Thank you for mentioning the WWII Museum. It is amazing and most people don't know that the people of New Orleans played a critical role in winning the War, which is why it is the ONLY National Museum outside of Washington, D.C.

@CharleneCTX

Жыл бұрын

The National Museum of the Pacific War is in Texas.

As a native I definitely approve of every tip he gave

Drove 12 hours from Indiana to NOLA and I fell in love. French Quarter, City Park, Garden District and WW2 were great but strangely for us even going to the local grocery chain (Rouses) was a great experience of its own!

@janneboman8573

Жыл бұрын

I came for a convention and my hotel is close to Rouses. Really good place to shop for groceries and various things to complement hotel food. Specially appreciate the fresh cut melons and other more healthy goodies ;)

@lsmiranda1420

Жыл бұрын

Used to live in the suburbs. When I go back, I *love* going to the grocery store for all the great stuff I can no longer get in my current home.

Your videos are so helpful & straight to the point. I love your format!

I've watched so many of these videos and this one actually has really great info, THANK YOU.

@davidgarrett0x

2 жыл бұрын

I like the content Kristy where are you commenting from I may ask?

New Orleans is a very friendly place. All major cities have sketchy aspects. Paris has pick-pockets. Nola has the Shoe hustle. The history of the city is hustling tbh. Locals are a hoot, super fun and friendly. Everything is walking distance in the French Quarter/Frenchman. Be kind and respectful of the culture!

@putjesusfirst9217

Жыл бұрын

Mardi Gras was started in Mobile Alabama, also we have Joe Cain day, thats the person who started it

@stephenprice3357

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I heard Mardi Gras was started in Alabama but New Orleans just made it much better

@numan2985

11 ай бұрын

New Orleans is an awesome place and very friendly. Love the vibe there for sure

@Darkslide820

7 ай бұрын

Yup I was just talking to someone today that is from New Orleans and told me for my trip to prepare for the shoe question 😅

@FOHguy

5 ай бұрын

If you come to NOLA, the "shoe question" is the least of things to look out for.

I drove to New Orleans because it was part of a long road trip. Stayed outside of the French Quarter (cheaper to stay outside of there) & just took an Uber between there & where I was staying. Was with 1 other person so it was quite easy & affordable for us to do it that way.

@emmaportillo9339

2 ай бұрын

where would you recommend staying ?

@GlobalNiko

2 ай бұрын

@@emmaportillo9339 I stayed at the Alder Hotel when I went to New Orleans

Luv NOLA! A great culinary tours is through Confederacy of Cruisers! It’s easy to ride a bike in flat NOLA. The tour takes you to eateries that the locals go to! My husband and I have take the tour 2 times! So fun and great guides. If you aren’t interested in food they also do bike tours that don’t include food! Fun stuff!

Love the detail info and also beautiful back ground view :)

I love Nola as they have THE best food. Just have to avoid Bourbon after 11pm on the weekends. The hand grenades and hurricanes have the booze of three drinks so people get HAMMERED and you'll see humanity at its worst at times.

You're great!!!!! I love you for this!!!! THANK YOU!!! AND GOD BLESS! 😊

Finally getting to go to New Orleans so this video is a huge help!

We’re planning to visit New Orleans for the first time this fall. We needed a “base” knowledge. This did the trick. Thanks so much!

I like the Cajun Tour and the Pharmacy Museum. Thanks for sharing .

@BP-or2iu

2 жыл бұрын

Cajun tour of what? New Orleans isn’t a Cajun town.

I went to New Orleans a couple months ago to interview at UNO, I stayed at the City House Hostel on Canal & Burgundy Street. It was a great experience. Bare bones, but all I needed. Right on the edge of the quarter and a fraction of the cost I would have spent at a hotel nearby.

Love my NOLA! We live 40 minutes from this jewel. Just traveled through MSY, it's easy peasy! Day trips for the museums or zoo activities are phenomenal. Love NOLA ❤

I have been to NOLA twice. July both times. First time was extremely humid. Second time wasn't that bad.

Great! Thank you for sharing these handy tips!

Thank you for this informational video. Going to New Orleans for the first time this summer!

Thanks for these videos man! Taking a little solo trip to NOLA next week. I can't wait!

@mandymourey9207

5 ай бұрын

how was your solo trip?

About to go first weekend of this Feb. been watching your videos which has been great help. Thank you

I just came back I spent 5 days in new Orleans I loved it great culture and food I stayed at the Marriott on canal it was perfect for location went on a few tours I loved it all it was a great birthday treat for myself!!

We spend Christmas in NOLA every year, AMAZING!! You will see ALL bodily fluids in the Quarter *ick*. Best food ever

It was a great experience!! I stayed 5 days and that time was good.

Just came back from New Orleans last week. We had a wonderful time. A good 4-5 days is all you need. We watched your prior videos for insight. Taking the local taxis over the Uber and Lyft at the airport is the better and cheaper option. Thanks Mark😊👍🏾⚜️🎭

@johnclinete6193

2 жыл бұрын

Yep United cab! We use them everyday!

I love when Mark reviews a city known for excessive drinking - New Orleans, Prague, Krakow. He always seems to see drunk fights after dark. 😆😆 *Excellent episode, Mark.* You know New Orleans well.

@Stonecrusher333

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a cajun. This man has literally explained everything needed to know in a direct and concise manner. ✌🏽 Perfect...

I’ll be visiting New Orleans for the first time in July so this was really helpful! Thank you!

Thank you for the information, you’re very helpful!

Very informative video! New Orleans is one of my favorite cities. Have been fortunate to visit many times!

So incredibly informative. Thanks for the peek into the city! We'll be there soon

As a local who lives and works in the NOLA metro area, I would highly suggest looking into local regulations with COVID, as they have changed what to expect when coming here.

@carlosavelar4652

2 жыл бұрын

Are all the restaurants in NOLA requiring the vax card ?

@Piercekjp2

2 жыл бұрын

@@carlosavelar4652 yes

@repetiveredundancy

2 жыл бұрын

I have had French Quarter hotel reservations for mid-October 2021 since ~May 2021. When I asked my hotel replied that "Yes" vax cards will be required by the restaurants.

@AdamSmith-gs2dv

2 жыл бұрын

I'd recommend boycotting. Masks and vax passes? F that and F NO

@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes

2 жыл бұрын

@@AdamSmith-gs2dv hey it’s New Orleans, u really shouldn’t expect much

My boyfriend (Norway) and me (Germany) consider New Orleans, Louisiana for your first trip to the USA and we thank you for this video

@woltersworld

2 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@natlenan6743

2 жыл бұрын

There will be some culture shock! Remember people in nola are really friendly and talkative so expect stangers to treat you like a friend. Just know the social rules are more relaxed so you can jaywalk and nobody will scold you hahaha.

Very detailed and helpful video, thanks!

Great video! Thnx!

Being born and raised in n.o.had a big influence on the way alot of New Orleanians turned out.This can be a great place to live and a even a greater place to visit.There is one thing that wasn't mentioned to see if it is happening while you are here and, that's a Jazz funeral.It's not as morbid as it sounds. It is one of the best ways to pay tribute to our local musicians.LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL 😊!!!

@putjesusfirst9217

Жыл бұрын

Mardi Gras was started in Mobile Alabama, also we have Joe Cain day, thats the person who started it

Gonna be fun!

Thank you this was very informative

Mark . I watch you videos alot. Very helpfull. We listen to you advice. We are now in New Oleans

Thank you very much for the info very awesome

Thank you for easing some of my safety concerns! My husband and I will be visiting new Orleans next April and I was wondering how safe it was for our 7 year old:) can't wait to visit!

Hey Marc, great video and please keep making more of these amazing travel videos

I am from the UK and one day I'd love to visit ❤️

New Orleans refugee here. Love to eat at Mothers. Riverboat tours are a blast down the Mississippi River to the New Orleans Battleground. Mention Cafe du Mound, coffee n’ donuts in Jackson Square.

Very helpful information, thank you!! I really wanna go during Mardi Gras & experience it!! I’m from San Francisco Bay Area, living in Las Vegas now! 😃

@davidgarrett0x

2 жыл бұрын

I think that'll be lovely Jocelyn

WOW!!! like drinking from a fire hose, but all great tips and info. Definitely gonna check out your other videos.

I went for my birthday in August! It was hot and it also stormed a lot but we had a great time and I can't wait to go back!

@davidgarrett0x

2 жыл бұрын

Nice one so when is your next birthday Karis?

Wow! I watch your videos all the time and I'm actually here in New Orleans visiting! Love this place!

I want to go to there! New Orleans is one of the places that I haven’t gone and want to go. The architecture, music, food, art and culture… I want to experience it all; the sights, sounds, smells (minus pee or puke) and the vibe. If I do go, I’ll keep in mind all the tips and warnings you gave. Thank you for the set of videos you did on NOLA!

Very helpful! Thank you!

Checking Mardi Gras 22 off my list. Thanks for the tips!

Hey Mark glad you posted this, Im headed there in 3 weeks for my 3rd time. Last time I went was about 10 years ago.

Thank you sharing the patience point. Lol I’m from cali and people here are on fast forward mode. 🤦🏼‍♀️ I can’t wait for April🙌🏼❤️

What a nice shots my dear. It’s just superb. Excellent background view with your super video.

Atmosphere pleasant in the city. So beautiful, charm, between old and modern quarter. 🇺🇸City friendly with 🇨🇵

@davidgarrett0x

2 жыл бұрын

I'll love to visit there Celina so that I can see for myself

Good info, lots of suggestions.

Land of Beignets and Muffeletas! I need to get back there soon

@LUribe408

2 жыл бұрын

Hotel Monteleone have the best beignets.

So helpful, thank you! 😊

@davidgarrett0x

2 жыл бұрын

It has a great info

I am visiting New Orleans for the first time in 2 weeks. I found this video helpful

@johnclinete6193

2 жыл бұрын

Come see Melanie at Bourbon and Orleans streets and get a Tarot reading! Very entertaining! She is there evenings!

@LUribe408

2 жыл бұрын

You’re going to have so much fun. French quarter is the place to be. I’ll be there on Halloween.

@jhansen4661

2 жыл бұрын

@@LUribe408 I'll basically be there for Halloween, but I'm going for the Krewe of Boo

@DSQueenie

2 жыл бұрын

How was your trip?

Thank you! I go in two weeks ✨

ah yes, the place i visited in my dream even tho i havent heard of this place in years

You’re the man Mark. That is all 😎

Great video!

Mark: “Don’t come in July and August” Me: Watching this video in New Orleans in July, questioning my life choices 😂

@jacocharo

21 күн бұрын

Can confirm. I’ve been in August. Awful. Otherwise, great trip! Haha.

@Beecher_Dikov

7 сағат бұрын

@@vjs2048 I have reservations for the end of July...I lived in FLA for ten years though...

Keep in mind that "Mardi Gras" is a day, but there's a whole Carnival season. The weekend before Mardi Gras weekend has many of the best parades and can get crowded and expensive. We're crusing out of New Orleans that weekend next year and most of the hotels were booked over a year out. Of the few rooms that were left, the cheapest were $600/night.

visiting soon and this was a big help

@woltersworld

Жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear!

I went to visited New Orleans, Louisiana in early December 2021.

Going for the first time in March accomodations are with a friend and it's an event by locals excited

Great 👍 video

I have visited New Orleans 5 or 6 times. I have always stayed in the suburbs and driven into town and never had any problems locating a parking spot. And btw I've always visited in July as it's the only month I can get enough time off. I also have to add in connection with speed in New Orleans, my grandfather who was in the merchant navy in ghe 60s and visited NO often, called the town Neverleans, because everything seemed to drag on forever.

Hey bro ty for links on KZread I think individuals will love it for the blogs most don't have guide and it really helps . Ty and hopefully we'll see ya there and get to do some touring together share in the new Orleans experience and have some fun your bro milo

This is a great video. But we were planning a family trip in early July 2022.

Visited NOLA for the 1st time Sept 28 - Oct 4 2021, a month-ish after Hurricane Ida. The most jarring thing was the piles of tree debris sitting in front of houses, even for the rich houses in the Garden District. Less fancier houses often had junk piles in front of them. I stayed in the Lower Garden District for the 1st half of my trip and the Marigny District in the 2nd half.

@ncjeffhyder

2 жыл бұрын

Did you see any elaborate halloween decorations in the garden district?

@chrisbarras3908

2 жыл бұрын

THAT IS THE WONDERFUL MAYOR WHO IS A JOKE.

@reyalexandro

2 жыл бұрын

That was because of the storm. Ida was a major storm.... It backed up the garbage collection.

Will be my first visit to the US 😃

I wish I had this video when I was fixing the outages there lol great video!

July and August does suck down here, lol! My Paw Paw used to drink Dixie and Falstaff, though Dixie is called Faubourg now. I drink that every now and then in remembrance of him.

Amazing video!🤩🤩Thank you!😘🥰 which is the best way to purchase the ticket or tour to ride the steamboat?

Excellent video. New subbie I plan to visit in October next year. I need to find restaurants & hotel to go to.

@woltersworld

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing

I am from New Orleans. DON'T stay anywhere downtown. The crime is horrendous. Yes, the food is GREAT. The WW2 Museum is absolutely a must. But it is sad that my city is just a SHELL OF WHAT IT ONCE WAS. It is really hard to feel safe anywhere in the city.

@lisellesloan3191

Жыл бұрын

I live here, too, and I somewhat disagree. If you stay at a nice hotel on or near Canal, you'll be fine, especially if you stay closer to the river, south (riverside) of Bourbon. Just be careful about staying out past midnight and walking back to your hotel, as the routes can grow dark and sketchy looking at that time. If you are in the Quarter, etc., before midnight or 1 am, and you are surrounded by other tourists, you should be fine. Just don't be in desolate areas later at night, as in any other big city. Don't get tipsy and don't check your phone on the streets, if possible--always be alert to your surroundings. I have lived in this city for almost five years, and by following these tips, I've never had an issue, and I have walked around the city at night alone many, many times.

I highly recommend the Windsor court hotel to stay at

Wolters, you should make a video of the scammers, pickpocket advisory, hustlers and all of the things that happen to tourist.

TSA at MSY now has a much longer wait time, up to 2 hrs.

You mentioned everyone takes time. Boy, you are not kidding. I lived in PA for over 50 years and everything was hurry hurry let's go. Here in LA it's the opposite. Slow is the way they go except when it's close to closing time. Then they hurry you.

Hello Mark, just stumbled into your videos and am going to NO for the first time in less than a month. To ride the the bus, street car or other public transport, should I pay per day, is there an option for multiple days? Is it better to use taxi or Uber if am staying near the downtown area? Thanks for the tips 👍🏽 and great videos!

As a LONG TIME lyft/uber driver in NOLA our rates are cheaper, our cars are cleaner, our drivers are friendlier and you will know who you are riding with. Our drivers are background checked a few times each year. And I can personally tell you horror stories of rub cabbies changing the rates on passengers to maximize their profits unrealistically ... but, hell ... take a cab if you can't understand the LARGE SIGNS that are CLEARLY displayed showing you that the Lyft/uber pick up zone is 8 feet from the hotel shuttles ... WHICH ARE EVEN CHEAPER then riding rideshare! Just say'n

This video was very helpful

You never forget the amazing food of New Orleans

Thank you so much. January 2024 finally visiting.😊

@TeenyBopped

6 ай бұрын

me too!

@gcarter4496

4 ай бұрын

How was it? I’m questioning going

@TeenyBopped

4 ай бұрын

@@gcarter4496 dont question it. it was fun. I barely explored the city for a night passing through but definitely planning on going back. An experience I keep thinking about and to think I was nervous before going!

If you want a Tarot reading see Melanie she is on the corner of Bourbon and Orleans 7 days a week in the evening. 35 years experience!

@BTinsley1992

2 жыл бұрын

Average cost? Is it liberating to have a reading?

Thx ..

New Orleans is the big easy for a reason

I really want to visit for the first time next year from the Uk. How would it be coming solo? What is the best time to visit in the year, would it be easy to meet people out there? Always been a dream of mine to visit. Thanks for a great video bud. Can i buy you a beer?

Hello! Outside of cafe du mondo ect. What would you suggest top 3 restaurants for a couple that’s casual not dressy and great local food. Thank you!:)

Hi Mark, can you tell me which one you prefer between Nashville and New Orleans please? Many thanks

Thanks for the information,how you can get the streetcar pass? Thank !

Aw man, I had a trip planned there in a few weeks that we ended up cancelling, this hurts 😩 hopefully we can reschedule soon!!

Great video? What is the app to download for taking the street cars?

Dixie beer is now called Faubourg beer.

@johnharris8191

6 ай бұрын

I thought I would never drink a worse beer than Lone Star until I tried Dixie Beer.

You did not mention the Rampart - St. Claude street car line.

Although Barq’s Root Beer is widely enjoyed in New Orleans it is actually not from Louisiana at all, but Biloxi Mississippi.

As far as transportation goes from MSY to French Quarter hotel, is it better to get the car rental package for a family of 4 or should I skip that and get the Uber and public transportation for the 3 day stay?