Whether or not you’ve ever traveled to New Orleans, you’ve likely heard about it from a friend.  After all, it’s where the famed Mardi Gras festival explodes onto the scene each February, and where much of Southern jazz and Blues were born.  It’s where the unique architecture of the French Quarter resides, attracting millions of tourists to walk the cobbled streets and taste the beignets each year.  But there’s so much more to New Orleans than just its old, historic buildings, fantastic food, and famous celebrations. [Read more…]