I like the way you show and describe what you see. I really enjoy watching your videos from across the ‘pond’ (UK). You show places people never knew existed. Keep up the great work!
@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip the huge hospital at night always has this one light in one of the rooms that's always on close to the top floor 🤔kinda spokey Lol
Thanks for taking me home. I am from LA < Slidell> but have been living in Canada for a decade and I miss it so much!!!! This really helped my depression today,
That massive building was New Orleans Charity Hospital. It was severely damaged during hurricane Katrina. It was a nightmare situation. Those other abandoned buildings were functioning and beautiful - Katrina destroyed so much of the city - you should read about that.
The huge building with all the windows that you looked at as you were approaching the Superdome was Charity Hospital. Is was a site of tremendous tragedy and horror during Katrina. It has been closed ever since.
The first abandoned building you saw as Charity Hospital. It was abandoned due to Katrina damage. It was operated by the LSU Medical School, which moved to a new set of buildings known as the University Medical Center. Charity recently made news due to a mysterious light in one of it;s windows which turned out to be a makeshift Christmas tree. The tall building was the Plaza tower. It closed due to mold and asbestos issues. It changed hands a couple of times but the expense of remediation keeps blocking it's redevelopment. I'm shocked that you did not go to Pay O'Briens for a hurricane! How could you not do so? They have nice outdoor heaters if it's chilly.
It has been years since I was in the French Quarter and hit the known eating places. I had the hurricane at Pat O’Brien. I did not know it affected me when my wallet fell on the ground, tried to pick it up but missed. :-(
I visited last month -October with my sister. We were cautioned about crime and chose to drive through . I enjoyed the architecture such as at Mariott building, the matured trees along the main street nestled among which were the fine houses belonging to another era. We ended our sightseeing by a beautiful boardwalk next to the lake. I thank you for completing my tour.
Spent a few days in new Orleans in 2018 and will be back again in September (from New Zealand) so enjoyed the video. One thing to mention, the building along the river in the French Quarter at 35:59 is the worlds oldest apartment building dating back to the early 19th century. It also featured quite often in the NCIS New Orleans TV show. One thing that you didn't quite capture, especially on Jackson Square, is the street music on every corner, which all blends together, unlike the noise on Bourbon St at night.
I was aware of the music, and it is great like you say, but this is RUclips. They will shut the video down if they think the music is not authorized, and it's not worth the headache to get it cleared.
I like to visit when no big event is happening .classic style Hotels, good Cajun food..there is an old wooden trolly that is a nice ride.A street over from Bourbon is Royal street where you will find many art galleries with beautiful art.
I watched your Baton Rouge video and now this one. That huge abandoned building was Charity Hospital. Hurricane Katrina did a number on everything from New Orleans south and then August 29, 2021 Hurricane Ida came through and was say worse than Katrina was. A lot of us farther south has not recovered from Hurricane Ida.
Kelly B. I thought so. I did not realize just how big the old Charity building was. Is there any talk about renovation? I worked at Mercy aka Linda Boggs Hospital . No plans for that building?
Joe, you and Nic's videos are awesome, and I wish I could travel like this. You guys are an amazing couple, and I love your spirit and love you both have together. You guys are having so much fun out there,so be safe and thanks for sharing this inspiring adventure with us ❤❤❤
Nola is such a fantastic place to go. I've never had any trouble there at all. However, when my surroundings get sketchy I quickly move on. The plantations are fun to tour too. One has old slave cabins they rent out. The bayou towns are interesting and have excellent food. It was so good to visit old stomping grounds. lol Thanks.
The tallest building, originally called One Shell Square, once housed the regional headquarters of Shell Oil Co. before it moved to Houston, as did other major corporations.
Hi, Very nice video. I just wanted to mention that that area you were in across the river is a very nice area called, Algiers Point, with a not of really beautiful architecture. Really beautiful homes there, and very different then the run down part of Algiers that you were driving around in. Algiers Point is only maybe a Square Mile (or less), but that is such a beautiful and very safe area. Also, that building to your Left, of the River Walk, at the end, is a really nice Outlet Mall. It is just like a regular mall, with a nice food quart, but it is full of Outlet shops. And I really love the Warehouse District. There are a few very nice parks in New Orleans too (City Park, which is huge, and Audubon Park, which is at the end of Magazine and St. Charles Ave. The St. Charles street car is a really great ride too, and Magazine Street, and the Garden District would have been amazing area's to check out, but I understand you can only see so much in a few days. Anyways, really love your videos.
One of my favorite City's! Great food, from regular lunch spots to fine dinning. All ways some sort of entertainment somewhere near by. I love this City except during the summer, a bit hot and sticky. Thanks for the ride back.
I appreciate that you spent so much in the business district, most vids concentrate on the Quarter. As much as you saw, you missed so much more. Unfortunately it is so dangerous now.
When was it not dangerous?? New Orleans is actually ranked as the murder capital in America as of 2022 and its significantly higher than the # 2 spot Baltimore.
The last video i watched was Albuquerque-so Spanish and now New Orleans with its French influences. The US is truly blessed to have so many uniquely different cities.
@@marcuslloyd8218 Yeah from a EU POV, uniquely different is not the first thing that comes to mind about US cities. There are a few that are unique, NYC and San Francisco maybe. NO is also not the ordinary American city, I give you that. Nature (scenery) and the vast open spaces is what makes the US unique in my view. Even the "boring" ones, driving on a plain for hours and hours and seeing just flat emptiness or fields is something you cannot in Europe. Except the Eurasian steppe of course, but that's part war zone now. :(
There’s use to be a milk plant two blocks from Bourbon Street. Browns Dairy. It’s closed now but when I went down there I always walked up and have lunch on “The Street”.
Thanks for the video! Coincidentally I just finished reading Douglas Brinkley's "The Great Deluge" and this was so informative to see some of the areas he mentioned. I was wishing I could see some current views of New Orleans today and Presto, you came through for me again! I remember reading about Crescent City Towers, and The Hyatt was where former Mayor Ray Nagin hid out during Katrina. I had a friend who was going to law school in New Orleans in the early '80s so visited her a few times back then but it wasn't my thing. Although we did dine in the French Quarter and to this day is one of the best meals I've ever had. Oyster gumbo or something. I've been trying to remember the name of the place all these years but just cannot do it. Of course we went to Pat O'Briens for some Hurricaines. That was a cool place. Thanks again, always enjoyable and informative and I can't look away while watching but I HAVE THINGS TO DO! 😂😂😂
I spent a weekend in New Orleans at a gun show selling gun safes and got to see the town each night... New Orleans was absolutely amazing canal Street was so unbelievably amazing even the Walgreens store looked absolutely awesome at night All the little shops an excitement of the street performers and just the total ambiance of New Orleans at night on canal Street was so awesome I recommend anyone wanting to have a wonderful time should definitely get a chance to go and visit New Orleans... They're above ground cemeteries was pretty awesome as well.... I really enjoyed your video digging more into depth into the city I absolutely enjoyed this video
I visited New Orleans in the summer of 2009. It's a wonderful city to visit; full of beautiful, historic places. @36:30 I remember Jackson Park, we took a picture there. Did you eat any beignets while you were in New Orleans? Those pastries are so good! 😊
I have a collection of glasses from hurricane bar from 1978 after seeing plastic cups in the bar just now disappointing !! I had a great time spent 4 months there ! Dosnt look the same at all 🙃
I’ve watched a few of your videos and what you and wife did , selling the house and just traveling the United States wow that takes guts ! Wish I could just drop everything and just go like you guys ! Good videos enjoy them very much 👍👏👏
@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip enjoy every minute of it ! Very few people have the balls To do what you guys are doing not to mention the ability to sustain themselves money wise , I applaud the both of you 👏👏👏
Beautiful city with French flair. Have been there to stay on Canal St, visited the market square, walked Bourbon St in daylight, Royal St, a good experience. As for crime, equals many other cities these days. Your wife is lovely & a big asset for u Spoda! R
Henry Clay's statue was originally at Canal and St. Charles Ave. It was once a common meeting place but was moved to Lafayette Square to ease congestion.
Excellent vid. I would have also visited Cafe Du Monde and one of the cemeteries. Maybe address some of the culinary favorites too. I am enjoying your videos.
FYI, and no disrespect meant, but at 17:48, you state that it was the first huge arena, one of the wonders of the world. The first domed stadium in America was in Houston, Texas and it was called the Astrodome, they then called it the 8th wonder of the world, however it was not one of the wonders of the world. All domed stadiums, since the Astrodome were erected because of the Astrodome. I do, however dig your channel, think you do great work, thanks for the videos.
None taken. The Superdome was built when I was a kid, and I remember it being called a wonder of the world, that's all. Nothing but press hyperbole, I'm sure.
we stayed in Algiers across from historic district & in 1972 went to Royal St & bought 2 male scottish terriers at Noahs Ark, 4 mo. old, wonderful pets. My husband was in Navy Recruiting in Alexandria. La for 4 yrs. RB, Conyers, ga. Loved u & your wife's visit to N.Orleans...u both r the best.
I went to New Orleans in 2011. Spent my time by the river here and on Bourbon street. I enjoyed it and would go again. I also went to to the first casino built there. I rocked in the chairs outside waiting for my friends. Drew folks to watching me rock in those chairs...lol!
That huge empty building can never be forgotten, that is charity hospital, which was damaged by hurricane Katrina. It was one of the premier education hospitals in the United States. And it had over 1,000 beds.
Most of the “Old” architecture of New Orleans is Spanish Provincial that replaced the French single story buildings after the great fire. New Orleans has been through the wringer more than once. Spain owned the territory during the rebuilding. Love the area.
Actually there were two great fires during the Spanish colonial period. The Ursuline Convent, Madame John's Legacy are two examples of French architecture in the Quarter.
Weekends are a lot more exciting in the Quarter and around Jackson Square, with all the artists and street vendors, etc. especially when it’s nice outside.
Years ago I saw a movie called “a love song for Bobby long” it’s set in New Orleans . Ever since then I’ve wanted to go there plus I’m a huge music fan . A friend of mine another tradie went there and he loved it
The lighthouse housed the headquarters of The Lighthouse for the Blind. St. Patrick's Church was for les Americains who lived primarily on the side of Canal Street opposite the French Quarter.
Those two buildings you were looking at that ARE abandoned are the old “Charity Hospital” and the “Lykes” buildings. Both are no longer inhabited. Charity hospital because a NEW Charity hospital was built and the Lykes building because it was found to have asbestos in it and is supposedly scheduled to be demolished. But the city is still in limbo as to if or when they will in fact take the buildings down
Wife and I spent a few days in New Orleans including us getting quite drunk watching the St Patrick's Day Parade which was lots of fun. Yes, the lady flashers were out. One of the things I enjoyed was going to the National World War 2 Museum which was outstanding. A very fun time and glad we did not run into any bad guys-we were very careful
Awesome that big abandoned building downtown was the Charity Hospital 🏥 that's where I was born 😀 I'm glad you showed love to my home CITY New Orleans ❤
You were alot braver than I am. Local and will not go to some of these areas you went to much less standing around with a phone/ camera with less awareness of surroundings. Alot of the abandoned in left from hurricane Katrina in 2005. Alot of the city was destroyed and rebuilt but there is still a lot in ruins....much more in ruins now that there is severe crime throughout the city. The architecture is the absolute prettiest anywhere it's a shame the state the city is in now. What was once a city full of class and wealth is now torn up by thugs with no regard for a life. Every newscast is new killings,carjackings, etc throughout the night and day and the mayor nor DA care about the New Orleans. Hurts me and the rest of the locals more and more everyday.
Just watching this video, and Hurricane Katrina flooded out alot of the buildings you were seeing and talking about. That large building was the old Charity Hospital. Been shut down since Katrina. There are plans to redo it. Suppose to start by 2023, that's why it's still standing. It was featured a lot on a Discovery program called, ummm Trauma, Life in the ER.. Was a very popular trauma center.
The Tower was a state office building in the early 2000's that was abandoned when mold got out of control. There were several attempts to turn the building into condos, but they all fell through. It also was bought up be a series of folks who went bankrupt. So bottom line its sits there unused. The large art deco building used to be Charity Hospital. That hospital moved across I 10 over 5 years ago. The City has tried several times to get a developer in there. I moved away four years ago, so I don't know the current status. Btw, most of downtown New Orleans is very healthy. So is uptown New Orleans. However, too much of New Orleans is in sad shape. Hate to see that.
And I am glad you ended with how unique it is. I lived there for 18 years and I miss it dearly. and you are correct. If you are bored here, it's your fault.
The Lock's on that gate is a tradition between lovers, as begin in Paris, They symbolise Love forever between couples, The 'lock bridge' is a sort of tradition or ritual that is practiced on the bridges of the Seine River in Paris. Couples inscribe their names on padlocks, lock it on the bridge and throw the keys into the river. The ritual symbolizes love locked forever. I have done this with my Wife in Spain, Big European tradition between couples. lol You and your Nicole should had done that there, lol
Next time there’s a store like that that’s doesn’t want you to take pictures but it’s night and the door is wide-open, zoom way in and take pictures from the outside. I don’t think they can legally stop you from the public sidewalk other than to shut the door.
I felt like I was driving down, low to NO. We were there 2 weeks before hurricane Katrina hit. Enjoyed it. Place doesn.t look the same, just not as alive .
Well rounded look at New Orleans. Wise not to get too deep in the milieu. There is definitely a dark underbelly there. Look forward to more episodes ! Love you guys.
Gee New Orleans has changed ..man man of course it was 93 we were there ..On a carriage ride with Two step the mule ..No Jacs brewery ?? Also famous drinks and meals near there ..Marie Levoues Vodoo shop .and grave ..great memories .
I was there last in ‘96 Jd, and yeah, it really has changed. Lots of new buildings and development. Parts of it are really slick, like Vegas, but there’s still a lot of seedy places, which of course gives New Orleans it’s personality. I was shocked at the huge empty buildings, though.
And that building you spoke of would make a hotel, I could be mistaken, but it looks like what was originally Charity Hospital. No bay-bae' that can never be a hotel.
Big city skills are so important in NO. If you're not used to big cities, especially the urban core, consider the following: 1. Don't carry cash and don't take all your cards. 2. Wallet in front and bag strap over head. 3. Avoid alleys and dark side streets. 4. Avoid walking alone at night. 5. In the case of NO, avoid Iberville and Bourbon at night. 6. Don't pull out your wallet on the street. 7. Never leave anything visible in the back seat of your car, particularly boxes or bags. 8. Don't leave valuables in your trunk if your car is parked on the street or in an open lot. 9. Just avoid the worst areas entirely, especially if you are new to the place. You still can have a great time there, but you can't treat it like a Midwestern suburb. We were there recently and it did feel a little more dangerous than in the past. But we are very used to urban living.
Sat building you are talking about it our old Charity Hospital of New Orleans and hurricane Katrina took it down check out the history of our charity hospital
Its called the french quarter. I think alot of the iron railings are actually from the spanish influence. I saw some cigarette smoke in this video. My mother was a smoker. She developed macular degeneration and went blind. The eye doctor said she would have had her vision for 15 more years if she never smoked. I know about this because I had to take care of her when she was blind. People take their vision for granted until they lose it. It was terrible what it did to her quality of life. Don't smoke!
I love New Orleans.....the Music and the Food is Great......sad it is dangerous now!!!....I grew up in Los Angeles....but Loved the Music all my life.....Pete Fountain and..... Buckwheat Zydeco ... Nashville has nothing on the music that comes from here!!!
On the bucket list was a trip to New Orleans.. Stayed at a beautiful hotel on Bourbon Street (all of this was pre Covid).. ate at the Beignet Cafe a few times for breakfast it was wonderful, Prudhommes restaurant for dinner one night also wonderful. Another Venue on the water with live music (can't remember the name) was great with good food, good service and good music. The food was the best part of the trip. Road the Trolley up through the old district, it was nice. Then we rode the Trolley up to the famous cemetery..did not feel safe at all, we wanted to walk through the cemetery but someone near us talked about the thugs that would hide in behind the crypts and rob tourists. We decided to just get right back on the Trolley and head back to the hotel. Bourbon St is a mess at night, drunks and fools everywhere. Having grown up around a major city, I'd say I'm a city boy with that sixth sense.. Overall I did not feel safe in New Orleans, many seedy areas. Bourbon St in the morning smelled awful. Like old cheese and beer. That infamous stench is for real. The Airport is one of the filthiest I have ever seen. On our trip to leave someone had puked in the main thorough fare and I watched in horror as a handful of people stepped in it and one person almost slid on their behind. I went to get a janitor and pointed it out to them, they looked at me with indifference.. Finally I tracked down someone with "authority" and pointed it out at which time it was handled. That airport made Philthydelphia Int look clean. Although I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of the food there, I would probably never go back. The seedy underbelly isn't so under.
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I like the way you show and describe what you see. I really enjoy watching your videos from across the ‘pond’ (UK). You show places people never knew existed. Keep up the great work!
That huge building was Charity Hospital. Never opened after Hurricane Katrina. The tall one was the old trade center building
Interesting. Thank you for the info. Eerie seeing huge buildings like that sitting empty.
@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip the huge hospital at night always has this one light in one of the rooms that's always on close to the top floor 🤔kinda spokey Lol
@@carlmagee2968 Oh, cool, I wouldn’t mind seeing that!
They are starting a renovation of the old Charity Hospital right now. Maybe you could come back at another date after it has been redone.
I went there by ambulance from Earl K Long hospital in Baton Rouge. Ugh it was really rough.
The Superdome was not first major dome structure in the US. The Astrodome was constructed in Houston in 1965.
Mike Francesa loves Nola
I caught that error also
Astrodome doesn't compare
@@Howboutit-k5d yeah must be why 7 super bowl have been in the Superdome. Number 8 in 2025
@@Howboutit-k5d then you would fit right in, you turd
Thanks for taking me home. I am from LA < Slidell> but have been living in Canada for a decade and I miss it so much!!!! This really helped my depression today,
Hi from Lake Charles, Louisiana! If you don't mind my asking, how is Canada? I always wanted to visit there. I hope you feel better!!
Very interesting and unique architectural tour of beautiful New Orleans!
That massive building was New Orleans Charity Hospital. It was severely damaged during hurricane Katrina. It was a nightmare situation. Those other abandoned buildings were functioning and beautiful - Katrina destroyed so much of the city - you should read about that.
I thought it was the hospital, I think I heard about it or something after Katrina.
@@lauraslanesvanlifetravels i had a kidney stone surgery there in 1999
The huge building with all the windows that you looked at as you were approaching the Superdome was Charity Hospital. Is was a site of tremendous tragedy and horror during Katrina. It has been closed ever since.
The first abandoned building you saw as Charity Hospital. It was abandoned due to Katrina damage. It was operated by the LSU Medical School, which moved to a new set of buildings known as the University Medical Center. Charity recently made news due to a mysterious light in one of it;s windows which turned out to be a makeshift Christmas tree.
The tall building was the Plaza tower. It closed due to mold and asbestos issues. It changed hands a couple of times but the expense of remediation keeps blocking it's redevelopment.
I'm shocked that you did not go to Pay O'Briens for a hurricane! How could you not do so? They have nice outdoor heaters if it's chilly.
We went to O'Brians off camera. :)
It has been years since I was in the French Quarter and hit the known eating places.
I had the hurricane at Pat O’Brien. I did not know it affected me when my wallet fell on the ground, tried to pick it up but missed. :-(
I visited last month -October with my sister. We were cautioned about crime and chose to drive through .
I enjoyed the architecture such as at Mariott building, the matured trees along the main street nestled among which were the fine houses belonging to another era.
We ended our sightseeing by a beautiful boardwalk next to the lake.
I thank you for completing my tour.
You should have taken a street car uptown (St.Charles Avenue) which is an absolutely gorgeous party of the city.
Spent a few days in new Orleans in 2018 and will be back again in September (from New Zealand) so enjoyed the video. One thing to mention, the building along the river in the French Quarter at 35:59 is the worlds oldest apartment building dating back to the early 19th century. It also featured quite often in the NCIS New Orleans TV show.
One thing that you didn't quite capture, especially on Jackson Square, is the street music on every corner, which all blends together, unlike the noise on Bourbon St at night.
I was aware of the music, and it is great like you say, but this is RUclips. They will shut the video down if they think the music is not authorized, and it's not worth the headache to get it cleared.
I like to visit when no big event is happening .classic style Hotels, good Cajun food..there is an old wooden trolly that is a nice ride.A street over from Bourbon is Royal street where you will find many art galleries with beautiful art.
New Orleans is such a great city, wish you had filmed Cafe du Monde or the beautiful Garden District. The homes are lovely there!
I watched your Baton Rouge video and now this one. That huge abandoned building was Charity Hospital. Hurricane Katrina did a number on everything from New Orleans south and then August 29, 2021 Hurricane Ida came through and was say worse than Katrina was. A lot of us farther south has not recovered from Hurricane Ida.
Kelly B. I thought so. I did not realize just how big the old Charity building was. Is there any talk about renovation? I worked at Mercy aka Linda Boggs Hospital . No plans for that building?
@@karenclabaugh5416 I have no idea.
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Joe, you and Nic's videos are awesome, and I wish I could travel like this. You guys are an amazing couple, and I love your spirit and love you both have together. You guys are having so much fun out there,so be safe and thanks for sharing this inspiring adventure with us ❤❤❤
Thanks so much!
Nola is such a fantastic place to go. I've never had any trouble there at all. However, when my surroundings get sketchy I quickly move on. The plantations are fun to tour too. One has old slave cabins they rent out. The bayou towns are interesting and have excellent food. It was so good to visit old stomping grounds. lol Thanks.
Parts of this video made me feel on edge! Keep up the amazing work and stay safe!
Excellent. I lived through this last Oct/Nov 2023 in the descriptions of New Orleans you showed. Watching your video prior to going there helped.
The tallest building, originally called One Shell Square, once housed the regional headquarters of Shell Oil Co. before it moved to Houston, as did other major corporations.
the french quarter is by far my favorite part of this entire country. incredible culture and environment.
It is amazing, and without question one the most interesting and unique places in the country.
Sadly, most of the charm of the Quarter is gone. Much of it looks like a Disney creation now.
Fun perspective of the city. Keep up the excellent videos.
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The Trolley Car ride was interesting when I went it takes you to the Garden District
Your both great hosts explaining everything you see and the HISTORY of every place you go
Hi, Very nice video. I just wanted to mention that that area you were in across the river is a very nice area called, Algiers Point, with a not of really beautiful architecture. Really beautiful homes there, and very different then the run down part of Algiers that you were driving around in. Algiers Point is only maybe a Square Mile (or less), but that is such a beautiful and very safe area. Also, that building to your Left, of the River Walk, at the end, is a really nice Outlet Mall. It is just like a regular mall, with a nice food quart, but it is full of Outlet shops. And I really love the Warehouse District. There are a few very nice parks in New Orleans too (City Park, which is huge, and Audubon Park, which is at the end of Magazine and St. Charles Ave. The St. Charles street car is a really great ride too, and Magazine Street, and the Garden District would have been amazing area's to check out, but I understand you can only see so much in a few days. Anyways, really love your videos.
Thank you for the great comment, Justin.
One of my favorite City's! Great food, from regular lunch spots to fine dinning. All ways some sort of entertainment somewhere near by. I love this City except during the summer, a bit hot and sticky. Thanks for the ride back.
I've always wanted to visit there.Its on my bucket list.I hope you two have fun exploring all these awesome places together. Stay safe and have fun
I appreciate that you spent so much in the business district, most vids concentrate on the Quarter. As much as you saw, you missed so much more. Unfortunately it is so dangerous now.
When was it not dangerous?? New Orleans is actually ranked as the murder capital in America as of 2022 and its significantly higher than the # 2 spot Baltimore.
Sorry you were messed with in N. O. It's rough now 😭 glad you are safe. Thanks for visiting our state. Hopefully you had a good time. 🎉
We had a great time! :)
The last video i watched was Albuquerque-so Spanish and now New Orleans with its French influences. The US is truly blessed to have so many uniquely different cities.
Spain owned,"La Nueva Orleans, Luisiana", 1762-1803...? So not just French.
Uniquely different cities? Not really
@@marcuslloyd8218 Yeah from a EU POV, uniquely different is not the first thing that comes to mind about US cities. There are a few that are unique, NYC and San Francisco maybe. NO is also not the ordinary American city, I give you that. Nature (scenery) and the vast open spaces is what makes the US unique in my view. Even the "boring" ones, driving on a plain for hours and hours and seeing just flat emptiness or fields is something you cannot in Europe. Except the Eurasian steppe of course, but that's part war zone now. :(
There’s use to be a milk plant two blocks from Bourbon Street. Browns Dairy. It’s closed now but when I went down there I always walked up and have lunch on “The Street”.
just visited this city for the first time last month, the French quarter might be the most beautiful neighborhood I have seen in the US
Thanks for the video! Coincidentally I just finished reading Douglas Brinkley's "The Great Deluge" and this was so informative to see some of the areas he mentioned. I was wishing I could see some current views of New Orleans today and Presto, you came through for me again! I remember reading about Crescent City Towers, and The Hyatt was where former Mayor Ray Nagin hid out during Katrina. I had a friend who was going to law school in New Orleans in the early '80s so visited her a few times back then but it wasn't my thing. Although we did dine in the French Quarter and to this day is one of the best meals I've ever had. Oyster gumbo or something. I've been trying to remember the name of the place all these years but just cannot do it. Of course we went to Pat O'Briens for some Hurricaines. That was a cool place. Thanks again, always enjoyable and informative and I can't look away while watching but I HAVE THINGS TO DO! 😂😂😂
That is really cool, Joyce. I'm glad I helped!!
I spent a weekend in New Orleans at a gun show selling gun safes and got to see the town each night... New Orleans was absolutely amazing canal Street was so unbelievably amazing even the Walgreens store looked absolutely awesome at night All the little shops an excitement of the street performers and just the total ambiance of New Orleans at night on canal Street was so awesome I recommend anyone wanting to have a wonderful time should definitely get a chance to go and visit New Orleans... They're above ground cemeteries was pretty awesome as well.... I really enjoyed your video digging more into depth into the city I absolutely enjoyed this video
Finally a city with people enjoying the downtown area. Most of the other cities featured on your videos seem like ghost towns. Where is everyone? .
I lived in the Woodward building. The Sonesta used to be a Marriott Residence Inn.
Y'all definitely need to try Baffin bay seafood in Riviera next trip down. Chicken fried steak is best in south tx
I visited New Orleans in the summer of 2009. It's a wonderful city to visit; full of beautiful, historic places. @36:30 I remember Jackson Park, we took a picture there.
Did you eat any beignets while you were in New Orleans? Those pastries are so good! 😊
Of course! Gotta have those. :)
I have a collection of glasses from hurricane bar from 1978 after seeing plastic cups in the bar just now disappointing !! I had a great time spent 4 months there ! Dosnt look the same at all 🙃
The abandoned big building you were talking about was the infamous Charity Hospital that closed in 2005.
I’ve watched a few of your videos and what you and wife did , selling the house and just traveling the United States wow that takes guts ! Wish I could just drop everything and just go like you guys ! Good videos enjoy them very much 👍👏👏
Thank you, Boris. It was nerve wracking for the first 8 months, but it is paying off now! :)
@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip enjoy every minute of it ! Very few people have the balls To do what you guys are doing not to mention the ability to sustain themselves money wise , I applaud the both of you 👏👏👏
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Glad to see Chess Guy is still kicking it. That dude taught me some life lessons.
Beautiful city with French flair. Have been there to stay on Canal St, visited the market square, walked Bourbon St in daylight, Royal St, a good experience. As for crime, equals many other cities these days. Your wife is lovely & a big asset for u Spoda! R
Henry Clay's statue was originally at Canal and St. Charles Ave. It was once a common meeting place but was moved to Lafayette Square to ease congestion.
I worked at palace cafe for 5 years. lived in nola for 12.
Live close to N O. Stay the hell out. Too much crime, murder, car jacking. Y’all were lucky
Another entertaining video. I visited New Orleans in late 90s and my first impression was "these streets look bigger when crowded with people".
Thank you for the comment, Mark. :)
Excellent vid. I would have also visited Cafe Du Monde and one of the cemeteries. Maybe address some of the culinary favorites too. I am enjoying your videos.
FYI, and no disrespect meant, but at 17:48, you state that it was the first huge arena, one of the wonders of the world. The first domed stadium in America was in Houston, Texas and it was called the Astrodome, they then called it the 8th wonder of the world, however it was not one of the wonders of the world. All domed stadiums, since the Astrodome were erected because of the Astrodome. I do, however dig your channel, think you do great work, thanks for the videos.
None taken. The Superdome was built when I was a kid, and I remember it being called a wonder of the world, that's all. Nothing but press hyperbole, I'm sure.
I was in New Orleans once. Got roasted fell asleep in a parking lot. Woke up still alive. Next time I am sticking to the museums.
we stayed in Algiers across from historic district & in 1972 went to Royal St & bought 2 male scottish terriers at Noahs Ark, 4 mo. old, wonderful pets. My husband was in Navy Recruiting in Alexandria. La for 4 yrs. RB, Conyers, ga. Loved u & your wife's visit to N.Orleans...u both r the best.
The huge building is old Charity Hospital. It was devastated during Katrina. Also the tall building, old City Hotel
@neco4114 you might find the documentary “Big Charity” interesting.
I went to New Orleans in 2011. Spent my time by the river here and on Bourbon street. I enjoyed it and would go again. I also went to to the first casino built there. I rocked in the chairs outside waiting for my friends. Drew folks to watching me rock in those chairs...lol!
That huge empty building can never be forgotten, that is charity hospital, which was damaged by hurricane Katrina. It was one of the premier education hospitals in the United States. And it had over 1,000 beds.
Most of the “Old” architecture of New Orleans is Spanish Provincial that replaced the French single story buildings after the great fire. New Orleans has been through the wringer more than once. Spain owned the territory during the rebuilding. Love the area.
Actually there were two great fires during the Spanish colonial period. The Ursuline Convent, Madame John's Legacy are two examples of French architecture in the Quarter.
I like all your videos and cats and every video 😂
0:13 I drive on that part of the highway there everyday!
Thanks for the tour. Helps me to decide visiting there. Not looking good.
There is a fantastic documentary called Big Charity that I recommend watching. It's about Charity Hospital during and after Katrina
The,"Dome" is still the largest dome( in area covered) in the world...
You missed a drive through the very beautiful Garden District
Weekends are a lot more exciting in the Quarter and around Jackson Square, with all the artists and street vendors, etc. especially when it’s nice outside.
Years ago I saw a movie called “a love song for Bobby long” it’s set in New Orleans . Ever since then I’ve wanted to go there plus I’m a huge music fan . A friend of mine another tradie went there and he loved it
The lighthouse housed the headquarters of The Lighthouse for the Blind.
St. Patrick's Church was for les Americains who lived primarily on the side of Canal Street opposite the French Quarter.
I agree it being the Astrodome. I thought of that as my man said the first dome was in new Orleans.
I believe that was the hospital that looks so bad.
Those two buildings you were looking at that ARE abandoned are the old “Charity Hospital” and the “Lykes” buildings. Both are no longer inhabited. Charity hospital because a NEW Charity hospital was built and the Lykes building because it was found to have asbestos in it and is supposedly scheduled to be demolished. But the city is still in limbo as to if or when they will in fact take the buildings down
Wife and I spent a few days in New Orleans including us getting quite drunk watching the St Patrick's Day Parade which was lots of fun. Yes, the lady flashers were out. One of the things I enjoyed was going to the National World War 2 Museum which was outstanding. A very fun time and glad we did not run into any bad guys-we were very careful
Awesome that big abandoned building downtown was the Charity Hospital 🏥 that's where I was born 😀 I'm glad you showed love to my home CITY New Orleans ❤
Gotta show New Orleans. One of the most interesting cities, not only in the US, but in the world! :)
I love New Orleans one of my favorite places.🎸👍
Us too!
You were alot braver than I am. Local and will not go to some of these areas you went to much less standing around with a phone/ camera with less awareness of surroundings. Alot of the abandoned in left from hurricane Katrina in 2005. Alot of the city was destroyed and rebuilt but there is still a lot in ruins....much more in ruins now that there is severe crime throughout the city. The architecture is the absolute prettiest anywhere it's a shame the state the city is in now. What was once a city full of class and wealth is now torn up by thugs with no regard for a life. Every newscast is new killings,carjackings, etc throughout the night and day and the mayor nor DA care about the New Orleans. Hurts me and the rest of the locals more and more everyday.
"Local" I've got $20 that says you live in Mandeville. Those areas are hardly dangerous, just in decay.
My favorite place, I was lucky to go to Mardi Gras 1982
Stayed at the La Pavillion hotel in the quarter
It was February and it was real warmm
I appreciate your unvarnished approach. Warts and all, as they say-
Just watching this video, and Hurricane Katrina flooded out alot of the buildings you were seeing and talking about. That large building was the old Charity Hospital. Been shut down since Katrina. There are plans to redo it. Suppose to start by 2023, that's why it's still standing. It was featured a lot on a Discovery program called, ummm Trauma, Life in the ER.. Was a very popular trauma center.
The Tower was a state office building in the early 2000's that was abandoned when mold got out of control. There were several attempts to turn the building into condos, but they all fell through. It also was bought up be a series of folks who went bankrupt. So bottom line its sits there unused. The large art deco building used to be Charity Hospital. That hospital moved across I 10 over 5 years ago. The City has tried several times to get a developer in there. I moved away four years ago, so I don't know the current status. Btw, most of downtown New Orleans is very healthy. So is uptown New Orleans. However, too much of New Orleans is in sad shape. Hate to see that.
And I am glad you ended with how unique it is. I lived there for 18 years and I miss it dearly. and you are correct. If you are bored here, it's your fault.
I have heard that they are renovating the old Charity Hospital. Looks like there is work being done there these days.
The Lock's on that gate is a tradition between lovers, as begin in Paris, They symbolise Love forever between couples, The 'lock bridge' is a sort of tradition or ritual that is practiced on the bridges of the Seine River in Paris. Couples inscribe their names on padlocks, lock it on the bridge and throw the keys into the river. The ritual symbolizes love locked forever. I have done this with my Wife in Spain, Big European tradition between couples. lol You and your Nicole should had done that there, lol
Interesting, Martin. Thank you for the info!! 😃
Next time there’s a store like that that’s doesn’t want you to take pictures but it’s night and the door is wide-open, zoom way in and take pictures from the outside. I don’t think they can legally stop you from the public sidewalk other than to shut the door.
One of the abandoned buildings was the old charity hospital.
Rapper Lil Wayne mentioned being born at Charity Hospital in the song, “Leather So Soft”.
I felt like I was driving down, low to NO. We were there 2 weeks before hurricane Katrina hit. Enjoyed it. Place doesn.t look the same, just not as alive .
👍👍Lived there as a kid, back in the 50s, yes I'm old lol
I love watching bardges go down the river.i watch them on the Arkansas
Cresent City Towers was closed in 2002 due to toxic mold and asbestos.
I was told new Orleans has not been the same since the 2005 hurricane there is still a lot that has not been rebuilt or tore down just left empty
As a former native, New Orleans was going bad before Katrina. Katrina just sped up the process.
Well rounded look at New Orleans. Wise not to get too deep in the milieu. There is definitely a dark underbelly there. Look forward to more episodes ! Love you guys.
Thank you, Scott!
Dark underbelly? Hah...
@@matthewjackson9615 yep , darker than the darkest dark
Charity hospital built in 17 or 1800...destroyed by Katrina 05
Gee New Orleans has changed ..man man of course it was 93 we were there ..On a carriage ride with Two step the mule ..No Jacs brewery ?? Also famous drinks and meals near there ..Marie Levoues Vodoo shop .and grave ..great memories .
I was there last in ‘96 Jd, and yeah, it really has changed. Lots of new buildings and development. Parts of it are really slick, like Vegas, but there’s still a lot of seedy places, which of course gives New Orleans it’s personality. I was shocked at the huge empty buildings, though.
I so love your videos, especially the parts with your wife along. ? How do you get paid?
RUclips pays us 55% of the ad revenue.
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New Orleans didn't look like I pictured it. That's what great about your video's, get to see how places actually look.
I am very proud of you, Joe, for pronouncing New Orleans properly.
Arch-die-a-seas darlin'
And that building you spoke of would make a hotel, I could be mistaken, but it looks like what was originally Charity Hospital. No bay-bae' that can never be a hotel.
Cool Video, Nicky is fast...
Love ❤️ Love ❤️ NOLA. Thank you for taking us through the out regions of the city. I hope you keep a great pair of running shoes on at all times. HaHa
At 5:08 I'm softly chuckling too.
Big city skills are so important in NO. If you're not used to big cities, especially the urban core, consider the following: 1. Don't carry cash and don't take all your cards. 2. Wallet in front and bag strap over head. 3. Avoid alleys and dark side streets. 4. Avoid walking alone at night. 5. In the case of NO, avoid Iberville and Bourbon at night. 6. Don't pull out your wallet on the street. 7. Never leave anything visible in the back seat of your car, particularly boxes or bags. 8. Don't leave valuables in your trunk if your car is parked on the street or in an open lot. 9. Just avoid the worst areas entirely, especially if you are new to the place. You still can have a great time there, but you can't treat it like a Midwestern suburb. We were there recently and it did feel a little more dangerous than in the past. But we are very used to urban living.
Sat building you are talking about it our old Charity Hospital of New Orleans and hurricane Katrina took it down check out the history of our charity hospital
Its called the french quarter. I think alot of the iron railings are actually from the spanish influence. I saw some cigarette smoke in this video. My mother was a smoker. She developed macular degeneration and went blind. The eye doctor said she would have had her vision for 15 more years if she never smoked. I know about this because I had to take care of her when she was blind. People take their vision for granted until they lose it. It was terrible what it did to her quality of life. Don't smoke!
❤ Thank you
That building is/ was Charity Hospital .
I love New Orleans.....the Music and the Food is Great......sad it is dangerous now!!!....I grew up in Los Angeles....but Loved the Music all my life.....Pete Fountain and..... Buckwheat Zydeco ... Nashville has nothing on the music that comes from here!!!
New orleans has always been dangerous
There are lavender buildings in Eastern Europe!! And they are beautiful!
On the bucket list was a trip to New Orleans.. Stayed at a beautiful hotel on Bourbon Street (all of this was pre Covid).. ate at the Beignet Cafe a few times for breakfast it was wonderful, Prudhommes restaurant for dinner one night also wonderful. Another Venue on the water with live music (can't remember the name) was great with good food, good service and good music. The food was the best part of the trip. Road the Trolley up through the old district, it was nice. Then we rode the Trolley up to the famous cemetery..did not feel safe at all, we wanted to walk through the cemetery but someone near us talked about the thugs that would hide in behind the crypts and rob tourists. We decided to just get right back on the Trolley and head back to the hotel. Bourbon St is a mess at night, drunks and fools everywhere. Having grown up around a major city, I'd say I'm a city boy with that sixth sense.. Overall I did not feel safe in New Orleans, many seedy areas. Bourbon St in the morning smelled awful. Like old cheese and beer. That infamous stench is for real. The Airport is one of the filthiest I have ever seen. On our trip to leave someone had puked in the main thorough fare and I watched in horror as a handful of people stepped in it and one person almost slid on their behind. I went to get a janitor and pointed it out to them, they looked at me with indifference.. Finally I tracked down someone with "authority" and pointed it out at which time it was handled. That airport made Philthydelphia Int look clean. Although I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of the food there, I would probably never go back. The seedy underbelly isn't so under.
Great comment!
Weird it's pretty hard not having a good time on New Orleans. 😂
Was that the old Mercy Hospital?