Affordable Luxury Ideas from Astrid Solo Travel Advisor


Why Mexico City is Great for Solo Travelers

Why Mexico City is Great for Solo Travelers

Mexico City, as one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, can be difficult for someone traveling alone to enjoy. However, this also means that there are tons of things to do in Mexico city! Consider these 3 solo travel, Mexico City travel tips to enjoy this mega city in just a few days.

5 Most Haunted Places to See in the French Quarter

5 Most Haunted Places to See in the French Quarter

New Orleans is perhaps America's most haunted city. If you're a solo traveler in town, we highly recommend joining one of the French Quarter's world famous ghost tours, especially if you are planning on taking in New Orleans's haunted sites at night. Here are five of the most haunted places in the French Quarter: 

Gallery Hopping at Art for Art's Sake

Gallery Hopping at Art for Art's Sake

Each Fall, Art for Art's Sake kicks off the start of the New Orleans Arts season with music, wine, gallery openings, and shopping. Come down to Magazine Street and Julia Street for a night of gallery hopping and shopping! This is a great event for the solo traveler visiting New Orleans during this time!

Best Things to Do in the New Orleans Garden District

Best Things to Do in the New Orleans Garden District

With rows of antebellum mansions, pristine gardens and southern charm, the Garden District stands out as one of the country's most lovely neighborhoods, and a popular destination for solo travelers visiting New Orleans. Read this brief blog and learn some of the Garden District '“must do’s.”

Episode 032: Destination Dreaming - Lisbon, Marrakesh, and Abu Dhabi
Experience a True New Orleans Block Party at White Linen Night

Experience a True New Orleans Block Party at White Linen Night

Whitney White Linen Night is an event that occurs every year around Labor Day in the New Orleans Warehouse District. This is the Warehouse District’s chance to show off NOLA’s thriving art scene, and your chance to experience a true NOLA block party!

Episode 027: Destination - Venice, Italy

Episode 027: Destination - Venice, Italy

Thinking about traveling solo to Venice, Italy? In this episode of Solo Travel Talk be prepared to be swept away by this uniquely, fabulous city as I profile Venice as a destination for the solo traveler. Listeners will get all my solo travel recommendations and tips for experiencing the best of Venice, the Queen of the Adriatic. 

The Columns Hotel, A Streetcar Line Delight

The Columns Hotel, A Streetcar Line Delight

Whether you're looking for an affordable luxury place to stay for a solo adventure or just a place to sip happy hour cocktails, the Columns Hotel has something for everyone. The Columns has an ambience of age-old elegance, yet remains one of the most comfortable and affordable hotels in New Orleans.

Episode 026: Saint Petersburg Art Routes Wrap Up, Part II

Episode 026: Saint Petersburg Art Routes Wrap Up, Part II

Many solo travelers never consider St Petersburg, Russia as a trip destination. Listen to this episode of Solo Travel Talk and hear all about the amazing things you can experience when traveling alone in Saint Petersburg. We are confident that you are going to want to visit this magnificent Russian city after this solo travel podcast episode!

Episode 025: Saint Petersburg Art Routes Wrap Up, Part I

Episode 025: Saint Petersburg Art Routes Wrap Up, Part I

St Petersburg, Russia has a fabulous cultural history and a vibrant current day scene. The Art Routes Saint Petersburg excursion was a glorious success, and on this episode of Solo Travel talk, I introduce Saint Petersburg as a select, must-visit destination for the solo traveler.