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The Essence Festival was amazing. So good to see people of color doing excellently. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@AKAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Yes yes YES! It’s so nice to see. Like Monique says, “I love us forreal” 😭❤️

Y'all are doing the dang thang! I always think back on when y'all first started with just simply documenting your cruise vacations for memories. Who would have imagine this level of growth and success. Look at what God can do when you stay faithful, consistent, and obedient to your calling🙌🏾 This was awesome and very informative.

@AKAdventures

11 ай бұрын

😭😭 Thank you SO much!!!

I love this longer video. I’m glad to see you guys enjoying yourselves. My daughter always waits to watch with me. You are inspiring for couples out there. I love your descriptions of the different booths and your smiles are very infectious. Can’t wait for the next one. Enjoy yourselves AK Adventures, can’t beat New Orleans cuisine.

@AKAdventures

11 ай бұрын

So glad to hear that you enjoyed the longer video! Thank you so much for your kind words and please tell you daughter that we said hi 😊

I never knew Essence Fest was freee!😭 I’m definitely dragging my line sisters next year❤️ #MichaelJamesScott & #CafeDuMonde

@brittanyjohnson4525

Ай бұрын

I have been looking to find tickets. Do you know what website to find them?

This looked like a great time. I’m obsessed with Drum Major Mickey. We need more of him in the parks!

@AKAdventures

10 ай бұрын

Right?!?

Michael James Scott and Cafe Du Monde. Love y'all!! Such a pleasure to see the highlights of Essence Festival ❤

I enjoyed watching experience your much!! I’m so excited to experience Essence Fest for the first time (2024) ahhhhh!!🎉🎉 it’s their 30th & I just turned 31 so it’s only right !! Beautiful couple ❤️❤️

Giveaway Answers: Michael James Scott & Cafe du Monde Another great video with great tips! Love you guys' adventures. And didn't know Essence Fest was free admission. Thanks for sharing.

Wow, what an awesome vlog! You guys swaying with Mickey was fun to watch! Wow, not the Spades and Dominoes area! The meditation room, afro punk and gaming? Essence Fest has always been on my bucket list, but after watching this vlog, I definitely want to attend in 2024! Thank you for sharing!!🙏🏿

Greetings to AK Adventures! Answer to 1st question Michael James Scott!! Answer to 2nd question is: Cafe Du Monde!! Love y’all!!! Thanks for the tips about where to stay and get a room facing the courtyard! ❤

Excited for this vlog! I absolutely love Essence Fest and New Orleans!

@AKAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Yayyy! Thanks for watching! 😊

Ooohhh WOW!! Hope you guys had GREAT FUN!!! 🙌🏾🥰

@AKAdventures

11 ай бұрын

We sure did! Thanks for watching 😊

@deannaardis8771

11 ай бұрын

@AKAdventures, okay., I’m going to go for it & try to answer the questions: 1. I’ve already SUBSCRIBED & a part of the Family 2. I have visited NOLA a FEW times & got BOTH Beignets, however, I believe YOU guys chose CAFE DUMONT, & I believe the mans name in the BROADWAY show of ALADDIN, the Genie- was played by JAMES MONROE IGLEHART.. 🤷🏾‍♀️ how’s that? 😊

I enjoyed your take on the Essencefest and have been watching you guys for a few years now!! Here are my answers for the giveaway: 1- Michael James Scott 2- Cafe Du Monde We have been to Cafe Du Monde, and love them also!!❤❤

I know recording, editing and putting the videos on your channels is a lot of work. I must say guys make it look so effortless. I really appreciate all that you guys do because your videos are always entertaining and informative. 👍👍👍

@AKAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Really appreciate this comment....it is A LOT of work!! But we wouldn't do it unless we loved creating and sharing 😊 Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤

Thank you for bringing us along with you to the Essence Festival. I have never been and I definitely want to go in the near future. To answer the 2 give away questions: 1. Michael James Scott played one heck of a genie in Aladdin on Broadway. 2. You guys liked the beignets at Cafe Du Monde better. I visited NO in 2012 for Mardi Gras and we trekked in the rain to get to Cafe Du Monde just so my friend could get beignets. Those beignets plus hot chocolate 🤌🏽. Much love and many blessings AK Fam and keep these great blogs coming.

Love the content as always! Still not over them playing Naughty Girl at the first day brunch for the haunted mansion 1:34 1. Micheal James Scott 2. Cafe dumonde (winner winner)

I’m glad you all had a great time

Happy Friday! Y’all do the most exciting adventures. Love it! Enjoy and be safe! ❤❤

Michael James Scott is the Genie 🧞‍♂️ Cafe du Monde was where you had your favorite beignets 🍩 Love you both!!! 🤎

Hi AK Adventures! Thanks for another great video! The answers: 1. Michael James Scott and 2. Cafe Du Monde.

This looked like soooo much fun. It's been several years since my wife & I attended Essence. LOVE what you guys are doing, please continue. Uncle Eddie

Amazing... Thank you for sharing your adventure!!!

Glad you all had a great time at Essence Fest. The Fest has grown over the years. And it’s getting better and better. It definitely is great seeing all the wonderful Black Essence all through out the event. You never know who you might run in to. One question: Did you all get to any of the musical performances? To be up front I actually enjoy the convention center experience just as much as the concerts. I haven’t been since covid so I appreciate you all sharing it with us. Oh and by the way. Cafe Du Monde had the beignets that Kyra liked the best and Aaron liked Cafe Beignet best. And Michael James Scott is Genie in the Broadway Aladdin. @akadventures

@AKAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Aaron isnt a concert person and my mom and sister weren't feeling the lineup this year so we didn't go. Next year we're hoping to go with more friends so in the evenings I can go to the concerts with my girlfriends and Aaron can hang with his boys!

Ooh wow! I’ve been saying I want to go to Essence and only remember when the time comes. Thanks for taking me along 😍😍

1. Michael James Scott 2. Cafe Du Monde ( I prefer this one too!)

I’m so glad y’all enjoyed y’all selves while y’all were down here!! ⚜️✨ I gotta find out how to be in the room for these Disney events they have in my city though. I mean they’re always here..in my face..& I never know until the vlogs hit KZread.

So much fun!

I love that this was a longer video. It looks like you guys had a blast!!!

@AKAdventures

11 ай бұрын

So glad to hear that!! Thanks for watching ☺

I live in Nola⚜ and so glad y'all enjoyed the city and y'all first Essence Fest. Definitely y'all have to visit again. There's so much more to see and do here! And a really good beignet restaurant is Morning Call in midcity!

I definitely want to visit New Orleans soon! Essence Fest is on my list too! Thanks for sharing your experience! ❤ 1. Michael James Scott 2. Café Du Monde

Love this! Can't wait to see what else you have to share!

@AKAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting!! 😌

Michael James Scott played the Genie, and Cafe Du Monde was where you love the beinets.

Great video as always... Looks like y'all had a great time! Essence Fest is on my bucket list! Michael James Scott and Cafe Du Monde

Now catching up on videos. Woop, woop, woop...Barbados chef in the buildinggggggg🎉

Also, so cool to have Ritual sponsor 👏👏👏

Oh it’s official. I will Definitely be at Essence 24’. Thank you for another great informative vlog. I now see Disney in a more positive light.

Such an awesome video!! Yo, Alex from Peloton? Whoops my tail everytime, but love his energy😂😂, thanks always for sharing and taking us along..

Great video. Thank you!!

Did a social media fast, SO HAPPY this is the first video on my home page! KZread knew!!! 🤎 excited for this watch!

I can’t wait to see the 2024 one!! Love you guys ❤❤ from 🇨🇦

Great video!! Answer to Questions for Giveaway: 1. Michael Scott & 2. Cafe du Monte 😊

Hello beautiful couple. I love all your vlogs. Wow Essencefest how amazing. You just keep surprising us. Thanks for all you do.😊

@AKAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Hi Susie!! Thank you so much! 😌

Hey AK adventures. Love seeing y'all doing your thang! From Disney to Paris to Essence Fest! Love to see this! 1. Michael James Scott 2. Cafe Du Monde

Loved how you showed us all the great parts of Essence Fest! Y’all are amazing and our fav! For the giveaway, 1. Cafe Du Monde and 2. Micheal James Scott Keep being a light! ❤

I've always wanted to go to Essence Fest, hopefully I'll get there in 2024. Thanks for such a great vlog! The answers are 1. Michael James Scott as the Genie and 2. Cafe Du Monte for favorite beignet spot (although your husband mentioned that he likes both Cafe Beignet and Cafe Du Monte, but agreed with you about your favorite). 😉

Love your channel: 1) Michael James Scott & 2) Cafe Du Monde! I visited this cafe back in the 80's! Lol!!

Love watching your VLOGS 1. Michael James Scott is the Genie. 2. Cafe Du Monde. I wish I could have made it there. Next year for sure.

Great video!!! Love you guys!! Definitely gotta check out Essence Festival in the future! Answers : Micheal James Scott and Cafe’ du Monde

YES “Dont give up and you will get there at your time” and the time is definitely AK Adventures! So happy to see you guys in more spaces being recognized as the amazing content creator that you both are. Oh and y’all killed all the coordinated fashion this trip.

@AKAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much!! 🙏🏾❤

YAY!!! This video was awesome!! 1. Michael James Scott and 2. Cafe Du Monde. I know more vlogs are coming. ❤

@AKAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! 😊 Thanks for entering the giveaway! 🙌🏾

Michael James Scott and Cafe DuMonde. And a bonus when your back in New Orleans go eat breakfast at Two Chicks Cafe @ 920 Gravier St the food is cook to order it’s FIRE !!

Looks like a fun time!!❤

That was a great video, very informative. All the brands should be fighting over who gets to fly you out next year!

@AKAdventures

10 ай бұрын

From your lips to God's ears!! 🙏🏾 Thanks for watching and commenting!

Bons banana fosters are the bomb!

Cafe Beignet was the best!!!

Love this video. Kyra, your outfits were all on point. So want to go to Essence Fest next year. Answers: 1. Michael James Scott 2. Cafe Du Monde.

This vlog was so great!

great video again AK. 1.Michael James Scott 2. Cafe du Mont

This is so dope❤🎉

Now we love Married at 1st site! We would've been trying to get a pic with all of them. But they were playing all the jams at the haunted mention event. Look at Aaron having a fanboy moment. Nawlins beehbeh!!! 😂😂😂 Michael James Scott is awesome and we also love Cafe dumonde. 😜

Nice video! Lakeith Stanfield is such a mood! Love him and love you guys!❤❤

Love this vlog. Essence Festival is great! I was there this year and planning to be there next year 1. Michael James Scott 2. Cafe Du Monde

nice video have fun thanks for sharing i love essence festival

Truly appreciate your content. I felt like I was there!!!❤

@AKAdventures

10 ай бұрын

Yayy thats the goal! Thanks so much for watching!

Thank you for the video, always enjoy you two❤. The man is micheal james scott, and cafe du monde!!

Michael James Scott and Cafe Du Monde. Love the vlog.

First of all - I love y’all and always happy to be part of AK fam! Michael James Scott plays Genie on Aladdin on Broadway (and that boy good!) and y’all liked the beignets from Cafe Du Monde the best (and I HIGHLY agree lol). I was in NoLA this year for my birthday and had a great time, definitely planning to go back for Essence!

@AKAdventures

10 ай бұрын

Aw happy belated birthday!! What did you do while you were there?? Next time we go we have to do a swamp tour!

Enjoyed this one. Haven’t been to Essence Fest in years. I really have to get back next year! Michael James Scott and Cafe Du Munde.

Loved the video! Michael James Scott played the genie in the broadway version of Aladdin. As for the beignets, Aaron liked Cafe Beignet and Kyra like Cafe Du Monde.

Love the vlog. This is a dream to go to Essence

Michael J. Scott & Cafe DuMonde, even though Aaron was originally voting for Cafe Beignet😂

I live vicariously through you guys. Although my husband and I get to travel at least once a year. I can't wait to see where you go next. 1. Michael James Scott 2. Cafe de Monde Enjoy life!

Hey AK Family, love all of your content ❤. 1. Michael James Scott 2. Cafe Du Monde 🎉🎉

Another great vlog guys. You never disappoint. The answer to the questions, 1. Cafe Du Monde and 2. Micheal James Scott

Hheeyy AK Family!!! The answers to your giveaway questions are: 1) Michael James Scott 2) Cafe du Monde Also, I just wanted to let you know that you guys are fantastic as individuals, a couple, and content creators. I learned of you guys channel around the “vid” and I literally went back and binged watch all your videos like a sitcom lol My children and husband always as ask if I’m on KZread watching my content couple lol they even watch with me. Keep doing your thang because you guys are a blessing with a special gift!!!! 💗💗

@AKAdventures

10 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness 😭 Thank you so so much for the kind words!! It really means so much to us ❤️

The beignet lean is a very real thing 😂😂 and I swear that waiter has been working at that cafe du monde for 20+ years, or a doppelgänger relative of his lol *not even gonna try to enter the giveaway, I’m just gonna order me a couple new oils😅

1 .) Michael James Scott, 2.) Cafe du Monde, 3.) Absolutely love and always look forward to your videos… helped us plan our own Paris adventure.

Cafe Dumonde was your favorite. The genie in Aladdin on Broadway is Michael James Scott. Y'all got me planning a trip to Essence Fest 2024. Hands down my favorite KZreadrs. Thanks for your content and for doing this giveaway.

Y'all are making me want to go to the Essence Festival next year!! Question for Kayla: where did you get your large black fan that you held in the beginning of this video? I LOVE a good hand fan!

I need to go next year looks fun

That lens is fire

@AKAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Aaron definitely picked a good one 🙌🏾

I'm super late but Michael James Scott and Cafe Du Mont is the answers. I love yall energy. It's really refreshing

@AKAdventures

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, that really means alot to us!

Hie guys. I loved watching your video. It was 1. Michael James Scott. 2. Cafe du mounds. You liked those better because they are crispier and do not have a sour aftertaste.

1.Michael Jame Scott 2. Cafe du monde🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

The amazing Mr Michael James Scott Cafe Du Monde 👍🏾

1. Michael James Scott 2. Cafe Du Monde

I enjoyed this video a lot. It was great!

@AKAdventures

10 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it! thanks for watching!

So so cool 😊

Beautiful video!!!

@AKAdventures

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Oh yeah Cafe Dumonde is the best.

I loved your video, it made me want to plan to go next year. I went many years ago, but the heat😂 The answers to the contest is, Michael James Scott and Cafe Dumont

I was like Aaron when I went to Essence Fest I’ve never been around that many black people…being from Nebraska and all I loved it!!!!

I was expecting a vlog from your 4 day disney cruise. Hope that is coming soon. 😊

@AKAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Yes, next vlog!

I was so excited meeting you guys and I'm glad you enjoyed yourselves!! Come on back now ya hear?!??!

@AKAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Ahhh it was so nice to meet you!!!! See you next year? ☺

Hey yall Heeey 👋🏼 Thank you for this experience I've always wanted to attend an Essence Festival and I appreciate yall for virtually allowing me to ❤️ 👉🏽Sooo glad to see Courtney and her hair is 🔥 I'm FB friends with your ma Kyra, so I see her everyday 😁 Aaron, Uncle Jimmy's products needs YOU chile cos you was ON IT 😁 ❣️Lastly, Kyra your brunch fit from JBolin was absolutely PERFECT 🥰 📣 Answers: ~Michael Scott was wearing the heck outta that PINK honey 💖💕💓 ~Cafe Du Monde with the iconic beignets since 1862 😍

Great video! Keep up the great content. I hope you guys consider doing more content in dry land lol. 1. Michael James Scott 2. Cafe Du Monde

@AKAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Hey thanks so much! That’s the goal…a good mix of both, not just cruises. Thanks for watching and for entering the giveaway! 🙌🏾

Hi AK i went 2018 loved it we flew from Bermuda where we live want too go back one day.

Hello my favorite couple. So happy to view your vlogs. The answers are: Michael James Scott,and Cafe Dumonde.

Thank ya'll for sharing your experience, I truly didn't know what a weekend at Essence was like. Looking forward to trying the body oil. I, like ya'll, prefer Cafe Du Monde. The genie's name is Michale James Scott.