New Orleans demands a plan for big rigs and small trailers alike. Doug and Marla camped across the river at a park with a ferry view of the skyline—cheaper, calmer, and an easy ride into the Quarter.

They ate beignets at Café du Monde, listened to street brass at Jackson Square, and took a swamp tour where the guide’s alligator stories may have been fifty percent folklore and one hundred percent entertaining.

Marla loved the Garden District architecture; Doug loved the spice shops. They brought home hot sauce, pralines, and a new appreciation for cities that refuse to sleep quietly.

Silver Trekker verdict: Sensory overload in the best way—camp outside the core, take transit in, and pace yourself.

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