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New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana, crime, poverty, katrina, is New Orleans safe

The Big Easy is harder than you think

Crime in New Orleans Just a block or two from where I was out drinking one night, two people were shot dead and several more injured in altercations that escalated quickly. The next day the local newspaper had a big article about the murders, filled with the usual fist-shaking condemnations of police and politicians. Next […]

New Orleans Swamp Tour, Louisiana, USA

Rising from the waters

New Orleans swamp tour From the waters, rises new life. When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, it brought devastation, killing almost 2000 people and causing more than 80 billion dollars of damage. Just outside the city, though, the natural disaster has had an unexpected benefit. The swamplands surrounding the city are an important biological microcosm, […]

Volunteer in New Orleans, Camp Restore, Hurricane Katrina

Rebuilding New Orleans

A decade after Hurricane Katrina hit, the recovery continues in New Orleans. I meet some of the volunteers who have travelled to the city to help.

Satchmo Summerfest, Louis Armstrong festival, New Orleans

What a wonderful world festival!

This celebration of Louis Armstrong takes the best of the man – his music, his city, his creativity – and turns it into a wonderful New Orleans festival!

Second Line Parade, New Orleans, Louisiana

The Second Line

One of the great musical traditions of New Orleans – a Second Line parade – is not something to be missed. Here’s my photo essay of all the action.

New Orleans art scene, Louisiana, USA

The new art of New Orleans

After Hurricane Katrina, it’s been more than buildings restored in New Orleans. The city’s arts scene has also come back to life – better than ever!

Best restaurants in New Orleans

Best restaurants in New Orleans

There’s a brand new food scene in New Orleans, mixing the classic techniques with modern twists. Here are the best places to eat in New Orleans.

Things to do in Bywater, New Orleans

From the French Quarter to Bywater

Forget the French Quarter, there’s a new cool neighbourhood in New Orleans. Bywater is becoming the hip part of the city and it’s changing quickly.

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