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1. Your phone is important. This cannot be stressed enough.
2. But don't waste your battery on social media. No one's having as much fun as you.
3. To avoid an unpleasant taste, have a mimosa before brushing your teeth.
4. Expect complete, borderline inappropriate honesty.
5. Don’t get crazy over beads. THERE WILL BE MORE BEADS.
6. Sleeping is a moderately necessary chore.
7. You could drive, but it’s usually smarter to walk.
8. If walking more than three blocks, bring a beer.
9. Everybody dances. Butter and Hand Grenades have a lot of calories.
10. It’s ok that you don’t look perfect. Look around - that’s not the point.
11. People will be wearing costumes, pretty much all year. You don’t have to but you don’t not have to.
12. There are a lot of bars that look alike. Be prepared for this.
13. NOLA is said to be one of the most haunted cities in America. Remember, the ghosts live here. You’re just a tourist.
14. The cops here are cooler. but don’t push your luck.
15. Since the bars never close, it’s often hard to know when to stop. Look for signs.
16. Stick with your crew. New Orleans is no place for the Irish Goodbye.
17. Enjoy the fact that the rules here are different. And awesome.
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