Even those who have never visited Germany have probably heard of the Oktoberfest in Munich. The mere mention of this event conjures up image of busty blonde Bavarian barmaids in traditional costumes and thousands of thirsty revelers all competing to … Read More
New Orleans is world-renowned for the taste and quality of its seafood, much of which comes from the nearby Gulf of Mexico. Why does seafood from Louisiana taste so good? Simply because it is fresher. And the shortest trip to … Read More
Gay rights is still a taboo subject in many corners of the world. It’s hard to believe in 2013 but even in some corners of Europe – notably the profoundly conservative (with a small “c”) former communist bloc – to … Read More
Louis Armstrong (1901-1971), affectionately known as “Satchmo” (short for Satchel Mouth) was arguably the most famous and beloved black entertainer of the 20th century. A native of New Orleans (after whom the city’s airport is named) he was one of … Read More
Festival Season in New Orleans is never really here, i.e. that it starts or stops at some point, since it’s always here, all year round. There’s always something cooking in NOLA, literally and metaphorically, and whether you’re coming in May … Read More
Different cultures and societies have their own unique ways of celebrating the time after marriage. The idea of a honeymoon, or traveling together after the wedding, was initially borrowed from India and has long since been adopted in Western culture. … Read More
The French Market in NOLA is one of the central historical landmarks of the city. The oldest public market in the U.S., The French Market was founded in 1791 and has existed on the same site ever since, though it … Read More
New Orleans’ prom season looms again, one of those rites of passage for all graduates everywhere. Prom night in New Orleans is a joyous occasion resplendent with pictures and memories as the boys and girls get together and party. Boys … Read More
abhikrama / Foter.com / CC BY With the Jazz & Heritage Festival soon to leave the scene, though Jazz never really leaves the scene in NOLA, there are other exciting, interesting and significant events coming up. One of them is … Read More
Tom Haymes / Foter.com / CC BY-NC-SA New Orleans is the undisputed jazz-capital of the world. This is no secret to anyone, as we all know very well that NOLA’s music scene has come to influence and determine how a … Read More