Craig D. Guillot Articles
Walking the Fine LineCraig Guillot seems to run into protests everywher
The Usual Suspect – MexicoSo you’re at the US/Mexico border, and Customs wan
10 Tips for Crossing the BorderYou too can cross the border just fine. Just keep
Managua: Against All Odds[...]
Managua, Nicaragua: General InfoQuick Facts and Figures
Population: 1.3 million
Natural Threats: more than 25 volcanoes surround Managua; active fault lines run dead through the middle of the city; prone to flooding and landslides
Number killed in 1972 earthquake: 6,000-10,000
Damage from ‘72 earthquake: five square miles of the city center in complete ruins; light, water, sewerage, and communications were destroyed; medical [...]
New Orleans, Louisiana – June 2001In this update:
Hard Rock
Mainstream
Latin Music
Zydeco & Cajun Music
Schedules & Upcoming Events
Although world-famous for jazz and blues, the New Orleans music scene offers everything from death metal to piano recitals. Any and every style of music can be found in local clubs almost every night of [...]
New Orleans, Louisiana – July 2001A capitan, on nutra-back, stands in front of a camelback. Nutra musta been scared by dem mudbugs.
Yatspeak 101
In this update:
Words
[A-K]
[L-R]
[S-Z]
Common Phrases
Practical Usage
First of all, let’s get one thing straight: Hollywood doesn’t portray New Orleanians as they really sound. While we do have our [...]
Watchya Fixin’? – Food – New Orleans Travel GuideGator chillin’ on a small pier. Doesn’t it look yummy?
Some visitors almost feel like they are in a foreign country when they read a menu in New Orleans. Ever wondered if there really is dirt in "dirty rice"? Do you want Creole mustard on that poboy? Do you like to "suck the head"? Ever made [...]
Spice Rack – Food – New Orleans Travel GuideVariety is the spice of life – and sauce – and spice is the life of all these sauces.
Aside from crawfish and alligator, most major ingredients in New Orleans cuisine are available nationwide. What makes the food so unique is its mixing and matching of spices and seasonings, many which can now be ordered [...]
Recipes – Food – New Orleans Travel GuideFresh veg selling at the French Market.
Don’t ever ask about recipes in New Orleans, you might start a riot!
Everyone claims that their mama, sister, and grandma make the best gumbo. Then they claim their papas boil the best crawfish. Recipes can vary so drastically, that dishes actually change shape and ingredients. I have [...]
