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Paige
Please be honest! We were told by tourist business that all was fine etc. We are talking about the safety of 3 women traveling for business, but want to tour the French Market area.
( not Bourbon or nightclubs)
What type of crime is taking place, whom is being targeted, and where should we avoid if we do decide to visit.
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Yes, ladies the French Quarter is very safe. I would just not plan on being out by yourselves after 11pm. Just stay to the well-lit, well-traveled streets and you will be fine. Most of the crime that is occurring happens between the hours of 11pm and 6am, and nearly all of it is drug-related in the black or formerly black neighborhoods. Tourists ARE NOT targets unless you make yourself one by doing something stupid, like walking along a dark, unpopulated street after midnight, drunk. New Orleans is no different than anywhere else -- use some common sense and don't carry a large purse or a lot of cash with you, and don't flash a wad of cash in public. Leave your expensive jewelry at home. When you come to town, change into some casual clothes and comfortable shoes before you go exploring the French Quarter, and get a copy of The Times-Picayune, the New Orleans paper, to carry with you, so you look like a local.
The downtown area is pretty safe, too. Again, for comfort and safety, I would advise casual clothes and tennis shoes for walking, NOT a business suit and high heels.
The French Market is part of the French Quarter and is also quite safe. All the stores in that area close after dark. The only place open near the French Market after dark is Cafe Du Monde, for beignets and cafe au lait.
There is plenty to see and do and places to eat in the French Quarter/Market area. Jackson Square is also safe early in the evening.
You really don't have anything to be worried about, just be sensible. The only areas I would suggest avoiding in the Quarter would be--don't venture above Dauphine Street (toward Rampart Street) or past Saint Ann Street (toward Esplanade Ave.) after dark.
Public transit is also safe to use.
Do take some time to take a tour or two if you can, like a riverboat cruise, city tour, swamp tour, or visit one of our many museums. Let me know if you want more info on sightseeing.
Yes, ladies the French Quarter is very safe. I would just not plan on being out by yourselves after 11pm. Just stay to the well-lit, well-traveled streets and you will be fine. Most of the crime that is occurring happens between the hours of 11pm and 6am, and nearly all of it is drug-related in the black or formerly black neighborhoods. Tourists ARE NOT targets unless you make yourself one by doing something stupid, like walking along a dark, unpopulated street after midnight, drunk. New Orleans is no different than anywhere else -- use some common sense and don't carry a large purse or a lot of cash with you, and don't flash a wad of cash in public. Leave your expensive jewelry at home. When you come to town, change into some casual clothes and comfortable shoes before you go exploring the French Quarter, and get a copy of The Times-Picayune, the New Orleans paper, to carry with you, so you look like a local.
The downtown area is pretty safe, too. Again, for comfort and safety, I would advise casual clothes and tennis shoes for walking, NOT a business suit and high heels.
The French Market is part of the French Quarter and is also quite safe. All the stores in that area close after dark. The only place open near the French Market after dark is Cafe Du Monde, for beignets and cafe au lait.
There is plenty to see and do and places to eat in the French Quarter/Market area. Jackson Square is also safe early in the evening.
You really don't have anything to be worried about, just be sensible. The only areas I would suggest avoiding in the Quarter would be--don't venture above Dauphine Street (toward Rampart Street) or past Saint Ann Street (toward Esplanade Ave.) after dark.
Public transit is also safe to use.
Do take some time to take a tour or two if you can, like a riverboat cruise, city tour, swamp tour, or visit one of our many museums. Let me know if you want more info on sightseeing.
What kind of shoes should I travel with to South America?
ben frankl
I'm traveling to Colombia. I'm not going backpacking or anything, but I imagine that I will be walking a lot. What type of shoes should I wear? I'm thinking about purchasing some teva flip flops (the women's olowahu style), but I'm wondering if anyone out there has had any experience with this sort of thing. Thanks!
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I would recommend Tevas, or some other sturdy sandal. You are going to want the sporty bottom, but for your feet to be free in case they get wet, and to keep then feeling fresh. I usually also travel with a pair of flip flops for the beach and showering, and tennis shoes just in case I am in a chilly, or really buggy area. It also might be a good idea taking bug spray if you wear sandals so your feet don't get super bug bitten.
I would recommend Tevas, or some other sturdy sandal. You are going to want the sporty bottom, but for your feet to be free in case they get wet, and to keep then feeling fresh. I usually also travel with a pair of flip flops for the beach and showering, and tennis shoes just in case I am in a chilly, or really buggy area. It also might be a good idea taking bug spray if you wear sandals so your feet don't get super bug bitten.
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