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Category: New Orleans

Best Concerts, Shows, and Venues in New Orleans

Posted on February 22, 2026February 19, 2026 by kaycgiaco

You don’t need concert or event tickets to have a good time, but if you are looking for a show New Orleans has plenty of established performances to check out ranging from seasoned jazz bands to burlesque drag queens. 

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Best City Tours in New Orleans

Posted on February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 by kaycgiaco

Moving to New Orleans presented me with the conflicting identity of not necessarily being a tourist, yet not exactly being a local either. I believe that it’s important to be a tourist in your own city – to get to know it inside out and understand why it’s so beloved. Unsure how to do this? The best way to start is to take a tour. In my years living in New Orleans, I’ve had the privilege of taking quite a few; here are my favorites. 

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The Best King Cakes in New Orleans

Posted on February 16, 2026February 17, 2026 by kaycgiaco

A traditional King Cake is a ring-shaped dough shaped like a crown in honor of the Three Kings of Epiphany. The cake is then adorned with sugary glaze and purple, green, and gold sugar.

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Abita Brewery

The Best Breweries in New Orleans: Exploring Louisiana’s Craft Beer Scene

Posted on October 9, 2025October 9, 2025 by kaycgiaco

Abita started it all—or at least that’s what I’ve been told about the ever-growing brewery scene in southeastern Louisiana. The iconic brewery, now found in liquor stores across the United States, got its start in the marshy landscape about 30 miles north of New Orleans. Today, nearly 20 breweries call the city home, with more…

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Spooky sunset over New Orleans

The 10 Best Free Things to do in New Orleans

Posted on March 2, 2022October 7, 2025 by kaycgiaco

New Orleans is a paramount historic city in the United States with rich culture and beauty in each neighborhood. Although the city offers plenty of exciting attractions, some of the completely free adventures I’ve taken have been my favorite. This city is proof that travel doesn’t always have to break the budget. Check out some…

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The Most Iconic New Orleans Food and Where to Try It

Posted on February 4, 2022October 7, 2025 by kaycgiaco

New Oreans is a city brimming with exciting nightlife, arts, culture, and of course – food. No trip would be complete without sampling a bite of Jambalaya or some classic gumbo. The Big Easy is a gastronomic paradise featuring cuisines from all over the world. Some dishes have served the test of time and still…

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Jackson Square New Orleans

13 Things You Must Do in New Orleans on Halloween

Posted on October 22, 2021May 14, 2025 by kaycgiaco

With a parade to rival Mardi Gras and real haunted houses it’s easy to spend time in New Orleans on Halloween and surrounding the occasion.

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The Country Club

The 50 Best New Orleans Restaurants: A Comprehensive Locals Guide

Posted on September 26, 2021May 14, 2025 by kaycgiaco

I’ve lived in New Orleans for a year now and love the culinary scene. Check out my recommendations for the 50 best New Orleans restaurants.

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Kaylee Giacomini

For the past eight years, I’ve had the privilege of traveling to countless parts of the world for work, education, and love. I decided to combine my passion for writing with travel by publishing my journeys here.

I'm a Masters level graduate from Tulane who has worked in the publishing business since I was 18. Come along with me on this next great adventure.

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“Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s okay. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.” -Anthony Bourdain
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