Affordable Luxury Ideas from Astrid Solo Travel Advisor


Episode 070: 'Overlooked' Mexico City for the Solo Traveler

Episode 070: 'Overlooked' Mexico City for the Solo Traveler

Many people who travel alone avoid traveling to Mexico City. Don’t “overlook” Mexico City as a fabulous destination for the solo traveler! Learn why you should visit this fascinating place and get inspired to visit this culturally rich city on my new solo travel podcast episode.

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo in New Orleans

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo in New Orleans

Cinco de Mayo is Saturday! Whether you're celebrating all day long or just grabbing a margarita before heading to the Fair Grounds for another weekend of festing, there are plenty of ways to celebrate in and around New Orleans.

Two Delicious New Restaurants to Try in New Orleans

Two Delicious New Restaurants to Try in New Orleans

As the city of New Orleans gears up to turn 300, there is no shortage of new and exciting restaurant openings for the solo traveler to enjoy. Southern Living magazine even ranked the Big East as the South’s best food city for all of 2018. Make your next solo destination New Orleans.

Episode 065: 10 Tips for Experiencing New Orleans

Episode 065: 10 Tips for Experiencing New Orleans

I love New Orleans! Not only is New Orleans a historic and grand place to visit, it's fabulous for the solo traveler. On the new episode of my solo travel podcast, Solo Travel Talk, I share my top tips for visiting the Cresent City, plus explore some of the nicknames New Orleans has picked up over the years! 

Solo Traveler’s Guide to Jazz Fest

Solo Traveler’s Guide to Jazz Fest

The music, the food, the art - the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is one of the most popular events that takes place in the city. We've put together an Astrid Solo Travel Advisor Jazz Fest Guide with helpful hints, safety tips, and food and drink recommendations for the solo traveler!

The Most Fabulous Shopping Street in Paris

The Most Fabulous Shopping Street in Paris

Looking to be inspired by fashion? Travel to Paris and spend a day along the Avenue Montaigne, one of the most fabulous shopping streets in the world. For solo travelers visiting the "City of Lights" enjoy this blog highlighting my personal Paris makeover and the memorable day I enjoyed on the Avenue Montaigne.

New Orleans First Food Truck Park: Fresh and Fun

New Orleans First Food Truck Park: Fresh and Fun

New Orleans is home to many outstanding food trucks. Now it'll be easier for the solo traveler to try them all as New Orleans's first permanent food truck park opened in 2018. Want a delicious, affordable meal when traveling to New Orleans? Head to Deja Vieux Food Truck Park. Yum!