French settlers built New Orleans on a natural high point along the Mississippi River about 300 years ago. The land beyond that natural levee was swamp and marsh. It would take more than a hundred years for settlers to figure out how to drain the swamp. In the process, they’d sink New Orleans. Is New […]

Although little is left of it, New Orleans itself has had a red light district: Storyville. Prostitution became illegal in Storyville in 1917; however, before then, it was crowded with brothels and saloons.Since then, New Orleans has been a place riddled, just as much of the world is, with sexual assaults. Where is the red […]

New Orleans ranked 261st overall best place to buy a house and 58th best large city to buy a house. Out of a possible 100, New Orleans scored 48.03. The Real-Estate Market rank for New Orleans was 260th, and the Affordability and Economic Environment rank put the Big Easy in 173rd place. Is it worth […]

As long as you”re not looking for trouble, New Orleans is fairly safe to visit right now. Stick to our travel tips and use your common sense and you won’t have to worry about your safety in New Orleans. Is it safe to travel to New Orleans right now coronavirus? Currently, there are no domestic […]

Sazerac. Sazerac (Classic New Orleans Cocktail!) Here’s how to make a Sazerac, the official cocktail of New Orleans! Cognac, whiskey and absinthe make up this famous drink that tastes like no other. What is the official drink of New Orleans? SazeracNew Orleans Declares Sazerac Its Cocktail of Choice The Louisiana Legislature has proclaimed the Sazerac […]

New Orleans was ranked among one of the top places to retire according to Business Report. In the report, New Orleans was ranked No. 12 out of the top 50 places. The cities were ranked on a scale, based on the following factors: affordability, activities, quality of life and healthcare. Is New Orleans an expensive […]

$62,000 is the income a new study by Gobankingrate.com estimates a household needs to live in New Orleans comfortably. That includes things like rent, utilities, transportation and a little room to save. What is a good salary in New Orleans? If you adhere to the 50-30-20 rule for budgeting—50 percent of income covers necessities, 30 […]

Executives of Ochsner Health System, Louisiana’s largest care provider, estimate it will take about four weeks to get two of its damaged hospitals fully operational. Is New Orleans back to normal after Ida? Now on day 11 of Hurricane Ida recovery, power has been restored to most of New Orleans (though not necessarily the surrounding […]

New Orleans Demographics Black or African American: 59.53% White: 33.94% Asian: 2.91% Two or more races: 1.92% What is the largest ethnic group in New Orleans? Race & Ethnicity 2020 The largest New Orleans racial/ethnic groups are Black (53.6%) followed by White (31.6%) and Hispanic (8.0%). How white is New Orleans? Table Population Persons 65 […]

List of prices in New Orleans, Louisiana Current as of Nov 2021. Food Update prices Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,231 Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $918 Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas) for 1 person in 45 m2 […]

Burial plots are shallow in New Orleans because the water table is very high. Dig a few feet down, and the grave becomes soggy, filling with water. The casket will literally float.Eventually, New Orleans’ graves were kept above ground, following the Spanish custom of using vaults. How are the dead buried in New Orleans? New […]

Whether you’re in town for business or leisure, New Orleans is a great destination for any solo traveler. It’s the perfect mixture of fun and adventure, arts and culture, and relaxation and rejuvenation. Ditch the groups and plus-ones, and dedicate your next trip to yourself. Is it safe to go to New Orleans by yourself? […]

France. France acquired Louisiana from Spain in 1800 and took possession in 1802, sending a large French army to St. Domingue and preparing to send another to New Orleans. Who controlled New Orleans in 1802? Louisiana was later and briefly retroceded back to France under the terms of the Third Treaty of San Ildefonso (1800) […]

New policy to protect tombs from vandals. A historic cemetery that may have begun the New Orleans tradition of above-ground crypts will soon be off-limits to tourists wandering about on their own because of tomb vandalism, the Catholic archdiocese that owns the property has announced. Can you visit New Orleans cemeteries? Check with your tour […]

Fans of Anne Rice may know that New Orleans inspired most of her Gothic novels, especially the bestselling Interview with the Vampire. However, locals believe that the city is actually the home of real vampires. During the 1930s, brothers John and Wayne Carter were executed for committing multiple murders. Is New Orleans known for vampires? […]