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Where to Work Off Those Holiday Meals in New Orleans

Where to Work Off Those Holiday Meals in New Orleans

Staying in shape this time of year is hard, but luckily New Orleans is home to some of the best jogging and running trails, fitness studios, and gyms. Whether you’re a local trying to change up your fitness routine or you’re a visitor wanting to drop in on a class, there’s something for everyone here.

Best New Orleans Happy Hour for Solo Travelers

Best New Orleans Happy Hour for Solo Travelers

Looking for the best New Orleans Happy Hours when traveling alone to the Crescent City? Here is a list of 5 of New Orleans’ favorite restaurant hangouts from classic to cool casual that are well suited for the solo traveler

Where to Eat Thanksgiving Dinner in New Orleans as a Solo Traveler

Where to Eat Thanksgiving Dinner in New Orleans as a Solo Traveler

If you are traveling solo to New Orleans during Thanksgiving and want to eat a traditional Holiday meal at a solo friendly restaurant, here is my list of the 11 Best Restaurants in New Orleans for a memorable Thanksgiving meal.

Frenchmen Street, New Orleans Spot for Authentic Music and Fun
Halloween in New Orleans: The Most Haunting Party of the Year

Halloween in New Orleans: The Most Haunting Party of the Year

Second only to Mardi Gras when it comes to costumes, revelry, and an overall good time, Halloween in New Orleans is the most haunting party of the year! Plan to spend your next Halloween as a solo traveler in New Orleans, the most Haunted City in America

Seven U.S. Cities to Visit on a Solo Adventure
Top Safety Tips for the Female Solo Traveler - New Orleans

Top Safety Tips for the Female Solo Traveler - New Orleans

Be smart, be aware, and be safe when traveling alone in New Orleans. If solo travelers do these things and follow the safety tips we've detailed for you, solo female travel in New Orleans should be a piece of cake.

Happy #NationalTacoDay in New Orleans

Happy #NationalTacoDay in New Orleans

On #NationalTacoDay there are plenty of places dine and celebrate in New Orleans as a solo diner. Discover here our top four taco restaurants in the Crescent City that are well-suited for someone traveling and dining alone. 

Five Fun Fall Events in New Orleans

Five Fun Fall Events in New Orleans

Fall is a great time to travel alone to New Orleans because there are lots of fun things to do. Solo travelers will have a hard time feeling lonely if you attend one of these 5 fun fall festivals.

New Orleans Fried Chicken Fest: Free Food, Music and Fun

New Orleans Fried Chicken Fest: Free Food, Music and Fun

Don’t miss one of the best New Orleans free festivals, the Fried Chicken Fest, when you are considering traveling to the Crescent City. Celebrity chefs, famous musicians, lots of delicious fried chicken and more awaits the lucky solo traveler who makes it a point not to miss this fun festival in the Big Easy.