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Halloween in New Orleans October 2011 at a Bed and Breakfast
Across the country, Halloween is a night of trick or treating for the family and adults attend parties celebrating the event. But here in New Orleans, it is so different, especially if you are staying at a New Orleans Bed and Breakfast! Why, because Halloween is second only to Mardi Gras for wild and crazy [...]
October 6, 2011 | Joe Rabhan | 0 comments | Continued
New Orleans Fish Industry Will Not Drown
The BP oil spill has a lot of people up in arms, especially the residents of New Orleans. And with good reason. According to reports, the spill hit shoreline early last Friday morning.
May 7, 2010 | Joe Rabhan | 0 comments | Continued
If you’re happy and you know it…
A recent study ranks Louisiana as the happiest state in the U.S. Researchers’ findings resulted from the synthesis of two data sets: participants’ self-reported well being and another data set that took into account a state’s weather, home prices, and other factors that would point to a satisfactorily lifestyle.
December 25, 2009 | Joe Rabhan | 0 comments | Continued
Move over New Orleans, Hollywood’s here to stay!
With a slew of blockbuster hits that keep on coming, it seems Hollywood has gone gaga for the Big Easy.
December 12, 2009 | Joe Rabhan | 0 comments | Continued
Divulging in Doberge: New Orleans Iconic Confection
With its eight layered decadence sure to qualm any sweet tooth, the Doberge (pronounced Do-bash) cake has made a definite mark on New Orleans. Tantalizing taste buds for so many years, it’s natural to wonder who is responsible for all the indulgence.
September 22, 2009 | Joe Rabhan | 0 comments | Continued
Ten things you may not know about New Orleans
So you’ve ridden the St. Charles Streetcar, lived it up in the French Quarter, and eaten enough gumbo to fill a family of four and are now left wondering what facets of New Orleans you haven’t mastered. Do not fret: simply read on for informative tidbits about this cultural playground you may not have known.
September 1, 2009 | Joe Rabhan | 0 comments | Continued
Staying at a B&B in New Orleans
If your last stay at a major hotel was anything like my last stay, it left much more to be desired. For starters, the price to quality ratio was off kilter, the décor reminiscent of summer at grandmothers, and what is with the extreme sheet tucking?
August 27, 2009 | Joe Rabhan | 0 comments | Continued