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Real Name: Helga
Lives In: Belgium
Member Since: Nov 21, 2001
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The Crescent City

by Helga67 - last update: May 13, 2003

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New Orleans is the jewel of the southern US state of Louisiana, sparkling just above the mouth of the mighty Mississippi River where it meets the Gulf of Mexico. The heart of the city lies between the river and Lake Pontchartrain and, from this approximately 13km (eight-mile) core, the suburbs of Greater New Orleans spread out into the surrounding expanse of drained swampland. The river’s shape, as it curves around the central district, gave rise to the city’s nickname, ‘Crescent City’, although, New Orleans is more likely to be known as the ‘Big Easy’, a comment on the city’s preferred languorous pace.

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Pros:"French Quarter, European atmosphere, good food, jazz clubs, architecture"
Cons:"Voodoo museum, crime"
In A Nutshell:"A vibrant almost European city"
Helga67's New Orleans Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 14 - Photos: 14
 
Restaurants
Tips: 6 - Photos: 5
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
 
Nightlife
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 5 - Photos: 5
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Warnings Or Dangers
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Transportation
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
Local Customs
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4

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Comments for Helga67 about New Orleans
richiecdisc Thu Feb 7, 2008 00:01 UTC
 Looking (in vain) for a cheap place to stay in Nawlins. Heading that way this spring! Some tasty sounding food, Helga.
jim3000 Mon Jan 1, 2007 18:34 UTC
 Ask the guide what the rules are for burial in Lafayette #1. Ask how they get so many bodies in such a small vault.
broadoak2006 Mon Nov 7, 2005 18:51 UTC
 Enjoyed greatly your photos of the area-got me wondering what it actually looks like now after the terrible floods ??
eddymario Tue Nov 16, 2004 01:10 UTC
 Knap werk Helga ! Ik vertrek in Januari voor de 2de keer naar New Orleans.
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