Travel Guide | A Jazz Journey in New Orleans 🎷

New Orleans, Louisiana — a city shaped by the history of slavery in the American South. We first visited Oak Alley Plantation, once a plantation worked by enslaved people and a filming location for Gone with the Wind 🎬🌳. Jazz was born here among enslaved and free Black communities in New Orleans. Voodoo, brought from Africa and practiced by those on plantations, also took root here — fans of American Horror Story: Coven might recognize the legendary Marie Laveau 🔮✨. The city breathes a unique blend of French Creole heritage, Bourbon Street culture, spicy Cajun cuisine 🥘, and soulful street jazz performances. We even tried alligator meat — firmer than chicken, with a slightly tangy flavor 🐊. We also stopped by Tulane University, where the vintage streetcar running in front felt like stepping back in time 🚃🎞️. New Orleans always feels like the most un-American city in America — and that’s what makes it unforgettable. #NewOrleans #TravelDiary 🇺🇸🎺✨