New Orleans, Louisiana
Here is a snapshot of one of my most favorite weekend getaways in New Orleans: Day 1: After flying into New Orleans from Los Angeles, we were eager to check into our lodging. It took about 45 minutes to determine which bus pick-up location was right and which bus was right to get on. Despite the initial confusion, we were right on time to check into Sonder at 1500 Canal Street, a modern and clean apartment in an accessible and quiet location. After refreshing up, we walked around the city for dinner and exploring. Our first stop was Gumbo Shop, where we ordered Jambalaya, Seafood Okra Gumbo, and Crawfish Etouffee (our favorite). For dessert, we had the bread pudding. Our first taste of New Orleans did not disappoint! We looked forward to seeing what this vibrant city would offer the next two days. Highlights: Bourbon Street, Gumbo Shop Day 2: We initially scheduled our swamp tour for the second day of our trip, not knowing there was the French Quarter Festival during ou...