Planning a trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras? Here are our tips for planning your solo trip, including the best affordable luxury places to stay near the parade route, and how to get around New Orleans!
A votre sante! When traveling solo enjoy the elegance and sophistication of Paris that can be found in the superbly managed bars and lounges of the City of Lights. I take you on a tour of five not-to-be-missed after hours establishments well suited for the solo traveler on the new episode of my solo travel podcast, Solo Travel Talk.
Two of the raunchiest, most profane parades that take place during Carnival season are Krewe du Vieux and Krewe Delusion … but they should not be missed! They’re some of the most entertaining and fun parades in the city. They keep things lighthearted and certainly fuel your wild side!
Heading down to New Orleans for Mardi Gras? Be sure to check our suggested packing list!
Looking for a five star hotel in Paris that is affordable? Listen to this episode of my solo travel podcast, Solo Travel Talk, and be transported to Paris and discover the Hotel Regina where I profile this gem of a hotel plus explore affordable luxury and how solo travelers can get more luxury for less when traveling the world alone.
A natural movie set since 1718, New Orleans, often dubbed "Hollywood South", has been the setting of countless films over the years. If you are traveling solo to New Orleans, stream these five films based on or in New Orleans and understand more fully why this city is so magical.
Learn about AstridTravel’s second Art Routes Tour which was a 7 day art-themed tour of San Miguel de Allende, named Travel + Leisure's 2017 Best City in the World, created in conjunction with the Art Council of Greater Baton Rouge. While this tour has come and gone the AstridTravel Club will be offering a similar tour in 2020 and beyond.
Most successful solo travel trips have a focus. I created a fashion and a Lady’s theme for my recent trip to Paris, and you can, too! Hear all about my Style and Fashion focused trip on my new solo travel podcast episode, and get inspired to craft your own themed Paris visit.
New Orleans is unlike any other city in the world, and it deserves a spot on your bucket list. If you have any concerns about visiting New Orleans as a solo traveler, read this post on 5 reasons why we believe New Orleans is the perfect solo destination
Twelfth Night is significant here in New Orleans, because it is the official start of the Carnival season, which concludes at the end of Mardi Gras day. Leave it to a city like New Orleans to transition directly from the Christmas holidays to Carnival season!