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Don't Be Fooled! Use Oyster.com to See What Hotels Really Look Like

Don't Be Fooled! Use Oyster.com to See What Hotels Really Look Like

From Paris to St. Petersburg, Astrid has stayed in some of the finest affordable luxury hotels around the world, all for a reasonable price. How does she do it? She’s shared a number of her travel planning tips before, and now we’re adding another tool to the toolbox: Oyster.com

4 Art, Food and Wine Festivals From Around the World

4 Art, Food and Wine Festivals From Around the World

One of the best parts about traveling is exploring the art, food and culture in places you are less familiar with. Sure, you can roam around almost any city and find visually stunning works of art and delicious local bites, but sometimes it’s nice to have everything more centrally located. Cue our list of can’t-miss art, food and wine festivals around the world.

Four Inexpensive Places to Travel This Year

Four Inexpensive Places to Travel This Year

Sometimes, the hardest part about planning a trip is deciding where to go. To help you out, we’ve picked four destinations- two domestic and two international, that we think are great affordable luxury destinations for the solo traveler!

New Orleans on an Affordable Luxury Budget

New Orleans on an Affordable Luxury Budget

New Orleans is a city with so much to do on any budget for the solo traveler. We recommend checking out these restaurants, bars, hotels and other stops to make along the way to get the most bang for your buck when traveling alone to the Big Easy. 

What to do in New Orleans In January

What to do in New Orleans In January

Looking for things to do in New Orleans in January? Here are our recommendations for fun, exciting events to attend as a solo traveler visiting NOLA in the month of January!

The Solo Travelers Guide to Shopping Local in New Orleans

The Solo Travelers Guide to Shopping Local in New Orleans

New Orleans is always ranked high among travelers as one of the “Best Cities for Shopping.” This is no surprise, and the city's local shops are sure to have everything you are looking for! Shop local with this guide to New Orleans shopping:

New Survey Says Solo Travel is a Top Trend

New Survey Says Solo Travel is a Top Trend

Solo travel is becoming more trendy than ever before. In fact, BookYogaRetreats.com recently conducted a survey with more than 300 travelers and more than half of them are planning to take their next trip solo.

Best Cruises for Travelers Without the Solo Surcharge

Best Cruises for Travelers Without the Solo Surcharge

Most cruises prices are based on double-occupancy, so solo travelers are oftentimes hit with a supplemental fee for traveling alone. However, there are a few cruises and cruise lines with packages that do not include a surcharge for solo travelers. Here are a few of those!

10 Inspiring Quotes That Will Make You Want to Travel

10 Inspiring Quotes That Will Make You Want to Travel

If you're anything like the AstridTravel team, you are constantly dreaming of places in the world you’d love to see. While there are obviously things that can get in the way such as budget constraints or a busy schedule, sometimes all you need is an inspirational quote to get you going!