New Orleans Swamp Tour
While in New Orleans for Lauren’s Bachelorette Party, we decided to escape the city for a little bit of nature. And by nature… I mean alligators! We were doing a […]
Lauren’s New Orleans Bachelorette Party
My friend Lauren is also getting married this year, so it’s been a lot of fun sharing my pre-wedding milestones with such a close friend. And, more importantly, I’ve had […]
Sac-a-Lait
After a whirlwind week celebrating Mardi Gras, our last night in New Orleans couldn’t have been better, or more relaxing. We ate at Sac-a-Lait, a new restaurant housed in an […]
Rex Ball
Anton and I did a lot of memorable things while in New Orleans, but by far the most glamorous, and exclusive, was attending the Rex Ball. The Rex Ball is held on Shrove Tuesday […]
Lüke
You can’t visit New Orleans without strolling around Jackson Square. It’s beautiful, and is surrounded by street performers, palm readers, artists, musicians and hot dog stands (my favorite!). The focal point […]
Endymion Extravaganza
Remember the super krewes that I was telling you about? Well the final krewe, the Krewe of Endymion, hosts New Orlean’s largest Mardi Gras parade. The parade is then followed by the largest […]
Mardi Gras Parades in New Orleans
Mardi Gras in New Orleans = parades. Every year, over 70 parades roll through the city in the days leading up to the holiday, bringing large floats, music, performers, and of course, […]
Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans has been on my bucket list for ages, so I was thrilled when I finally planned the trip! I landed, slipped on my heels, […]
Herbsaint and Bourbon Street
My last night in NOLA, quite appropriately, was filled with a bit of debauchery. It just wouldn’t be a complete visit without seeing the wilder, naughty side of the city! […]
French Quarter, New Orleans
As I mentioned in my last post, I was recently in New Orleans for a work conference. I only had one full free day in the city, and really wanted […]
Welcome to NOLA
I hadn’t traveled since June (a long time for me!), so I was thrilled when I found out that I was being sent to New Orleans to attend a work […]