Do you worry about not being able to speak the foreign language when you are traveling abroad solo? Thankfully, language barriers aren't what they used to be. On this new episode of my solo travel podcast, Solo Travel Talk, I share practical foreign language tips, talk about what you can expect with foreign communication problems, and I discuss how technology can help the solo traveler solve their foreign language concerns.
If you are one of the thousands of people attending New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, you’re going to need to find a way to get there. With so many people in one place, the logistics of festival-going can be chaotic, so we’ve put together a list of tips to help you travel safely to your destination, and safely home!
In order to help you experience and understand New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in the best way possible, we've put together an Astrid Solo Travel Advisor Jazz Fest Guide with all the information on the basic things you need to know!
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.
Sometimes, the hardest part about planning a trip is deciding where to go. To help you out, we’ve picked four destinations- two domestic and two international, that we think are great affordable luxury destinations for the solo traveler!
How to be prepared when things go wrong when traveling alone is important for the solo traveler to know. Listen to this episode of my solo travel podcast, Solo Travel Talk, and learn some basic strategies to solve unforeseen problems when traveling solo.
There is a surge of new ways to fly to Europe this summer and going through lesser-known airports, like New Orleans' Louis Armstrong International, or using a smaller airline could save you hundreds of dollars!
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!
Start your solo trip off right with stress-free packing! Listen to this solo travel podcast episode on Solo Travel Talk and learn how to use packing strategies and a packing list, how to identify your travel essentials, and how to stay logical-- not emotional-- when packing for a long or short solo adventure.
Want to stay in palace while on vacation? Consider the Taleon Imperial Hotel in St. Petersburg. This is affordable luxury accommodation at its best! I stayed here during my recent solo trip to Russia, and you can read my review of this one-of-a-kind hotel here!