A trip to New Orleans

Back in February my boyfriend, daughter and I went to New Orleans, we drove 6 hours to get there and I was pretty excited to go ( being that I’ve never been and have always wanted to visit there.) it was sunny and warm when we got there. Being that my boyfriend is from New Orleans and has family there we got to visit them and they got to meet Aviana for the first time as well. Our first stop was to Cashnets, a local seafood dive that’s very popular and has delicious catfish, seriously I’ve never had catfish that tasted so good before. After we got to the hotel and got our things unpacked we drove to see Chris’s grandparents and his father met us there as well. Aviana was toddling around and playing her grandpa. It was pretty amazing to see four generations in one room together . The next day we met with my father in law and went down to the French Quarters and explored the city, well for me to explore Chris and his dad have been down there countless times so it’s nothing new for them. We went to Cafe DuMonde to get beignets ( so so good ) and walked around . We sat by the water and enjoyed the sunny day together. Seeing Burbon Street in person was nice because it’s full of people, carriage rides and jazz bands filling air with rich music. New Orleans is like another world and a place I enjoyed visiting, even for being there 2 days. We walked to a candy shop where my FIL loves to get pralines ( his favorite ) I actually have never had or heard of pralines before and it’s tasty! Exploring New Orleans and visiting family was fun, even though there’s a lot more to visit and eat , the 48 hours we were there were filled with us walking, driving eating and enjoying the atmosphere there. Luckily, we are going back in a few weeks and I can’t wait to see more of the city and visit family again.If you’re planning to visit New Orleans be sure to check out Cashnets, Cafe DuMonde, explore the French Quarters and admire the artwork. Be sure to get some yummy beignets while you’re there !

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  1. jlizette4426 says:

    I have been wanting to go and after reading this post I need to plan a trip as soon as possible. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. shesbeaming says:

      Definitely should !!! It’s a beautiful city !

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  2. I visited New Orleans last year! It’s a fun city! I honestly felt like I was in real life Disneyland there haha.

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    1. shesbeaming says:

      It definitely is !

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  3. thesweetteaspoon says:

    I want to visit New Orleans! I’ve heard it’s amazing around Halloween time! I’m glad you had fun and you took some awesome photos!

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    1. shesbeaming says:

      You have to ! It’s a nice city and has delicious food ! I’ve heard that too.

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  4. Nik says:

    Never knew about the place before. After reading the post can’t wait to explore it 🙂

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    1. shesbeaming says:

      Really ?you should
      Visit !

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  5. Wow! Looks like a beautiful city.

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    1. shesbeaming says:

      It is ! I love it

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  6. Alison says:

    Gorgeous photos. I love beignets!!

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    1. shesbeaming says:

      Thank you ! They are delicious !! My boyfriend and father in law don’t care for them lol ate them so much already since they live there lol

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  7. I so miss New Orleans, the chickory coffee and beignets!!

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    1. shesbeaming says:

      Have to go back !!

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  8. Vox says:

    Lovely photos. Great fest. Thanks for sharing. ✈️

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  9. kcook79 says:

    This post has me dreaming of beignets! I need to plan a visit to New Orleans soon!

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    1. shesbeaming says:

      Yes ! They are so good !!

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  10. My husband was just saying the other day that he would like to visit N.O. Lovely photos and I think I’m on board!

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    1. shesbeaming says:

      You guys should ! It’s a different world there . Great food and music !

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  11. ayanaaden says:

    I’ve been dyyyyying to go to NOA!! This inspired me to book my trip. Thank you!

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    1. shesbeaming says:

      I’m glad it helped ! It’s a wonderful city !

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  12. Lisa says:

    Your beautiful photos make New Orleans looks so pretty and like a dream world. I can’t wait to visit there one day!

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    1. shesbeaming says:

      Thank you Lisa 💛

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  13. sjones1205 says:

    I’ve visited New Orleans a few times and I’ve loved every visit. The people and the culture are amazing. Not to mention the food. OMG… the food is awesome. Your pictures are beautiful and you truly capture the essence of New Orleans.

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    1. shesbeaming says:

      Thank you ! That was my first time going and since my boyfriend is from there he showed me around his favorite food places . Yes the food is so so good !!!

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  14. Beautiful city indeed..And the photos are beautiful too!
    🙂

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  15. Alexandria says:

    We explored the French quarters & enjoyed the food when we visited New Orleans!

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    1. shesbeaming says:

      It’s a great city !

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  16. jeannecriswell says:

    I would really love to see New Orleans. The food sounds delicious. From your description I need to visit Bourbon Street.

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    1. shesbeaming says:

      You should ! Great weather and so much to see

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  17. Next time you visit, be sure to visit Parkway Bakery for the best po-boy your mouth will ever taste! We love Nola and visit several times a year. It’s a fun city.

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    1. shesbeaming says:

      Ohh thank you for the suggestion ! Have to check that place out ! I’m excited to go back

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  18. Even though I am from Texas, I have actually never been to Louisiana. Lots of friends and family have visited New Orleans and I have heard nothing but good things about the city — it is definitely on my list of places to visit.

    Lovely post! x

    Michelle
    dressingwithstyle-s.com

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    1. shesbeaming says:

      I’ve always heard great things about it too!my boyfriend and his family are from there so I’d always here about the food and places to see . Thank you ! Glad you enjoyed it

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  19. Tara says:

    I’ve been to Nola several times now for school and love it! But I have to ask – where is this featured image from? The architecture is gorgeous!

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    1. shesbeaming says:

      It’s from canva ! The image itself is from architecture in Spain !

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  20. Good memories! I recently visited New Orleans for the first time and fell in love with Cafe DuMonde!! Yum! We also visited the Insectarium which was crazy, but fun!

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    1. shesbeaming says:

      The beignets are delicious!!

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  21. hebahpervaiz says:

    These photos are gorgeous! I would absolutely love to visit some day… the food sounds so good.

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    1. shesbeaming says:

      Thank you ! You should ! It’s a beautiful city

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  22. Rachel G says:

    New Orleans is such an iconic city! I’ve never yet had a chance to travel there–glad you were able to make the most of your 48 hours!

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    1. shesbeaming says:

      I’m glad too! I’m excited to go back this month !

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  23. DD´s blog says:

    I’ve never been there, but the pictures of the town look beautiful. Thumb up for the post.

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  24. Madeline says:

    These photos are fabulous! I need to go!

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    1. shesbeaming says:

      Thank you ! Yes you should visit !

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  25. Danielle Lavoie says:

    Looks like a magical trip! I will definitely have to put it on my bucket list. Beautiful photos too!

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    1. shesbeaming says:

      It was fun ! I look forward to going back this month ! Thank you !

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  26. Kelly Dixon says:

    Can’t wait to visit New Orleans again soon! Love your photos

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    1. shesbeaming says:

      I can’t wait either ! Thank you !!

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  27. New Orleans is one city I’ve always wanted to visit! The history, the legends, the jazz. Oh! And the food! It sounds like a super fun place! Glad you guys had a nice trip!

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    1. shesbeaming says:

      You should visit ! You would enjoy it !

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  28. This city is so gorgeous and I can definitely feel that in your pictures. It is on my bucket list of cities to visit. I will most definitely stop by Cafe Du Mond, thanks for the tips!

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    1. shesbeaming says:

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed my
      Post !

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  29. Melissa Osburg says:

    Its an amazing city!! Its my hometown..LOVE

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    1. shesbeaming says:

      It is ! It’s my boyfriends hometown as well!

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