Affordable Luxury Ideas from Astrid Solo Travel Advisor


Luxury, Charm and Elegance for Less in Venice

Luxury, Charm and Elegance for Less in Venice

Ahhh Venice! For the solo traveler, just thinking about this magical destination breeds wanderlust. However, Venice is expensive, so finding an affordable, luxury, boutique hotel in this city can be a challenge. I discovered The Hotel Ai Mori D'Oriente on my last trip, and found that was a superb choice. Read my review for the details!

Episode 028: Dos and Don'ts of Culture for the Solo Traveler

Episode 028: Dos and Don'ts of Culture for the Solo Traveler

Knowing the dos and don'ts of another culture before you leave on a solo adventure can make your solo travel experience more comfortable and allow you to engage more deeply with the place you are visiting and it’s people. Listen to my new solo travel podcast episode explaining why it is important to know the particular cultural do’s and don’ts of a place as part of your pre-trip preparation.

Episode 027: Destination - Venice, Italy

Episode 027: Destination - Venice, Italy

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. 

Episode 026: Saint Petersburg Art Routes Wrap Up, Part II

Episode 026: Saint Petersburg Art Routes Wrap Up, Part II

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!

Episode 025: Saint Petersburg Art Routes Wrap Up, Part I

Episode 025: Saint Petersburg Art Routes Wrap Up, Part I

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. 

Want the Best Business Class Airfare to Europe? Fly La Compagnie

Want the Best Business Class Airfare to Europe? Fly La Compagnie

Looking for a Taste of Elegance for Less when traveling solo to Europe? Fly La Compagnie, the only all business class airlines with daily flights from New York to Paris.

Long Overdue Changes are Coming to the New Orleans Airport

Long Overdue Changes are Coming to the New Orleans Airport

More than 11.1 million passengers went through the New Orleans airport in 2016, and the need for a new airport terminal and ancillary development at the MSY has been known for years. We are excited to see New Orleans reach the next level in the tourism industry, and this new airport terminal is a step in the right direction.

The Best Airports Around the World for Dining, Shopping, and Lounging

The Best Airports Around the World for Dining, Shopping, and Lounging

While time spent in airports is certainly not the highlight of anyone’s trip, some airports are attempting to make the travel experience more enjoyable by introducing more and more options for dining, shopping and entertainment. Here’s a list of some of the best airports around the world in terms of restaurants, lounges, shopping and more. 

Episode 020: Slow Can Be Super

Episode 020: Slow Can Be Super

Slow travel for the solo traveler made a bit of an introduction in our recent TIMING IS EVERYTHING solo travel podcast episode,Episode 17, and we thought the slow travel topic for those traveling alone deserved a little more discussion. On this episode of Solo Travel Talk, I discuss the positives of diving deep into the culture and more when traveling solo to one place instead of many destinations on your next trip.

Episode 018: Fun, Fabulous Food Tours

Episode 018: Fun, Fabulous Food Tours

Most solo travelers love to experience different foods and cuisines when they are traveling alone to foreign countries. On your next solo travel adventure, plan on going on a food tour, a great way to learn about different ethnic food, cultures and meet new foodie friends. On this episode of Solo Travel Talk, I cover all kinds of food tours and how they can enhance your solo travel adventures.