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Travel Photo Book: New Orleans

July 9, 2020
antebellum mansion in New Orleans

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This travel photo book from our fabulous trip to New Orleans is a painstakingly curated snippet of our favorite shots. We highly suggest a visit, some beignets, a hurricane, (the drink not the weather) and a ghost tour or three! The city has a rich and colorful history, amazing food, and a culture unlike any other. It goes without saying that you have to walk down Bourbon Street at least once at night. Even if you’re sober it’s always a crazy party. But don’t be decieved, there’s much more to New Orleans than a mean hurricane.

Inspiration:

Bourbon Street New Orleans
-Bourbon Street at night is an experience alright!
Cemetery in New Orleans
– There’s no shortage of walking tours you can take. Inexpensive, but wildly entertaining, these tours cover the history, culture, and vibrant tall tales of New Orleans. Ghost tours, cemetery tours, vampire tours, or garden district there’s something for everyone!
Mansion in the Garden District New Orleans
-One of the many gorgeous antebellum mansions in the historical garden district.
Travel photo of a busker in New Orleans
-On almost every street corner you will find a musician or artist plying their trade.
Travel photo of the bayou
-Swamp tours and alligator spotting was one of the highlights! It was a spectacular way to learn about the ecosystem and the preservation efforts that are underway.
travel photo of an Alligator
– We also got to hear some incredibly cool stories about living in the bayou.
Travel photo of the bayou
Balcony gardens in the french quarter
-Wander the french quarter aimlessly.
Travel photo of the french quarter
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop sign
-Built between 1722-1732 Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop is reputed to be the oldest bar in the United States. It was believed to have been the base of smugglers Jean and Pierre Lafitte and is a favorite stop on the ghost tours of the area.
Stained glass window from St. Louis Cathedral New Orleans
-St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in the USA.

Here’s hoping that our travel photo book of New Orleans has sparked your interest and fuelled your wanderlust. Laissez les bon temps rouler! Check out our San Jose del Cabo travel photo book here to see more original travel photography.