Squeal! That’s me just thinking about going back down to New Orleans for our inaugural Culinary Tour. For those who have been to NOLA, you know why I’m so excited. It’s a place that, when I mention the tour to people, their faces light up. If you haven’t been, you’ve likely heard enough to know Read More…
New Orleans
Adventures in New Orleans Food
It was more than 20 years since I’d been to New Orleans. For years I attended either Mardi Gras or Jazzfest but stopped when I moved to Seattle and my travel trajectory sent me traveling to Asia. I had wanted to go after Hurricane Katrina but personal circumstances and bad timing prevented that. It was Read More…
Help Me Find the Best Restaurants in New Orleans!
You can be in the running for a $100 gift card from American Express, simply by telling me about your favorite restaurants in the New Orleans area! Over the past 2 weeks, you’ve been helping me plan a long weekend get away, courtesy of American Express. First, the consensus was to send me to New Read More…
You’re Sending Me to New Orleans – Now I Need a Hotel!
Last week I posted about my need for you to send me away for a long weekend. I gave you the opportunity to choose from a few places I suggested (Los Cabos, Alaska or New Orleans) or some other place of your choosing. Some great suggestions came in, including San Antonio, San Diego, Austin, Las Read More…
Tell Me Where to Go – Win a $100 AmEx Gift Card!
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Photo of the Day: Mardi Gras Mambo
I’ve spent many a Mardi Gras in the city of New Orleans. I used to travel nearly every year to this great city for either Jazz Fest or Mardi Gras. It’s been way too long, however, since I’ve been there. With all the hubbub with the Superbowl (GO SAINTS!) and the fact that Mardi Gras Read More…