New Orleans

 New Orleans. Always under appreciated and overly notorious. The city that drowned, and not in booze this time. A place where cobble stone streets and giant weeping willows frame century old homes. The city that offers drive through daiquiris and beads for bare breasts. The look and the smell, our favorite city in the U.S.

 What we love about New Orleans is that it is so completely unique from any other city or place in the U.S. And they are proud of it. The city and its people thrive on their inherit sense of history and continue to add to this tapestry. Everyone has heard of Mardi Gras, but that is only a small fraction of what this city has to offer. In fact in the Spring, there is the French Quarter Fest and Jazz Fest. I would recommend visiting the city for either one of these festivals before I would recommend squeezing your self through Mardi Gras. Everyone should walk down Bourbon Street atleast once, but do it during the night. Trust me, it is not a pretty sight during the day, not to mention its notorious smell. Just imagine stale alcohol mixed with every type of human odor possible. The charm of New Orleans lies a few block away. Stroll down Frenchman Street and enjoy all of the activities while being able to appreciate the historic buildings and Jackson Square. For even more local flavor, hop on the trolley and head down historic St. Charles Street. (more…)