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New Orleans' Best New Restaurants - Summer 2017

New Orleans' Best New Restaurants - Summer 2017

This summer has been an exciting one on the New Orleans restaurant scene. We've had a plethora of innovative and exciting new restaurants open that you have try. Here are five of our favorite new restaurants in New Orleans:

Episode 032: Destination Dreaming - Lisbon, Marrakesh, and Abu Dhabi
When in New Orleans, Shop Local With Mignon Faget

When in New Orleans, Shop Local With Mignon Faget

There are few things as iconic as Mignon Faget jewelry in New Orleans. A fifth-generation New Orleanian, Faget says her life, and her work, are a product of the city's vibrancy. If you’re visiting New Orleans, and want to leave with a unique souvenir from a local artisan, check out Mignon Faget!

3 Snazzy Restaurants to Try in Covington, LA

3 Snazzy Restaurants to Try in Covington, LA

If you’re looking for a day trip from New Orleans, head across Lake Pontchartrain towards Covington, where you will find stately oaks, historic homes, boutique shopping, and a few fabulous restaurants. Here are 3 restaurants to try on your next visit to this Louisiana small town!

Episode 031: Easy Budgeting for the Solo Traveler

Episode 031: Easy Budgeting for the Solo Traveler

Hate to worry about trip costs when traveling alone? Don't be afraid of setting a budget for your solo travel! Listen to this episode of Solo Travel Talk where I walk you step by step through the trip budgeting process. Plus I give you daily money tips that are easy to follow that help to stay on track money wise when traveling alone.

Ways to Stay Cool This Summer in New Orleans

Ways to Stay Cool This Summer in New Orleans

Summer in South Louisiana can be beautiful, but the heat can also be brutal. If you’re visiting New Orleans in the summer, wear loose clothing and drink lots of water! In addition, here are some of our recommendations for staying cool in New Orleans during the summertime:

Episode 030: Destination - Beijing

Episode 030: Destination - Beijing

Have you ever considered Beijing, China as a solo travel destination? You certainly will after listening to my new podcast episode on Solo Travel Talk where I profile this fascinating city and what an interesting place to visit when traveling alone. 

NOLA Brands We Love: SO SUSU Boutique

NOLA Brands We Love: SO SUSU Boutique

Shopping on Magazine street is a definite must-do activity for the solo traveler visiting New Orleans. While on magazine, be sure to stop at SoSusu Boutique, which has quickly become the New Orleans fashion destination for stylish women with the desire to make a remarkable impression. 

Episode 029: Road Trips for the Solo Traveler

Episode 029: Road Trips for the Solo Traveler

Thinking about going on a road trip alone? If you feel the call of the highways, byways, and interstates as a solo traveler, this solo travel podcast is for you. Road trips are a special kind of journey, and might be a perfect venture for the solo traveler.