Don’t get offended when someone calls you baby, darlin, hunny, luv, sweetie, etc. We call everyone that here. I use it for guys and girls I ain’t hitting on you baby
@beverlybalius93034 жыл бұрын
Wafflemonster33 You forgot Sugar!!! Lol!!
@HH-iv6mf4 жыл бұрын
Thats so getto
@j0j0_3694 жыл бұрын
Lol literally any state in the south. Those from the north may need to know this though lol.
@Nolac00k-k5d4 жыл бұрын
Dutchess Eberline you don’t know ghetto if you think that ghetto
@RanochVTX4 жыл бұрын
Thanks love
@braveknight2833 жыл бұрын
Also, another tip I would add for first-time visitors is to give up the idea of getting an "early start" to the day. A large portion of the city doesn't even think about opening until 11. You'll just be out walking around looking at closed shops and people spraying the funk off the sidewalks. Long story short, take your time getting ready in the morning.
@misplacedcajun23252 жыл бұрын
Good idea. However, I love the Quarter in the morning. No hollering and loud music playing (which is fun at night) and everything seems more bright and beautiful - especially the beautiful balcony flowers throughout the neighborhood. Plus, most of the restaurants that have the famous breakfasts are open! Chicory coffee always tastes the best to me at that time! To each his own, though.
@largol33t1 Жыл бұрын
Well, I guess that's why it's known as "the Big Easy"...
@MisstressMourtisha Жыл бұрын
perfect 💯
@MCeili6 ай бұрын
That’s good to know, thanks.
@gaylen3020Ай бұрын
Cool thats good to know thank you
@vawest20523 жыл бұрын
Question "Where did you get your shoes?" Ansewer "Same place I got my gun." An actual conversation is heard in New Orleans during Mardi Gras in 1996.
@jmullentech3 жыл бұрын
LMAO seems fuckin legit!
@Dudemon-13 жыл бұрын
You gots yo' gun on yo' feet??
@vawest20523 жыл бұрын
@@Dudemon-1 Yes, I don't f*ck around.
@ThePeacePlant3 жыл бұрын
Do not say this. That's a complete insult and could get you shot but some hot head
@Lpops21363 жыл бұрын
Correct answer: “On my feet!”
@nlee24924 жыл бұрын
He pretty much nailed it. I would add, after dark, DON’T take a stroll down the side streets! Stay/walk where you see the most people.
@nlee24924 жыл бұрын
Oscar Wind That not proper English...
@rickjamez70044 жыл бұрын
I live near Baltimore I know what you mean, Baltimore is a warezone
@Julie_jul4 жыл бұрын
Isn't that everywhere
@nlee24924 жыл бұрын
Glob was here! No, it’s not everywhere. But, in NOLa, even the side streets have activity... and you have to be wary of which streets you decide to walk down, to get to the major thoroughfares.
@Julie_jul4 жыл бұрын
@@nlee2492 there can be activity anywhere. You could live in a quiet neighborhood and still have something bad happen to you
@madamtwonky40764 жыл бұрын
I feel like "Don't pee in public" is a good rule everywhere.
@pierrenavaille47484 жыл бұрын
I agree. Why does that seem like a thing to say about visiting New Orleans? Would you say that about visiting New York?
@ericmason3494 жыл бұрын
The Dutch handle drinking allot and peeing the right way. They have open air places to just step behind and relieve yourself.
@anumiller71404 жыл бұрын
Also don't poop in public
@girlbye82254 жыл бұрын
mardi gras is rough tho
@The_Bass_Stunters4 жыл бұрын
They WILL take you to jail over that. Seen it happen.
@jaysigma4 ай бұрын
Being from Germany I had visited New Orleans in Oct. 2023 and found it always relaxed, with very friendly and helpful people. We had some good chats with musicians and the Crescent Festival was the perfect finish of our Bluestrail. Love you Nola!❤
@Major0033 жыл бұрын
Another oddball thing to add: don't be alarmed when strangers make small talk with you, or even go into stuff going on in their personal lives, including but not limited to medical history. We'll do all this without even learning your name! 😂 And please don't think someone is being condescending or creepy when a stranger calls you a pet name like "darling", "honey", "baby", or "sweetie", especially if you look younger than them.
@PhillipConleyJr.7 ай бұрын
You are not lying! Lol. The first time I visited I was thrown off by this because in cities up north we don’t talk to people we don’t know other than a simple head nod to say hello and if a person you don’t know DOES start talking to you, they usually have an angle, and they want something or they’re setting up to rob you or something. New Orleans is my favorite city in America to visit.
@StarreLabell5 ай бұрын
Or Cher. 😊
@StarreLabell5 ай бұрын
I lived near Nola for a few years. Fit right in being a Texan.
@greggross88565 жыл бұрын
Do not wear black when eating beignets.
@dixiecyrus81365 жыл бұрын
Bahaha,True Dat!😁
@lorelreyes27285 жыл бұрын
Facts!!!
@2sexy4just15 жыл бұрын
Greg Gross why?
@lorelreyes27285 жыл бұрын
2sexy4just1 the powder
@nola2chi5 жыл бұрын
But they taste so much better when wearing black!
@reneetaylor23075 жыл бұрын
My oldest daughter and I use to go to French Quarter Festival every year for years. She was suppose to get married there in April of last year. Everything was planned. She was even going to have a Second Line parade down Bourbon. Unfortunately she passed away 2 months before her wedding. I haven't been back since. but our family and friends will go down to spread her ashes. We all said after she passed, that on her way to heaven she stopped in New Orleans. I'm going to start going back down. We loved it there. I know she's there in spirit.
@tamikahiggins53615 жыл бұрын
Renee Taylor Prayers for peace for you and your family!!!!! 💓
@46monkeyes5 жыл бұрын
Renee Taylor I’m so sorry for your loss.
@CERTAIND00M5 жыл бұрын
We're a very ghost-friendly city. If she's here, she's welcome and probably having a blast.
@jo75245 жыл бұрын
So sorry to hear that! I hope that whenever you’re ready to come back, that everyone here shows you that great hospitality that we have! That broke my heart a lil bit. Sorry for your lost hun. 😘💔
@jo75245 жыл бұрын
Joel Farrelly lol ain’t that the truth. Especially the quarters!
@johnnevo77812 жыл бұрын
I am a former resident of New Orleans. This video was excellent! This fellow knew exactly what he was talking about. Good work. Love it.
@crashleydaun Жыл бұрын
I met a palm reader in Jackson Square and he told me to stay on the side of the street where the cars aren't parked and don't pick up beads off the street because you'll be distracted and vulnerable. Keep your wits about you and enjoy yourself. Ive only been 3 times but I've never had any issues. Its a magical place.
@ladyarchaeologist12074 жыл бұрын
Some "Do's" (from a local): 1. DO ask locals for recommendations and directions. Easiest way to identify a "local" is someone dressed in a work uniform that may be coming to or from work. Generally, the people here are very friendly and love to share their favorite places 2. DO take the sticker off your shirt if you've completed a tour. Tour guides put stickers on so they can tell who is in the group. If you leave it on and walk away from the tour, you've got a target on your forehead that says "I'm a tourist" 3. DO be aware of how STRONG the drinks are. They can taste like candy, for easy sipping as you stroll through the Quarter. But the drinks here generally have a much higher alcohol content than most people are used to 4. DO be smart...take the usual precautions you would take in ANY big city. If you do that, you will be fine. New Orleans is no more dangerous for tourists than most large cities 5. DO eat at places that look "scary" and that you've never heard of. That's where most of the best food is
@kacic.44104 жыл бұрын
I had a fish bowl yesterday. I was like oh I don't feel nothing and then it kicked in I was like whoa! Lol
@stephanieluquin61974 жыл бұрын
Can you recommend a voodoo, cemetery, ghost tour? I've see several but none that stick out. Looking for a night one.
@elenicirmirakis1114 жыл бұрын
Can you recommend some places to eat, those as you said - not too known but with the best food?
@ashlinday44693 жыл бұрын
Just to be clear NewOrleans is slightly more dangerous as it has one of the highest under rates in the country
@id65703 жыл бұрын
Why would I take the sticker off nothing wrong with tourists
@johanbriefcase17204 жыл бұрын
As a New Orleans resident, I approve of this video.
@woltersworld4 жыл бұрын
You rock. Thank you.
@brashton1014 жыл бұрын
I work at Harrahs. Should have told them to come see me on the Craps Table. Pit boss for 6 years
@scottjohnson54154 жыл бұрын
@@brashton101 The grilled oyster at the hotel next to Harrahs is outstanding. Oh, and Mother's po boy with debris. YUM!
@monke_gaming1253 жыл бұрын
I watched this because of Saint and Sinners
@JBBrickman3 жыл бұрын
@@brashton101 if you want to gamble come up here to Shreveport
@skeeterskier3 жыл бұрын
My wife and I spend a week in New Orleans every year, and we almost ALWAYS stay in the Quarter - we love the late night noise!!!
@gbw0033 жыл бұрын
Can you recommend any hotels with a balcony view of the parades ?
@skeeterskier3 жыл бұрын
@@gbw003 If you're asking about Mardi Gras parades, they don't run in the French Quarter - I've never visited N.O. during this time, but they begin on Canal and make their way down St. Charles (through the Garden District.) If there are hotels with balcony views of the parade, I'm not much help. Many hotels in the French Quarter are going to have some rooms with outward facing balconies - and they're typically the most expensive. We like the balcony rooms at Four Points, many of which open right out onto Bourbon. It's going to be noisy through the night, but I love it - If I want peace and quiet, I could just stay home!
@gbw0033 жыл бұрын
@@skeeterskier I see a Four Points Hotel by Sheraton on Bourbon Street, I'll research their availability, not worried about the noise I'm not looking for a good night's sleep, thank you for the feedback, greatly appreciated !!
@skeeterskier3 жыл бұрын
@@gbw003 My pleasure. If you have any other questions about NO, feel free to ask.
@demartin9753 жыл бұрын
@@skeeterskier The other way around sir. They begin uptown and move down Canal.
@PhillipConleyJr.7 ай бұрын
My absolute favorite city to visit in America!! That city has its OWN culture every which way.
@minnieshoof4 жыл бұрын
Don’t be freaked out by everyone wanting to visit the cemetery!! Number one thing you forgot to mention. Our cemeteries are not creepy, dreadful rows and rows of headstones. They’re bright, wonderful, historic mini-buildings worth taking a tour through!
@MegaCakeFan4 жыл бұрын
yeah, they kinda can't be headstones since it'd be under the waterline lol
@havisiting4 жыл бұрын
How do you get in? Access was friends and family only when we vlogged New Orleans
@imogenecargo70124 жыл бұрын
I got married in St. Louis #3 on Halloween (I live in tremé btw) and I think it’s actually the most New Orleans wedding ever. So my (now) husband is a truck driver and is gone for 6-10weeks at a time we never know when he’ll be home or for how long and So I love Halloween, we’ve been coming to New Orleans for Halloween since we first started dating like 5 years before we moved here (moved here in 2015) and we got engaged on Halloween in the quarter in 2016 and I always wanted to her married in a NOLA cemetery. so we found out he as going to be able to stop home for like 16 hours on Halloween and only had 2 days to plan so we found a minister on thumbtack and then realized all of our friends were either busy with their kids or out of town so we didn’t have any witnesses. So I posted about it on Nextdoor and asked a bunch of strangers in the neighborhood to help out and I got 3 responses right away and I posted the time and location on the nextdoor post and didn’t think anything of it.. so Halloween afternoon we go to the cemetery to meet our 3 witnesses and minister and there were tons of people just kind of standing around and then I overheard someone say “oh im here for the wedding too!” and it turns out that ALL these people were there to be guests at our very quick and very casual wedding despite never meeting us before. Some of them even brought little gifts and stuff. I mean, what’s more New Orleans than that? A bunch of strangers coming together to celebrate the marriage of two other strangers and turning it into a festive, Halloween Second line celebration. But yes, our cemeteries are so beautiful, unique and special. They’re a must if you come to visit. Sorry for the novel. I (just like everyone else I’m sure) am starved for human interaction and I miss the energy of the city and the music and the people so much and I’m trying to think and talk about fun and happy stuff since living in New Orleans has been such a challenge these last few months and with all this negative energy around us and these storms brewing in the gulf I just wanted to share a fun and happy story to remind myself and other people about how special this city and the people of this city are since it’s quite easy to forget these days. Anyway, stay safe friends!
@haroldkerwinjr30263 жыл бұрын
The cemetery is creepy at night. Not during day.
@haroldkerwinjr30263 жыл бұрын
It was funny but true if you see a pretty girl in the quarter make sure its a girl if your interested. Some you will never know.
@thisoneisonme5 жыл бұрын
As a born and raised New Orleans resident this guy really has some good advise, and knows what he is talking about.
@carolyngardner49995 жыл бұрын
He don't know shit. It's NOLA
@heartmindbodybirth5 жыл бұрын
I'm with you, Andrew. Came to leave the same comment.
@zee65205 жыл бұрын
except #4, that kind of generally just decency
@juliettedauterive37455 жыл бұрын
@David Taylor For some strange reason, a lot of tourists seem to think anything goes in New Orleans.
@clvrswine5 жыл бұрын
*advice. Not advise.
@McScootyKins Жыл бұрын
I live in California and was in New Orleans earlier this month. What an amazing city. I can't wait to go back. It's Mardi Gras today and I'm wearing all the festive clothing I bought during my trip. 🎭
@MensAsses333 жыл бұрын
When walking in the French Quarter, especially on Bourbon Street, DO NOT EVEN ACKNOWLEDGE the guys who come up to you. Just act like you didn't hear them and KEEP WALKING.
@marcoabreo65063 жыл бұрын
Will they mug you or kick your ass if you acknowledge them?
@a.r36013 жыл бұрын
Same question
@kingston60082 жыл бұрын
@@marcoabreo6506 muggings don’t happen in New Orleans bro
@Demicleas2 жыл бұрын
@@marcoabreo6506 Nah thell just tell you random things just ignore them and keep walking people just like talking.
@missf46814 ай бұрын
Why
@Sheep5065 жыл бұрын
Don’t be an NFL official in New Orleans
@rosariocarias79065 жыл бұрын
Steve M lol☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️I know man rigged
@WaltWilson5 жыл бұрын
Steve M from a Saints fan from NOLA: YES
@BTBwebstudio5 жыл бұрын
Please. Don’t. Remind me.
@wildboial30605 жыл бұрын
No that's in LA if you talking to a saints fan. We really don't like cheaters. Long history of being cheated or descendent of cheaters.
@ruthcarey14905 жыл бұрын
That part
@lauraelaineallen215 жыл бұрын
Don't assume the entire French Quarter is Bourbon street.
@paulagalore55435 жыл бұрын
elaine allen 💀
@donnasmith99395 жыл бұрын
elaine allen also, don’t assume all of NOLA IS the FQ
@briannam.82355 жыл бұрын
FR! The French Quarter is so much more than Bourbon street
@brokenwave61255 жыл бұрын
Also...don't bother going to Bourbon
@birgitlee82325 жыл бұрын
elaine allen chill on bourbon if you love the smell of piss
@1904home10 ай бұрын
You saved me with the shoe question! Just a week ago visiting New Orleans for the first time I got the question on Decatur Street. My answer was: "Right here! On Decatur Street!" and he walked away. I even told my wife and son about your shoe advice a few days before arriving in New Orleans. My wife and son were both with me when the dude stopped me. After he walked off, I turned around and was like "there you have it!" we all looked at each other and laughed. And for anyone wondering, I was wearing my favorite black and white converse high top lace ups with black laces.
@amyjacquelineg.7153 жыл бұрын
So true. New Orleans has so much culture and history to soak in. Also, I’ve been there dozens of times and never rented a car. It’s a very walkable city. Great tips!
@sanautin4 жыл бұрын
I'm from New Orleans, I clicked on this expecting to laugh at how wrong it was. Actually, it was all pretty good advice.
@rebeccasmart17924 жыл бұрын
Haha same!
@majime12463 жыл бұрын
Same, lol. I was so curious even though I’ve lived here my entire life.
@collindeen97163 жыл бұрын
I swear this man doesn’t miss with his advice
@jannrhoads69302 жыл бұрын
Me too, born and raised. When I was a little girl it was called New Or le ans.
@casey46022 жыл бұрын
When my siblings and I were teenagers, we weren't interested in going to our reunion in Mississippi, until my dad bribed us with a trip to new Orleans. We all went to the reunion.
@Krommel4 жыл бұрын
I'm ashamed to admit it, but my first time in New Orleans, I was drunk by 1pm and puking on the sidewalk on Bourbon by 1:30pm.
@pierrenavaille47484 жыл бұрын
Now you know what not to do in New Orleans.
@klinn22364 жыл бұрын
One too many Hurricanes?
@user-ig6yb5qw5v4 жыл бұрын
Patrick Moore I blacked out on pure fishbowls on Bourbon street. I woke up the next morning with throw up in my hair and a busted lip.
@tinahaines62594 жыл бұрын
Yes, that sounds about right. It is hard to control liquor intake when you can get it 24/7😂
@epiphannytaylor32114 жыл бұрын
Lololol
@robertdore9592 Жыл бұрын
I have a former colleague who was attacked in New Orleans; his skull was broken and he very nearly died. As beautiful as places like New Orleans and San Francisco are; there can be a harsh reality to them.
@CybeleCotter10 ай бұрын
I went to New Orleans in 1985 for a job interview, and got feted with lunch in the French Quarter, stayed at a nice hotel, even got accosted by a hooker on Bourbon Street. Didn't get the job, but the visit was great!
@thomasdgardner5 жыл бұрын
No sandles or open shoes on bourbon st., especially during mardi gras. Hell, wear a pair of shoe you don't mind throwing away.
@Eddie_freeflow5045 жыл бұрын
this is so true I always wear my old shoes when I'm in the Quarters.
@CofyjunkyPNW5 жыл бұрын
Wellies would be the best decision! 🤣 (Easily hosed off later!)
@juliahoward9375 жыл бұрын
Combat boots.
@huntergremillion80925 жыл бұрын
Just wear waiters to be safe
@CofyjunkyPNW5 жыл бұрын
@@huntergremillion8092 You mean 'waders'? 😉 Or simply 'Wellies'.
@claudiabutler64944 жыл бұрын
I live in south Louisiana. Whenever I go to New Orleans, my dad and I just chill out on a balcony, especially a little later at night, it’s pretty entertaining😂
@MegaCakeFan4 жыл бұрын
Drunk watching is always a blast lol
@replysoon3216 Жыл бұрын
"Don't complain about the heat and humidity in July or August." I live in Louisiana. The summertime starts in April and ends in late November. Sometimes September is worse than August.
@lovineveryminuetofit131429 күн бұрын
Sit back down People.come from all over. And you have no clue. Wow, very typical
@replysoon321629 күн бұрын
@@lovineveryminuetofit1314 Do you even live in Louisiana? If so you probably don't go outside and touch grass in the summer time.
@donnaharris87223 жыл бұрын
Nailed it again. Walk with groups. Agree, don’t fall for the shoe con. They will harass you. I love to get up early, go to cafe DuMonde, walk around the French Quarter. The architecture, history, and food are worth the trip.
@thelevels88655 жыл бұрын
No lie I only watched this cuz I’m from New Orleans 😂😂
@mecarpentermusic5 жыл бұрын
Haha same here. He is pretty spot on though.
@tyronebrown22465 жыл бұрын
The Levels me too
@seni81105 жыл бұрын
Same here lol!!
@denverkennedy61655 жыл бұрын
Sameeeee
@Spaghettimeat-in9lm5 жыл бұрын
I live in Gulfport MS but I'm in New Orleans allot
@Knubbs2255 жыл бұрын
All the views are from people that live in Nola 😂🤣 we just come to see if it's accurate.
@AllofAfrika5 жыл бұрын
Wats a good area to stay in there
@giggityeffyou5 жыл бұрын
I just visited from Texas
@graceespinoza96765 жыл бұрын
Chelsa Cunningham outside of New Orleans
@graceespinoza96765 жыл бұрын
Chelsa Cunningham 😂😂 the garden district is good but expensive so is the French quarters. Irish channel is cheaper/not as nice/ but close to the ‘main’ attractions
@tristonst.romain43365 жыл бұрын
Lmaooo yepppp
@neonnyx27282 жыл бұрын
I dream about living here. I visited and couldn't just stop thinking about it. I went alone and felt at home. I would love to learn more about the culture firsthand.
@sharibowman9341 Жыл бұрын
Do it...I lived there for almost 10years .. just me..my family was up north... there's no place like it..I never felt lonely or alone...it's where I belong..I came to SW Florida because my boyfriend was running fishing boat from here..he passed away and I'm here alone now..hate it..it's paradise but doesn't have the energy that New Orleans has... hopefully I can get finances in order to get home..his cancer and the pandemic shut down has me digging out of hole money wise or I'd be back in my city...so yeah I say go for it!😁❤️
@hippygypsy777 Жыл бұрын
I am starting my research and wanting to live there myself.
@hippygypsy777 Жыл бұрын
@@sharibowman9341 sorry to hear about that. I'm an empty nester myself. Just looking for a forever home with some fun energy. I'm an old Hippy Gypsy born in the 60's. And I love warm rains. The thought of all the festival sounds fun to me even if I can go to all of them.
@baileytengan13263 жыл бұрын
I have to say, anyone visiting should heed his advice on NOT taking or encouraging the bet “Where You Got Your Shoes”, and also know that it is COMMON. Two different men tried this one on us but all thanks to Mark, we evaded!! Thank You!
@authormscookiewalker74635 жыл бұрын
Born & Raised In New Orleans...I have been a many places and no one has that Southern Hospitality Like Us...I Love My City Above & Beyond ❤
@PabloRodriguez-cl4ox5 жыл бұрын
I Was a tourist in New Orleans and no offense I was pretty disappointed walking smelling weed tobacco and a lot of bums in the streets the only good thing in New Orleans are a few restaurants and the boat through the Mississippi River
@pugbug68425 жыл бұрын
I visited and yes there are bad smells, kinda crowded, but SO BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE! Theres good food, super cool shops, and so many things to do. The majority of the people I met were sooooo nice and the small few who weren't are not a common problem. OVERALL TOTALLY AMAZING!
@PabloRodriguez-cl4ox5 жыл бұрын
Bruh there was a bum sitting down and flaming and rapping at people on sight
@jo75245 жыл бұрын
Pineapple Pablo stay yo judgmental ass wherever you from then lol
@randallford84285 жыл бұрын
People were very nice and the hospitality was incredible We were impressed!
@mrmartianman7935 жыл бұрын
Im a citizen of new orleans and i approve this message!
@flightmess Жыл бұрын
Moved here about a month ago - beginning of July. It’s now August - “Your sweat is sweating” sums it right up.
@silviaar1585 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’ll go in June, so I came and review this video again 🥰
@woltersworld Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@johnelms37415 жыл бұрын
Don’t pronounce crawfish “crayfish” it’s a SIN
@lilhippiechick1795 жыл бұрын
Kermit The Frog , truuuuuuth! Them's fightin' words down here lol.
@bximjw43655 жыл бұрын
No cappp
@ernestfox48805 жыл бұрын
Or ask for prawns (shrimp).
@cajunkuto5 жыл бұрын
That's a fact!!
@deandrehogan93915 жыл бұрын
📣📣📣 CRAYFISH
@kristileblanc98285 жыл бұрын
“Your sweat is sweating”...haa! From NOLA, can confirm :P
@sophiahutchison41845 жыл бұрын
Kristi LeBlanc same boiiii
@SebastianWoodard5 жыл бұрын
Same. It's only June and it's hot as hell.
@SebastianWoodard5 жыл бұрын
@really dude Half the time, you don't notice it until it's in high 80% or in the 90% region when it's really hot outside
@naomixuoo84385 жыл бұрын
I’m from Florida and I’m going to NOLA in like two weeks 😅 I’ll let y’all know if it’s any different
@userbee7373 жыл бұрын
@@naomixuoo8438 i know i’m 2 years late lmao but was it any different?
@johnm21043 жыл бұрын
July and August are the perfect time to visit! You're air conditioned everywhere or out at night, and the prices are MUCH lower - 4 star in the Quarter for $125 a night
@gbw0033 жыл бұрын
Can you recommend any hotels with a balcony view of the parades ?
@aubreydonovan66172 жыл бұрын
I agree! I’m live in TN where we are use to 79% humidity... so if you’re already accustomed to it, it’s really not a problem and definitely worth saving some coins. Hotel Jung is awesome btw.
@ginnamin4 ай бұрын
It is horribly hot !
@jessemckamey29443 жыл бұрын
I love New Orleans. We visited the WWII Museum and we were balling after reading letters sent back home from some of the soldiers. If you had family involved, or just like history, the museum is a must. Regarding the random hassles from riff raff, we avoided most of that by leaving before night time.
@LaBlue2675 жыл бұрын
I highly recommend the day or week passes for the trolleys. The fair is $1.25 a ride or you can purchase a day pass for $3.00 and ride as many times as you want/need. Well worth the money.
@MoogieB5 жыл бұрын
It’s not a trolley. It’s a street car. And never forget that, hun!
@andrewbailey28675 жыл бұрын
Yeah. We're not far away and I usually find a good room in the Garden District then day pass everywhere. Leave the car where it's protected and have a blast. Grew up all over the city, so I must have the vibe. No one ever tries to hustle me.
@lisarichardson53845 жыл бұрын
Local born and bred...don't call them trolleys. They're streetcars. And they ride on the neutral ground, not the median.
@pierrenavaille47484 жыл бұрын
It's a streetcar.
@lorebay25934 жыл бұрын
Where or how do you get a day pass?
@fredbauersjr37864 жыл бұрын
My wife and I love New Orleans but we NEVER stay in the French Quarter. We've found the Garden District to be a great place to stay.
@michaelparker44574 жыл бұрын
Algiers Point in a Airbnb is awesome too!!!
@JLDReactions4 жыл бұрын
@@michaelparker4457 Algiers Point is beautiful but not the best if you want to stay out into the wee hours of the morning. Gotta take a taxi or uber to get back.
@michaelparker44574 жыл бұрын
JLD Reactions true that! But in my old age, that’s ok (most of the time!)🤪
@fridads153 жыл бұрын
Why not the French quarter ?
@janicereeser9163 жыл бұрын
@@fridads15 noisy and expensive
@holtsvillehal86167 ай бұрын
Wow ! You really touched every base, Great stuff ! Here's one for you... I was there years ago on a photography convention, taught photography and worked at the convention then. From New York, I had my Nikon F4 then shooting slide film. A cop stopped me, on Bourbon Street and nicely told me to go back to my hotel and leave that camera behind ! Huh...Then said he just didn't feel like doing a ton of paperwork, on a tourist , and not getting home on time because I was dead, and my camera was gone. From New York...I knew that was from the heart, and it was low key the rest of the night. But not before I got Marie's cript in cemetary 1 alone early morning no tours then and inside the Plantation , No flash, and the paddle boats parked along the Mighty Mississippi ( Chevy Chase ) at 5:30AM...Loved it all...Keep up the videos, come to New York City, been shooting here over 30 years...I'll point, you Talk ....LOL
@rwsavory6 ай бұрын
My only suggestion: Stay in the Quarter (in a nice hotel) at least a couple nights. Very handy for getting to restaurants and seeing music without spending too much time walking.
@darlingrenee89555 жыл бұрын
This vid should be mandatory for all of our visitors! Thank you, sir. Well done.
@crjcpa205 жыл бұрын
As a life-long resident and proud New Orleanian, this is not a bad review. Good advice. (It's ok to say New Or-leans. We will just know you are not from here, lol)
@fah2325 жыл бұрын
Lol, right.
@friendlywobbly99035 жыл бұрын
New Orleans, the city with 100 pronunciations.
@jo75245 жыл бұрын
Just don’t say NAWLINS 😩
@ericwaguespack58865 жыл бұрын
New Aw-Lens
@BrittneyChristina5 жыл бұрын
The older new orleanians do tend to say "new orleeeans"
@00M_M008 күн бұрын
"Just tell them you got them in New Orleans k" 😂 my new favorite travel blogger, love this guy!
@SpookMrsSpooky3 жыл бұрын
I'm in central Florida, heat and humidity is my natural element. :D
@34758833 жыл бұрын
I have worked in your area in August..it can be hot and humid. My wife is from there and I am from New Orleans. I took her to New Orleans and she almost died. You can walk out your home to your car parked outside your door and be ringing wet in 60 seconds. I worked outdoors in New Orleans and learning to live with the heat and humidity just means you just deal with the humidity. Sunny day humidity is usually 95% and higher in July and August.
@ladyt90003 жыл бұрын
PCB here💯
@julianakleijn92542 жыл бұрын
I'm in south florida. summers are gross
@Closurenomore6 ай бұрын
right?
@kevinchirnside11964 жыл бұрын
Just got back from my first visit and this is on point. I was definitely concerned seeing a young crying woman on Bourbon St but my wife said it was ok. Don't forget to applaud the bands after each break in a song. I learned this about live bar music many years ago. They're working hard for you!
@woltersworld4 жыл бұрын
They are working hard. I really love the live music
@benabadie73515 жыл бұрын
I got worried about how you were going to pronounce New Orleans. I’m very pleased with how it turned out.
@ausflygirl34309 ай бұрын
I like your honesty, truth on a real actual visit and how to avoid those pitfalls. Thank you Mark. I always enjoy listening to what you have to say.
@PatrickJewellTheGreat2 ай бұрын
New Orleans is a great city. Very friendly atmosphere. Full of history.
@glennzanotti33465 жыл бұрын
I agree with everything Wolter said. I'd add one thing, stay in relatively crowded areas. Don't take a "short cut" down a dark, empty alley.
@benjiblondie58654 жыл бұрын
I think the #1 and most important thing out of all of these things: if you need to take a break or take a photo, please don't stand in the middle of the sidewalk and please be mindful of the people behind you. A lot of people are trying to get to work/appointments practically sprinting and you may be going 1 mile per hour and block the entire sidewalks. The sidewalks are very very narrow.
@misplacedcajun23252 жыл бұрын
Good point!! Some tourists just stand there, blocking the sidewalk, like no one lives here.
@johnnevo77812 жыл бұрын
I love this comment. I directed an art gallery in the Quarter, and what I always had to tell myself is many of the visitors were not used to walking on sidewalks. New Yorkers know the ballet of side walking. People from small towns just don't understand. Just smile and walk around them. Nola is a great town.
@jacobmossmedia8794 Жыл бұрын
Also, don't forget to check out Frenchmen Street, with all of the great classic jazz clubs!
@juliehillebrand39202 жыл бұрын
I grew up in New Orleans. Grew up in the Irish Channel. Walked to the parades every night. And the St Patrick’s Day Parade went right past my house. Went to public schools. Walked almost everywhere. Great place to grow up in in the 1940’s though the 1970’s.
@roberttzuanos48935 жыл бұрын
Born and Bred in New Orleans Here's one "Don't in New Orleans" Ladies Don't get offended if someone calls you Darling everyone here says it.
@reneetaylor23075 жыл бұрын
Born and Bred in New Orleans. I'm a senior that uses a cane and a gentleman helped me up on the trolley. When I said "thank you so much", he said "Your welcome darlin". Well, I loved it !!! 😂. It was so warm and friendly. They can call me darlin all day!!🤣🤣
@cannong17285 жыл бұрын
no...it's dawlin"
@TheresaGreenwald5 жыл бұрын
Also, baby. I hear that one most. And everyone says it. Men and women to men and women. So you should probably say that to men as well not to be offended.
@amyharris545 жыл бұрын
Yeah, baby!!
@amim47015 жыл бұрын
Baby, honey, sweetie, darlin
@LIT704 жыл бұрын
Just got back from New Orleans. I was there with my son's high school Jazz band and we all had such a great time. You are so right about the people. Be good to them and they'll be good to you. And we got accosted by around 6 different shoe dudes!!!
@bitaghods91973 жыл бұрын
What is shoe dudes i saw many comments about someone who asks you where did u buy your shoes i didn't get that can u explain what is it about pls😊
@demartin9753 жыл бұрын
@@bitaghods9197 It’s a hustle.
@MikeNaples2 жыл бұрын
@@bitaghods9197 It is explained in the vid.
@jonasbrothersrockist11 ай бұрын
My sister lives in New Orleans, she moved there in May 2018 after she and I both visited Thailand. I visited New Orleans in December 2021 for my 1st time.
@treannadawn2 жыл бұрын
I lived near New Orleans for awhile and I know a lot of people are all about Mardi Gras but they are really missing out if they don't visit for Halloween! If you love Halloween then you really need to spend at least one in New Orleans, it is memorable. Also, don't think you can sleep in your car in New Orleans, the police will be by very quickly to ask you to move along so just don't do it. Get a hotel room or airbnb before you go out and have too much fun (which is very easy to do in that beautiful city!)
@MrBuddymo5 жыл бұрын
Good advice. I live in north Louisiana (a different world) and go to NOLA once or twice a year. I would emphasize be aware of your surroundings. Don't find yourself wandering off the beaten path, especially when intoxicated. Also, you don't have to go to a famous restaurant to get truly great food. There is amazing food everywhere at every price level.
@jaxsazerac4904 Жыл бұрын
There are really good restaurants on the North Shore.
@tazznelson4 жыл бұрын
Very good video, especially #11!!! A couple of do's to pass on: Do go to the Cafe Du Monde and have a great cup of coffee and some Beignets. Do ride the Steamboat Natchez! Do enjoy the street performers and lastly, DO enjoy the music. There are some very talented people there who just enjoy playing music!
@margoadams55213 жыл бұрын
My husband and I took our honeymoon there. We were there in April. It was perfect weather. We go back every year. Wonderful city
@monicasantana67792 жыл бұрын
Im going this april! Can't wait
@Thadnill3 жыл бұрын
As a swede I can't imagine what it's like not being able to walk some nice cozy dark side streets during night, I really love doing this in my home town Stockholm, so sad that people can't truly experience that beauty and freedom in NOLA, but that aside it seems like a magical and vibrant place
@heatherlindsey9712 жыл бұрын
It really can be an evil place at night. I work on bourbon. Jekyll and Hyde. People offer drugs, women are taken, we have shootings and violence constantly. 2 weeks ago a group of men came in with weapons/drugs and attacked 7 of our staff members. The prostitutes drug and rob men in their hotel rooms. It’s nice if you get used to figuring out who will and will not be an issue.
@LythaWausW2 жыл бұрын
I think it's the homicide capital of the entire country.
@AD-ur1fk2 жыл бұрын
@@LythaWausW Detroit is worse
@sixteenstringjack2 жыл бұрын
@@heatherlindsey971 Eek
@brucemiesau15512 жыл бұрын
While New Orleans can be wild. But. so can a lot of cities be wild.. In the USA meth has a big hold of a lot of our youth and even some of our middle age fools. . I fell free to go anywhere at anytime because I carry a strong pepper spray .a high volt taser and a 9 mm. ..about 3 months ago some space cadet jumped over the wall in my yard. and he was screwing around in my yard. . I went out to send a message to him so I stuck my 9 mm in his nose and he was like crazy trying to climb back over the wall . He could not climb it fast enough .lol . And he has not been caught trespassing in my yard again. nor anyone else But it will happen again I know.
@ggladkow5 жыл бұрын
I was just in Nola today and I had the “I can guess your shoe size” scammer come up too me and say that. I told him to piss off and that seemed to work. Thanks wolter for the heads up
@lynnh7753 жыл бұрын
I've been to NOLA five times, and I've been to all the places he's named, and what he says is so true. The food is its own world and a must. The locals are friendly, and will call you all types of endearments, so don't get offended. But trust me, the quarter at night is an experience you have to have at least once in your life. And yes, take the trolley. I loved it. We stayed at a B&B and used the trolley to get to the quarter, but we did use our car to go to the plantations and other sights. You don't have to use a tour group to visit these places, but if it's your first time, you might want to.
@PhotonTheta3 жыл бұрын
as a tour guide for over 20 years, I approve of your suggestions.
@Soda3000Pop Жыл бұрын
My family is from a little town in the middle of the state called VillePlatte LA, but I've never been to New Orleans, were going with family all meeting up in New Orleans next year! So sorry for your loss RIP to your daughter!
@dylandero90695 жыл бұрын
DO get a PO-Boy from the worst looking hole in the wall place you can find. Best place to get food in the city lmao
@skyemoshier43455 жыл бұрын
I can confirm this is good advice. The crappiest looking places usually have the best food.
@danjacob40435 жыл бұрын
Cooter Browns
@kmann69035 жыл бұрын
That's every city honestly. Hole in the wal food slaps!
@mizstinkie5 жыл бұрын
K mann not rlly. Go to big cities like New York or something. All the trashy place are usually trashy
@kmann69035 жыл бұрын
@@mizstinkie I dont believe it I've been to new york.. and had some good hole in the wall food
@mrreddington7775 жыл бұрын
As a New Yorker I'll make sure to respect your city when I go in October.
@rbrick36854 жыл бұрын
Nah I’m from NYC and living in NOLA. Place is trash compared
@MegaCakeFan4 жыл бұрын
Hope you had fun ^^
@angele50474 жыл бұрын
Bruh... DONT HATE!!! Haters make us famous!!! Ya'heeerd! Seriously tho... get a clue and go back from where u came from... don't need ur kind here. REAL TALK
@patriciapritchard30184 жыл бұрын
How's you like it? I'm from Alabama and went when I was a kid but not since.....
@theresegreen2363 Жыл бұрын
I’m from Mobile, which is 2 hours east and has the same climate as New Orleans. While July and August are miserable, so is September. September is NOT autumn! Also, if you want to visit the historic cemeteries, DON’T do it alone! It’s better to pay for a tour. St. Louis #1 and #2 are not in the best area and there’s definitely safety in numbers!
@gaylen3020Ай бұрын
Good tips man i really needed that. But my birthday is in august so ill be going next month
@Rangerness4 жыл бұрын
"I bet I can tell you where you got yo shoes" "I bet I can tell you where I'm about to stick one of em!"
@heartsthesteambot54494 жыл бұрын
Love this.
@CGarrett4 жыл бұрын
They'll probably try to kill you,if you say that 🥴
@elitegamingculture8304 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 so true bruh
@Rangerness4 жыл бұрын
@@CGarrett I'm always packing 😉
@emma-ei8st4 жыл бұрын
Oop they said that too my dad
@tourguidechuck5 жыл бұрын
As a New Orleans tour guide with 19 years of experience I agree with most of this EXCEPT the don't come in July/August. At this time there are fewer people, offbeat festivals you never knew existed AND many hotels and restaurant are giving discounts to those brave enough to bear the heat. For some people August can be the best and most affordable time. But expect sub-tropical weather...hot...humid...rain.
@paulboy91014 жыл бұрын
Charles Duffy - agree. You just spend more time inside during the heat of the day. Lots of bars, restaurants, museums, Aquarium... if you never feel the heat and humidity, you will never understand Tennessee Williams ‘ world or why Satchmo always wiped his brow.
@Ad-qt8lx2 жыл бұрын
I was just there yesterday on a day trip. I had no idea y everyone was wearing red dresses, it was the red dress run. There's always something lol. And it was so humid and hot but wasnt too bad since im from Mississippi
@nosecretstours11 ай бұрын
I agree! Disney World in the summertime is a WAY worse experience, yet people do that without a second thought!
@largol33t111 ай бұрын
@@nosecretstours Good lord, I would NEVER dream of doing even one day at Disney World in July or August. My crazy father dragged me to Orlando when he was visiting his relatives in Tampa and Miami and wanted to check out the park. Of course, you'd be thinking: why would a teen not want to see DW?! The crowds and the oppressive heat. It was so crowded that it was impossible to walk without bumping into at least two people. For me, the adult version of Disney is New Orleans. I sooo need to find time to come back here some day. Also, I have a personal reason: I would like to come and pay my respects to my favorite writer: Anne Rice. Her popularity has NOT diminished since her passing. In fact, her book series Lives of the Mayfair Witches is a top TV show on the AMC channel. Alexandra Daddario in fact, won the lead role as Rowan Mayfair. Harry Hamlin is also in the show.
@curthenry93983 жыл бұрын
Walking in the French Quarter with a couple of friends we struck up a conversation with a hawker that was trying to get tourist into a bar. After talking about 5 minutes he told us if we wanted to hear good music to get the hell out of the French Quarter. He sent us to Frenchman Street. The bar music was incredible, and the drinks were cheaper.
@JennyinIllinois3 жыл бұрын
I just drove from Wisconsin to New Orleans lmao. I uber and lyft. It helps SO MUCH!
@danielkrall65015 жыл бұрын
Lots of places are cash only. More than any other city that I've been too in the 21st century. I live here and work frequently in the Quarter and Bywater and even I forget that when I go get lunch at verti mart or fradys that it's cash only.
@Timetravel11114 жыл бұрын
you’re just amazing person I don’t know how you could be so positive and wonderful, doing DONTS video over all but it’s so positive and it’s very helpful.
@teebaby84205 ай бұрын
I had an awesome time at mardi gra this year and definitely showed the twins they're pierced & tatted im not buying beads in the Big Easy😂🤟. Being my friendly spunky self i fell for the "i bet i know where you got them shoes" 🤣😂🤣 i cried laughing when you said that, they tried to shine my shoes then asked for $20 bucks. Great video
@iiamgabby2364 Жыл бұрын
Born here 51 ;but you just gave me some more great tips ,Thank You Dr.Charlenene White
@AdamsIVI4 жыл бұрын
Your sweat is sweating....I’ve never heard truer words describing Louisiana
@lynnwhitehead64395 жыл бұрын
Born and raised in New Orleans He is so spot on I love hearing people talk about my city Especially about all it has to offer
@syarifaeste4 жыл бұрын
Hii. May I know the best English course in new Orleans? Cause I am looking for one
@alissahowdy3 жыл бұрын
the hotel i recommend the most is honestly the omni in the french quarter, even after i became a local. it made a texas girl like me visiting for the first time 2 years ago feel like i was stepping into a palace. the doormen are amazing, kind, and they have an amazing valet service.
@AudreyRodriguezAR2 жыл бұрын
I’m a Texan gonna visit this weekend is it expensive?
@alissahowdy2 жыл бұрын
@@AudreyRodriguezAR Yes, it sadly is expensive, but as soon as you step in, it gives you old New Orleans glamour. If you want to go all out and for the experience, I would stay there. It’s right in the heart of the French Quarter and you’re walking distance from every good tourist spot. I would try eating at Ed’s Oyster Bar if you can and Royal House (caddy corner to the hotel!). I hope that you enjoy your trip ❤️
@AudreyRodriguezAR2 жыл бұрын
@@alissahowdy thank you so much !
@frankpriolo77353 жыл бұрын
We had a had out of NOLA in September 2019. We arrived the day before the cruise and stayed at the Marriott two blocks off Canal St. the staff was fantastic. We went on our cruise and returned to the Marriott afterwards. Used Lyft to the hotel, to the cruise ship, back to the hotel and then to the airport after spending three more days in NOLA. Fantastic vacation. I agree with nearly everything he says in this video. One of the best vacations we have had.
@GurlNamedBrettMarie4 жыл бұрын
Don’t tip the street people asking for money pretending to be homeless, they drive a better vehicle than you. Lesson learned when I gave my last $20 to a man on Bourbon while driving around and later seen him on Canal St. in a new gold Escalade while I was in an old Nissan.
@willpicou98284 жыл бұрын
yea save your money for the amazing street performers all over the french quater and uptown
@miche.51464 жыл бұрын
sounds like a you problem.
@TimeisShortRepent3 жыл бұрын
@@miche.5146 wow quite the charmer aren't you, I take it your one one the ones out begging for people's last dollar.
@ToXXXicblurr3 жыл бұрын
That’s a tip for anywhere
@entitledbobcat3 жыл бұрын
I gave a one-legged man in an wheelchair a dollar and the next day he was on a different corner, dancing and playing a pocket trumpet. It was a miracle. I want to know where I can get a dollar surgery.
@christopherdubois12874 жыл бұрын
Being from New Orleans, I'm happy to say that this video is very accurate! You've earned a new subscriber.
@Cynthia50142 ай бұрын
I have had this video saved for years and I finally get to use it! Going next year, I can't wait
@josephtrahan80453 жыл бұрын
This is a good video. My recommendations are as follows: -The police are more strict in the French Quarter than anywhere else in the city. Anywhere else in the city the police won’t bother you no matter what. The horse police will mess you up bad if you mess with them. NOPD aka Not Our Problem Dude. -If you get drunk & fall asleep in public you won’t go to jail but you will get an ambulance ride to the hospital you CANNOT refuse. -Stay in groups of 4 or more! You will get mugged if your alone or in a small group. Most importantly **Don’t call 911 on homeless people on the street. They just want to sleep where they are and your just wasting a ambulance & fire engine & policeman that could be on important calls. The city is woefully low on the number of policemen & ambulances. 👍🏼
@prestonclark13724 жыл бұрын
Maaaan 1st off, your research of the city makes me even more proud to be a new orleanian, it shows ur dedication. Also you're very humble in your approach, very engaging...I'm sitting here amazed at how spot on you are about everything, especially the "nawlins" part, which I didnt realize how annoying it is until I hear people say it. Cant believe this is my first time hearing of you, I definitely subscribed, keep up great work, lookin forward to more
@tinareynolds35995 жыл бұрын
One more don’t. Don’t wear open toe shoes on Bourbon street lol
@cheese26384 жыл бұрын
Mara L gross
@miainsel5134 жыл бұрын
Or a skirt or dress if you don't want assaulted by drunk tourist.
@kirksingletary37884 жыл бұрын
Yes. You should wear all white clothes too
@kirksingletary37884 жыл бұрын
@Mara L I was just saying to wear white on Bourbon street cause the next day it will no longer be white if ya catch my drift
@kirksingletary37884 жыл бұрын
@Mara L Wtf😂 nvm forget I said anything😂 idek how to respond to that smh
@blatherskitenoir2 ай бұрын
Don't forget a nice outfit. A surprising number of restaurants are quite fancy and have dress codes.
@carissa14462 жыл бұрын
The people were so kind and welcoming. They definitely poked fun sometimes, but you could tell it was just fun.
@brandontom33335 жыл бұрын
Another tip to consider to stay safe as a tourists is to not wear Mardi Gras beads if it’s not Mardi Gras season! (With the occasional exception of bourbon street) Locals do not wear Mardi Gras beads 24/7 and it is a way pick pocketers spot locals vs tourists.-a New Orleans local!
@gusoneil70555 жыл бұрын
I wear a string of beads everyday during Carnival. Beads don't make you a mark, stumbling around like a drunken fool, passing out in the street, and acting like a damn fool does. =)
@gdbarklie36925 жыл бұрын
A fellow Maximilianmus local. What's good I'm from new Orleans too!
@juliahoward9375 жыл бұрын
Then you are most likely not a native New Orleanian. @@gusoneil7055
@gusoneil70555 жыл бұрын
@@juliahoward937 because I wear a string of krewe beads? I've celebrated Carnival all my life. To each their own. I know plenty of "native New Orleanians" that wear beads. Sorry if we don't live up to your standards.
@juliahoward9375 жыл бұрын
We actually hang our Mardi Gras beads in trees outside, wearing them? No way.@@gusoneil7055
@juneaujuneau59915 жыл бұрын
The real answer to #11 is "you got em on ya feet."
@wylian845 жыл бұрын
Tell them you are local when they come around
@Aizawa_Shouta_5 жыл бұрын
Or just ignore them lol. I lived in La for a large part of my life and it became normal to just ignore. Like the pesky mall merchants that try to follow u lol
@Jacob-th4tu3 жыл бұрын
I live here. This guy is SPOT On. Great video buddy.
@lysaallman-baldwin71713 жыл бұрын
You do great videos! I've seen several of yours in different countries and they are all informative, fun, and colorful. Great job!