Situated in the state of Louisiana on the banks of the Mississippi, New Orleans was founded by the French in 1718, populated with Africans, given to the Spanish and eventually sold to the Americans. This colouful history has given birth to a beautiful, multicultural city.

Follow traveller Justine Shapiro through the French Quarter, Warehouse District and Garden District to discover history, drama and the legend that is "The Big Easy"..

Along the way...

• Visit authentic plantations.
• Visit the famous New Orleans cemeteries.
• Join a float for the famous Mardi Gras street festival.
• Fly over the Bayou to the swamp of Jean Lafitte National Park.
• Explore the old French Quarter and discover the city's colonial past.

Special Features

• Round the world tour
• Essential travel information
• Specially composed soundtrack