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Not Just New Orleans! Where Else to Celebrate Mardi Gras in the U.S. and Beyond (Miles Away)

Posted on 2020-02-22 by tikichris

Mardi Gras is synonymous with New Orleans. But the Big Easy isn’t the only place that knows how to put on a party when it comes to celebrating this age-old extravaganza! Mardi Gras (aka Fat Tuesday, aka Shrove Tuesday) is … Continue reading →

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4 French Quarter Shops for Fun and Funky NOLA Gifts (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-03-05 by tikichris

In Nawlins for Mardi Gras and feeling guilty because certain friends, family members or colleagues couldn’t come with you to enjoy all the fun? Or maybe you’re hoping to rub it in about what a great time you had once … Continue reading →

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Dixie Detours: Mardi Gras World

Posted on 2014-02-28 by tikichris

One of neatest (if rather touristy) things Kemey and I did while in New Orleans was visit Mardi Gras World. Open seven days a week from 9.30 am to 5.30pm with tours running every 30 minutes (which is pretty impressive … Continue reading →

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Dixie Detours: NOLA!

Posted on 2014-02-27 by tikichris

New Orleans is a sultry dream. I can’t imagine anywhere else in America that’s even half as beguiling or idiosyncratic. Probably the most dynamic city in the US, it is without doubt the most spontaneous and freewheeling. When I think about other destinations across the planet that offer experiences comparable to what I’ve happened upon in NOLA, I find myself coming up with a list of my absolute favourites places. Put simply, NOLA rocks (it shucks, jives, slides, saunters, shimmies and rolls too). Continue reading →

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Dixie Detours: Overnight Luxury in Mobile, Alabama

Posted on 2014-02-26 by tikichris

The rather underrated and often overlooked Gulf Coast town of Mobile proved to be an excellent choice and our time there an all too short and actually quite luxurious stay. Continue reading →