Affordable Luxury Ideas from Astrid Solo Travel Advisor


The Banya Spa: The Best Way to Relax in Russia

The Banya Spa: The Best Way to Relax in Russia

Solo traveling can place a strain on both your mind and body. To relax and rejuvenate in Russia, indulge yourself with a visit to a Banya Spa. By far the most unusual spa experience I have had in my life! This is an experience not to miss out on!

Episode 010: Astrid Opens Her Toolbox, Part II

Episode 010: Astrid Opens Her Toolbox, Part II

Planning a solo trip can be difficult. Consequently, you need to use helpful travel strategies and travel websites to create a memorable solo adventure. In this episode of Solo Travel Talk I continue my deep dive into the various travel sites I rely on and how to use them. You'll hear about the well-known websites and other lesser known but valuable travel research and planning platforms. 

Enjoy Great Food, Feel Great Doing It at Hogs for a Cause

Enjoy Great Food, Feel Great Doing It at Hogs for a Cause

Hog’s for the Cause is basically one giant, community barbecue benefiting the families of children battling pediatric brain cancer. Enjoy great food, great music, and a great time at this unique New Orleans festival!

Lula is Bringing a Unique Angle to the Competitive New Orleans Dining Scene

Lula is Bringing a Unique Angle to the Competitive New Orleans Dining Scene

Lula is Louisiana's first restaurant-distillery and is producing delicious rum, vodka, and gin made from Louisiana cane sugar. This is a great place to enjoy a unique dining and drinking experience in New Orleans!

Episode 009: Astrid Opens Her Toolbox, Part I

Episode 009: Astrid Opens Her Toolbox, Part I

Planning for a solo trip can be a difficult and stressful. You can spend hours scouring the internet looking for the best deals. Listen to this episode of our Solo Travel Talk podcast for some great travel tips about a few excellent trip planning tools and resources and how to use them to make traveling alone more affordable and enjoyable.

Direct International Flights from New Orleans' Louis Armstrong International

Direct International Flights from New Orleans' Louis Armstrong International

For decades, flying from the Southeaster United States to Europe invariably included a connecting flight in another major metro airport. (Please don’t let it be Atlanta!) Now, Southerners can finally rejoice, because New Orleans is offering it’s first direct flight across the Atlantic since 1982! Read more in this post!

Episode 008: Cultural Literacy for the Solo Traveler

Episode 008: Cultural Literacy for the Solo Traveler

One of the most important aspects of traveling alone, is gaining an immersive experience into another culture. In this episode of our Solo Travel Talk podcast, we’re discussing culture shock, the importance of cultural literacy; how it can change your life and impact the way you see the world.

Eliseyev Emporium: The Most Wonderful Food Emporium in the World

Eliseyev Emporium: The Most Wonderful Food Emporium in the World

Looking to dine at a "special" place in St Petersburg? Eliseyev Emporium is not to be missed! Foodies: do not underestimate Russia as an incredible travel destination for digging into the culinary arts!

New Orleans Festival Season

New Orleans Festival Season

Nowhere else on the planet is there a greater selection and wider diversity of fabulous special events than those you can experience in New Orleans. Whether you're into music, or art, or historic literature there is a New Orleans festival for you!

Episode 007: Introducing Art Routes Saint Petersburg

Episode 007: Introducing Art Routes Saint Petersburg

If you’ve never considered visiting Russia, you might change your mind after listening to this podcast! Renee Chatelain, President and CEO of the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge joins us on this episode of Solo Travel Talk to discuss an art-themed tour of Saint Petersburg, Russia designed by The Arts Council and Astrid Solo Travel Advisor. Listen for all the details!