While on a solo trip to New Orleans, make sure you check out Royal Street! In our humble opinion, Royal Street is one of the most lovely streets in the city. With ample shopping, noteworthy architecture and entertainment nearly every block, Royal Street will not disappoint!
An abundance of restaurants in New Orleans means that nearly every ethnic cuisine is represented here. If you’re visiting New Orleans and you find yourself craving Mexican cuisine (or it happens to be National Taco Day) there are plenty of places to celebrate. Here are some of our favorite spots in the city to get tacos:
Uptown New Orleans seems to have it’s own little Italy nestled on Freret Street in Ancora Pizzeria and Salumeria. This restaurant offers authentic Neapolitan pizzas and house-made salumi. If you’re a solo traveler, and you can’t quite make it all the way to Italy, you might be able to get a taste here!
New Orleans is a city known for festivals, food and fun! In fact, there are so many good places to enjoy a cocktail that it can seem a bit overwhelming to someone who isn’t from the area. To help you on your solo travels, we’ve rounded up the best happy hour deals in New Orleans, from classic to brand new bars, directly from a local.
Traveling can take a toll on your skin. From climate changes to cramped hotels, it can be hard to keep up with your day-to-day beauty routine while abroad. New Orleans-based Lipscape offers handcrafted, cruelty-free, paraben-free, naturally based lip products that will keep your lips looking hydrated and stylish, no matter where you are in the world.
Originally built in 1927, this renovated local favorite hotel provides a sense of modern comfort with a nod to old New Orleans. It is a wonderful place to stay as a solo traveler who wants to really experience the culture and character of New Orleans.
When in NOLA, if you find yourself in the mood for some good Vietnamese food, the absolute best place to get pho in New Orleans is at Magasin Kitchen, a fusion Vietnamese restaurant located in New Orleans’ trendy Warehouse District.
From it's unique architecture, to it's rich history, to the charm of the people, New Orleans is truly one-of-a-kind. We love this city here at Astrid Solo Travel Advisor, and that's why we want to share it with you.
Hundreds of festivals and events take place in New Orleans each year, but sometimes, it’s nice to get out of the city. We've rounded up 4 interesting and unique festivals to attend throughout Louisiana.
New Orleans is the city of festivals. There are hundreds throughout the year, some better for solo travelers than others. Three of the best annual music festivals for solo travelers are French Quarter Festival, Wednesday at the Square, and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
