Everything we read told us not to go alone. They told us not to go at night. Brochures admonished to always enter with a group of people (safety in numbers). Don't wander astray! Curious warnings indeed for St Louis Cemetery No. 1 in New Orleans.

Original French Market Coffee Stand New Orleans, home of the world famous café au lait and French-style beignets.

A quick overview of the French Quarter.

WABC Travel Show Host Erik Hastings takes you on a mule-drawn carriage ride through New Orleans’ famous French Quarter. Esplanade Ave., Jackson Square, Café Du Monde, Napoleon House, and Bourbon Street are among the places visited to learn about the landmarks, shops, restaurants, and jazz clubs of this historical area.

WABC Travel Show Host Erik Hastings visits the café’s, bistros, po-boy shops, seafood joints, steakhouses, brewpubs, oyster bars, and restaurants that make New Orleans a world-class culinary destination. Cajun, Creole, soul food, and world-famous seafood are among the types of food prepared by award-winning chefs who call New Orleans home.

WABC Travel Show Host Erik Hastings tours New Orleans, Louisiana, one of America’s most sensual destinations, rich with history, culture, architecture, cuisine, music, and 24-hour entertainment. The French Quarter, Arts District, Garden District, Riverfront, and Downtown, are open for business and going strong with great attractions and values for visitors.

A New Orleans institution. Super Sunday is the official day the Mardi Gras Indians unveil their new costumes for the Carnival season. Mardi Gras Indians are mostly African-American Carnival revelers in who dress up for Mardi Gras in costumes influenced by Native American ceremonial apparel. The costumes are extremely intricate and take much of the year to complete; starting right after one mardi gras for the following carnival.

pictures taken while in New Orleans on the paddleboat Natchez

In blue

From the city that really knows how to throw a great party. Listen to: http://www.wwoz.org