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One of a kind as U.S. states go, its north is more Dixie while the south is where you'll find that famous Cajun culture -- including that (in)famous capital of les bons temps, New Orleans..

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NOLA has not one but two of ´10 of the USA´s Top Music Festivals´

Spring and summer are prime music festival season, and after being largely suspended for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, for the most part they've come roaring back in 2022. The United States being the huge country that it is, there are dozens of options for all musical tastes. Here's a sampling of the top ten, in order of dates (all given for this year, but will be similar in 2023): read post

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Cajun Bayou food trail cited in 'Themed Itineraries in the USA Satisfy Many People's Interests'

Some people are traipsing through lovely landscapes as others explore history from days of North America's earliest tribal peoples to the present. Avid birders use binoculars to spot colorful feathered friends in flight while canoers and kayakers dip paddles into the water. At the end of the day, many of these visitors to Panama City, Florida, belly up to an oyster bar to enjoy freshly shucked bivalves prepared in a variety of ways. These seemingly disparate activities and attractions…

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NOLA cited in 'Using Astrology to Plan Travel this Holiday Season'

fshok.com Still vibrant and popular today, the five-thousand-year-old art of astrology can identify, say, business and romantic opportunities or challenges. And those celestial bodies slinking about the stars can also help pinpoint optimal times and places for travel. And since destinations have their own astro-charts -- which interact with yours -- astrology can even serve as a kind of spiritual travel agent. It can tell you, for example, about places likely to be harmonious or challenging…

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NOLA carriage rides cited in 'Romantic Valentine's Day Activities In/Near 26 Iberia Destinations'

Sure, going out for an intimate dinner à deux is pretty much everyone's default on this day for lovers. But to make Valentine's Day extra special, seek out an experience that will make it truly memorable for years to come. High and low, on land and water, laid-back and high-adrenaline; simple and elaborate; cheap and pricey - there's something here for every couple! read post

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Max Pesling December 15, 2024 at 4:36pm

Lafayette gets a little love from the Brits: https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/north-america/usa/louisiana/la...

Welcome to Lafayette: Cajun Country’s beating heart

Shilpa Ganatra gets under the skin of a US city that’s as hot as the Tabasco sauce made nearby, with a rich choice of food and drink, some impressive…
David Paul Appell December 12, 2023 at 11:49am

As a language geek, I found this fascinating: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20230228-kouri-vini-the-return-o...

The return of the US' lost language

It was born from the horrors of the trans-Atlantic slave trade and then slowly disappeared. Now, its speakers are reclaiming it as part of their iden…
Jordan Simon February 2, 2023 at 11:59am

Hey, it's that time of year again, y'all, and Men's Journal just came out with a guide to Mardi Gras - grab your beads! https://www.mensjournal.com/travel/a-locals-guide-mardi-gras/

A Local’s Guide to Mardi Gras

Heading to Mardi Gras? We spoke to a local who gave us the best advice on joining the celebration and exploring New Orleans.
Helen Brown September 13, 2022 at 11:48pm

Turns out the Huffington Post's senior travel nd clture reporter Caroline Bologna is a NOLA native, so she recently shared some insider tips worth taking note of: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/vacation-things-to-do-new-orleans-lo...

How To Take A Delicious And Relaxing Vacation In New Orleans

A NOLA native shares her favorite restaurants, shops, scenic spots and places to relax in the Big Easy.
John Kipper June 26, 2022 at 1:13pm

NOLA is of course known for its eating, and yesterday a travel writer offered an interesting handful of dining experiences on Salon, a site not usually known for its travel nor foodie coverage. Yeah, Brennan's is here, of course, but there are at least a couple that suprised me: https://www.salon.com/2022/06/25/a-travel-writers-guide-to-eating-n...
José Balido March 11, 2022 at 12:42pm

Here in Louisiana, March is le Mois de la Francophonie, celebrating the state's Cajun French language and culture. There's even a state council to promote it, and thousands of students studying French across the state. But still, Francophone-culture boosters fear that ground is being lost: https://www.yahoo.com/news/celebrating-cajun-french-march-preserves...

How many Cajun French words do you know? Many fear it's a dying language

"Celebrating the French language and culture is hugely important for a state with such a rich history and connection to the French-speaking world."
Maureen Blevins November 27, 2014 at 6:48pm

my first time back to NOLA since Katrina visited. So happy to be back in the French Quarter!

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Tripatini March 13, 2012 at 9:21pm

A Tripatini member is seeking leads for one night's lodging in the NOLA area - the catch is that it's for March 31, the night of the Final Four! If anyone have any suggestions, she would be most grateful if you could answer her at this link to our Ask A Travel Pro forum. Thanks!
Ed Wetschler February 14, 2012 at 9:43pm

New Orleans hotels are jacking up prices for Mardi Gras; you can't even get a room in town for less than $300. But wait -- is this unethical pricing, or is it a simple case of supply and demand?
Tripatini January 6, 2012 at 7:37pm

Now on our blog, check out this glimpse of a New Orleans cooking school. Yum, cher!