Affordable Luxury Ideas from Astrid Solo Travel Advisor


Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in New Orleans

Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in New Orleans

Although Cinco de Mayo is arguably more of an American holiday than it is Mexican, it is still a great chance to celebrate Mexican culture and, of course, eat delicious Mexican cuisine. Here’s a list of our favorite places to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in New Orleans!

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.

Herbsaint: New Orleans Cuisine with Spirit and Sophistication

Herbsaint: New Orleans Cuisine with Spirit and Sophistication

Chef Donald Link's restaurant Herbsaint specializes in modern Southern bistro that merges the soul of Louisiana's regional cuisine with the spirit and sophistication of these foodie times. If you’re looking for an on-trend restaurant that offers authentic New Orleans food, check out Herbsaint on your next visit to the city!

French Quarter Festival: A Celebration of the Unique and Vibrant Culture of New Orleans.

French Quarter Festival: A Celebration of the Unique and Vibrant Culture of New Orleans.

French Quarter Festival is one of the greatest celebrations of the unique and vibrant culture of New Orleans. With nearly 2,000 musicians across all genres of music, delicious local food, and ample amounts of entertainment, all for free, this is a great event for any solo traveler visiting New Orleans this spring!

Lula is Bringing a Unique Angle to the Competitive New Orleans Dining Scene

Lula is Bringing a Unique Angle to the Competitive New Orleans Dining Scene

Lula is Louisiana's first restaurant-distillery and is producing delicious rum, vodka, and gin made from Louisiana cane sugar. This is a great place to enjoy a unique dining and drinking experience in New Orleans!

Eliseyev Emporium: The Most Wonderful Food Emporium in the World

Eliseyev Emporium: The Most Wonderful Food Emporium in the World

Looking to dine at a "special" place in St Petersburg? Eliseyev Emporium is not to be missed! Foodies: do not underestimate Russia as an incredible travel destination for digging into the culinary arts!

Luxury for Less in St Petersburg: Stay at the Grand Hotel Europe

Luxury for Less in St Petersburg: Stay at the Grand Hotel Europe

Looking to stay in five star luxury hotel for less in St Petersburg, Russia? The Belmond Grand Hotel Europe is the place! As a solo traveler, I found that this hotel had all the right qualities and features to make my stay nothing short of fabulous.

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. 

The 5 Best New Restaurants in New Orleans

The 5 Best New Restaurants in New Orleans

In a city filled with countless James Beard winners and classic culinary institutes, you might think that New Orleans is running out of room for new restaurants. Think again! Here are 5 new restaurants to try during your next visit to New Orleans!