Affordable Luxury Ideas from Astrid Solo Travel Advisor


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.

Episode 024: Freaky Fliers

Episode 024: Freaky Fliers

Many solo travelers have a fear of flying. If you are afraid of flying when traveling alone, this episode of Solo Travel Talk is for you because I share many key tips on how to overcome irrational flying fears.

Episode 022: Picture Perfect

Episode 022: Picture Perfect

Taking snapshots on a trip is a common activity for the solo traveler but taking travel photos can sometimes bring on the stress of getting shots that capture that solo travel moment. On the newest episode of Solo Travel Talk, the solo travel podcast, I recap and review my experience learning more about taking great photos with your handy smartphone.

The Best Airports Around the World for Dining, Shopping, and Lounging

The Best Airports Around the World for Dining, Shopping, and Lounging

While time spent in airports is certainly not the highlight of anyone’s trip, some airports are attempting to make the travel experience more enjoyable by introducing more and more options for dining, shopping and entertainment. Here’s a list of some of the best airports around the world in terms of restaurants, lounges, shopping and more. 

Episode 021: Solo Travel Myths Debunked!

Episode 021: Solo Travel Myths Debunked!

Many misconceptions about solo travel linger in many peoples minds. In the newest episode of my solo travel podcast, Solo Travel Talk, I examine some of the most common and persistent myths about traveling alone. Listen as I debunk many of the ill conceived ideas people get wrong about going solo. 

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 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.