Second Lines emerged after the Civil War, when insurance companies refused to sell to African-Americans. They began as jazz funerals for deceased members; in the 20th century, they became their own tradition.
Amazing old building.
The night introduces a bold landscape for thrill-seekers in New Orleans.
Downtown's Bourbon Street offer participants and bystanders every vice imaginable. Not family friendly, but a worthwhile one-time jaunt.
The first noticeable feature upon arriving in New Orleans is the delightful architecture.
With its vivid color, brilliant lines and beautiful doors the history oozes out of the city's every inch.
They city has been casually deemed "The Paris of the South".
The architecture, the food, the history - each contributes to New Orleans distinct culture in a specific way. But it is the impromptu music heard throughout the city, night and day, that truly sets her apart.
Just a sample of the friendly characters you will encounter on Bourbon Street during Marti Gras.
Hurricane Katrina left the City of New Orleans underwater and in shambles. After drying out, the city's spirited citizens have returned to restore and rebuild.
Taos is a small town in northern New Mexico. It is the ancestral home of the Taos Pueblo.
NOLA's Bluebird Cafe serves a sweet taste of the south
The Neo-Romanesque Cathedral of St Francis (San Francisco de Asís) was built between 1869 and 1884 on a site occupied by several earlier churches. In a chapel on the north side is La Conquistadora, a figure of the Virgin brought from Spain.