Roni Bossin, Owner and Lead Guide, Tours N' Tales A few months ago, I received a call from Professor Ilana Horwitz of Tulane University. She told me that Benyamin Cohen, a senior writer for The Forward, was coming to New Orleans to research a story about Touro Synagogue and its remarkable growth over the past few years. She asked whether I'd be willing to spend an hour introducing him to the Jewish history of New Orleans before he continued his reporting. Of course, I said yes. Private tours...

ARC Gloria - The Colombian Navy Flagship Last week, New Orleans had the honor of becoming the first stop in Sail250, a nationwide celebration marking America's 250th anniversary. Tall ships and naval vessels from around the world arrived on the Mississippi River, bringing crews, flags, traditions, and cultures from across the globe to one of America's most historic port cities. As a tour guide living and working in New Orleans, I was invited to attend the official welcoming event aboard the...

I just came back from the annual Clarksdale, Mississippi Juke Joint Festival , which took place April 8–12, 2026. Clarksdale's got some great street art - “The Blues are the Roots, the Rest are the Fruits” — Willie Dixon When did I even become aware that a place called Clarksdale exists? I can’t say for sure, but most likely sometime after 2017, when I became a tour guide in New Orleans. After that, I occasionally received requests from travelers wanting an itinerary to or from New Orleans...