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Guide Article / Things To Do in New Orleans

The Rhythms of New Orleans in New Orleans

New Orleans R&B legend Ernie K-Doe was once quoted as saying, “I’m not sure, but I think all music came from New Orleans.” What might be a more accurate account—and relatively…

Guide Article / In Depth in New Orleans

A Cultural Primer in New Orleans

Meet the Cajuns The Cajun history is a sad one, but it produced a people and a culture well worth getting to know. The Acadian Odyssey -- In the early 1600s, colonists from France…

Guide Article / In Depth in New Orleans

History in New Orleans

In the Beginning In 1682, explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle, claimed the region for France, as he had with lands northward to Canada. His navigational and leadership…

Guide Article / In Depth in New Orleans

Recommended Books, Films and Music

Books You can fill many bookcases with New Orleans literature and authors, so consider the following list as just a jumping off point. General Fiction There are many examples of early…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in New Orleans

Walking Tour 2 in New Orleans

Walking Tour 2: The Garden District Start: Prytania Street and Washington Avenue Finish: Lafayette Cemetery Time: 45 minutes to 2 hours Best Time: Daylight Worst Time: Night, when you…

Guide Article / Festivals in New Orleans

Mardi Gras in New Orleans

The granddaddy of all New Orleans celebrations is Mardi Gras. It’s a massive, weeks-long street party that rejoices in traditions new and old, and a rare citywide event that’s still…

Guide Article / In Depth in Jerusalem

History in Jerusalem

Jerusalem is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities. It was in existence long before it was first mentioned in Pharaonic records of the 2nd millennium B.C., or in the…

Guide Article / A Nature Guide in Oahu

The Flora in Oahu

Hawaii is filled with sweet-smelling flowers, lush vegetation, and exotic plant life. Here's a brief rundown. African Tulip Trees -- Even from afar, you can see the flaming red flowers…

Guide Article / In Depth in Bahamas

Recommended Books, Films & Music in Bahamas

Books Fiction & Poetry -- The greatest literary figure inspired by The Bahamas was not Bahamian at all. He was Ernest Hemingway, a through-and-through American. The Bahamas figured…

Guide Article / In Depth in Virgin Islands

Religion, Myth & Folklore in Virgin Islands

Christian Worship Meets the Obeah -- The native Virgin Islanders have strong spiritual beliefs. The early Christian missionaries were zealous. The slaves, who were brought over from…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Budapest

Wine & Other Drinks in Budapest

Uncork, Swirl, Sniff, Taste: Hungarian Wine CultureThe wines of Spain, South Africa, and Hungary have one thing in common: governmental changes thwarted their production and…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Aruba

Along the Northwest Coast in Aruba

If you can lift yourself from the sand, rent a four-wheel-drive vehicle and venture into the island's outback. Follow the dirt roads as they toil through alien landscapes of oddly…

Guide Article / Things To Do in San Juan

The Neighborhoods in San Juan

Puerto Rico en Moda Those comparisons to South Beach don't really make it, but San Juan -- and much of Puerto Rico, really -- has its own sense of style that is just as vibrant and a…

Guide Article / Things To Do in San Juan

Historic Sights in San Juan

San Juan Gate, Calle San Francisco and Calle Recinto Oeste, built around 1635, just north of La Fortaleza, several blocks downhill from the cathedral, was the main point of entry into…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in England

Gardens in England

Reaching all of these gardens by public transportation is possible in most cases, but rather awkward. The only way to see all of these gardens in a week is with a rented car. However,…

Guide Article / In Depth in Dubai

Today in Dubai

The modern emirate of Dubai, whose principal city is also called Dubai, is a land of contrasts. It sits squarely in the Arabian Desert, but has miles of beautiful coastline. Political…

Guide Article / In Depth in France

History in France

Early Gaul When the ancient Romans considered France part of their empire, their boundaries extended deep into the forests of the Paris basin and up to the edges of the Rhine. Part of…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in France

For Families in France

France offers many attractions for kids. Our suggestion is to limit the bustle of Paris to two days, and then spend a day wandering the spectacular grounds and glittering interiors of…

Guide Article / In Depth in Florida

Recommended Books, Films & Music in Florida

Florida is an author's dream come true. A state of much diversity (read: bizarre characters, to say the least), Florida practically hangs inspiration from the palm trees. Where to…

Guide Article / In Depth in Florida

History in Florida

Prehistoric Florida Fourteen thousand years ago, Florida would have made an ideal location for the show Land of the Lost -- that is, if there were actually dinosaurs down here. Not so…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Florida

A Historic Path in Florida

Many Floridians lament the loss of the days of the plastic pink flamingos, early-bird specials, cracker-style homes (as opposed to Cracker Barrel restaurants), and small, quaint towns.…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Florida

In One Week in Florida

The beaches on the Gulf Coast are infinitely nicer than those in South Florida, with soft sand, stunning sunsets, and a sense of calm that often evades the hustle and bustle of South…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Sanibel and Captiva Islands

Beaches in Sanibel and Captiva Islands

Sanibel has four public beach-access areas with metered parking: the eastern point around Sanibel Lighthouse, which has a fishing pier; Gulfside City Park, at the end of Algiers Lane,…

Guide Article / In Depth in Campania

History in Campania

The Byzantine & the Longobards With the end of the Roman Empire, barbarian invasions began. The Goths from the north invaded the region in 410, while the Vandals from Africa sacked…

Guide Article / In Depth in Campania

Early History in Campania

This brief survey of Campania's long and complex history is oriented toward the Amalfi Coast, but the rest of Campania is covered as well. Once we hit the Renaissance, the focus shifts…