Affordable Luxury Ideas from Astrid Solo Travel Advisor


Four Inexpensive Places to Travel This Year

Four Inexpensive Places to Travel This Year

Sometimes, the hardest part about planning a trip is deciding where to go. To help you out, we’ve picked four destinations- two domestic and two international, that we think are great affordable luxury destinations for the solo traveler!

Want Cheap Flights to Europe? Go through New Orleans!

Want Cheap Flights to Europe? Go through New Orleans!

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!

Want to Feel Like a Queen in St Petersburg? Stay at the Taleon Imperial Hotel

Want to Feel Like a Queen in St Petersburg? Stay at the Taleon Imperial Hotel

Want to stay in palace while on vacation? Consider the Taleon Imperial Hotel in St. Petersburg. This is affordable luxury accommodation at its best! I stayed here during my recent solo trip to Russia, and you can read my review of this one-of-a-kind hotel here!

Episode 010: Astrid Opens Her Toolbox, Part II

Episode 010: Astrid Opens Her Toolbox, Part II

Planning a solo trip can be difficult. Consequently, you need to use helpful travel strategies and travel websites to create a memorable solo adventure. In this episode of Solo Travel Talk I continue my deep dive into the various travel sites I rely on and how to use them. You'll hear about the well-known websites and other lesser known but valuable travel research and planning platforms. 

Episode 009: Astrid Opens Her Toolbox, Part I

Episode 009: Astrid Opens Her Toolbox, Part I

Planning for a solo trip can be a difficult and stressful. You can spend hours scouring the internet looking for the best deals. Listen to this episode of our Solo Travel Talk podcast for some great travel tips about a few excellent trip planning tools and resources and how to use them to make traveling alone more affordable and enjoyable.

Episode 008: Cultural Literacy for the Solo Traveler

Episode 008: Cultural Literacy for the Solo Traveler

One of the most important aspects of traveling alone, is gaining an immersive experience into another culture. In this episode of our Solo Travel Talk podcast, we’re discussing culture shock, the importance of cultural literacy; how it can change your life and impact the way you see the world.

Episode 003: Astrid's Solo Travel Planning Secret Weapon

Episode 003: Astrid's Solo Travel Planning Secret Weapon

When you’ve never visited a place, it can be hard to decide where to stay, what to do, etc. On this solo travel podcast episode of Solo Travel Talk, you'll hear why Astrid considers YouTube her solo travel secret weapon and how videos can help you pick places to stay, lead you to sights you otherwise might miss, and help you plan the best trip when traveling alone possible. Listen for more!

Episode 002: Mardi Gras New Orleans Solo Traveler's Guide

Episode 002: Mardi Gras New Orleans Solo Traveler's Guide

Is Mardi Gras season a good time to visit New Orleans as a solo traveler? Astrid Clements says yes! Find out why, and how to experience a safe, memorable and exciting New Orleans Mardi Gras traveling alone by listening to the latest episode of our Solo Travel Talk podcast!

Episode 001: Why Go Solo

Episode 001: Why Go Solo

In the inaugural episode of Solo Travel Talk, solo travel expert Astrid Clements discusses why people should consider going solo and how this podcast (and Astrid's other platforms) can help someone who travels alone.

Solo Traveler's Guide to New Orleans Mardi Gras

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.