By: Casie Smith and Justin Fisher Picture from Wikimedia Commons
Welcome to our travel blog, about
the fascinating history of New Orleans, or as some call it the "Big easy"!
New Orleans was founded in 1718 by Jean Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville. At its start, New Orleans served as a trading community that followed along the curves of the east bank. This little trading community would soon became a continental hub for world trade. This is what contributed to New Orleans rich and unique history.
