigo, … [Read more...] about Visiting New Orleans Area Plantations
Film Friday: The Green Book
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZS5d9l8XL0 In Golden Globe award-winner The Green Book, a successful black musician goes on tour in the segregated South, accompanied by an Italian-American bouncer-turned-driver, forging an unlikely friendship. Mahershala Ali stars alongside Viggo Mortensen and Linda Cardellini. The name comes from the guidebooks used to tell African … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Green Book
9 Must-Eat Dishes in New Orleans
When planning a trip to New Orleans, anyone who has been there will likely make you a long list of recommended places to eat. It's a foodie paradise where dozens of styles of cuisine come together to form one melting pot. The city has influences from Africa, Spain, France, and beyond. There are many must-eat dishes, but these are just a few that visitors can't miss. You'll find … [Read more...] about 9 Must-Eat Dishes in New Orleans
Southern Stays: The Quisby
New Orleans, Louisiana is one of a handful of true budget-friendly destinations in the region. This is especially the case with hostels, of which there are many in the city, popular with the backpacking crowd. But The Quisby isn't your average hostel. While many ascribe to the style of worn couches with flags from the world covering the walls, this one is highly modern, set in … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Quisby
