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Ya...the place has been flooded. The majority poor people were living in this city. Why people like to define the other groups with the income they have? Weird. The people in New Orleans are very friendly and nice thou heard there are lots of criminals and so on. Lived there for a year and...more Ya...the place has been flooded. The majority poor people were living in this city. Why people like to define the other groups with the income they have? Weird. The people in New Orleans are very friendly and nice thou heard there are lots of criminals and so on. Lived there for a year and enjoyed going out with friends every week to the wonderful restaurant on the St.Charles Ave called TOKYO BISTRO!!!!!! The best restaurant in TOWN if you love Japanese food!!! The chef loves me and always makes the Simon Skin BBQ free of charge when he saw me enter the place. Had many good partying times there with my lovely old gangs. Mardi Gras was crazy. The boys are falling into taking photos with the topless women in the French Quarter. We, girls have to go to the RED Room Club to dancing with the other cute guys...why not? ^^ W Hotel is a chill out place especially the bar or lounge area - Library Bar. Harrah's Casino is just right beside. Tons of Asian people gamble over there, included me and Cal. It was fun to play the Black Jack and got the feeling for winning the money. It is possible to drive 18 hours from New Orleans back to New York...haha...Eric did a great job on that day. Shops suck in New Orleans, not much to offer. I ended up to go to Banana Republic with Ariel every week to check out the new item. Boring! Love the Rugby season and saw so many exciting people coming into town.close

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by Paloma – posted on Jun 14, 2007

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This was my first trip to New Orleans ever and I was hesitant about what I might find, after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. What I found was a city that is trying hard to return to its former glory. There was a lot of construction and repairs going on in the downtown business district...more This was my first trip to New Orleans ever and I was hesitant about what I might find, after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. What I found was a city that is trying hard to return to its former glory. There was a lot of construction and repairs going on in the downtown business district and the tourist areas. This occassionally made travel slow through parts of the city. Repairs were going on elsewhere in the parts of the cities I saw, but the rate appeared slower and in some cases seemed to have ground to a halt. The most important thing to remember when travelling to New Orleans is not how fast you can get around the city, but what you can see and learn along the way. Take the time to wait the extra time for a street car, bus or a shuttle ride from the airport. I saw and heard a lot of interesting things, because I took the time to wait and listen.close

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by mgates15077 – posted on Mar 22, 2007

2

New Orleans is an amazing city, tons of live music. The public transportation sucks, doesn't run very often, no trip planner, and the signs are unmarked, but it's pretty easy to get around if you rent a car, unfortunately the car rentals are more expensive than anywhere I've ever...more New Orleans is an amazing city, tons of live music. The public transportation sucks, doesn't run very often, no trip planner, and the signs are unmarked, but it's pretty easy to get around if you rent a car, unfortunately the car rentals are more expensive than anywhere I've ever rented.close

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by jlmul6901 – posted on Mar 18, 2007

2

New Orleans is tons of fun. It's still recovering from Katrina, in more ways than the abandoned houses. Everything is more expensive, and public transportation is even more unreliable than before. If you get away from Bourbon Street, you'll see a beautiful city, meet wonderful...more New Orleans is tons of fun. It's still recovering from Katrina, in more ways than the abandoned houses. Everything is more expensive, and public transportation is even more unreliable than before. If you get away from Bourbon Street, you'll see a beautiful city, meet wonderful people, and eat incredible food.close

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by cbord – posted on Mar 18, 2007

2

The Stigma of New Orleans specifically after the storm is a tough thing to shake. But outside of that, the place is as amazing and fun as it is scary and sad. Highlights.. the music.. oh the music. Nowhere else I've ever been can you find at least a dozen choices for live music. The...more The Stigma of New Orleans specifically after the storm is a tough thing to shake. But outside of that, the place is as amazing and fun as it is scary and sad. Highlights.. the music.. oh the music. Nowhere else I've ever been can you find at least a dozen choices for live music. The culture is alive, though on rocky ground. I saw the most glorious partying and parading side by side with homeless beggars and violent crime. Somehow the band plays on. If you stay long enough you will fall in love and despise it all at once. In the end I found myself whistling Louis Armstrong on a daily basis. The spirit is alive and needs to be appreciated.close

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by gpharvey – posted on Mar 18, 2007

2

New Orleans is fantastic for a nearby vacation. You can do it on a cheap budget, though it's a bit more difficult, especially if you're sticking mainly to the French Quarter, but there IS cheap food to be found, so fear not. It's a legendary party town, but there are also...more New Orleans is fantastic for a nearby vacation. You can do it on a cheap budget, though it's a bit more difficult, especially if you're sticking mainly to the French Quarter, but there IS cheap food to be found, so fear not. It's a legendary party town, but there are also wonderful historical places to visit (like the Gallier House and the River Road plantations). It's not exactly a kid friendly place to visit; they'll probably end up bored before the end of the day. Otherwise, it's absolutely fabulous.close

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by petiterien – posted on Mar 16, 2007

4

Any recovery takes a lot of time, rest, and care. New Orleans is a special city with amazing music and wonderfully warm Southerners. We have a lot to learn from the expression "Steel Magnolia" these people make it through hurricanes just about every year, and a lot more (like gov....more Any recovery takes a lot of time, rest, and care. New Orleans is a special city with amazing music and wonderfully warm Southerners. We have a lot to learn from the expression "Steel Magnolia" these people make it through hurricanes just about every year, and a lot more (like gov. stuff) and are still the genuine down to earth people I really appreciate. Some very "dicey", shadey sides to the city, so check where you are going before you go there. Off the beaten path can be the "beating path". Be careful. French quarter is fine! Have a blast in the big sleazy! I mean the big easy!close

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by pchmela1991 – posted on Mar 10, 2007

2

I loved my visit to New orleans. The locals were so happy to have tourists again and for the most part everything has pretty much been restored. The French Quarter was all up and running and all the tours are great value for money. The food is very...cajun. The people are friendly. It's...more I loved my visit to New orleans. The locals were so happy to have tourists again and for the most part everything has pretty much been restored. The French Quarter was all up and running and all the tours are great value for money. The food is very...cajun. The people are friendly. It's still a little tricky getting around but they have buses available for the most part. I would go again just to help support the local tourism industry because they need help!close

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by ellenkir – posted on Feb 17, 2007

2

Ignore the naysayers who try to tell you that New Orleans is dangerous or not ready for visitors. Having lived in the city until Katrina, and trying to move back now, I was able to compare the conditions both before and after. The city's a bit smaller in population now, and some...more Ignore the naysayers who try to tell you that New Orleans is dangerous or not ready for visitors. Having lived in the city until Katrina, and trying to move back now, I was able to compare the conditions both before and after. The city's a bit smaller in population now, and some non-tourist areas are still torn up, but the tourist sections are beautiful, clean, safe, and open for business. The city really needs the tourism, and everything's great, so come on back!!!close

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by blackros7493 – posted on Feb 9, 2007

2

Unfortunately I never got to see New Orleans pre-Katrina, but by the time I did get down there I was happily surprised to see how much progress has been made, despite the help (or lack of) the city has gotten. I love being able to drink on the streets (makes sense) and everyone was pretty...more Unfortunately I never got to see New Orleans pre-Katrina, but by the time I did get down there I was happily surprised to see how much progress has been made, despite the help (or lack of) the city has gotten. I love being able to drink on the streets (makes sense) and everyone was pretty friendly. Great culture.close

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by rulle – posted on Jan 5, 2007

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