New Orleans

This guide uncovers hidden gems, quirky places to visit and my best tips for ensuring you have an awesome vacation in New Orleans!

I’ve stayed in 3 French Quarter hotels and had a sneak peek through 3 more to help you decide where to stay

Before you head to Frenchman Street, hit up these 3 music bars/lounges first to get your jazz vibe on.

Houmas House is a former sugar plantation now lavishly restored and open for tours and overnight guests

A fantastic road trip itinerary from Nashville to New Orleans via Elvis in Memphis!

The drinking history of New Orleans is more intriguing when you get to imbibe!

An easy way to see New Orleans and get your bearings, is by bike. Here’s what to expect on a cycle tour in NOLA

If I had to choose just 3 cities from my 2013 travels, here are my faves…

Venture out of the French Quarter to legendary Tipitinas, for a great night out!

If you love collecting authentic, local art from your travels, wander around New Orleans’ Jackson Square and chat to the artists

One of the weirdest, macabre things you can do in New Orleans is take a tour of their unusual above-ground cemeteries.

When in New Orleans it’d be rude not to learn how to make a big bowl of gumbo!