Solo Traveler's Guide to New Orleans Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras is the greatest party on earth and a trip to New Orleans during the Carnival season should be on every person's bucket list.
Affordable Luxury Ideas from Astrid Solo Travel Advisor
An Interview with New Orleans Photographer Cheryl Gerber
We interviewed New Orleans photographer Cheryl Gerber to get her tips on how to photograph Mardi Gras and get the perfect shot from the parade route!
Our Favorite Coffeehouses in New Orleans
Whether its Cold Brews or Cappuccinos, there is sure to be a New Orleans coffee shop you , the solo traveler, will enjoy. See our list of Top 6 New Orleans Coffeehouses for you to try a great cup of java when traveling alone in the Big Easy.
Escape to Small Town St. Francisville | New Orleans Day Trips
St. Francisville, a sleepy little town you'd miss if you were going too fast, is the perfect place for a solo traveler to visit if you're looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of New Orleans. Just a little over a 100 miles away, St. Francisville is a vibrant hodgepodge of people, food, architecture, and Louisiana charm.
What Is Twelfth Night and Why Is Everyone So Excited About It?
Twelfth Night kicks off the Carnival season, and in New Orleans, this means that the Mardi Gras festivities can finally begin. Everyone knows that this is the most wonderful time of the year here, and it’s time to celebrate with some long-awaited King Cake!
The Best Place to Get French Creole Cuisine in New Orleans
Located on picturesque Jackson Square at Le Petit Theatre, Tableau is Dickie Brennan’s newest restaurant. Tableau has quickly been propelled into the ranks of New Orleans restaurants where visitors and locals, solo travelers and large parties, can happily coexist.
What to do in New Orleans In January
Looking for things to do in New Orleans in January? Here are our recommendations for fun, exciting events to attend as a solo traveler visiting NOLA in the month of January!
Ring in The New Year NOLA-style!
As with any other holiday, there's no shortage of ways to count down to the New Year in New Orleans. Check out these amazing events celebrating the arrival of the new year and prepare to ring it in NOLA-style!
Christmas New Orleans Style: Reveillon Dinners
Reveillon (REH-vee-on) is a Creole tradition from the mid-1800s that is still celebrated in New Orleans today. If you are visiting the city during the month of December, you can have the chance to experience a decadent four-course holiday feast from some of New Orleans' finest restaurants! Here are our top picks!
Mr. Bingle, A New Orleans Icon
From Réveillon dinners to the stunning Roosevelt Hotel, Christmas traditions in New Orleans are unlike any other. None, however, are more beloved than Mr. Bingle.