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When I Go Back to New Orleans…
Hey all. Before I get into the post, I just wanted to say thanks for reading. I am doing this for fun, but there is quite a bit of work that goes into it too. I appreciate that you are taking the time to check it out. It means a lot. I didn’t plan on…
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Jazz Up Your Trip to New Orleans and Life at Home
Does it feel like life is moving too fast? Is your vacation so booked you barely have time to breathe? Take a moment to close your eyes and imagine stepping into the streets of New Orleans, where the air is thick with the intoxicating melodies and hypnotic rhythms of jazz. Breathe it all in. Now…
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Spirits of the French Quarter: Exploring Haunted History
Visiting the French Quarter while in New Orleans is basically a given. There is no need trying to convince you to do so. It is also widely known that New Orleans is considered one of the most haunted cities in the United States if not the world. Therefore, is there a better way to experience…
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A Beautiful Walk Through the Garden District
Who doesn’t love a good walk through some beautiful scenery? For icing on the cake, take that walk in beautiful scenery on a guided tour so you can also learn some history! That’s my experience in the New Orleans’ Garden District. Garden District Tour by Free Tours by Foot From the moment I started to…
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Visiting Chalmette: 7 Interesting Things About the Battle of New Orleans
During my visit to New Orleans, I made the 20-minute car ride from the French Quarter to Chalmette Battlefield. If you’ve never heard of the Battle of New Orleans, don’t worry. Neither had my 20-year New Orleans resident driver! It took place as part of the War of 1812, which many consider a forgotten war.…
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National World War II Museum: A Must Visit in New Orleans
The United States finds itself in a war with two theaters: the European and the Pacific. Berlin, Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Tokyo, Manila, and Beijing are just some of the major cities in the hands of America’s enemies. Japan has rampaged through the Pacific pilfering most of allied-controlled lands. The US fleet in the Pacific is…
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5 Things History To Do in New Orleans
Last week, we went to New Orleans during our teenage kids’ spring break. Whether you’ve been to New Orleans, want to go, or have no desire, you are probably all thinking the same thing: Why would you willingly take your teenagers to New Orleans for spring break? It’s a fair question. It is one of…
History with Legs: History Through Travel
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