Although Cinco de Mayo is arguably more of an American holiday than it is Mexican, it is still a great chance to celebrate Mexican culture and, of course, eat delicious Mexican cuisine. Here’s a list of our favorite places to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in New Orleans!
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!
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!
If you’re lucky enough to be visiting New Orleans during the Easter holiday, you’re in for a treat. NOLA celebrates Easter in its own unique way. And yes, of course we have parades!
French Quarter Festival is one of the greatest celebrations of the unique and vibrant culture of New Orleans. With nearly 2,000 musicians across all genres of music, delicious local food, and ample amounts of entertainment, all for free, this is a great event for any solo traveler visiting New Orleans this spring!
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 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!
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!
