the boujee duck

A blog for people wanting places to go and things to do

Month: July 2025

Chargrilled Oysters: Acme vs. Drago’s—Who Really Runs NOLA’s Shell Game?

There are food debates… and then there are New Orleans food debates. Gumbo vs. étouffée. Beignets vs. donuts. But there’s one culinary standoff that’ll divide a dinner table faster than a jazz funeral can clear Bourbon Street: Acme vs. Drago’s—who…

Essence Festival 2025 Was a Hot Mess: How to Actually Plan, Pack, and Party in NOLA Without Regrets

There are travel fails… and then there’s Essence Fest 2025. I don’t know what was more disappointing: the chaotic crowd control, the lines that wrapped around the block like a Beyoncé Formation, or the lineup that felt like someone picked…

Solo Female Travel Hacks I Swear By—From TSA to Tampons

There’s a unique kind of freedom in stepping off a plane alone, tote bag slung over your shoulder, with no one to answer to but your own instincts. Solo female travel is empowering—but let’s be real, it can also come…

First Time Solo Travel: What I Wish I Knew Before My First Trip Alone

There’s something wildly freeing about booking a flight for one. No coordinating schedules. No waiting on a friend to “check their PTO.” No compromising on where to stay, what to eat, or how long to linger at a scenic overlook….

Chase Sapphire Reserve Hits Another Identity Crisis (and Our Wallets Feel It)

Whew, Chase! If your credit card were a person, it just got a designer makeover, joined a boutique gym, booked a five-star retreat… and then charged you $795 to hang out. Let’s unpack the June 2025 Chase Sapphire Reserve® overhaul…