New Orleans is such an iconic city. I’ve been several times and each time is a different experience. As a Southern city on the water, it always makes me think of Palermo, Sicily. A place that I call home.  So on my recent trip to NOLA, I decided to go treat it like home and travel without a plan. As just one member of a fairly large group, I knew that there would be no lack of planning or entertainment, and I would just come along for the ride. I let the city (and my friends) take me where they would.

I had a blast.

This is simple to do in New Orleans, it is one of the greatest cities in America. And you can quote me on that. The sights, tastes, sounds, and smells (even those not so great ones on Bourbon Street) all make up the city whose essence is steeped in history and culture. With 36 hours in New Orleans, it was a packed trip and I got the most out of the city.