New Orleans, Louisiana, or NOLA, as it is affectionately referred to, is known for its delectable food, swingin’ parties, soulful jazz, and resilient and welcoming people. As if you needed any more reasons to plan to visit New Orleans! But just in case, you’ll find 20 photos from my most recent trip to this unparalleled city. WARNING: Do not view when hungry!
Wandering the beautiful oaks at Oak Alley Plantation outside of the city.
French Quarter, New Orleans. Photo by Emily Bogan.
Raccoons at Honey Island Swamp, just outside of New Orleans
Wood-fired oysters with chili garlic butter sauce at Cochon
The Pontchartrain Hotel in the Lower Garden District
Beignets & chicory coffee
French Quarter, New Orleans. Photo by Emily Bogan.
Biscuits & gravy from St Roch Market
Mardi Gras World
Monkeying around in the oak trees of City Park
The original Banana’s Foster at Brennan’s
The oldest above-ground cemetery in New Orleans, St. Louis #1