A Weekend in New Orleans

First Time in New Orleans was One to Remember

Spent My Birthday Weekend with My Best Friend, My Husband

We Tried Some Delicious Beignets

Birthday Song Trio at the Divine Italian Cuisine at Arnaud's

So What Did We Do?

I spent my birthday this year at the French Quarter in New Orleans and I have no regrets.

Akin and I stayed at the Homewood Suites that was literally walking distance from the middle of it all. With all the restaurants at the French Quarter, we had endless options. I also loved how the city stays open late. We went in August and it felt as though a parade or Mardi Gras was taking place. Turns out that this was just how it is every day. IT IS A PARTY. It was crowded but everyone was friendly and just wanted to have fun. I can’t even begin to remember all of the crazy things we saw while walking around the French Quarter. From a woman in a wedding dress (maybe she just got married?) to street performers, you’re never going to run out of things to see.

There is a LOT of walking involved in New Orleans so make sure to have comfortable shoes on. This is not the time to strut in your high heels. My three inch heels were the highest heels I packed and that was just for our photoshoot.

We stayed in the city for three days and it felt like the perfect number of days I could have handled the hustle and bustle of New Orleans. We arrived on Friday and explored the French Quarter to get a vibe of what the city had to offer. Trust me when I tell you that food in New Orleans is magnificent. *licks all five fingers* So rich. I may have gained a few pounds just from the trip but hey, I enjoyed every calorie-filled dish and those delicious beignets. BEIGNETS ARE LIFE! It didn’t matter if it were from Cafe Du Monde or from Cafe Beignet, you’ll still enjoy the beignets either way. I literally dreamt about them after biting into those warm pillows of dough and sugar. Can’t wait to go back to this culture-rich city!

You don’t necessarily need a planned out itinerary for New Orleans because you will easily find something to do. Go with the flow and take in all the cool things you will stumble upon in the French Quarter. I had a blast for during my birthday weekend in New Orleans and would highly recommend everyone to visit at least once! >> Enjoy the clips I’ve put down below to get a snippet of what NOLA is about. <<