Affordable Luxury Ideas from Astrid Solo Travel Advisor


Episode 057: Off the Beaten Path New Orleans, by Neighborhood

Episode 057: Off the Beaten Path New Orleans, by Neighborhood

New Orleans is a fabulous destination for the solo traveler! I take you on a virtual tour of the Crescent City on my new solo travel podcast--by neighborhood--and give you lots of highlights. As a special twist, I try and share places that you might not always hear about when considering New Orleans travel. 

Smart Money Saving Planning Tips for the Solo Traveler

Smart Money Saving Planning Tips for the Solo Traveler

Taking a solo trip may seem like a daunting task. For some, traveling alone is a far-off dream they can’t seems to conceptualize. Her are a few tips to help you set your travel dreams into motion with a little trip planning and money saving tips.

Episode 054: 5 Planning Ahead Tips for Solo Travel Success

Episode 054: 5 Planning Ahead Tips for Solo Travel Success

To facilitate a great solo trip, you should pay close attention to 5 key trip planning tasks. If you have resolved to travel more in 2018, the new episode of my solo travel podcast, Solo Travel Talk, will give you amazing trip planning tips to make sure you reach your travel goals when going it alone. 

Planning Your Solo Trip to New Orleans Mardi Gras

Planning Your Solo Trip to New Orleans Mardi Gras

Planning a trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras? Here are our tips for planning your solo trip, including the best affordable luxury places to stay near the parade route, and how to get around New Orleans!

The Most Important Items to Pack For Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Episode 052: Hotel Regina, Affordable Luxury Gem in Paris

Episode 052: Hotel Regina, Affordable Luxury Gem in Paris

Looking for a five star hotel in Paris that is affordable? Listen to this episode of my solo travel podcast, Solo Travel Talk, and be transported to Paris and discover the Hotel Regina where I profile this gem of a hotel plus explore affordable luxury and how solo travelers can get more luxury for less when traveling the world alone. 

Want to Travel to the Best City in the World? Art Routes San Miguel de Allende is the One!

Want to Travel to the Best City in the World? Art Routes San Miguel de Allende is the One!

Learn about AstridTravel’s second Art Routes Tour which was a 7 day art-themed tour of San Miguel de Allende, named Travel + Leisure's 2017 Best City in the World, created in conjunction with the Art Council of Greater Baton Rouge. While this tour has come and gone the AstridTravel Club will be offering a similar tour in 2020 and beyond.

Episode 051: Pick Your Paris Theme

Episode 051: Pick Your Paris Theme

Most successful solo travel trips have a focus. I created a fashion and a Lady’s theme for my recent trip to Paris, and you can, too! Hear all about my Style and Fashion focused trip on my new solo travel podcast episode, and get inspired to craft your own themed Paris visit. 

Solo Travel Tip: Best Affordable Luxury Hotel In Paris

Solo Travel Tip: Best Affordable Luxury Hotel In Paris

While searching for that perfect hotel for my solo trip to Paris, I came across a beautiful, luxury, dream hotel in the right location, with the all the right features, at the right price. Could this hotel be too good to be true? The Hotel Regina is certainly real, and it is a true Parisian gem!

Episode 050: Your 2018 Solo Travel Planning Guide - Paris

Episode 050: Your 2018 Solo Travel Planning Guide - Paris

When traveling to Paris solo it is important you plan your trip well so your adventure alone will be a good one.Listen to the new episode of my solo travel podcast, Solo Travel Talk, and be swept away what you should do on a solo trip to the City of Lights. Get my best Paris tips and find out why I think Paris is perfect for solo travelers.