I saw this old steam shovel bucket along the levee and thought it was good art.

Mardi Gras in rural Southwestern Louisiana draws on traditions that are centuries old. Revelers go from house to house begging … More

Alright, I did the super tourist thing and went to the Mardi Gras museum. Most locals have never been there, … More

Since New Orleans is below sea level and because the city was built on swampland, burying people in the ground … More

Marie Laveau was the voodoo queen of New Orleans in the late 1800s. She is supposed to have been born … More

For some reason I have a fascination for large sea-going ships. I think it’s from the freedom they have to … More

It wouldn’t be New Orleans without the freedom of artistic expression when it comes to painting your house. I used … More

There were times during my New Orleans stay when I needed to get away from the stress of the day … More

The New Orleans street cars are finally back in operation along St. Charles Avenue more than two and a half … More

One of the many things that make New Orleans a unique city is the collection of mansions along St. Charles … More