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Best nature retreats in and around Nola. by Jeffrey Cheesefish   New Orleans, Louisiana is greatly known for its history, architecture, music, culture and food.  Often overlooked during ones stay in our lovely city is the natural beauty and unique landscapes on the outskirts of town.  There are so many options when choosing a little…

My top 5 swamp animals & their celebrity look-a-likes.                        by: Jeffrey Chitek    Nutria Rat.  Even though they are not native to Louisiana and have become a very threatening environmental nuisance to our fragile coastal ecosystem over the years,  there is something lovable about…

Top activities near the Ernest Morial Convention Center.       by Jeffrey Chitek The warehouse district of New Orleans is one of the cities hidden gems.  I mean it’s not actually hidden but overlooked as an attraction with most of the tourism traffic focused to the French Quarter.  During your next New Orleans convention,…

The February New Orleans things to do handbook By Jeffrey Chitek New Orleans in February is one of the social marvels of the world.  Carnival leads into Mardi Gras and there is virtually no stoppage time in between.  The city is made of color during this period. It is a pure celebration of life, love…

5 CLASSIC NEW ORLEANS STYLE HOMES. by Jeffrey Chitek New Orleans is a unique place.  By American standards, it’s one of the oldest settlements in our country’s history.  A lot has happened here. New Orleans has experienced 4 different countries of leadership, slavery, a civil war, rebellion, emigration, and social and political corruption and unrest. …

Let’s Kick it October Style! By AJ Nash   October in New Orleans is an exciting time of year! In a city that costumes much better than most; Halloween here is unparalleled! It’s every bit as wild as you need it to be. I’ll leave that up to your imagination and offer a few suggestions…

September in New Orleans by Jeffrey Chitek Summer is over.  You spent the last month squeezing the blood out of it, trying to make your August count.  Falling in love, swimming in the lake, late night stories by the fire swatting mosquitos, walking outside in your underwear to get the mail….the iconic seasonal past-times.  Maybe…

Bachelor / Bachelorette Party Planning by Jeffrey Chitek   They can be spotted from a half mile away…a loud faceless herd of matching t-shirts and corny genitalia themed regalia…out of place, probably uncomfortable if it weren’t for the mass consumption of Coors Light and colorful shots.  Vacationing bachelor/ bachelorette parties…some find them unbearable.. but I…

Baby Alligators are back out sunning themselves! It’s spring and the baby alligators are back out to enjoy some sunshine!   We tour past them with our kayaks and can get up pretty close without motors.  Some stunning footage of these reptiles as they sun themselves on a fallen cypress tree.

Wintertime fun in New Orleans   Nothing is as satisfying as a hot bowl of Vietnamese soup, known as Pho (pronound “fuh”), on cool damp January days in New Orleans. If you’ve ever had pho, you know that this soup is both light and nutritious, served in portions large enough to be a main course for breakfast, lunch,…

Best activities near your New Orleans convention.   The warehouse district of New Orleans is one of the cities hidden gems. I mean it’s not actually hidden but overlooked as an attraction with most of the tourism traffic focused to the French Quarter. During your next New Orleans convention, change it up a bit and…

CLEAN UP ON AISLE BAYOU!   New Orleans Kayak Swamp Tours has decided to inspire eco-heros!  Join us as we scour the Bayou St. John to round up the wildlife killer culprits; plastic straws, bags, fishing line, & beer cans.  Give back and get that good feeling.   COST: Free – $5/ if your feeling…