25 Reasons You Need To Move To New Orleans

1. Like the lazy Mississippi, life here goes by slower than most expect.

As soon as you arrive, take a moment to slow down. Mentally and physically. Life moves slower here, sometimes too slow for visitors. What you call sluggishness, we see as normal pace. Whether it’s a late streetcar, a jazz trio coming on stage an hour after schedule, or a chatty bartender taking their dear sweet time, try not to frustrate yourself. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride that 

 2. Locals are everywhere, except Bourbon Street.

 Get to know them, for they are truly the best tour guides. Ever heard of Southern Hospitality? Well take that, add some rum, mix it with people, and voila, New Orleans! Don’t be shy. People are friendly here. Ridiculously friendly. Ask a stranger for directions and next thing you know you’re having coffee and beignets together. 

 3. Chances are, after visiting, you’ll have come up with several nicknames for the city yourself.

Big Easy: We like to take it easy down here, so much so that it’s acceptable to drink before noon. Crescent City: The Mighty Mississippi’s imposing curves gives New Orleans it’s unique shape. The City That Care Forgot: This is a toss up. Some say this name pays tribute to the idea that people can forget their cares here. Yet, others insist that the name refers to New Orleans’ history of trials and tribulation.

 4. There’s More Than One Type Of Food.

This could really break down into countless classifications, but for convenience’s sake, we’ll go over the big three. Creole: The most distinct New Orleans’ dishes can be found under this overarching genre. New Orleans’ vast influx of diversified populations created a melting pot of cultural deliciousness, with specialties such as gumbo, blackened fish, and red beans and rice. Cajun: Cajun food originated in Louisiana’s bayou country by the exiled Acadians, not New Orleans. Still, many New Orleans’ chefs have mastered the craft of Cajun cooking, serving up dishes like jambalaya, boiled crawfish, and sauce piquante. Soul: While soul food isn’t unique to only New Orleans, it still receives that local flare here that can be matched nowhere else. Favorites include yakameinand sweet potato pie. 

5. No city or culture on Earth can match New Orleans’ contributions to the musical genre of Jazz. 

While it’s impossible to say exactly who started jazz (it was a evolution and amalgamation of different ideas that took place over time), most historians agree that New Orleans’ own Buddy Bolden was the first true jazz musician. He would pave the way for other local musicians like Jelly Roll Morton, Pete Fountain, and, of course, Louis Armstrong.

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