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Visit New Orleans - 5 Things You Will Love & Hate About New Orleans, Louisiana

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The Best & Worst of New Orleans for Visitors, Tourists, Travelers or Party Goers. From the amazing festivals like Mardis Gras and the French Quarter Festival to the Food that will make you buy new clothes to drunk tourists and expensive hotels NOLA has a lot to love and hate and we go through what you should know before you go to New Orleans. Tourist Information on New Orleans and more!
filmed in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Copyright Mark Wolters 2014

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  • @nikkidoug78
    @nikkidoug785 жыл бұрын

    I am a New Orleans native as well, and I must say you are on point. I can recall one time advising a wealthy, elderly couple to go back to their hotel room and take off their expensive jewelry. The lady wore a fur coat and a LV purse! They said they were going to eat at a restaurant, but it was so late a night. They thanked me for letting them know. I probably saved their lives.

  • @Liren1975

    @Liren1975

    3 жыл бұрын

    Goodness, you most certainly did! I don't even carry a purse. Everything goes in my pocket.

  • @Soda3000Pop

    @Soda3000Pop

    Жыл бұрын

    I will dress down and not look affluent

  • @pitherra

    @pitherra

    Жыл бұрын

    Amen

  • @rickcagle2

    @rickcagle2

    Жыл бұрын

    Ewe. Vgguh hi 👋 my dear dear ug

  • @mimifranklin9887
    @mimifranklin988710 жыл бұрын

    As a native, I thank you for your honest post. Most people have never visited my city and will just stereotype it as just drunk people on Bourbon Street. You are one of the few reviewers who give you a more realistic view and let folks know that there is SO MUCH MORE TO DO BESIDES GET DRUNK ON BOURBON STREET. Upon watching your video on my home town, I can say that I trust your judgement on all of your video's b/c you nailed it! Thank you! I am so happy that I have stumbled upon your awesome travel blog :)

  • @brianmurphy1000

    @brianmurphy1000

    6 жыл бұрын

    We like Wolters World. We handled NOLA in an honest way, he seems like a smart dude.

  • @kev2020

    @kev2020

    6 жыл бұрын

    Being from Savannah but visiting Charleston and New Orleans frequently, I understand what you're saying completely.

  • @phowa00

    @phowa00

    6 жыл бұрын

    I love my home town, New Orleans is a diamond

  • @deedevlin3934

    @deedevlin3934

    6 жыл бұрын

    New Orleans is a Democrat/ liberal run Nigga infested shithole. If you value yours and your family's lives, steer clear of this cesspool.

  • @zacharykilmer8944

    @zacharykilmer8944

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agreed with a lot of what he had said... except I've never had trouble finding a quality hotel for under $100 a night (aside from Mardi Gras time). You can find plenty of places to stay for a nice price if you put a small effort in.

  • @trentconde
    @trentconde10 жыл бұрын

    This guy is dead on. I'm from Houston but I often visit Nola a lot. When I go to New Orleans I don't worry about money yeah your gonna spend a bit but honestly it's well worth it enjoy the experience. the jazz is amazing the people are mostly awesome, its really a great place.

  • @woltersworld

    @woltersworld

    10 жыл бұрын

    j conde Thanks JC I appreciate the kind words. and yes, NOLA is freaking awesome :)

  • @rithe07

    @rithe07

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey I'm from Houston too! I'll be visiting New Orleans for the first time in February for a concert!

  • @JonesyFit

    @JonesyFit

    5 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE Houston! Just visit two days ago, in San Antonio now :) We're from Florida on the coast.

  • @jenniferdugas947

    @jenniferdugas947

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm from New Orleans and visit Houston alot! Love Texas!

  • @timinla64
    @timinla649 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate the comments about the friendly people of N/O. Lots of cities have beautiful sights, but the people are what makes the experience complete. BTW, I`m a native of Iowa who came down here for work, fell in love, and never left. Been here 26 yrs..

  • @woltersworld

    @woltersworld

    9 жыл бұрын

    Tim Priske Awesome!

  • @richierichnumber1

    @richierichnumber1

    6 жыл бұрын

    Wow still down there Tim? sounds like a fun place to visit and party at, but yes be respectful to the locals. I hope the city is not to dangerous to travel around in without running into street crime.

  • @timinla64

    @timinla64

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yup..still here!. The video gives perfect advice about safety. Stay in a group if you can, and stick to the main streets, you’ll be fine. Hope you decide to come!! 😊

  • @scruffy281

    @scruffy281

    4 жыл бұрын

    Truth!

  • @americanalligator1284

    @americanalligator1284

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@timinla64 You made the right choice. Do you ever miss Iowa?

  • @xxtropclx7613
    @xxtropclx76139 жыл бұрын

    I'm from New Orleans and drunk tourist isn't bad unless your out at around 2:00. And you're probably drunk if you're walking around French Quarter late at night. And also, parking is hard, but you'll find a place within 15 minutes if you find the right streets. Also, the hotels are expensive, because they're nice hotels. The restaurants are expensive because the food is good. Not everything revolves around tourists. And the heat is only bad in the Summer. And, you'll only get pick pocketed if you're not aware of your surroundings (most people from Nola are very aware). If you're looking for a nice shopping/restaurant street, then I suggested Magazine Street. Also, you're very right. All the food here is amazing, it's delicious.

  • @klovesj10
    @klovesj105 жыл бұрын

    New Orleans earned a special place in my heart after just 4 days in that amazing city! The food was out of this world... literally EVERYWHERE we went (def try GW Fins for seafood & Cafe Du Monde for beignets) But I can’t express enough, how much I absolutely fell head over heels for THE PEOPLE of New Orleans!!! Such a special place! ♥️

  • @TheAutumnGypsy
    @TheAutumnGypsy6 жыл бұрын

    I have been several times and have always stayed in the French Quarter, I have never paid over $100 a night. It not hard to stay under $10 a meal as long as you avoid the tourist spots and the high end restaurants. There are fantastic little restaurants everywhere you go that don't charge an arm and a leg.

  • @ravenk6210

    @ravenk6210

    5 жыл бұрын

    TheAutumnGypsy what are some good cheap restaurants?

  • @mikearceneaux2041

    @mikearceneaux2041

    2 жыл бұрын

    Under 100 to shower with 15 other people. I’m glad I paid 400 a nite because I will probably not be back for some time

  • @baronedipiemonte3990
    @baronedipiemonte39903 жыл бұрын

    Everything he said as "bad" about New Orleans exists to greater extremes across the country... crime, parking, drunks, costs - try Washington DC , Chicago, NYC, Cleveland, Miami... Those places make New Orleans look quite cheap and tame

  • @kam_nola01
    @kam_nola016 жыл бұрын

    New Orleans always sounds worse on tv than it actually is. When I’m riding through my city I’m not worried about the crime and I was at Endymion Mardi Gras Parade in February and thats the safest Ive ever felt at Mardi Gras. obviously don’t go down dark allies, or go into places like Hollygrove or Lower 9th Ward. The rest of the city is great NOPD is getting better. I’ve been out in the a bad part of the city at 1am and it was fine, so don’t be afraid of Nola. We have our good times and bad times.

  • @JonesyFit

    @JonesyFit

    5 жыл бұрын

    Good to know. Some of these comments are scaring me lol

  • @brennanhernandez2690

    @brennanhernandez2690

    5 жыл бұрын

    Kameron it’s not that bad I’m from there

  • @barnabydodd8956

    @barnabydodd8956

    5 жыл бұрын

    Just because you feel safe doesn’t mean you are safe and just because nothing happened in a bad area at 1 am doesn’t mean you aren’t increasing your odds of being a victim. Chances are, you’ll be alright no matter where you are, but the truth is that New Orleans is one of the most crime-ridden cities in the country, so just keep that in mind when you make decisions.

  • @denisehall4818

    @denisehall4818

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@JonesyFit Just be streetwise.

  • @rosemarie6677

    @rosemarie6677

    4 жыл бұрын

    Does anybody know anything about Timber Bluff Lane, area code 70131? I have the opportunity to relocate there but don't know anything about the area.. Any advice would be much appreciated..

  • @leftydiablo
    @leftydiablo5 жыл бұрын

    You nailed it. I'm a native, and I agree with you 100%! I can't wait to go back for the incredible food.

  • @RobdaVegasMailman
    @RobdaVegasMailman9 жыл бұрын

    Though I live in Las Vegas now, I'm born and raised in New Orleans. Good points in this video, especially going to NOLA during months like April and October. Those are the months when the weather is usually best and French Quarter Fest is definitely a must see. Excellent music and don't get me started on the food!

  • @woltersworld

    @woltersworld

    9 жыл бұрын

    RobdaVegasMailman I just got hungry seeing the word food and the title of the video :)

  • @johnlilliendahllarsen3955

    @johnlilliendahllarsen3955

    6 жыл бұрын

    RobdaVegasMailman j

  • @msbravender
    @msbravender9 жыл бұрын

    I live in New Orleans and I love this city. With that in mind, there are a couple things that tourists should look out for. First, do not wear open-toed shoes. New Orleans is a very walkable city and the most of the tourist attractions are relatively close to each other. Another thing to look out for are beggars. Like he said in the video, locals here are very friendly. However, some of the beggars will try to force to give them money. Some will say things like "I bet you that I can tell where you got them shoes at!" While you might think they are going to guess what store you bought them at, they will actually say "you got them on your feet!" If they do this, just keep on walking. Finally, many of the streets in the city are not pronounced the way that they look. If you need help with a street name, just ask the concierge at your hotel or anyone in a nearby business.

  • @tcfoo6

    @tcfoo6

    7 жыл бұрын

    usa today

  • @kellimartin8654

    @kellimartin8654

    5 жыл бұрын

    Spot on. Hubs was told not to fall for the shoes bit, and when we were at the river, he was stopped and he fell for it. Could not get rid of the guy. Cost him 10$ Other than that. I ❤ NOLA.

  • @rockhound2019
    @rockhound20198 жыл бұрын

    All of his warnings are directed at tourists who think they have to stay in the Quarter to get the "authentic New Orleans experience." That's a little like saying that Walt Disney World is the authentic American experience. The French Quarter is definitely worth seeing, so give it a few hours. But then get out of the French Quarter and see the real New Orleans. You like history? N. O. has more sites of historical interest than most cities in the United States--most of them outside the Quarter. And other things worth seeing--including restaurants that won't break the bank (there are neighborhood restaurants that would get five stars in other cities). Walk on Magazine Street. Check out South Carrolton Avenue. Tulane and Loyola are opposite a beautiful park, Audubon Park. The New Orleans Museum of Art (outstanding) is in another park you'll enjoy seeing. See the Lakefront and Gentilly. Go to Metairie (Bucktown, Fat City) or Kenner or Jefferson or even the West Bank. Or the North Shore--you'll find outstanding restaurants in small towns north of Lake Pontchartrain.

  • @daynaabel8618

    @daynaabel8618

    7 жыл бұрын

    Mother of god, why would you tell anyone to visit the West Bank??

  • @9cookie2monster

    @9cookie2monster

    6 жыл бұрын

    XD true but I grew up on both side of the river

  • @cassaleelee

    @cassaleelee

    6 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree; and visiting different neighborhoods gives a much more authentic experience of what New Orleans really is. Telling people to stick to Royal and Bourbon is the exact opposite advice I give people!

  • @tayta25

    @tayta25

    6 жыл бұрын

    rockhound2019 couldn’t have said it better!!!!

  • @creolecajun9988

    @creolecajun9988

    6 жыл бұрын

    Don't forget (Frenchman St.) Oops! Lol

  • @cosmocat12
    @cosmocat1210 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy your videos. I am from Australia and have visited NO twice. What I love best is walking in garden district, cemetery tour, plantation tour and the food!!!

  • @woltersworld

    @woltersworld

    10 жыл бұрын

    so awesome isn't it? all the best to you on your travels!

  • @RobdaVegasMailman

    @RobdaVegasMailman

    7 жыл бұрын

    The cemeteries are definitely one of the most unique things about New Orleans. My grandfather is in St. Louis Cemetery #3, which is right by City Park and the Fair Grounds race track. He loved going to the horse races there...so much so that not long before he passed, he bought a plot in the huge mausoleum that faces the track. He left us specific instructions that when he was interred, that he would be facing the track, so that "he could see the horses running by."

  • @topkek8090
    @topkek80909 жыл бұрын

    I live in Louisiana and I hate that there's so many damn bugs out in the summer so guys if you plan on visiting in the summer, please pack bug spray

  • @thebombblows1221

    @thebombblows1221

    6 жыл бұрын

    topkek so true

  • @sercanozmen7426

    @sercanozmen7426

    6 жыл бұрын

    The Bombblows12 what kinds of bug you talking about ?

  • @clayrauch9718

    @clayrauch9718

    6 жыл бұрын

    The native bird. The Mosquito are the size of dragon flies. That's about the only one that is aggravating. Termites are a huge problem for the people that live here, but they are only harmful to homes.

  • @shammydammy2610

    @shammydammy2610

    6 жыл бұрын

    We were just in NOLA a couple of days ago. Saw some palmetto bugs, but the only thing I got bitten by was a horsefly. No mosquitoes in the areas we were in for that period.

  • @unicornprincess8472

    @unicornprincess8472

    6 жыл бұрын

    topkek I know in Alexandria there slot of mosquitoes

  • @melodys.40
    @melodys.406 жыл бұрын

    Best time to visit New Orleans is in December. The weather is perfect and the holiday decorations are beautiful.

  • @kencrump9078
    @kencrump90782 жыл бұрын

    You can get drunk at home, don’t waste your trip being hungover. That’s no fun. There’s so much to see and do here, what an amazing city!

  • @solomonwells9290
    @solomonwells92902 жыл бұрын

    Mark is a BAMF - I love this guy. He’s got such great advice. He’s like Rick Steves, without that awkward inflection/cadence in his voice. Thanks for all the advice Mark, I look forward to going to NOLA and taking all your suggestions about the big easy.

  • @PhillipConleyJr.
    @PhillipConleyJr.2 жыл бұрын

    Just went a couple of weeks for the first time with my daughter and I LOVED it. Definitely one of my favorite tourist destinations….and I don’t even drink. Lol

  • @carolinedewey6838
    @carolinedewey68386 жыл бұрын

    HAHA!! Look @ 4:33 the "Look on her face" = Priceless! Great tips. Feel we only need to go here once though, as it's my 91-Year-old Mom's dream. And we did 2 memorial "Victory Bricks" for her and Dad at WWII museum. Going to get in that boat ride though. Lol! You keep it fun. Thanks much!!

  • @RobertJWilson
    @RobertJWilson5 жыл бұрын

    New Orleans is a great place, no doubt. I’m a Louisiana native, and I would LOVE for you to experience REAL Louisiana.

  • @JRD-uf6ns
    @JRD-uf6ns7 жыл бұрын

    Cafe du monde is so good!

  • @dootdoot5124

    @dootdoot5124

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have it every Saturday :D

  • @scruffy281

    @scruffy281

    4 жыл бұрын

    The Best!!❤️

  • @ajpecanic
    @ajpecanic7 жыл бұрын

    No matter where I'm thinking of visiting next, you have a video on it. Thanks, man.

  • @mimihains4377
    @mimihains43775 жыл бұрын

    Hi there! There’s something about your energy that makes us want to be instantly friends with you :) Thanks for the upload, my husband and I will be visiting nola this late August for our 4th wedding anniversary and your vids have been the most helpful

  • @JamesI88
    @JamesI8810 жыл бұрын

    Just got back from new Orleans and agree with all your points and id throw in poor road conditions in with disliking the driving. While having beignets at cafe du monde, a bird landed on my table and stole a piece off my dish. Hate #6 is that bird.

  • @TheDiamondtwins
    @TheDiamondtwins6 жыл бұрын

    Had a great time here last week! Took uber (be aware an occasional driver will turn map off and take you the pricy route) and the trolly once which I found time consuming but only $3 for 24hr pass. So parking wasnt our problem. Stayed at The Crowne Plaza which was pretty reasonable and nice accommodations located right on Canal St. Sticky a bit and we quit a walkin tour 3/4 of the way through. People were friendly and welcoming. We did not hang out much past 9pm. Enjoyed Audubon Park, the aquarium, local souvenir shops, St Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square, Marti Gras and Katrina museum right there too plus Cafe du Monde. Chartehouse for drinks and Natchez brunch cruise, Garden district tour included Lafayette Cemetary #1. Would do it all again!

  • @alayabell-simon3530
    @alayabell-simon35303 жыл бұрын

    I’m at New Orleans with my family. It’s awesome here and the Beignets are to die for!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @zaprese
    @zaprese8 жыл бұрын

    I managed to get Holiday Inn and a Mariott for $80 to $100 per night. They were both very good and close to the French Quarter. Being from London I didn't notice the prices.

  • @JMMT7022801

    @JMMT7022801

    8 жыл бұрын

    Were those winter prices?

  • @zaprese

    @zaprese

    8 жыл бұрын

    +JMMT7022801 1 time on April and another time in August.

  • @buttadae2044

    @buttadae2044

    6 жыл бұрын

    How can I get 100 dollars a night at marriot ?

  • @johnmorales6689

    @johnmorales6689

    5 жыл бұрын

    I was at the Empress Hotel on ursulines Avenue it was pretty cheap. I went in the first weekend of June during the oyster festival.

  • @johnmorales6689

    @johnmorales6689

    5 жыл бұрын

    It was a s******* but I was going by myself and I just need a place to crash for the night.

  • @ShadowNight-kt3dz
    @ShadowNight-kt3dz6 жыл бұрын

    If possible, come to New Orleans in October through April. They are the months with the nicest weather. Bring mosquito spray and sunscreen. It’s not uncommon to get above 90 degrees. Bring rainwear since New Orleans gets a lot of rain. But I love the city for the houses and hospitality. I live fairly close to the city, but I plan on moving either in New Orleans or closer to it since it’s one of my favorite cities.

  • @klskin

    @klskin

    5 жыл бұрын

    Shadow Night We usually go down the first week in October. The weather is still nice, but the only thing we have to check on is LSU and Saints home games. Great city!

  • @lwilliams7570
    @lwilliams75706 жыл бұрын

    I just love this place. I have to go every year! No place like it in the US!

  • @themailman8038
    @themailman80386 жыл бұрын

    I lived in NOLA my whole life. I love it here. This was a great video and right on point.

  • @themailman8038

    @themailman8038

    6 жыл бұрын

    P. S. I almost died ☠️ from laughter when you said wives and back tracked with the photo and comment.

  • @BlandyGutierrez
    @BlandyGutierrez8 жыл бұрын

    You could not be more spot on! I really enjoyed your video, it brought back wonderful memories :)

  • @happyhandylife4101
    @happyhandylife41016 жыл бұрын

    We're in New Orleans for Spring Break so we just rewatched this video to see if we are missing anything. I can't get over the prices here. There are several tours we'd love to do, but as a family of 4 just the tickets run us close to $100 per tour/admission. It's crazy! We decided to spend on restaurants and do "self-guided" tours other than one ghost tour. I am really surprised by the prices.

  • @nicolette0266

    @nicolette0266

    4 жыл бұрын

    Groupon!!!

  • @acbc3543

    @acbc3543

    3 жыл бұрын

    Save money and then go : that’s what I do

  • @jflatley38
    @jflatley383 жыл бұрын

    Mark, I've always loved your videos. Your episode about Peru was dead on (I used to live there!)! My wife and I are really looking forward to our first visit to New Orleans. Thanks for the tips!

  • @wotan10950
    @wotan109506 жыл бұрын

    My son and I recently visited, although we’re not party people! Our hotel was very reasonable - in the Garden District. We used the streetcars to get to the city quickly, and also to the other side of town to the Audubon. We also took a ferry to a nearby island (I forgot the name), and took a free tour of the Mississippi River system. The only drawback is that we visited in August. It was really hot and humid.

  • @CajunMetalHead1994
    @CajunMetalHead199410 жыл бұрын

    Anyone ever been to the Wax Museum? Its pretty cool and spooky at the same time, but it is well worth a visit . Then there is the Ripleys Believe It or Not Museum , probably the the most awesome place I have ever been too. So much to explore and look at. I also miss going in the several antique gift shops around New Orleans. So much to see..... Greatest city ever.

  • @Captainexplosion360
    @Captainexplosion3606 жыл бұрын

    World war 2 museum is a must. I wouldn’t recommend bringing kids anywhere outside of the main attractions if possible. And beware, bourbon street and the streets surrounding smell like piss all the time

  • @kaleighblanchard9192
    @kaleighblanchard91924 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU! I appreciate this video so much. Everything he said was true and he seems like a very respectful tourist, we’ll take you back any day sir!!

  • @benv7933
    @benv79335 жыл бұрын

    I served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in LA and I LOVED New Orleans, thank you so much for sharing these things.

  • @rachelcoffman849
    @rachelcoffman8496 жыл бұрын

    You’re awesome Mark! I will be visiting New Orleans this weekend and I cannot contain my excitement!

  • @rayselle2532
    @rayselle25326 жыл бұрын

    Advice for coming to New Orleans, bring lots of sun screen and bug spray. There are *a lot* of mosquitos here, and it gets extremely hot.

  • @shammydammy2610

    @shammydammy2610

    6 жыл бұрын

    I was just there last week. Only thing that bit me was a horsefly, but we didn't go on any bayou or plantation tours.

  • @garyaugustus1009

    @garyaugustus1009

    5 жыл бұрын

    ...and the gigantic flying roaches. Roaches have citizenship in N. O.

  • @bubba6284
    @bubba62845 жыл бұрын

    Being a Louisiana native (just across the lake from the city, and former resident of the city), you nailed it. Wonderful video. As always......satisfied with your videos.

  • @NeoSamuraii
    @NeoSamuraii10 жыл бұрын

    haha your videos are always funny and heartwarming. i've got relatives living in new orleans (and some other places in usa) and i've been there 3 times now. really love the people and the food/culture! i've even went shrimping for a couple of months with my uncle. keep doing your thing!

  • @woltersworld

    @woltersworld

    10 жыл бұрын

    Shrimping? that is cool! Most my uncle did with me was teach me to put beer on the bottom of a beer glass so it doesn't stick to the napkin :) But on a serious note, thank you for your kind words. It means a lot to hear them. All the best to you and on your travels!

  • @oliviaernst5403
    @oliviaernst54035 жыл бұрын

    NOLA truly is a special city. I wouldn’t have wanted to grow up in any other place in the south. As my brother said “its the only place where kids get into bars when they get their driver’s license at 16.” Theres so much to love about this city, especially the food and the music.

  • @BadgerCheese94
    @BadgerCheese947 жыл бұрын

    What I don't like about New Orleans is driving in Louisiana in general, driving in the French Quarter, and finding parking and the smell. Its by the bayou so it stinks! What I love is the music, the architecture, the food and the great friendly hospitality.

  • @spencerschultz2284

    @spencerschultz2284

    6 жыл бұрын

    BadgerCheese94 I don't think the bayou makes New Orleans smell. I think it's all the horse shit and rancid piss everywhere

  • @makhibridgett5609

    @makhibridgett5609

    6 жыл бұрын

    BadgerCheese94 it really only stinks in the French Quater because sooooo many people are there

  • @dennisquinn13

    @dennisquinn13

    6 жыл бұрын

    The high humidity makes the urine and garbage smell really bad.

  • @davestrasburg408
    @davestrasburg408 Жыл бұрын

    l've ben twice in New Orleans, one of my favorite cities, and both times l stayed at a hotel that cost just about $45 per night; and it was a perfectly good hotel, albeit without breakfast, only coffee. l emphatically agree about Louisiana cooking! Lovely children!

  • @yasmin8851
    @yasmin88519 жыл бұрын

    Great videos! I love your clear, concise, compact presentation. Just enough info to give me an idea of what to expect. Do you have a video on Savannah, GA? Keep up the good work!

  • @sukiosartchannel3689
    @sukiosartchannel3689 Жыл бұрын

    I went to both LA and New Orleans in February, on the tail end of Mardi Gras, and the hotel was more expensive than the one in LA and I went for the cheapest one! The food was also quite expensive and there were shootings on Bourbon Street during Mardi Gras, as someone who lives in London that scared the crap out of me! However, New Orleans is still my favourite city in the world because it's so awesome and I miss it everyday. The people are lovely, I made sooooo many friends, the whole atmosphere is incredible, the food is the best I've EVER had and I LOVE that there's live music EVERYWHERE in both the French Quarter and Frenchmen Street. I honestly can't wait to go back!

  • @yaboi5047
    @yaboi50476 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the love man, 504 ever.

  • @kougasonlygirl
    @kougasonlygirl10 жыл бұрын

    Hey walter! Just wanted to say how much I love your videos! I've watched virtually every single one of them and find them very informative and well presented (minus the wind, but I know that's not your fault hehe). Currently traveling is impossible for me (student loans, unemployment, and no job OTL) but when I finally do have the funds I'll definitely be using your videos as inspiration. Thank you!!

  • @woltersworld

    @woltersworld

    10 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Horse san, sucks about the student loans. We are starting to finally finish off some... others have a couple more decades unfortunately :( but I hope we can help when you do get the chance to go. Traveling is amazing! all the best to you and thanks for watching!

  • @5.7tyren
    @5.7tyren5 жыл бұрын

    I’m glad I’m from New Orleans to this day I live here I love it our culture is so unique 😋

  • @minisoda1234
    @minisoda12349 жыл бұрын

    Napoleon House is a great restaurant in the French Quarters!

  • @ganeshselvaraj2758
    @ganeshselvaraj27582 жыл бұрын

    Did my masters at LSU- Baton Rouge. Visited New Orleans many times one of the fun city I have visited. Including great food.

  • @lisaspikes4291
    @lisaspikes42916 жыл бұрын

    It’s best to leave your car at the hotel you’re staying at. If you stay in the French Quarter you will probably be able to walk to most of the places you want to see. If you want to go to the zoo or something, you can take a taxi, or there might be a shuttle you can catch.

  • @TheNawlinzNative

    @TheNawlinzNative

    3 жыл бұрын

    streetcar is the best & the lines have been extended to more points in the city. sraight up to garden district cemeteries along the river too.

  • @tches576
    @tches5766 жыл бұрын

    Well done. I would have thought you were born and raised in NOLA. There are a lot of hidden places for some of the best food in NOLA. Great video!

  • @krismichael9892
    @krismichael98925 жыл бұрын

    As always, great video! Thanks for the info

  • @damianmerino1486
    @damianmerino14865 жыл бұрын

    I'll be there in September. Thanks, it's very helpful.

  • @undomiel152003

    @undomiel152003

    5 жыл бұрын

    Highly recommended, Preservation Hall, if you like Jazz, this is the place to go. Magical experience.

  • @magicmike41
    @magicmike4110 жыл бұрын

    I couldn't agree more with everything you said!! I LOVE NOLA!!!

  • @woltersworld

    @woltersworld

    10 жыл бұрын

    it is fantastic!

  • @stephenr.archambault9047
    @stephenr.archambault90479 жыл бұрын

    I have from Friday afternoon until Saturday evening. Any suggestions on the top five things to see? We'd like the Garden District and some good food. Not into the drunken partying scene. Open to ideas. Thanks for the great video.

  • @CatsPJS2027
    @CatsPJS20279 жыл бұрын

    Appreciated hearing your comments and those posted, we are going next week and I want to check out the zoo, Ripleys and the Wax Museum! Thanks to the commenters for sharing.

  • @woltersworld

    @woltersworld

    9 жыл бұрын

    Cindy G Thanks for watching and reading. The commenters can really had a lot more info. so glad they helped too :) all the best on your trip!

  • @FragOutCBM
    @FragOutCBM6 жыл бұрын

    New Orleans is the best city I've ever visited! I can't wait to go again

  • @scottrobinson9334
    @scottrobinson9334 Жыл бұрын

    I’m from Hattiesburg Mississippi and am in my 40s, I used to go to New Orleans all the time when I was younger, one thing I learned from my dad and came in handy was get a motel room in Slidell most like holiday inn and budget hut are normal prices and it’s only about a 20 min drive, also when I went to just straight party I would park off of Elysian Fields close to the French market and just walk everywhere until I was done then would catch a nap in my car and drive home

  • @boxersal9570
    @boxersal9570 Жыл бұрын

    First time going to Nola I'm from Los Angeles..loved the city..the people were friendly and the food was great..the city has a unique vibe..people say the city is ghetto but honestly me being from LA it didn't bother me have an open mind carry yourself properly and be sure to get off bourbon street and hit some of the local bars which are on the outskirts of the French quarter

  • @swagzilla3000
    @swagzilla30006 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Also about hotel and restaurant prices: theres some great bed and breakfasts in the uptown area and some good food deals outside of the center. (Domelices poboys for example)

  • @waynedonaghy7969
    @waynedonaghy796910 жыл бұрын

    I really liked your video, I'm from the UK and have only just started travelling, I've got some good advice from your video's so thank you very much.

  • @woltersworld

    @woltersworld

    10 жыл бұрын

    that is really great to hear wayne. I am glad we can help you explore more of the world! great travels for you my friend!

  • @vernolabullock5918
    @vernolabullock5918 Жыл бұрын

    God bless u and your family always. Baltimore MD 🙏

  • @user-ex5fi9yx3u
    @user-ex5fi9yx3u10 жыл бұрын

    Not going to lie, I laughed at the paramedic photo when you said "shot in the head".

  • @TogetherLetUsPray
    @TogetherLetUsPray10 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info!! Very helpful. :)

  • @johnpargeter6060
    @johnpargeter60606 жыл бұрын

    Sound, sensible advice. Thank you.

  • @pippetdog
    @pippetdog10 жыл бұрын

    Hey Mark, I really like watching your videos especially the ones on the places I have been to. You are pretty much right on!

  • @woltersworld

    @woltersworld

    10 жыл бұрын

    That is great to hear pippetdog. I appreciate the comment and the watching :) all the best to you on your travels!

  • @barbj9785
    @barbj97859 жыл бұрын

    We were thinking of going to New Orleans. After seeing this video and the 5 things you mentioned one may "hate", I definitely do not wish to go and deal with the crowds, the heat and the drunks. Its far too much walking for me too and thanks for posting and helping me to make up my mind.

  • @jeannineachee6620
    @jeannineachee66208 жыл бұрын

    Prices go up during "peak" times. If you plan around those times and/or book early (like a 6 months to a year in advance) you'll get better rates. Taxi/uber and/or take the street cars for anything too far to walk!!! Consider staying just on the outskirts of NOLA proper (French Quarter), like Uptown, Metairie, Westbank. You'll get better rates. Use common sense when going into high traffic areas, remember you're visiting a tourist town so leave flashy jewelry at home. Put nothing in your back pockets & ladies do not carry huge purses. Pickpockets come here during our high tourist times to make their living!!! Our locals will tell you the best places to visit & eat. (Yes, I'm NOLA grown). An BOOBS aren't part of the Mardi Gras tradition. Came from drunk people on Bourbon. They do to year round. Has absolutely nothing to do with Mardi Gras!!! MG is a family tradition & if you catch out of the city, you'll see a Family Mardi Gras. Thank you Wolter for you kind words about my city!!!

  • @xtremej2575

    @xtremej2575

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jeannine Achee I completely concur! Btw, Family gras is in Metairie, which is just outside of New Orleans

  • @visceralfate6803
    @visceralfate68035 жыл бұрын

    Can we also add the stench of some of the streets? Its the heat that makes it worse. I stayed in the Cornstalk hotel and it was just amazing. The French quarter has an old world charm to it and I think thats why people like going besides the voodoo, ghosts and vampire tours.

  • @gazrock82
    @gazrock823 жыл бұрын

    I was there last year with my wife for our honeymoon. We loved it and really want to visit again. Our holiday package had us staying at The Holiday Inn on Loyola which wasn't too far to walk. I was aware of street scammers but it didn't ruin our trip

  • @RawFootTeam
    @RawFootTeam3 жыл бұрын

    The city is different for everyone , that’s what makes it dope. Don’t exploit it on KZread for views, people will experience it if they are meant to

  • @MarcinVoyager
    @MarcinVoyager10 жыл бұрын

    Walter at his best. Enjoy your stay. Regards :)

  • @Roosyer
    @Roosyer10 жыл бұрын

    So back in the day you took many girlfriends there, huh? Didn't know you were such a player ;) Love all your videos!

  • @woltersworld

    @woltersworld

    10 жыл бұрын

    I used to be quite the looker apparently. Not so much anymore though... dang it ;) all the best to you baba!

  • @meliekanicole8152
    @meliekanicole81523 жыл бұрын

    Just came back from NOLA, one of the most amazing places I’ve ever visited

  • @TheEbyFamily
    @TheEbyFamily5 жыл бұрын

    We just took our annual vacation to new orleans this past July and it was great! Everyone looked at us crazy for bringing three kids under 7, but we had an awesome time. I just posted the video of our whole trip. I agree with most of your video although we did find a decently priced hotel at Courtyard by Marriott on Iberville for only about $150 a night. Score! Thanks for the video :)

  • @jasonsmith7416
    @jasonsmith74168 жыл бұрын

    I suppose I understand some of your points. I would never drive or rent a car in the quarter, there is no point. I would also never stay at a chain hotel while in the quarter, you didn't do your research.

  • @denisehall4818
    @denisehall48185 жыл бұрын

    Stay in the garden district and go downtown on the street car.There's a little bus route along the river front that connects with the street car.This will probably get you every where you want to go for 3 or 4 days.Bon ton roulet.

  • @user-bd8jc1ly9k
    @user-bd8jc1ly9k5 жыл бұрын

    new orleans is my favorite CT in the world been there twice can't wait to go back much love from Israel

  • @NeverIntimidated
    @NeverIntimidated10 жыл бұрын

    Way helpful video, especially the car/parking advice. We'll be going the first time this year -- what do you think about visiting New Orleans during the Christmas Season?

  • @jamesyounger1027
    @jamesyounger102710 жыл бұрын

    My wife and I went over Labor Day weekend, neither one of us had been there in 15 years or so, love the city and lots to take in, but he's right about the crime, keep an eye on your stuff and don't carry a purse(or at least with nothing of value in it). While taking a picture and not paying attention for 5 seconds, my wife had her purse stolen on bourbon street (at the bar fat catz) the first night there. Made things pretty interesting for her trying to board the flight back home without ID, but we eventually made it. However, definitely great food, blues and jazz, history and sights, just keep an eye on your stuff!!!

  • @producerhubb4394
    @producerhubb43949 жыл бұрын

    It's funny how he said don't go down the dark ally but when I do it in New Orleans all the time lol

  • @mommag2959
    @mommag29596 жыл бұрын

    EXCELLENT Review!!!

  • @Shangrila37
    @Shangrila379 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful, thank you!!

  • @erical.5321
    @erical.53213 жыл бұрын

    Born and raised in nola. Some hidden gems: escape rooms, Riverwalk, Jax brewery, Harrahs casino, rooftop pools / bars.

  • @element5092

    @element5092

    Жыл бұрын

    💝

  • @mikeyoung00
    @mikeyoung004 жыл бұрын

    Cafe Du Monde has a lot of locations. Do a google search and find one that is not right off Jackson Square and you will be able to walk right in and enjoy your beignets and cafe au lait with little or no wait. Several locations in the quarter, one in the CBD and others around town.

  • @jorgelicius2
    @jorgelicius23 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video! lol

  • @ghanyathomas9538
    @ghanyathomas95386 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @kaila62kaila
    @kaila62kaila6 жыл бұрын

    i've been there 3 times you caputeed it perfectily

  • @bgbreakdown
    @bgbreakdown7 жыл бұрын

    Cool. Going for New Years. Cheers!!

  • @Jwhipification
    @Jwhipification5 жыл бұрын

    I'm from New Orleans and he is exactly right ask locals and they will provide.

  • @davidschroeder4567
    @davidschroeder45676 жыл бұрын

    I was out there Halloween weekend 2017 & the early October 2016. Love the city. Parking was not bad but then again I'm from Chicago and Chicago parking is bad

  • @Chipper6811
    @Chipper68116 жыл бұрын

    Audbon is pronounced Audubun not bon. Things in New Orleans are not pronounced how they're spelled. As far as hotels, stay in Jefferson Parish, plus the airport is there as well, not in Orleans Parish. Use NORTA, a Jazzy Pass is only $3 a day for unlimited use of the street cars and busses.

  • @rank1839
    @rank18393 жыл бұрын

    Thank, man. I’m planning a trip.

  • @tomination32
    @tomination3210 жыл бұрын

    Studied New Orleans at school for my geography gcse. Would love to visit but going to Istanbul this year to see my sister. Any suggestions for my trip ?

  • @woltersworld

    @woltersworld

    10 жыл бұрын

    You will have to tell me what to see in Instanbul. We have not been yet. We are scheduled to visit in June 2015 so will need your help :) but I have heard great things. People, markets, sites and food in instanbul and then take a ferry ride between the two continents is supposed to be awesome

  • @alexissmith2675
    @alexissmith26756 жыл бұрын

    Swamp tours are really awesome in NOLA!

  • @cshawn07
    @cshawn0710 жыл бұрын

    What an awesome reviewer you are =)) Thanks for sharing =))

  • @woltersworld

    @woltersworld

    10 жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome Shawn and thanks for the very kind comments. All the best to you and great travels!