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Climate New Orleans

The Climate in New Orleans

New Orleans has a subtropical climate which means it has hot and humid summers and mild winters.  This therefore makes it a year round holiday destination.  If you are visiting in midsummer you can expect temperatures to average around 30 degrees and the highest ever temperature recorded in New Orleans was 39 degrees and this [...]

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The History of New Orleans

New Orleans is a city in Louisiana which was founded by the French in 1718.  It has been considered one of the most important cities in the South for most of the city’s history.  For thousands of years the area was populated by Native Americans.  After the French moved in it went through a period under Spanish rule, then back to French again before it was eventually sold to the United States in the ‘Louisiana Purchase’. It was named ‘Nouvelle Orleans’ by the French and it was … [Read More...]

World Culture-Facts and Information for your travels

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Music and entertainment in New Orleans

There have been many famous people from New Orleans who are in the entertainment industry, such as Louise Armstrong, John Goodman, Reese Witherspoon and Ellen DeGeneres.  There are many more, and perhaps most famously New Orleans is known for its Jazz roots.  It is considered to be the birthplace of this genre of music.  The [...]

Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras

This annual festival occurs 47 days before Easter and can occur on any Tuesday between the 3rd February and the 9th march.  It has been celebrated since 1699 here and is celebrated in cities all over the world.  It came to North America from Paris.  This was when the French explorer, Iberville explored the Mississippi.  [...]

Food From Around The World

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Eating Out in New Orleans

One of the most important things to consider when visiting a new place is the types of foods available and the local cuisine.  I have compiled some information on the traditional food of New Orleans and exciting restaurants where you can experience the best of the cities cuisine. A good place to start is Magazine [...]

South Indian Curry

Madras curry is a spicy curry which begins in the South of India. This curry can go with veggies or meat, and it can feature a good range of ingredients, though chili peppers are sometimes an elemental ingredient. Many Indian eateries offer assorted foods with Madras curry, starting from chicken to lentils. Many stores sell [...]

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Greenpan Wonder Wok

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John Lewis Silicone Square Mould, 20cm

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Tefal KI310515 Classique Kettle

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Maxim Premier Stainless Steel 18cm Saucepan

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Le Creuset Rectangle Grill, 32.5cm, Coastal Blue

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