first solo trip to new orleans—should i worry?

So, my older sibling is packing their bags for their very first solo trip to New Orleans, Louisiana. They’ll be with work folks most of the time, but there’ll be a few hours here and there when they’re on their own. Honestly, I’m a bit nervous for them—neither of us has ever done anything like this before, and I keep picturing them wandering around Bourbon Street looking lost! I’ve heard New Orleans is full of life—music on every corner, beignets that melt in your mouth, and those old oak trees in the Garden District. But I’ve also heard stories about pickpockets and getting turned around in the French Quarter after dark. I want them to have fun, but I also want them to come home in one piece! If you’ve been to New Orleans, what’s the one thing you wish someone had told you before you went? Are there places you’d avoid, or hidden gems that aren’t in the guidebooks? And, real talk—how safe did you feel walking around alone, especially in the evening? I’d love to hear your honest experiences, good or bad. It’s tough watching someone you care about step out of their comfort zone, but maybe that’s what makes for the best stories. Anyone else ever feel this mix of excitement and worry when a loved one travels? #neworleans #travelconcerns #solotravel #familyworries #midlifeadventures #Travel