If you’re looking for a day trip from New Orleans, head across Lake Pontchartrain towards Covington, where you will find stately oaks, historic homes, boutique shopping, and a few fabulous restaurants. Here are 3 restaurants to try on your next visit to this Louisiana small town!
Summer in South Louisiana can be beautiful, but the heat can also be brutal. If you’re visiting New Orleans in the summer, wear loose clothing and drink lots of water! In addition, here are some of our recommendations for staying cool in New Orleans during the summertime:
24 hours in New Orleans is not nearly enough, but if you're here for a layover or just passing through, a day is plenty to see, eat, and dance your way through New Orleans. Here is Astrid Solo Travel Advisor's guide for a quick trip to the Crescent City:
Coolinary Month is a chance for eager diners to try out a new spot, or revisit an old favorite without breaking the bank. Starting Aug. through Aug. 31, over 80 New Orleans restaurants will offer summer prix-fixe brunches, lunches and dinners!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Ever dreamt of attending the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona? Here's your chance! Well, sort of. The San Fermin en Nueva Orleans is a more local (and safer) alternative to the Spanish festival.
Effervescence is an elegant sleek champagne bar with chef inspired sharing plates on the edge of the French Quarter. If you’re a traveler, or local, looking for a fine place to enjoy a class of champagne or sparkling wine, look no further than this hip French Quarter bar!
