Affordable Luxury Ideas from Astrid Solo Travel Advisor


Episode 026: Saint Petersburg Art Routes Wrap Up, Part II

Episode 026: Saint Petersburg Art Routes Wrap Up, Part II

Many solo travelers never consider St Petersburg, Russia as a trip destination. Listen to this episode of Solo Travel Talk and hear all about the amazing things you can experience when traveling alone in Saint Petersburg. We are confident that you are going to want to visit this magnificent Russian city after this solo travel podcast episode!

Episode 025: Saint Petersburg Art Routes Wrap Up, Part I

Episode 025: Saint Petersburg Art Routes Wrap Up, Part I

St Petersburg, Russia has a fabulous cultural history and a vibrant current day scene. The Art Routes Saint Petersburg excursion was a glorious success, and on this episode of Solo Travel talk, I introduce Saint Petersburg as a select, must-visit destination for the solo traveler. 

Want the Best Business Class Airfare to Europe? Fly La Compagnie

Want the Best Business Class Airfare to Europe? Fly La Compagnie

Looking for a Taste of Elegance for Less when traveling solo to Europe? Fly La Compagnie, the only all business class airlines with daily flights from New York to Paris.

This NOLA Hotel Opens Its Doors for the First Time in 30 Years

This NOLA Hotel Opens Its Doors for the First Time in 30 Years

After decades in the dark, the regal entrance and corridors of the former NOPSI headquarters in the CBD are again open to the public -- this time as the new more than $50 million NOPSI Hotel. Travelers now have a new affordable luxury option to choose from when booking a place to stay in New Orleans!

Don't Be Fooled! Use Oyster.com to See What Hotels Really Look Like

Don't Be Fooled! Use Oyster.com to See What Hotels Really Look Like

From Paris to St. Petersburg, Astrid has stayed in some of the finest affordable luxury hotels around the world, all for a reasonable price. How does she do it? She’s shared a number of her travel planning tips before, and now we’re adding another tool to the toolbox: Oyster.com

Episode 020: Slow Can Be Super

Episode 020: Slow Can Be Super

Slow travel for the solo traveler made a bit of an introduction in our recent TIMING IS EVERYTHING solo travel podcast episode,Episode 17, and we thought the slow travel topic for those traveling alone deserved a little more discussion. On this episode of Solo Travel Talk, I discuss the positives of diving deep into the culture and more when traveling solo to one place instead of many destinations on your next trip.

Episode 019: Have Theme, Will Travel

Episode 019: Have Theme, Will Travel

Solo travel that is focused on a particular topic or activity that interests you can be the basis of a great solo travel experience. If you have a hobby, something you are really into, or a subject that sparks your fire--good news! You can probably find a theme trip that will allow you to take a deep dive into your interests when traveling alone. Listen to my new solo travel podcast episode to learn more about theme focused travel for the solo travel enthusiast.

Episode 018: Fun, Fabulous Food Tours

Episode 018: Fun, Fabulous Food Tours

Most solo travelers love to experience different foods and cuisines when they are traveling alone to foreign countries. On your next solo travel adventure, plan on going on a food tour, a great way to learn about different ethnic food, cultures and meet new foodie friends. On this episode of Solo Travel Talk, I cover all kinds of food tours and how they can enhance your solo travel adventures. 

Episode 017: Timing is Everything

Episode 017: Timing is Everything

Time waits for no one, not even the solo traveler. On this solo travel podcast episode, I cover solo travel timing issues like when to go and why, how long to go for, and even some day-to-day trip time management tips for the solo traveler.

4 Art, Food and Wine Festivals From Around the World

4 Art, Food and Wine Festivals From Around the World

One of the best parts about traveling is exploring the art, food and culture in places you are less familiar with. Sure, you can roam around almost any city and find visually stunning works of art and delicious local bites, but sometimes it’s nice to have everything more centrally located. Cue our list of can’t-miss art, food and wine festivals around the world.