Affordable Luxury Ideas from Astrid Solo Travel Advisor


4 Louisiana Small Towns With Rich History, Culture and Lore

4 Louisiana Small Towns With Rich History, Culture and Lore

With old homes and charming downtown drags, Louisiana small towns are a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of New Orleans. If you’re looking for a day or getaway from New Orleans, rural Louisiana my have more to offer than you think!

The Best Airports Around the World for Dining, Shopping, and Lounging

The Best Airports Around the World for Dining, Shopping, and Lounging

While time spent in airports is certainly not the highlight of anyone’s trip, some airports are attempting to make the travel experience more enjoyable by introducing more and more options for dining, shopping and entertainment. Here’s a list of some of the best airports around the world in terms of restaurants, lounges, shopping and more. 

Shaya: Modern Israeli Food at its Finest

Shaya: Modern Israeli Food at its Finest

Alon Shaya is breathing some fresh Mediterranean air into the bust-your-gut New Orleans food scene with a menu of bright, colorful food inspired by his birthplace, Israel. Put this unique and innovative restaurant on your “must do” list when visiting NOLA!

Creole Tomato Festival: A Quirky New Orleans Tradition

Creole Tomato Festival: A Quirky New Orleans Tradition

The Creole Tomato Festival is your chance to get a taste of a local delicacy, along with a myriad of culinary masterpieces that feature this almighty staple of Creole cuisine. This quirky, fun New Orleans festival is a great way to mix up the typical trip to the city!

Episode 020: Slow Can Be Super

Episode 020: Slow Can Be Super

Slow travel for the solo traveler made a bit of an introduction in our recent TIMING IS EVERYTHING solo travel podcast episode,Episode 17, and we thought the slow travel topic for those traveling alone deserved a little more discussion. On this episode of Solo Travel Talk, I discuss the positives of diving deep into the culture and more when traveling solo to one place instead of many destinations on your next trip.

Some of the Best NOLA Craft Breweries

Some of the Best NOLA Craft Breweries

Craft breweries are the perfect place to relax, grab a bite to eat, and drink a few cold ones. Over the past five years, New Orleans has seen a significant rise in the amount of breweries and beer gardens. Here are some of Astrid Solo Travel Advisor’s favorites:

Episode 018: Fun, Fabulous Food Tours

Episode 018: Fun, Fabulous Food Tours

Most solo travelers love to experience different foods and cuisines when they are traveling alone to foreign countries. On your next solo travel adventure, plan on going on a food tour, a great way to learn about different ethnic food, cultures and meet new foodie friends. On this episode of Solo Travel Talk, I cover all kinds of food tours and how they can enhance your solo travel adventures. 

Celebrate NOLA's Greek Influence with Greek Fest

Celebrate NOLA's Greek Influence with Greek Fest

Every year on Memorial Day Weekend, the New Orleans Greek Festival celebrates Greek culture and heritage with traditional food, music, performances and fun for kids and adults alike. This is a great opportunity for the solo traveler to get a taste of a specific aspect of New Orleans culture and heritage.

Celebrate Mother's Day in New Orleans!

Celebrate Mother's Day in New Orleans!

If you find yourself in New Orleans on Mother’s Day, there is no shortage of ways to celebrate the important women and mothers in our lives. From chic boutiques to fantastic brunch spots, here is our list of ways to pamper your mother NOLA-style!

Solo Traveler’s Jazz Fest Guide - Food and Drink

Solo Traveler’s Jazz Fest Guide - Food and Drink

Jazz Fest in New Orleans is more than two weeks of world class music. Solo Travelers attending Jazz Fest will have more than 70 food vendors offering dishes and drinks that reflect our city and its shared heritage.  Great Music, Food and Fun!