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New Orleans Travel Guide: Red Flags & Hidden Gems

🔴 Red Flags (Avoid These!) ❶ Safety First! 🚫 Avoid St. Louis Cemetery and other secluded areas at night. 🚫 Bourbon Street back alleys after 1 AM? Nope. ❷ Transportation Warnings 🚖 Skip sketchy street taxis—stick to Yellow Cab or Uber. 🚋 Buses are unreliable—get a 24-hour streetcar pass instead. ❸ Weather Woes ☔ April showers? Pack a foldable umbrella + waterproof shoe covers. ☀ Midday sun is brutal—sunglasses & sunscreen are a must. ❹ Tourist Traps 🛍 French Quarter souvenirs? Haggle! (Postcards: $3-5). 🍽 Check your bill! Many restaurants already include 15% service fee—don’t double-tip. ❺ Language Tips 🗣 "How much?" works better than 😌 "Let’s take it easy" can defuse 90% of service conflicts. 🟢 Green Light (Must-Dos!) ❶ Foodie Heaven 🦪 Acme Oyster House (Oyster Platter ~$35). 🎷 Free jazz bar tastings (Garden District, Thursdays @ 5 PM). ❷ Safe & Scenic Spots 🏛 Tulane University area (24/7 security + cozy cafés). 🌅 Audubon Park lakeside picnic spot (Best 1 hour before sunset). ❸ Smart Transport 🚍 RTA app for real-time bus tracking. 🚗 Rent from Enterprise (Chinese support + airport pickup). ❹ Unique Experiences 🕯 French Market handmade candles ($15+). ⚡ Voodoo culture workshop (Spooky but fascinating!). ❺ Where to Stay 🏡 Royal Street boutique B&Bs (~$80/night). ✈️ Capsule hotels near WWII Museum (Free shuttles!). 💡 Spring Travel Tips 🧥 Outfit: Light knit + windbreaker (15°C day-night difference). ♨ Gear: Portable kettle (Most hotels don’t have hot water). 📱 Apps: Citymapper (transit) + Yelp (live wait times). 📌 Pro Reminders 📸 Avoid taking pics near police cars. 👜 Split valuables (Pickpockets love single-strap bags!). 👏 Clap after street performances—it’s polite! #TravelTips #NewOrleans #NOLA #TravelGuide #MustVisit

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New Orleans Travel Guide: Red Flags & Hidden Gems

🔴 Red Flags (Avoid These!) ❶ Safety First! 🚫 Avoid St. Louis Cemetery and other secluded areas at night. 🚫 Bourbon Street back alleys after 1 AM? Nope. ❷ Transportation Warnings 🚖 Skip sketchy street taxis—stick to Yellow Cab or Uber. 🚋 Buses are unreliable—get a 24-hour streetcar pass instead. ❸ Weather Woes ☔ April showers? Pack a foldable umbrella + waterproof shoe covers. ☀ Midday sun is brutal—sunglasses & sunscreen are a must. ❹ Tourist Traps 🛍 French Quarter souvenirs? Haggle! (Postcards: $3-5). 🍽 Check your bill! Many restaurants already include 15% service fee—don’t double-tip. ❺ Language Tips 🗣 "How much?" works better than 😌 "Let’s take it easy" can defuse 90% of service conflicts. 🟢 Green Light (Must-Dos!) ❶ Foodie Heaven 🦪 Acme Oyster House (Oyster Platter ~$35). 🎷 Free jazz bar tastings (Garden District, Thursdays @ 5 PM). ❷ Safe & Scenic Spots 🏛 Tulane University area (24/7 security + cozy cafés). 🌅 Audubon Park lakeside picnic spot (Best 1 hour before sunset). ❸ Smart Transport 🚍 RTA app for real-time bus tracking. 🚗 Rent from Enterprise (Chinese support + airport pickup). ❹ Unique Experiences 🕯 French Market handmade candles ($15+). ⚡ Voodoo culture workshop (Spooky but fascinating!). ❺ Where to Stay 🏡 Royal Street boutique B&Bs (~$80/night). ✈️ Capsule hotels near WWII Museum (Free shuttles!). 💡 Spring Travel Tips 🧥 Outfit: Light knit + windbreaker (15°C day-night difference). ♨ Gear: Portable kettle (Most hotels don’t have hot water). 📱 Apps: Citymapper (transit) + Yelp (live wait times). 📌 Pro Reminders 📸 Avoid taking pics near police cars. 👜 Split valuables (Pickpockets love single-strap bags!). 👏 Clap after street performances—it’s polite! #TravelTips #NewOrleans #NOLA #TravelGuide #MustVisit

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