Louisiana: 10 Shocks of Visiting Louisiana

[@jasonberry4889]

I'm originally from North Louisiana and moved to South Louisiana when I started college. It was such a culture shock even for a Louisiana native.

[@deucemcallister13]

When dude said go visit Shreveport I giggled. N. LA & S. LA are entirely different entities.

[@Farbar1955]

The north and south parts of the state are two completely different cultures although the north tries to pretend it is Cajun. I mean, the north part of the state is great to visit (and I recommend it) but it's more Arkansas and Texas in culture.

[@given2dream]

Very true. I’m from New Orleans and lived in Shreveport for 6 months after Katrina...it’s a whole different state up there. The accent, the food, the religion, the Cowboys games showing on Sunday instead of the Saints (that may have changed since the super bowl win?)

[@acaydia2982]

It is even for central Louisiana to the South

[@shainarichard2158]

I'm from south Louisiana, we laugh and say anyone north of i10 are northerns.

[@kayla1988]

Mosquitoes should be our state bird 😂

[@trethevillain]

😭😂

[@monkeymugs8703]

Or at least be on our flag!! Hahahahha

[@Paula-kk1sr]

I’m from Gonzales La. I’m in Oklahoma now. I’ve never so many blood suckers in my life. They are so bad here.

[@Hazeyface]

This is my favorite autocorrect ever

[@kayla1988]

Yea its like that whenever you put something fast with a phone. Let me fix 😉

[@ashleybartels6457]

You better not ever call a Po’Boy a sub sandwich to us Louisianan’s

[@jeanniebergeron2241]

lol.....Im not gonna whoop anybody behind it, but yeah......

[@tigersnipez3847]

him calling it a sub made me cringe

[@tellygiveans8688]

Lol I know right I was like stop that.

[@metamodernsounds283]

It’s not that big of a deal lol

[@rca6576]

Or Boo dean? lol

[@logan4719]

Fun fact about Louisiana: you won't hear too much of our french now and days because back in the day our great grandparents and grand parents were basically discriminated against and bullied for speaking it so the majority just decided to not teach their children and grand children so they didn't have to go through it.

[@truth4004]

So sad.

[@acaydia2982]

The north used to have signs denying southerners business. The north hated the south because they thought we were all trash. That didn’t start changing until. after WW2.

[@rouganou2651]

As a 18 year old native French and Creole speaker from Louisiana it actually is more of you don’t hear a lot because everyone speaks English as well. I know plenty of people white and black from Baton-Rouge to Lake Charles who are my age or younger and grew up speaking French. Now some of us lose it because we don’t use it outside of our family but that’s actually starting to change in Louisiana especially with all the work we are putting into everything. Our legislation is looking to pass more laws to not only protect French but to expand it and also we have Télé-Louisiane who does great work. I have a show called LACréole Show you can watch it on télé-louisiane’s KZbin or go to our website lacreoleshow.com we’re here it’s just we need to build an economy for us so we can really show we are here and since you don’t speak you can always learn standard French and go to French tables and pick up the local way of speaking. You can do it!

[@logan4719]

@@rouganou2651 yea don't get me wrong ik people who can speak it as well I'm just relaying Information that the elders of my family told me. I'm from the thibodaux/ houma area.

[@looseunit1615]

Same goes for the Maori in New Zealand. The British tried their best to make them brown English.

[@bgilmore]

As a Louisiana native, I always tell anyone that does not live in the South....DO NOT come during the summer!! You will die from the humidity. There’s no way to fully prepare someone for just how hot and miserable it can be. Don’t get me wrong. I love my state, not always the summers though. Lol! Also you will NEVER find our food made better anywhere in the country. You want real authentic Cajun and Creole cooking, it’s only here in the state.

[@norpriest521]

What about soul food?

[@josiahdillingham2727]

@@norpriest521 that’s good too. Afromerican cuisine is top tier! Especially Creole and Gullah cuisine

[@sol-leks6122]

I'm from Australia the way you talk about the food make me want to jump on a plane and come see you guys, idk but this place seems amazing. Is it part of America?

[@jaybiddy955]

The army sent me to your state for 1 month in the summer..... it's rough and I found out not to drip my jelly from PBJs on the ground 😂 ants was on rapid deployment and we ran outta water on day 1 maybe beginning day 2 afghanistan had nothing on that place as far as heat humidity and wildlife was concerned

[@abcdeisthekey]

@@sol-leks6122 I live in South Louisiana and worked in the swamps in the deep south last year. The amount of tourists from other countries, mostly Europe though, amazed me. I never thought of Louisiana as a tourist destination but I would see so many foreigners absolutely amazed and engaged with our nature and wildlife and how they enjoyed the food. Even when I traveled to other states for work, when they found out we were sent from Louisiana they would say nothing but good things and rave about our food I was shocked how many people knew about the town I was based in because it's not a major city and they would talk about how they loved the town and it's apparently known as one of the last cities to really embrace the Cajun culture and hasn't made it for tourists like New Orleans. You absolutely should visit Louisiana one day, it's not the richest money wise or the smartest by testing standards but it's truly a unique and amazing place in America

[@JPMJPM]

My French in-laws spoke French the whole time on our swamp tour with the Cajun boat captain. They understood each other perfectly, and my in-laws were completely charmed by his accent and outlook on life. It is to this day their favorite part of any of their trips to the U.S.

[@kayla-yg6tn]

i took the cajun french class at LSU and they explain the difference between the two is like us english and ukp english

[@JPMJPM]

@@kayla-yg6tn So virtually no difference.

[@brightmorningstar8780]

Almost non yes, its the people from Quebec who cant understand our french

[@JPMJPM]

@@brightmorningstar8780 That’s crazy - the Cajun people came from Quebec originally!

[@brightmorningstar8780]

@@JPMJPM yes but i guess (i dont know) the dialect is completely different my friends from Quebec say they just cant understand the accent. However evryother part of french speaking Canada can absolutely understand cajun french.

[@shannondouglass3044]

I was waiting for the "louisiana is not just new orleans" I mean i live in new orleans (born and raised) but that has always driven me crazy that that's immediately where people's minds go. I don't think people realize how awesome other parts of louisiana can be. So I actually REALLY appreciate that being one of the bullet points made in this video.

[@1988sundance]

I know exactly what you mean. I live in North Louisiana most of my life, born here, and when I tell people where I am from, they assume I am from south Louisiana. I go 'nope, I am from the other side of the state.'

[@Farbar1955]

You'd be surprised how many people who've lived in Louisiana all their lives have never been to New Orleans.

[@ProfessorWolters]

Thank you Shannon :) (from my other account)

[@ashleyelizabethsr10]

The Lafayette area is my favorite part of Louisiana. New Orleans is too Creole for my Cajun taste buds.

[@shaylacoleman952]

Thank you for saying that, I'm from Lafayette, there is much more to Louisiana, but I still love New Orleans though☺️

[@looseunit1615]

Immigrated to Louisiana from New Zealand. My accent draws attention here. The humidity is a killer. I love the people and the history.

[@lying_lynx]

I'm from Louisiana and I love the Kiwi accent!

[@looseunit1615]

@@lying_lynx Thank you. I get told that all the time. 👍

[@BadPractices]

Why did you immigrate to Louisiana? I’m from Louisiana and I’d love to immigrate to New Zealand haha.

[@ItalianCountryball11]

@@lying_lynxsame

[@georgiancrossroads]

It's not the heat, it's the humanity. Thanks Mark.

[@ProfessorWolters]

hahahahaha

[@lostamonglocals5382]

🤣🤣🤣

[@doloresdallas6633]

True dat😂😎

[@carolynleahmaas2622]

The thing that shocked me about Louisiana is the heat. It’s otherworldly. Nothing prepared me for how hot it was. I’ve lived in Nashville for 20 years and thought I could handle it. It kicked my ass.

[@moontrucker8939]

All Louisianans HATE the heat. Many times I wanted to move. I liked WIsconsin but TOO C~O~L~D in winter. Went to CO in Nov. Felt like I was in a freezer. Don’t mind snow for a few dys but not all winter. Guess I’m too Southern. Our winters are usually mild & Fall-like.

[@Forkinspoon7042]

I hate the heat here but I’m forced.

[@pamelamarielong1792]

I was born and raised in Louisiana. I have lived here my entire life, and appreciate you mentioning that we are not just New Orleans! I am in SWLA...closer to Texas, and every time I tell someone out of state that I am from Louisiana, they talk about New Orleans....gets frustrating

[@double534]

I know just how you feel lol. Everyone will think you are from New Orleans soon as you say your from Louisiana

[@georgelucas667]

Are you from New Orleans?

[@pamelamarielong1792]

@@georgelucas667 🤣 Nope...SWLA...not SELA

[@georgelucas667]

@@pamelamarielong1792 You seem to be funny, I'm George, what about you?

[@aspiringauthor8165]

i'm from swla too!!! post 2020 hurricane checkup how are y'all?

[@shannoncarpenter2805]

Boudin is pronounced like boo-dan. Born and raised in North Louisiana. I love the south part of the state too. Grew up going down all the time to visit family. It is like another country. 🥰 The entire state. So much to see and do and, most importantly, eat!!

[@lying_lynx]

Who dat!

[@williamrobert.5671]

I've always loved Louisiana. The people, music, food. And the history was very interesting there. I will love to visit someday.... Hello how're you doing?

[@DebbieDebcor1]

Boo-dah actually. We don’t say *dan in south Louisiana. 👍🏼

[@upendomweusi]

I'm a native of Louisiana and everything you have said is right! Everyone I meet from outside of the state, especially from the north, can't believe how nice we are. I'll always love this state. Even when it disappears into the Gulf of Mexico.

[@TravelAdventureswithEricB]

After living in Louisiana all my life,nothing shocks me or surprise me, awesome videos.

[@ProfessorWolters]

thanks Eric. I am glad it is local approved :)

[@lostamonglocals5382]

This made me laugh! So true

[@abramquinn7726]

TRUTH!!

[@harry39196]

Talking about the accents, you pronounced Muffuletta and Boudin wrong! The proper way to pronounce the sandwich is, ‘Muff-a-latt-ah’ and the Boudin is actually pronounced ‘Boo-Dan.’ At least that’s about as close to correct as I can type it! LOL, you’d actually have to hear it pronounced! Great video from a life time Nu-Yallins guy!

[@abramquinn7726]

@@harry39196 Boo-dan .....but say it fast and make the n short.

[@tarek198608]

I’ve always loved Louisiana. The people, music, food. And the history was very interesting there. I went to the Whitney plantation and it was amazing. The stories there were incredible

[@82566]

Are there Plantation tours within New Orleans area or a little ways out that would only take a couple hours to get to ?

[@tarek198608]

Hey yea it was about an hour drive I believe outside of downtown New Orleans. I haven’t been there for a few years now but I’m very sure that it was called the Whitney Plantation. It was awesome and get a cheap rental and check it out, that’s how I did it.

[@82566]

@@tarek198608 thank u so much ,I've watched videos on Whitney Plantation and it looks like a place u could actually learn the history ,not just see a pretty building .

[@garypayne5621]

North of I 10 totally diffrent from South of 10

[@tracychriss5645]

also temps in the saying Bon temps Rouler is pronounced Tawn like in dawn but usually with a silent n. and Rouler has a long A sound at the end like roul-a.

[@CoolRanchIcarus]

I’m just so glad someone remembered north Louisiana because all anyone seems to care about is New Orleans

[@lilykep]

When I moved away from Louisiana for school my nose bled for months before I acclimated. I'm accustomed to living with humidity levels equal to living underwater, living somewhere that didn't have 90% humidity at all times was a shock to my system.

[@meganm3270]

Louisiana born and raised yes we love to talk 😂😂😂😂

[@gloriasiess1129]

I had a very bad experience visiting someone in New Orleans but your video helped me see the state as a whole,

[@tabiapatterson2777]

He's not lying about the bugs and humidity. I dont even go outside in July and August! And the bugs. I've lived in south louisiana all my life, 31 years, and I swear every summer i see a new species of bug. They also get bigger, faster, and some are beginning to take flight. I've never known horror until i saw my first thumb size flying cockroach 2 years ago!!

[@teamckinnon8789]

OMG!

[@diggingmystyle]

LOL

[@Magnolia-nl5kt]

I'm from LA and I agree . . . those thumbsize cockroaches (we called 'em water bugs), especially the ones that would fly at you, were TERRIFYING!!!!! 😳

[@BornofFire117]

As a south Louisiana native I can say everything this man has said is accurate. Especially the weather, if you come here during the summer (basically March to December) you will suffocate. Our air Dow here is made out of Roux and Louisiana hot sauce.

[@leecruz2469]

When I stayed in Louisiana I did not find that the people were friendly but most everything he said otherwise I found it to be accurate except for he didn't say how small the portions are in the heart of Louisiana when you're dining at a restaurant

[@vieuxacadian9455]

C'est marrant !

[@mimigaudin1978]

I'm from St. St. Martinville. 20 miles east of Lafayette. I grew up in "da'ville" for 20 years. History fans will love it full of history and great food. St. John's Restaurant is to die for! Longfellow State Park explains how the Acadians came here after they were exiled from Nova Scotia. Stop by the Evangeline oak next to the bed and breakfast.

[@TheTravelingGilberts]

Can't wait for the festivals to kick off again. I hope to go to the La Grand Boucherie again

[@joejohnson3441]

....and don't forget that hot pepper sauce. As a trucker, I picked up many, many trailer loads of Louisiana Cajun hot pepper sauce right there in St Martinville. I am totally addicted to it and put it on everything, even in my soups.

[@georgelucas667]

Where are you chatting from?

[@williamrobert.5671]

I've always loved Louisiana. The people, music, food. And the history was very interesting there. I will love to visit someday.... Hello how're you doing?

[@ThisIsMyYoutubeName1]

Also in St.Martin parish! But in Arnaudville

[@venusisqueen8993]

What shocked me was how diverse it was. How nice & welcoming everyone is. God Bless the wonderful city 🌆

[@chrisbisho9785]

I was stationed here in Central Louisiana for 4 years in the early 80s . I went all over hell and creation and ended up in Las Vegas for many years until I retired and returned to the Alexandria area in 2020 . People elsewhere always associate Louisiana with New Orleans . I've had a couple of friends visit and they cant get over how rural and laid back it is .

[@julieverrette9544]

I'm moving back to Alex after being gone 50 years. Can't wait

[@deniselachico1915]

My dad was Cajun and was born in Grand Caillou Louisiana, he then married a Texas lady. My dad never lost his thick accent! ❤️

[@cajunlady4893]

Grand Caillou is growing. Good restaurants within that area

[@r.c5534]

Someone made a negative comment on the smell that they noticed in Louisiana. Well I’ll say in response , that when I drove from the Texas border on I 10 through to New Orleans, I did noticed the odor .Some might call it smell , but I recognized it as being the native scent proper to the bayous, bogs, swamps and wetlands. It’s a completely natural aroma no different in its uniqueness than the scent you notice in a farm with livestock.

[@xbioman7882]

The swamp scent is nothing compared to the nausiating odors you get in NYC.

[@aliciamarcel3620]

Its all the salt water mixed with marsh mud.

[@cajunlady4893]

The scent of being out on a boat on the bayous.... when suddenly... You accidentally go into a shallow part and get stuck. And you frantically try getting the propeller to loosen out of the mer to get out of there. The stench stirring up of the marsh muddy waters is awful.

[@elishacoyle7009]

OMG!! I miss it so much! Lived in Baton Rouge for almost 20 years. Chargrilled oysters are also my favorite.

[@omega5418]

Just moved to LA almost a yr ago. Mike Andersons chargilled oysters are life changing hahah I never liked oysters until I had theirs!

[@ProfessorWolters]

LOVE chargrilled oysters

[@CreachterZ]

Trust a native…. While others are good, in Baton Rouge it’s Parrain’s. So amazing.

[@WhatTheHellRachelle]

I’ve been thinking about leaving Louisiana, but I don’t know if I can 😢

[@americanalligator1284]

@Elisha Coyle Where do you currently live?

[@schmoab]

Definitely get out to Acadiana -Lafayette. Tour the Atchafalaya, get some boudin and cracklins. Sample all the food and music!

[@Chillaxing113]

Now, you're talking.

[@nicole9025]

Nola native here. ⚜️👋🏾 Great video !

[@haleywilson520]

6:50 This tracks. My bf is from Louisiana (watching this video because I've never been there but we're planning to get a place there together sometime in the next year) and one of the first things I noticed about him was how insanely friendly and engaging he is toward strangers

[@brettwhite7776]

Boudin is pronounced Boo-dan with soft N. Love the videos!!!

[@randilraylinssister7845]

Yes thank you Brett. Lovely video Wolter

[@tinamarie6076]

Actually…we don’t really pronounce the ‘n’, 🤣

[@bigdaddyleroy1915]

thats right

[@Erin_Danielle93]

My dogs name Is boudin. Also I'm in louisiana soo.

[@Becca4.2]

That bit made my insides tweak lol

[@EdwardGregoryNYC]

Yes. The bugs. I worked at the youth hostel one summer during the World's Fair, and the visitors would complain every time they spotted a bug. We cleaned, we sprayed, but yes, you will still see bugs. Big bugs. Big roaches. They fly. Fun stuff.

[@JPMJPM]

Giant flying roaches are called palmetto bugs in South Georgia. 😂😂😂

[@maddiemiller9695]

Omg I remember the World's Fair!

[@shainarichard2158]

We call those tree roaches here in Louisiana

[@garfieldsans967]

As a New Orleans local this video is 100% true, love this channel!

[@woltersworld]

Thanks Garfield!

[@ryanbaird7100]

Man, that food looks so good. I would go there just to eat everything in sight!

[@woltersworld]

It's even better than the videos make it look

[@coobay978]

I've lived here all my life 68 years and think of all the fantastic food as day to day normal. However every time I leave south Louisiana for vacations or business and eating foods in other states I'm reminded just how great our food is down here.

[@thelifeofacajun2037]

Yes the food is the best

[@Ms.Bayou4495]

I'm from Louisiana and when I travel I truly miss the food. I actually keep Tony Chachere's Cajun seasoning packets in my purse at all times.

[@ashleybartels6457]

Yes it is. My dad is from Ville Platte La. I have most of dad’s family still living there. My mama’s family founded Natchitoches La. thats my hometown.. Natchitoches is 4 years older than New Orleans. I’m also part of Creoles and Natchitoches Indians

[@williamkaylor1191]

Was engaged to a girl from Alexandria and she took me to" Nack-a dush" for lunch one day to go sight seeing. Beautiful. town and was looking forward to moving to CenLA until I found out she didn't want me to go back with. her!!

[@danielglenn915]

I miss meat pies.

[@coleengoodell3550]

Recently moved to Ville Platte and love it. It's so charming, the air is clean, the water is clean and the people have such lovely manners. Everywhere I go around here everyone is so thoughtful and considerate. I've lived in other parts of the state and had a completely different experience. This small town is by far my favorite.

[@sinisterminister9920]

Ascension Parish born and raised. Now been in Metairie for years. It ain’t perfect but it is home!!!

[@anitadevall9324]

I'm born an raised in Louisiana. Not all businesses are slow. An I've lived all over the state

[@JudyStJohn-fz2dp]

My family lived in the New Orleans area for three years when I was a kid. You described the heat and humidity of summer exactly as I remember it! lol

[@rebeccafalcon4324]

I’m from Louisiana and hate going to NO. The traffic and parking are frustrating. But more than that, I don’t like being approached and every time I’m there (with my kids) some man walks up to me asking for money, my leftover food, or tries to sell me something or trick me. Like leave me alone and let me enjoy my time there with my kids. And there is so much more to Louisiana than NO, do your research

[@romaschild3]

You didn't mention The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway (French: Chaussée du lac Pontchartrain), sometimes only The Causeway, is a fixed link composed of two parallel bridges crossing Lake Pontchartrain in southern Louisiana, United States. The longer of the two bridges is 23.83 miles (38.35 km) long. The southern terminus of the causeway is in Metairie, Louisiana, a suburb of New Orleans. The northern terminus is at Mandeville, Louisiana. Land can’t be seen by motorists who are crossing the middle 8 miles of the bridge. Since 1969, it was listed by Guinness World Records as the longest bridge over water in the world; in 2011, in response to the opening of the longer Jiaozhou Bay Bridge in China, Guinness World Records created two categories for bridges over water: continuous and aggregate lengths over water. Lake Pontchartrain Causeway then became the longest bridge over water (continuous), while Jiaozhou Bay Bridge the longest bridge over water (aggregate).

[@joejohnson3441]

I've been on the Ponchartrain bridge (which is more like an elevated road) with my 18 wheeler and I was blown away by how long it was. It must have cost a fortune to build. If anyone plans to visit Louisiana, make sure you take the time to drive across this amazing bridge.

[@400Redsport]

@@joejohnson3441 That bridge is a PITA haha. Definitely Amazing engineering though, there used to be a few old videos on youtube of how it was made. Worth a watch for sure.

[@ronjohnson9032]

If you do not like water, stay off of the causeway. Nothing but for many miles. And a lot of Pelicans.

[@lisapolanski9379]

I wouldn't cross that thing for a million dollars. I barely made it across Lake Charles! I don't know how people cross Lake Pontchartrain on a regular basis. Unbelievable!

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

A mind that is stretched by a new experience and new travel directions can never go back to its old dimensions..... Thank you for sharing this experience with us!!!

[@brianjohnson1427]

True Ohio isn't the same

[@joelincoln6560]

Every American I have ever met has said New Orleans is their favourite city. But they all say it’s pretty dangerous.

[@EdwardGregoryNYC]

It can be. Have your wits about you when you're in a touristy area off hours. We had someone following us on a quiet street. Luckily we came across a British pub, and popped in. Had a great time. My boss used to have make a cash deposit at the bank every week. He'd give me a big brief case to carry it in. In those days I was in tee shirts and cut-off jeans with my hair down to my butt. I would stuff the case in my back pack to go to the bank. My boss couldn't understand why, but a long-hair in jeans carrying a brief case is just asking for trouble. Use the same precautions you'd take in any big city - get a razor proof bag, keep it in front of you. Be aware of people crowding around you when you're walking. Don't leave stuff out of reach. etc.

[@Caderic]

@@EdwardGregoryNYC I just carry a gun...EVERYWHERE.

[@bootsontheground4913]

As long as you have knowledge of the city, and know what parts of town to avoid, you'll be fine. Same for almost all US cities

[@CulinarySue]

Very dangerous, at night don't talk to strangers even if they are sweet pretty girls.

[@bootsontheground4913]

@@CulinarySue thats the same everywhere tho

[@abufarsakh9919]

Am I the only Louisianan that hates Los Angeles because they have the same abbreviation (LA) but everyone always thinks of Los Angeles first, I actually thought Hollywood was in Louisiana when I was younger because someone said it was in LA.

[@pyrovania]

Los Angeles has more people than Louisiana so it isn't entirely unfair. LA county: population 10 million.

[@John1-17]

No you aren’t alone

[@TruckerMan1979]

Abu, don’t forget about the other LA, Lower Alabama.

[@Joahh0123]

YESS I also thought Hollywood was in Louisiana 😂

[@arthurgearheard4701]

One of these photos was of Rosedown Plantation in St. Francisville. That's the loveliest city in the state!

[@tobiojo9454]

Louisiana is a great state with amazing people who have awesome personalities

[@martinusv7433]

Even though it has reigned supreme as the violent crime capital of the US already for DECADES?

[@mistydevillier2197]

@@martinusv7433 don't knock it till you try it. I've lived here my whole life and have never been the victim of a violent crime, as have many, many others. Keep it on the straight and narrow and use your head, you'll do just fine.

[@glennboone7832]

@@martinusv7433 ha ha ya, mon ti, stay outa New Orleans and ya safe and sound lol

[@americanalligator1284]

@Tobi Ojo 🎯

[@americanalligator1284]

@@martinusv7433 Who ever told you that is full of 💩!

[@PopCapMusicTrending]

There's a place in Louisiana, under the sugar maple shade. It's full of fun and games and laughter, where the best friendships are made. Our hearts and minds will always stay here at dear Camp Tremont.

[@justpassinthru1191]

I too am born and raised in Louisiana and have lived in several cities. South Louisiana is the best food in the world and Lafayette area is true bona fide Cajun food. Don't bother with Shreveport or Monroe. Monroe is a food desert, nothing but fast food, It has zero food anywhere. My wife and I lived in Lake Charles in the late 70's and fell in love with Boudin (pronounced as Boo-Dan) now we have to go to south LA or order it on-line. Lived here in Louisiana for 65 years and it is very difficult to find work, taxed on everything and is the poorest state in the Union'

[@marcguidry5744]

I brewed up a pot of Community coffee for a friend of mine, from Tennessee. He took his first sip, and said, "I'm not man enough to drink that coffee." He always bragged about how much coffee he drank.

[@zhp500]

I have taken coffee with chicory to other areas and people scoop it in like normal and brew up something that takes all day to water down.

[@lisapolanski9379]

Louisiana does have the best coffee! I have adopted their coffee with chicory and it's all I drink now, but I think French Market brand is the best.

[@kadiejones4097]

Omg! I love this video! I’m in Louisiana (born & raised) and you hit some GREAT points I really would have never thought twice about because it’s common for me (like the raised roadways). We just grew up knowing “you better use the bathroom before you leave the house” 😂. Thanks for shouting out Shreveport- that’s my neck of the woods. GEAUX LSU!!! 🐯💜💛

[@c.h.ingate5271]

I spent 2 months in Louisiana and did not have a good time. It was 1968 and I was at Ft. Polk for Vietnam infantry training.

[@blackduncan9812]

Watching this and living in louisiana I think to myself people really come here for vacation 😂😂😂 If your a tourist don't drive slow we have slow service but we late everywhere so pls get out the way. Enjoy your stay ✌️

[@lying_lynx]

You're right about being late. Everyday.

[@americanalligator1284]

@jojofromtx Why is the rest of the state a no for you?

[@americanalligator1284]

@jojofromtx I watched the video. Louisiana needs a new governor. John Bel Edwards is doing the state no favors.

[@lakeishawilliams6444]

I can't believe they vacation here either! Lol

[@jrr2480]

Fun Fact: There's a place called Chimp Haven, where there's over 200 retired lab 🔬 chimpanzees 🐵 close to Shreveport, Louisiana.

[@markprobets483]

I really enjoyed Louisiana and especially New Orleans.. I’ve been to the East coast and the West coast but there is no other place like New Orleans in the US.. I wish to come back soon 😎🤟🏻

[@robertmoore1472]

Us as Texans drive to Louisiana just to eat their fantastic food!! Texas for the BBQ, Louisiana for the mud bugs and seafood!

[@tudo8412]

Mud bugs 🦞 ? Cool…Kkkkk. 👍

[@joshuajones1319]

Louisiana for the boudin, not mud bugs......

[@jennywhite3508]

I’m from east Texas and I’ve gone to Louisiana plenty of times. Great food!

[@londonwatson7342]

It’s funny being from west Texas, growing up in scrub desert I’ve always envied people with land that can actually be traveled without getting sticked by a mosquit tree

[@matthewstewart6426]

That’s it, I’m going to Louisiana!

[@mangersavoir4213]

Come on over. I'll feed you

[@mistymac]

Let me recommend Lafayette during Festival International or Festival Acadians et Créoles.

[@mistymac]

Also- while there, hit up a night at the Blue Moon Saloon, Saturday morning at the Savoie music Center in Eunice followed by Saturday morning dancing at Fred’s in Mamou.

[@itsjustmyopinionbut1671]

I’m going this summer! Not sure I picked the right month tho since we’re going at the middle of July 😂

[@charlesmartel777xx]

@@itsjustmyopinionbut1671 should go at the end of August

[@HumbleGuyGaming]

When I tell people I live in denham springs I gotta explain to them its 20 mins outside of baton rouge, some don't even know about baton rouge so I end up having to just exclaim to them I'm from nola, point is like you stated that lousiana is way more then just new orleans. I rarely even go to new orleans because it's a tourist destination, to me it just seems a shell of what nola used to be. Similar to Miami, Los Angeles, and New York.

[@Apollo_Blaze]

You will for certain meet some of the most instantly friendly and sweetest people you have ever met....⚜

[@embossed64]

The most shocking thing about Louisiana is that I still live here.

[@IFHorus]

When you leave, take me with you. I'll shovel snow and chop the firewood, promise.

[@adelai3795]

The biggest shock and what should have been first is the wall of humidity that you hit when leaving the airport. I always feel it and am like "ahh I suddenly remember we live in a swamp"

[@SherriLyle80s]

My mother and her family are from there and my in laws just moved there 5 ish years ago. Its like my second home. 💙

[@jamespyle777]

The heat is no joke. I live in Missouri where spring just arrived, in the 40s and when we got to Louisiana, 90 degrees.

[@Joker-yw9hl]

As a European with limited knowledge of the US, I'll be honest and say Louisiana doesn't seem like the state for me, but I would love to visit the South some day. The states I'm most interested in visiting are Texas, Florida (for the theme parks), Nevada (for you know what) and some of the north-eastern states. The city of New York seems like a must at some point in my life and I would like to see Boston. But I would also like to see middle-America too as I love that side of the US culture. I could take or leave the west coast, generally speaking. But it would be cool to maybe see California/Los Angeles at some point. Might even like it, who knows

[@nj472]

I'm from Europe too and if you're not big on the cities with I found a little bit overrated (SF, LA and Las Vegas was fun for a day), I recommend all the big national parks in California, Utah, Nevada and Arizona! 😁 my new destination would be east coast or yellowstone and perhaps a walk through the grand canyon!.

[@juliamurphy9000]

I highly recommend Wyoming, Montana and Oregon (I lived in Oregon as a child). I was born in Ohio and lived in Kentucky. Mostly grew up in Florida. I also lived in Texas for a couple of years as a young adult. I moved to the New Orleans area about 27 years ago. The US has many beautiful places. They each have different things that set them apart from each other. I recommend researching different areas before visiting. There are just so many choices. You can’t really go wrong no matter what choice you make. It’s an amazingly beautiful country. I hope you get to visit someday.

[@bebop504]

I'll be visiting for my first time in 2 days!!! Super excited!

[@smpfilms95]

The plantation my great grandparents were born on is still up and running as a tourist attraction Wakefield plantation and Rosedown Plantations

[@disco0752]

Fun place! Too hot in the summer but still fun.

[@laceyboykin5977]

First off, I watch your videos every time I venture out & plan a new trip. You made me smile! Warms my heart at how much love you feel/sense with our culture, food, & hospitality. Thanks for mentioning other wonderful parts of our historical locations. There is so much history here that I’m still exploring my state & I’m from New Orleans. I love my state & proud that you put us on the map! I hope you keep coming back 🥰

[@ozark1981]

Love that area. Sis is in Lake Charles and Uncle in Norco outside NO. It's my favorite part of the world.

[@wncjan]

If you want to avoid mosquitos go to Lake Martin. There are so many dragon flies there that there are almost no mosquitos. The first person from Louisiana I ever met back in 2002, was a mind reading lady. It was at the welcome center in Lake Providence, and the first words that came out of her mouth, when we entered, were "Do you need a restroom?" And as we had been driving down from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, that was so true. When we returned she said "Hello", offered us some freshly pressed lemonade and we had a nice long talk. I love Louisiana, my second favorite state in the US 😁 And btw in 2016 my son and I drove from Slidell to Avery Island and back (about 400 miles) for an afternoon trip, just to shop in the Tabasco Country Store. 🌶🌶🌶

[@romaschild3]

Actually, 166 miles. LOL.

[@wncjan]

@@romaschild3 Actually around 190 miles each way by I-10. We were in a hurry as we had to get back in time for an evening tour inrto Honey Island Swamp.

[@dreamdisturber]

That’s some new information about Lake Martin for me. People have been suggesting I go for my channel as a road trip. No mosquitoes. Cool!

[@wncjan]

@@dreamdisturber I will claim no mosquitos but very few compared oto othercswzms I have visited.

[@bluecollarwarrior2184]

Louisiana it's a beautiful place I meet the nicest people here specially in the country. God bless Louisiana

[@sarahp.4340]

Thank you, Mark! I've been watching your travel vids for a few years now. So happy to see you and Josalin still traveling! I now feel the need to drive to Louisiana! ✌🏼

[@jumbowana]

All of the weirdest stories from my friends revolve around New Orleans. Oh, someone in drag you couldn't understand followed you around from bar to bar buying you drinks and trying to talk you into giving them your shoes and eventually beat you for them? Let me guess where.

[@dreamdisturber]

My friend Gino was a professional drag queen in New Orleans. It may have been him!

[@jimmycain8669]

Mom’s Society Page or Wanda’s Anchor Inn

[@tammimerrell4932]

Fun video about my home state. You got the pronunciation of etouffe correct, but you need to work on boudin. ;)

[@SPARKSBETS]

Moved to Louisiana about 7-8 years ago and i had no idea what some words meant lol I know the ways now

[@georgelucas667]

I'm George Tammi, God blessings 🙏🏻, Where are you from?

[@williamrobert.5671]

I've always loved Louisiana. The people, music, food. And the history was very interesting there. I will love to visit someday.... Hello how're you doing?

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Louisiana is a very interesting place for sure, BUT yes feed us all that food!!!!!!!!!

[@SPARKSBETS]

Not just July and august lol it’s hot about April- October lmao. At least in south LA. It’s already in the 90s here and we just got may

[@lying_lynx]

Here in Shreveport too.

[@ronthomas240]

Grew up 18 years in Allen parish and then left for the army. Haven’t been back since I left 10 years ago. On east coast now.

[@bryantsteury8910]

I've heard one of the no no's of LA (not just NO) is calling gumbo "soup".

[@mistymac]

We definitely don’t call it soup. 😂

[@mistydevillier2197]

Aaaannd, you would be correct!!

[@zhp500]

I always advise people to pass on the gumbo.

[@1beastlydudefixbreakrepeat]

Hello from a nola local! Your forgot the most important season! Mardi gras!! The biggest party in the country. Also the traffic is a bit to get used to.Dont forget to see the revolutionary and civil war sites as well forts and battlegrounds all over.

[@maryelmaguire3161]

First thing I noticed crossing in from Texas to Louisiana was the smell. That smell was prevalent all three times I was there. I felt like I was in another country. Definitely did not feel welcome. The food was incredible. Just my experience.

[@dementedmindstate7063]

How would you describe it?? Like sewage?? Like a dump truck driving by you??

[@vieuxacadian9455]

Je suis desole madame

[@kellymorvant]

The best thing you said is there is a LOT more to Louisiana than New Orleans!

[@robmeier9416]

The shocking thing for me was the number of mis-pronunciations made in this video!

[@steverodrigue6038]

Mais Impressed ! lol! Being from south Louisiana I must say this was an awesome video!

[@NoPlaceForTheDead]

The Smoked Meat Festival in Ville Platte is the best.

[@woltersworld]

Best man at my wedding told me about that :)

[@MrByrdyen]

Louisiana food is the best. I live in New York but I'm from Ville Platte. I miss the food at home. Only time I get a taste of season here is tasting the salt in the snow 😅🤣😆😁

[@ashleybartels6457]

@@MrByrdyen you from Ville Platte. You probably know my family the Guillory’s and Mayeaux’s. Chris Guillory

[@NoPlaceForTheDead]

@@ashleybartels6457 I think i might know you, actually.

[@ashleybartels6457]

@@NoPlaceForTheDead really who’s your family

[@sheilavidrine1750]

Louisiana has the friendliest people!

[@tosht2515]

@2:35 I’ve been to Central Grocery a couple of times and never saw it as empty as this. Dang. A Muffuletta is indeed a fantastic American regional sandwich for sure.

[@given2dream]

If that was footage from the past year, they were probably only letting so many people inside at a time because of COVID capacity restrictions

[@tosht2515]

@@given2dream Exactly. They were in Louisiana in November.

[@ashleybartels6457]

Cane River in Natchitoches is the best. You can see all the old Planation’s and get the true experience of Louisiana

[@lying_lynx]

The Natchitoches Christmas festival! Beautiful!

[@ashleybartels6457]

@@lying_lynx it sure is and i was in the last 30 years of the festival

[@user-np6qw5ou9s]

In Louisiana hoods, they beat you with baguettes and croissants while raping in French talking about their uncles truck and his grandma's house in thr bayou.

[@ofp9181]

La quasont in my hood nigka

[@jaketaper3652]

@@ofp9181 whoa dude

[@Joahh0123]

@@user-np6qw5ou9s this made me cackle😭

[@cajunrescuemedic]

I was born and raised in southern Louisiana. My favorite festival is my home town festival, International Rice Festival. This is held in the 3rd weekend of October.

[@CraigMelancon]

Love your videos! Thank you for the Awesome video of my home State, Faaa Shuuu

[@dreamdisturber]

Same. Cool seeing a Louisiana video on here!

[@Paula-kk1sr]

Did you know that where I 10 in Baton Rouge is the only single lane along the I 10 corridor.

[@Missle1001]

I plan to visit Avery Island where Tabasco sauce is made, and then visit the surrounding area, one day in the future I will :)

[@shainarichard2158]

Yearly school trips there growing up bc its like 35mins away from us. I took my kids there yearly also for Easter when they was little. Jungle garden is beautiful!!

[@lying_lynx]

Some parts of the Tabasco plant tour were a little hard to breathe in, but I was little then. I can handle pepper spray now! Lol

[@cajunmaker6917]

Das a good place to visit.

[@ScrappingwithGrandpa]

I look forward to coming to Louisiana thank you for the video for Watch

[@00iGame00]

Hey im from louisiana! everything you said was true. Keep up the great videos and safe travels.

[@ProfessorWolters]

Thanks!

[@ScorpioMami415]

My mother is a Louisiana Creole our family originated from Shreveport Louisiana and New Orleans. I love Louisiana our culture and the people are the best. Please do a video on Shreveport Louisiana!!!

[@woltersworld]

I will get there and do one, just need to find time in my schudule

[@ScorpioMami415]

That's going to be awesome I can't wait to see it and thank you so much 😀 great channel you have.

[@maddysdaddystevem563]

You can tell that he's a tourist by his mispronunciation of nearly everything.

[@kellymorvant]

Exactly what I was thinking. :-)

[@MikeIzzle_]

I’ll be going to Louisiana in November, I’m so glad you made this video!

[@jsavoy1]

November is an excellent time to come. The weather is so much nicer. The summer heat here is brutal.

[@given2dream]

So many of the festivals that are normally in the spring and early summer have rescheduled to October and November. That’s going to be a great time to come to New Orleans.

[@mistymac]

YES. November is a wonderful time to visit. Peak festival time and great weather.

[@GirthofBirth]

5:56 yeah that I-12 stretch from the border/Slidell to Baton Rouge is raunchy

[@sooners2037]

It does get interesting but it sometimes does beat the traffic in New Orleans depending on the time of day and if you hate bridges I-12 avoids all of Lake Pontachtrain bridges

[@Bayoubebe]

Born and raised in Houma, great ppl here but want to give a shout out to Poches restaurant in Breaux Bridge...we stayed in the area for Ida evacuation and the food was amazingggg there! I love finding other louisiana gems!

[@offthebeatenpathadventures1348]

This video came out in a perfect time. We are flying to Shreveport to visit my school LSUS this Tuesday. I'm going to have to try the grilled oysters. Your video for Georgia was spot on. We are loving Georgia more because of it.

[@tracychriss5645]

They is a big difference between north Louisiana and Cajun country in the south. Different culture altogether. Might as well be in Arkansas!

[@mwebb3014]

@@tracychriss5645 Katrina changed that. Lots of South Louisianans permanently relocated to NWLA so things have gotten more blended here which makes this particular NOLA native happy! 😃

[@mwebb3014]

I hope you enjoyed your first year at LSUS!!

[@MrQL-89]

​@@tracychriss5645you mightes well eat a dixx,,nothing going on down there but that cajun country ish,,Shreveport isnt ish like no damn Arkansas,,that ish is embarrassing all that old behind time hill Billy is down there,,ShreveportBossier in Louisiana is where it's at if you wonna be where its urban and up to date at,,if you not a major city then your town mostly definitely cant say anyway about shreveport smh,,we love the hate,,so keep coming with it

[@moontrucker8939]

NOW, I'm hungry! Louisiana native here.