by Wendy Worrall Redal | May 8th, 2008 | Comments (2)
topic: Eco Travel | tags: crawfish, French Quarter, Jazz and Heritage Festival, Jazz Fest and New Orleans
Ecotourism is one of those emergent buzzwords that’s slippery in terms of definitions. Usually understood as a sustainable approach to travel that both respects and protects natural environments, ecotourism is also associated with preserving local cultures – and it’s in that vein that I send this post from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, ... read more
by Rodney Yee | April 28th, 2008 | Comments (2)
topic: Yoga | tags: New Orleans, Urban Zen Foundation and Vagina Monologues
The 10th anniversary of The Vagina Monologues was celebrated in New Orleans at the Superdome on April 11 and 12, 2008. Poets, politicians, movie stars, celebrities, and social luminaries were on a monolithic stage giving speeches, having dialogues, and performing in honor of the courageous, vivacious women of Louisiana.
In a 7,500 square ... read more