And from that same internet search, I found these quotes of people comparing other great places on the planet Earth to New Orleans:
"The Zona Colonial, the oldest section of Santo Domingo [in the Dominican Republic], reminds me of the French Quarter in New Orleans. The scale of the buildings, huddled shoulder to shoulder, is the same. Both cities have an interesting blend of storefronts and homes. Balconies line narrow streets. Both, of course, were established under Spanish rule."
"I'm in love with the old city of Nantes, the area around the Cathedrale St. Pierre et St. Paul and the Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne (which has an honest-to-God moat): with its narrow cobblestone streets, funky little shops and restaurants, and interesting people to look at, it reminds me of the French Quarter"
"In Paris, we visit the L'Arc de Triumphe, the immense victory arch that Napoleon built in 1810. We had to walk through a rather apartment filled area to get there. The buildings here are so ornate and each window has a small balcony. Reminds me of New Orleans."
"Cape Town is just AMAZING. Much of the architecture reminds me of New Orleans, French Quarter."
"Key West reminds me of New Orleans French Quarter. I got some great pix of all the history and some very old churches which was cool."
"Amsterdam is a very interesting place it kinda reminds me of new Orleans or key west put together"
"Istanbul in some ways reminds me of New Orleans"
"Havana, Cuba reminds me of New Orleans. It even has a lot old trees and beautiful flowers."
"Havana, Cuba reminds me of New Orleans. I loved the restaurant I ate at with a spectacular location on the landmark Cathedral Square (Plaza de la Cathedral). A great people watching place. The seven person group is hot, featuring congos, cowbell, and bongos that give you a driving Cuban beat similar to that of Santana"
"This historical district in Puerto Rico reminds me of New Orleans? French Quarter. Businesses, restaurants, museums, plazas, fortifications, street musicians, shops, flowers, trees, churches, hotels, narrow streets, and cobblestones fill the area."
"The historical district of Plaza Machaca (in Mazatl?n, Mexico) reminds me of New Orleans both in style and design of construction"
"Old town [in Mazatlan, Mexico] reminds me of the French Quarter in New Orleans, especially at night."
"St. Thomas in the Caribbean. Reminds me of the French Quarter"
"St. Thomas -- Passing through the commercial district on the way to the hotel, there are endless shopping opportunities here, so we decide to return for lunch and shopping after getting settled in. Soon we're back having lunch and shopping in the narrow streets and alleys, which reminds me of the French Quarter in New Orleans"
"Panama City -- The old city reminds me of the French Quarter in New Orleans. Narrow streets. 2 story buildings."
"Bangkok reminds me of New Orleans. The food is spicy. The people are so nice. It's colorful and happy."
"Seattle's public market reminds me of New Orleans' French Quarter, with musicians singing and playing instruments along the streets, and of the open-air market of historic Charleston, S.C., with artisans selling their wares"
"Phnom Penh in Cambodia reminds me of New Orleans, with its vestiges of French architecture and the crusty baguettes sold around town each morning. The coffee is divine, too ? dark and rich and delicious. And like New Orleans' courtyards, gardens are tucked away behind the walls of white villas, revealing flashes of brilliant color from hibiscus, bougainvillea and orchids."