This is my second time staying at the Crowne Plaza hotel on Canal St. The first time was a few trips back during the summer of Hurricane Gustav. We got evacuated out of New Orleans that summer. It was both exciting (for my son) and terrifying (for me). I’m normally pretty laidback, but having my […]
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There is no excuse for eating bad food in this city. Whatever your budget, you can find something to fill your tummy and make you happy. I’ll be writing about some of the places we’ve visited that we’ll keep coming back to. Fiorella’s You have to visit Fiorella’s for the fried chicken. It […]
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When I was planning a long weekend with my girlfriends in Chicago in June, I knew I wanted to try and find some good photo locations, but knew I wouldn’t have a lot of time to wander about alone looking for them. I stumbled upon an app called Picfari and got excited. It’s a travel […]
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My first time in New Orleans happened by chance when I was 24. I liked it so much that a 3-day trip turned into nearly three months. Since then, I’ve been back several times and it never gets old. One of the most magical neighbourhoods in the city is the Garden District. Giant ancient Live […]
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I’m of a split mind when it comes to Café du Monde. On one hand, the chicory coffee is delicious, and the perfect accompaniment to the warm beignets, piled high with the icing sugar I will inevitably end up inhaling. My son says the Brown’s Dairy chocolate milk is the best he’s ever tasted, and […]
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Hi, I'm Leslie.
Ever the girl with restless feet, I began travelling as soon as I was old enough to leave home. Creative people, inspiring locations and unexpected experiences bring me joy. And let’s not forget good food! Join me as I hunt it all down.
