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For New Orleans natives, it’s a hard-won honor to ride in a Carnival parade. So when I was offered the chance to ride with the Krewe of Orpheus this year, it was kind of like a childhood dream coming true. Especially because Orpheus is a super krewe.
When it comes to Mardis Gras, tourists are usually surprised to find that traditions dictate when to party, what to wear, and how to behave. From crowded parties to wild costumes, the revelry may appear chaotic, but locals know there’s a method to the madness.
Event-o-Rama: 12 Must-Dos in February
Posted by Intelligent Travel on January 31, 2013 
There are some amazing events on tap all over the world, all the time. Here’s a taste of what you can see and do in February.
Cajun or Creole?
Posted by Guest Blogger on October 4, 2012 
A brief primer on the difference between the two terms from National Geographic Young Explorer Caroline Gerdes, a New Orleans native.
Photos: Where You Went
Posted by Intelligent Travel on February 21, 2012 
Laissez les bons temps rouler! Our readers are always up to something interesting, somewhere interesting. That’s why we ask you the same question on Facebook every Friday: Where are you traveling this weekend? See photos of where you — or readers like you — went, and get inspired to plan your next trip. Want to share your…
Parading Up to the Big Day
Posted by Krista Rossow on March 7, 2011 Associate Photo Editor Krista Rossow knows a thing or two about Mardi Gras. She sends us this colorful photo essay on the eve of the grand event. Tomorrow is not Tuesday in New Orleans. It’s Mardi Gras. Although Fat Tuesday may be the climax of Carnival season, that doesn’t mean the city has been idling…
Tangled Up in Blue…Arms
Posted by Janelle Nanos on January 6, 2010 As Meg noted earlier, today marks the day when the Epiphany, or Twelfth Night, is celebrated around the world. And in New Orleans, it’s also the official kick-off to the Mardi Gras season. It was this time last year that I first went down to the Big Easy to begin reporting the Mardi Gras Moments…
Epiphany Around the Globe
Posted by Meg Weaver on January 6, 2010 Just when you thought the holiday season over and done with, Epiphany arrives today, January 6th. Celebrated since 361 A.D. and maybe even before as a pagan ritual, Epiphany means “manifestation” in Greek. To Western Christians, primarily Protestants and Roman Catholics, it marks the arrival of the Three Kings to the infant Jesus in Bethlehem.…
The Krewe of Boo
Posted by Janelle Nanos on October 15, 2009 Mardi Gras has been synonymous with New Orleans for over 150 years, but the man behind some of the most stalwart traditions of Fat Tuesday is trying to change his city from a one-holiday town. Blaine Kern, the owner of Kern Studios, which produces 80 percent of the floats that zigzag through the city throughout…
Mardi Gras Moments: Locals Know Best
Posted by Intelligent Travel on February 13, 2009 For the past few days, IT editor Janelle Nanos has been blogging about her Mardi Gras Moments. But today she cedes the floor to our photo intern Jenn Blatty, a New Orleans native who has been to more celebrations that she can count. Here’s her take on where to catch the festivities — and stay…
Mardi Gras Moments: The Krewe of Zulu
Posted by Janelle Nanos on February 4, 2009 Last month, IT Editor Janelle Nanos traveled to New Orleans to explore the culture and traditions of Mardi Gras. For four days, she spoke with the people behind the masks — the ones who help make the celebration happen — to get their stories and insider tips. She’ll be blogging about her experiences through February…
Plan My Trip: New Orleans
Posted by Janelle Nanos on January 9, 2009 Mardi Gras is here! Okay well not exactly, but earlier this week, the city residents celebrated Twelfth Night, the celebration of the Epiphany and the Three Kings’ arrival, which is the day that officially kicks off the Carnival season. So I’m heading down to New Orleans tonight to do some reporting on how best to…
