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Beauty in Nature, the Gardens of Japan | Solo Travel Talk Podcast

Beauty in Nature, the Gardens of Japan | Solo Travel Talk Podcast

On my show, Solo Travel Talk, I explore the gardens of Japan. One part natural beauty, one part philosophy— Japanese gardens are something to behold! Listen and experience nature on my new episode, the Japan Series.

Best Things to Do in the New Orleans Garden District

Best Things to Do in the New Orleans Garden District

With rows of antebellum mansions, pristine gardens and southern charm, the Garden District stands out as one of the country's most lovely neighborhoods, and a popular destination for solo travelers visiting New Orleans. Read this brief blog and learn some of the Garden District '“must do’s.”

Gardens and Greenspaces of New Orleans

Gardens and Greenspaces of New Orleans

In New Orleans, you can walk down any residential street and see a courtyard garden that is worthy of being on a magazine cover. From live oaks, to tropical hibiscus, New Orleans is a garden lover's paradise. Here are our favorite New Orleans gardens: