Mardi Gras Safety Tips for the Solo Traveler
If you are planning on attending Mardi Gras in New Orleans as a solo traveler, please consider these 11 safety tips to ensure that you have the best possible time in this incredible city!
Affordable Luxury Ideas from Astrid Solo Travel Advisor
Celebrate the New Orleans Tricentennial in 2018
New Orleans is one of the most unique and diverse cities in the world and to celebrate 300 years of rich history, diversity, cultural traditions and resilience, the city will be celebrating in true New Orleans fashion.
Five Best Luxury Lounges in Paris for the Solo Traveler
When in Paris, treat yourself to a great craft cocktail or a glass of fine French wine at one of the most elegant lounges in the world. Click here to read my list of the Top 5 Best Luxury Lounges in the City of Light. These are places I feel like I can relax as a solo traveler without a worry in the world!
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 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!
Episode 053: Elegant Parisian Lounges Not to Miss
A votre sante! When traveling solo enjoy the elegance and sophistication of Paris that can be found in the superbly managed bars and lounges of the City of Lights. I take you on a tour of five not-to-be-missed after hours establishments well suited for the solo traveler on the new episode of my solo travel podcast, Solo Travel Talk.
The Wildest New Orleans Parades Are Not To Be Missed
Two of the raunchiest, most profane parades that take place during Carnival season are Krewe du Vieux and Krewe Delusion … but they should not be missed! They’re some of the most entertaining and fun parades in the city. They keep things lighthearted and certainly fuel your wild side!
The Most Important Items to Pack For Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Heading down to New Orleans for Mardi Gras? Be sure to check our suggested packing list!
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.
Five Films Based On or In New Orleans to Get You Inspired to Travel to The Big Easy
A natural movie set since 1718, New Orleans, often dubbed "Hollywood South", has been the setting of countless films over the years. If you are traveling solo to New Orleans, stream these five films based on or in New Orleans and understand more fully why this city is so magical.