The music, the food, the art - the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is one of the most popular events that takes place in the city. We've put together an Astrid Solo Travel Advisor Jazz Fest Guide with helpful hints, safety tips, and food and drink recommendations for the solo traveler!
New Orleans is home to many outstanding food trucks. Now it'll be easier for the solo traveler to try them all as New Orleans's first permanent food truck park opened in 2018. Want a delicious, affordable meal when traveling to New Orleans? Head to Deja Vieux Food Truck Park. Yum!
As with many holidays, New Orleans celebrates Easter in its own unique way. From Easter Mass to really big egg hunts, from Charoset to drag queens - New Orleans celebrates Easter like no other!
Hog heaven! Head to Hogs for the Cause for over 90 teams competing from all across America, a better layout, and more cocktail options
From lodging to airfare, a solo trip requires careful planning. Travel and transportation plans are often daunting and tedious, especially if you are planning a solo trip to New Orleans. Read this blog for New Orleans transportation trips when traveling alone to the Big Easy.
Mardi Gras may be over, but the parades are still rolling! Marching for the 71st year in New Orleans, the Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade roll this Saturday, March 17th.
Auction House Market, a new community dining space has come to the New Orleans CBD. This trendy food hall is a great option for the solo traveler who just can’t seem to make up their mind, or for groups of people who all have different tastes. Thankfully, Auction House is sure to have something to suit every palate!
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!
Showcasing rare pieces from one of the world’s largest private collections of Alexander McQueen fashion, New Orleans Museum of Art's first ever fashion exhibit titled A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes, is now open. For solo travelers who love fashion, this exhibition is a “Must See.”
While the season of Lent-Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday-is about reflection, moderation and giving up indulgences, New Orleanians or solo travelers do not have to sacrifice good food to do so. If you are traveling alone to the Crescent City during Lent dine at these four suggested restaurants. You won’t be disappointed!
