Louisiana: 10 Shocks of Visiting Louisiana

Whether it is learning how to eat crawdads/mud bugs, the above ground cemetaries, or the incredible hospitality of the state, Louisiana has a lot to pleasantly surprise tourists and visitors to the state. So if you are heading to Baton Rouge, Shreveport, or just hitting up the big easy of New Orleans, here are some things tourists should know about Louisiana.
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[jasonberry]

I'm originally from North Louisiana and moved to South Louisiana when I started college. It was such a culture shock even for a Louisiana native.

[logan]

Fun fact about Louisiana: you won't hear too much of our french now and days because back in the day our great grandparents and grand parents were basically discriminated against and bullied for speaking it so the majority just decided to not teach their children and grand children so they didn't have to go through it.

[bgilmore]

As a Louisiana native, I always tell anyone that does not live in the South....DO NOT come during the summer!! You will die from the humidity. There’s no way to fully prepare someone for just how hot and miserable it can be.
Don’t get me wrong. I love my state, not always the summers though. Lol!

Also you will NEVER find our food made better anywhere in the country. You want real authentic Cajun and Creole cooking, it’s only here in the state.

[ashleybartels]

You better not ever call a Po’Boy a sub sandwich to us Louisianan’s

[shannondouglass]

I was waiting for the "louisiana is not just new orleans" I mean i live in new orleans (born and raised) but that has always driven me crazy that that's immediately where people's minds go. I don't think people realize how awesome other parts of louisiana can be. So I actually REALLY appreciate that being one of the bullet points made in this video.

[lilykep]

When I moved away from Louisiana for school my nose bled for months before I acclimated. I'm accustomed to living with humidity levels equal to living underwater, living somewhere that didn't have 90% humidity at all times was a shock to my system.

[JPMJPM]

My French in-laws spoke French the whole time on our swamp tour with the Cajun boat captain. They understood each other perfectly, and my in-laws were completely charmed by his accent and outlook on life. It is to this day their favorite part of any of their trips to the U.S.

[pamelamarielong]

I was born and raised in Louisiana. I have lived here my entire life, and appreciate you mentioning that we are not just New Orleans! I am in SWLA...closer to Texas, and every time I tell someone out of state that I am from Louisiana, they talk about New Orleans....gets frustrating

[looseunit]

Immigrated to Louisiana from New Zealand. My accent draws attention here. The humidity is a killer. I love the people and the history.

[meganm]

Louisiana born and raised yes we love to talk 😂😂😂😂

[georgiancrossroads]

It's not the heat, it's the humanity. Thanks Mark.

[carolynleahmaas]

The thing that shocked me about Louisiana is the heat. It’s otherworldly. Nothing prepared me for how hot it was. I’ve lived in Nashville for 20 years and thought I could handle it. It kicked my ass.

[tarek]

I’ve always loved Louisiana. The people, music, food. And the history was very interesting there. I went to the Whitney plantation and it was amazing. The stories there were incredible

[shannoncarpenter]

Boudin is pronounced like boo-dan. Born and raised in North Louisiana. I love the south part of the state too. Grew up going down all the time to visit family. It is like another country. 🥰 The entire state. So much to see and do and, most importantly, eat!!

[TravelAdventureswithEricB]

After living in Louisiana all my life, nothing shocks me or surprise me, awesome videos.

[tabiapatterson]

He's not lying about the bugs and humidity. I dont even go outside in July and August! And the bugs. I've lived in south louisiana all my life, 31 years, and I swear every summer i see a new species of bug. They also get bigger, faster, and some are beginning to take flight. I've never known horror until i saw my first thumb size flying cockroach 2 years ago!!

[CoolRanchIcarus]

I’m just so glad someone remembered north Louisiana because all anyone seems to care about is New Orleans

[BornofFire]

As a south Louisiana native I can say everything this man has said is accurate. Especially the weather, if you come here during the summer (basically March to December) you will suffocate. Our air Dow here is made out of Roux and Louisiana hot sauce.

[upendomweusi]

I'm a native of Louisiana and everything you have said is right! Everyone I meet from outside of the state, especially from the north, can't believe how nice we are. I'll always love this state. Even when it disappears into the Gulf of Mexico.

[schmoab]

Definitely get out to Acadiana -Lafayette. Tour the Atchafalaya, get some boudin and cracklins. Sample all the food and music!