Dive into the vibrant and enigmatic world of New Orleans as Crystal and Joe are joined by authors Sharon Keating and Christi Keating Sumich, who take us on a journey through the city's rich (and haunted) cocktail history. In this episode, you'll learn about iconic drinks such as the Absinthe Frappe and the famous Sazerac and explore some historic and haunted hotspots like Jean Lafitte's Old Absinthe House and the Roosevelt Hotel's Sazerac Bar. Sharon and Christie share their expertise on New Orleans' unique blend of life, death, and celebration. Plus, get ready for some gear of the day suggestions to enhance your adventure experience!

Find gear of the day, including Sharon & Christi's book, Hauntingly Good Spirits, in our Gear of the Day shop!

RUN OF SHOW

• Introduction to Ghost Tours and Party Scenes
• Exploring New Orleans: Drinks and History
• Pronunciation Fun and Gear of the Day
• Meet our guests, Sharon and Christi
• New Orleans: A Unique American City
• The Mystique of Absinthe
• Cemeteries and Celebrations
• Speakeasies and Vampire Legends
• Making the Perfect Absinthe Frappe
• Hemingway's Connection to New Orleans
• Exploring New Orleans: Walking Distance and Maps
• Death in the Afternoon: Hemingway's Cocktail
• Commander's Palace and Lafayette Cemetery
• Streetcars and Navigating New Orleans
• The Iconic Sazerac Bar at the Roosevelt Hotel
• Writing 'Hauntingly Good Spirits': A Family Collaboration
• Final Thoughts and Farewell

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Today we embark on a spine-tingling journey through America's most haunted ghost tours. Discover eerie hotspots like New Orleans, Williamsburg, and Charleston, where tales of haunted houses, mysterious tunnels, and historic lantern-lit streets come to life. Along the way, Crystal and Joe delve into their personal ghost tour experiences, sharing memorable costumes from childhood and the quirks that make each tour unforgettable, including an Asheville tour featuring a hilarious mad Russian scientist and unexpected props. Get ready to see these famous cities in a ghostly new light—spooky and fun in equal measure.

Plus, we'll dive deeper into the elements that make these ghost tours truly exceptional. From the haunted house Nicholas Cage reportedly fears to live in to some exhilarating hands-on experiences with EMP devices in Traverse City, you'll understand the importance of a knowledgeable and engaging guide. We also highlight lesser-known gems like Delray's Halloween house decorating contest and historical tours in small American towns. Equip yourself with essential travel tips, from must-have toiletries to reusable containers, ensuring your spooky adventures are smooth and comfortable. As we wrap up, we preview our upcoming episodes, teasing New Orleans drink recipes perfect for a Halloween bash, and we encourage you to share your ghost tour stories with us. Whether it's wandering through historic towns with original gas lanterns or enjoying the immersive performances of costumed characters, our episode promises to entertain and enlighten. Don't miss out as we share our 'Gear of the Day' and elevate your next haunted journey!

Run of Show

• Exploring Historic and Spooky Cities
• Ghostly Encounters in Texarkana
• The Allure of Ghost Tours
• Memorable Costumes and Halloween Fun
• What Makes a Good Ghost Tour?
• Haunted Tales and Paranormal Activity
• Favorite Ghost Tours and Haunted Houses
• Hammond Court Anecdote
• Road Trip Pit Stop
• Gear of the Day Hint
• Favorite Ghost Tours
• Quirky Ghost Tour in Asheville
• New Orleans Vampire Stories
• Finding the Best Ghost Tours
• Gear of the Day Reveal
• Upcoming New Orleans Adventure

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On today's episode we asked YOU for advice on packing for travel, accumulating points, and generally making things easier and more fun. Boy, did you come through! We feature advice from MANY people from our adventure community on this episode.

Have you been to Japan? Peru? Chile? Those episodes are coming soon, so share your advice on our voicemail at http://stackingadventures.com/mystory