Thank you to The Quisby, Drip Affogato Bar, and Paint’d for sponsoring this post.  As always all opinions are my own.

Good Morning! I’m up late typing up this post but it’s so worth and it’s been a long time coming.  As many of you know I went to New Orleans earlier this month with my blogger girlfriend Ressa.  We both had such a blast and I seriously can’t wait till our next travel adventure.  Today I’m going to be sharing our Girls Weekend in New Orleans!

If you’ve never been to New Orleans I definitely think you should go! The culture, the food, the people, I mean everything is amazing! I was lucky enough to see so many amazing spots and today I’ll be sharing everything from where to stay, where to eat, and places to see!

STAY

The first time I visted New Orleans I stayed in near the French Quarter.  By that I mean I was literally less than a mile away from the French Quarter so pretty much the French Quarter.  This time I decided to see a whole different side of New Orleans and we stayed at The Quisby.  This was my first time staying at a hostel but wow guys I can’t begin to tell you how impressed I was with this hostel!

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EAT

I can’t even begin to describe how delicious all the food is! Honestly my absolute favorite thing had to be the charbroiled oysters! I was lucky enough to have them twice and at two amazing restaurants! If you have never tried them then believe me, you need too and your welcome.  I visited Drago’s Restaurant the first night SO GOOD! Then I visited Royal House Oyster Bar also so good and the staff so sweet!
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We decided to check out a super popular lunch spot called Willa Jean and honestly it didn’t disappoint.  We drank a frosé because what else says girls trip right and also ate this delicious fried chicken sandwich.  If you want some dessert they have a delicious and beautiful bakery!

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FUN

There is so much to see in New Orleans! If it’s your first time obviously you should check out Bourbon St because it’s a bucket list item.  Also check out Frenchmen St. where you can hear some jazz bands and of course get that real New Orleans vibe.  Speaking of jazz bands, we stopped into the Ritz Carlton and they had such an amazing jazz band! If you want to dress up a bit and listen to some great music I highly recommend it!

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XOXO,

 

Silvia M.