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Informed by on-the-ground research, Herb Lester's handy, folded guides uncover what makes a city special - its most distinctive shops, restaurants, cafés, bars, museums and galleries, whether unmissable old favourites, exciting new arrivals or overlooked treasures. Each entry comes with its own brief description, and a basic map helps the reader get their bearings and make plans.

New Orleans has an atmosphere quite different to any other American city: louche, laidback, wild, wanton, eccentric, eerie. It was the birthplace of jazz and home to many of the originators of rhythm & blues; its food, a mix of Cajun, Creole and European influences, is acclaimed and copied worldwide. With its focus on eating and carousing (with just a few other diversions), this guide will lead the user to 38 places for good times, memorable times - and maybe even wild times.

Printed on a single sheet of 100% recycled paper, these light, portable guides are an ideal travelling companion.