New Orleans. What do you think of when you hear that city’s name?
Is it Mardi Gras? Does your mind immediately conjure images of Bourbon Street? Do you think of parade floats, of feathers, of crowds of people with purple/green/gold beads strung around their necks? Of lots and lots of alcohol?
Probably. And you’re not wrong for it. Mardi Gras and New Orleans go hand-in-hand.
But — and it may sound like a cliché — New Orleans has so much to offer beyond Mardi Gras. I visited for a long weekend last February. I arrived the day after Mardi Gras. And I wouldn’t have changed a thing.
I had a whirlwind three days overflowing with decadent food, kaleidoscopes of color, euphoric sounds, and an immense amount of fun. It’s your prerogative if you’re only going to party, but you’ll be missing out on so much if that’s all you have in mind for your trip.
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1. The Colors
And the architecture. But especially the colors.
2. The Beignets
JUST LOOK AT THOSE. Fried hunks of sugar-coated heaven.
3. The Music
“The music in Nola isn’t just in the jazz clubs. It’s everywhere.”
4. The History
Spooky, sad, fun, and beyond. It’s got it all.
5. The Vibes
They don’t call it “The Big Easy” for nothing.
6. The Sisterhood
Did you know that Wanderful is organizing a festival in New Orleans?
Get all of the above plus an incredible weekend shared with like-minded women who love to travel. Wanderfest is the world’s first outdoor travel festival for women to gather, share, learn, dance, and celebrate the sisterhood.
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