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Guide to Visiting New Orleans in 2022

July 21, 2021 by alongforadventure Leave a Comment

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There is truly something for everyone when visiting New Orleans -- amazing food, fantastic nightlife, history, architecture, and more. If you haven't been to New Orleans yet, drop what you're doing and book the trip. I've been three times and know I will keep going back -- it's a city that feels like pure magic. Getting Here and Getting Around The Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) is located about 30 minutes from the French Quarter. Once you land, grab a taxi or rideshare to your … [Read more...]

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New Orleans Swamp and Plantation Tour with Cajun Pride

July 1, 2021 by alongforadventure Leave a Comment

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A swamp and plantation tour in Louisiana was at the top of my must-do list on my latest trip to New Orleans. Since both the swamps and plantations are located outside the city and I didn't have a car with me, I wanted to book one tour that offered both activities in one day. This was harder to find than I anticipated, and most of the choices I found were overly expensive. I decided to book with Cajun Pride as they offered everything I was looking for: roundtrip transportation to/from my hotel, … [Read more...]

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Where to Find the Best Beignets in New Orleans

May 17, 2018 by alongforadventure 4 Comments

The best beignets in New Orleans can be found at a few locations throughout the city. Whether you go to the iconic Cafe du Monde or a more contemporary location such as Cafe Beignet, you are sure to fall in love with the sugary treats. Whenever I mention a trip to New Orleans is on the horizon, one of the comments I always get is, "Eat a beignet for me!" (trust me, I ate enough for BOTH of us...). Beignets -- airy, sweet, fried doughnuts covered in powdered sugar -- have come to be synonymous … [Read more...]

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A Weekend in New Orleans

November 2, 2017 by alongforadventure Leave a Comment

My first time in New Orleans was not only during Mardi Gras, but it happened to be NBA All Star Weekend as well. Needless to say, the city was PACKED with people and the energy was practically tangible. Was it the greatest choice as a first timer in the city? Most likely not...I was super limited in accommodations (elevated pricing plus limited availability) and definitely paid more for things than I really should have. Regardless, I still had an an amazing experience that has left me … [Read more...]

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I’m Danielle, a girl from Texas who wants nothing more than to explore every corner of the world. Follow along as I document my journey to travel as much as possible and help you do the same.

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