We Planned DC… But Ended Up in New Orleans Instead 💛

Apr 12, 2026

Last month, my husband and I had originally planned to spend our anniversary weekend in DC. But with weather rolling in and plans starting to feel uncertain, we made a last-minute decision…

👉 What if we just drove somewhere instead?

And just like that, we pivoted to a quick road trip to New Orleans.

Saturday Night: French Quarter Energy

We arrived Saturday night and headed straight to the French Quarter.

Our first stop was dinner at Napoleon House.

I originally wanted to try the Natchitoches Meat Pies… but they were sold out (I was lowkey disappointed lol).

So I went with the crab cakes instead—they were just okay.

But my husband got a chicken BLT and loved it. I definitely had to resist the urge to try his plate this time 😂

After dinner, we made our way to Bourbon Street.

Of course, we grabbed a Hand Grenade and just hung out for a bit before heading back.

Hands-Free, But Still Cute

Now I already knew we’d be doing a lot of walking (and a little drinking 😏), so I wanted to keep things simple and hands-free while still feeling put together.

I picked up a bumbag from Amazon before the trip, and it ended up being PERFECT.

Lightweight, secure, and the gold hardware gave it just enough of a polished look. It even reminded me of that highly sought-after LV style—but for under $15… yeah, it did what needed to be done.

Where We Stayed

We stayed in an Airbnb in the Bywater neighborhood, and I’m so glad we did.

We chose it because it gave us a more modern, clean feel while still being in a historic area—and honestly…

Chef’s kiss.

Sunday = Rest (No Guilt)

Y’all…

We slept in the ENTIRE day 😂

And you know what? That’s exactly what we needed.

Sometimes a quick getaway isn’t about doing the most. Sometimes it’s just about resting and resetting—without guilt.

My Quick Photoshoot Moment 📸

Before the sun went down, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to get a few photos.

I brought my Canon R50 (my go-to camera), and as always—it came through.

Using my phone as a remote, I’m able to take my own photos that come out sharp and perfectly framed. People never believe I shoot my own content, but this setup makes it so easy.