You may think you know what to expect from the new Queen Nefertari’s Egypt exhibition at the New Orleans Museum of Art. But you are not ready for the glamor, intimacy and sheer drama awaiting you amid the 230 objects that will be on display there through July 17.
Travel these days is weird, right? We’re all itching for a real vacation, but crowds and enclosed spaces can feel stressful. Our advice for vaccinated* folks planning their first post-lockdown getaway: choose a road trippable destination, pick a spot with plenty of outdoor options, and – most importantly – start with Fredericksburg, Texas. This quaint, …
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You simply aren’t dressed for a holiday in New Orleans unless you’ve got a headdress. A wig helps. Some sequins? Hell yeah! Pants. Meh, that’s up to you. But whether it’s Mardi Gras or Easter or just Thursday, get something fabulous to put on your head, and you’ll fit right in. Luckily, our New Orleans …
Mardi Gras tips from the woman who wrote the book on New Orleans? Sign us up! Beth D’Addono revels in neighborhood culture during Carnival. Q. Tell us a little about yourself. I’m a freelance food and travel writer specializing in all things Nola. I’ve been writing about New Orleans since 1991 and living here for …
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Lifestyle bloggers Beau and Matt of Probably This pack their Mardi Gras with costumes, drinks, LGBTQ hotspots and sheer bliss. Find out how, below. Q. Tell us a little about yourselves. We’re Beau and Matt, the New Orleans based couple behind the lifestyle blog Probably This. We’re both born and raised in New Orleans and …
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This playful duo just published an epic Mardi Gras guide (with us!). Not only do we love Oh Hi Co’s design style, but we fully approve of their glitter-covered Carnival, too! Q. Tell us a little about yourself. We’re Antonio and Madisyn from the stationery and design studio, Oh Hi Co. We moved to NOLA on …
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Champagne-fueled quests for secret parades more your speed? Badass Balloon Co’s Desiree has the Mardi Gras tips you need. Q. Tell us a little about yourself. I’m Desiree, entrepreneur, founder of Badass Balloon Co. and a French Quarter resident. I found my soul city in New Orleans 4 years ago. Q. When people check out …
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New Orleans native and lifestyle influencer Alisha of Nola Bougie revels in all things glam during Carnival season. Read on for everything you need to celebrate a Nola Bougie Mardi Gras. Q. Tell us a little about yourself. I am Nola Bougie, and I’ve lived in New Orleans almost my entire life with the exception …
Make the most of your New Orleans visit with Susan of Nola Maven’s city-spanning Mardi Gras tips. From wigs to king cakes to parades, she’s a go-to for the latest and greatest of Carnival time. Q. Tell us a little about yourself. Hi, I’m Susan Whelan aka @nolamaven. My family first moved to Slidell in …
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Saying that the host of Nola’s beloved Beyond Bourbon Street podcast knows how to Mardi Gras is a serious understatement! This Carnival veteran tells us how he parties down with the family in tow. Q. Tell us a little about yourself. I am Mark Bologna, husband, father of twin girls, runner, host of the Beyond …
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