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Not N'Awlins but New Orleans
History, Food & Travel Blog
New Orleans is a gem in the US- a former European colony, it is a mix of cultures as rich as the soil of the river banks. Scroll through my posts to learn about our history & culture, find recommendations from your local guide, Michelle, and get the inside scoop on planning your trip to NOLA with places to eat and drink like a local & unique things to do!
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Guide Michelle
3 days ago3 min read
NOLA is for Food Lovers- Even the Vegetarians!
Giving food tours, I've learned that there are many groups who travel to New Orleans with at least one friend or family member with a...
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Guide Michelle
Jan 156 min read
Tips for Tourists- How to Get Around During Mardi Gras
Let us start with broad strokes Mardi Gras day moves around on the calendar based on the date of Easter, so you'll need to check every...
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Guide Michelle
Jan 123 min read
Marigny & Bywater - New Orleans Top Recommendations from a Local Guide
Places in pink , links in green the Garden District & Uptown region Book your Best of Bywater Food, Drinks & History Walking Tour Find a...
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Guide Michelle
Jan 124 min read
Garden District/Uptown - New Orleans Top Recommendations from a Local Guide
Places in pink , links in green the Garden District & Uptown region Book your Eat Like A Local Garden District Food & History Walking Tour...
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Guide Michelle
Jan 112 min read
Carpe Diem: Spend a Rainy Day Experiencing New Orleans
It's rare to have a stretch of rainy days in New Orleans- summer storms are just hour long affairs that lead to clear skies, but every so...
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Guide Michelle
Dec 2, 20245 min read
The French Quarter - New Orleans Top Recommendations from a Local Guide
The Creole name for the French Quarter is the Vieux Carre . Literally meaning "old square", it was the first neighborhood of New Orleans...
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Guide Michelle
Nov 11, 20241 min read
New Orleans Edible Bingo - Beginner Edition & Expert Level
Check off iconic dishes during your visit to New Orleans! Join forces with your fellow travelers to knock out as many boxes to get...
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Guide Michelle
May 28, 20241 min read
A Teaser Tour of JAM NOLA
Get a sneak peek of this unique, highly Instagramable, art space that celebrates New Orleans culture with interactive design spaces by...
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Guide Michelle
May 6, 20242 min read
The Best Time to Visit - Fest Season!
There's a ton of festivals in New Orleans and I'm part of the lucky crew that has worked many of them so I have an inside scoop. The city...
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Guide Michelle
Jan 8, 20242 min read
Clang Clang Clang Goes the Streetcar. Yes, the Streetcar.
"How do we catch the trolley?" is an often-heard tourist question that sounds so, so wrong to New Orleans ears. From our friend Google:...
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Guide Michelle
Dec 26, 20231 min read
Destination Eat Drink
I had the pleasure of sharing stories, history & tips about New Orleans with Brent Peterson of the podcast Destination Eat Drink during...
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Guide Michelle
Aug 27, 20233 min read
Rethink the Drink! Another Way to Imbibe in New Orleans
Explore the New Orleans cocktail revolution and sip and savor some locally-loved corners of the city (instead of slam and chug your way...
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Guide Michelle
Jul 17, 20231 min read
Crash Course in The People Who Made New Orleans
Want to learn fun New Orleans history while enjoying our best dishes & drinks, book a Bon Moment tour - it's like "having a local friend...
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Guide Michelle
Dec 16, 20227 min read
Things to do when you're tired of eating & drinking... Museums around NOLA
Start your visit to New Orleans with one of my walking food tours or bar crawls and get lots of amazing tips on things to do, eat great...
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Guide Michelle
Sep 12, 20223 min read
Eat Like A Local - Restaurant Recs off the tourist path
Let me show you the best local bites in NOLA with history & a walk around the Garden District or Bywater neighborhoods - all food &...
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Guide Michelle
May 23, 20222 min read
Takin' it to the Streets - Mardi Gras Indians & Second Lines
Learn more NOLA history & culture, take a walking tour with me- enjoy food & drinks while you get the best of local New Orleans. Things...
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Guide Michelle
May 17, 20224 min read
NOLA for Bachelors & Bachelorettes and Everyone in Between
I have the PERFECT tour for your group on your trip to NOLA: bachelors, bachelorettes, birthdays & girls trips- we offer discounts for...
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Guide Michelle
Apr 4, 20222 min read
Ultimate Eating NOLA Guide
For a look into the best local food with a side of history, or a night out with live music and drinks, book a Bon Moment walking tour!...
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Guide Michelle
Oct 20, 20202 min read
Get Ooky Spooky at Muriel's Jackson Square
Halloween is an awesome time to visit New Orleans, and Frenchmen Street is the PERFECT place to dance, people watch, enjoy live music &...
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Guide Michelle
May 30, 20202 min read
Gumbo Ya-Ya
Gumbo is a dish best enjoyed in the winter, but to learn about food history & eat some great NOLA dishes with me, book a food tour for...
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