On a rainy day back in April, Ava booked a long weekend trip to New Orleans. Her intentions were simple: explore a new city, meet up with a friend, and create content for the podcast. What she didn't expect was to bring you a travel talk about her first paranormal experience at a haunted hotel. Buckle up, it’s ghost story time!

She stayed in Uptown New Orleans, avoiding the tourist-heavy French Quarter, and chose a charming (or Charmed) boutique hotel. Things turned spooky when Ava experienced unexplained events, including a haunting encounter that left her questioning her sanity.

Tune in for the full story, along with tips for protection while staying in haunted places, and of course, food and drink recommendations for if/when you find yourself in America’s most haunted city.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

04:04 First impressions of the city

10:19 Where to stay 

12:48 Choosing a hotel in New Orleans

15:24 Haunted hotel experience 

31:04 Beignets in the French Quarter

33:51 Things to do 

36:30 Hotel night two

39:27 Food and drink options

42:02 Hotel night three

43:33 Magazine street for brunch

47:43 Haunted building history

53:45 Tips for staying in a haunted hotel

59:56 What we’ve learned

Episode Resources:

Cafe Beignet

Crescent City Stage

Barracuda Taco Stand

Hansen’s Sno-Bliz

Gris-Gris

French Truck Coffee

The Chloe

The Haunted Avenue Inn

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