Affordable Luxury Ideas from Astrid Solo Travel Advisor


Want to be Led By Locals? Try Airbnb Experiences in New Orleans

Want to be Led By Locals? Try Airbnb Experiences in New Orleans

Airbnb Experiences are excursions or other interesting activities designed and led by local hosts, giving solo travelers unique access into the fascinating places and activities in a city. Learn more about the many New Orleans Airbnb Experiences that are available to people traveling alone to the Big Easy that choose Airbnb for their accommodations.

Episode 074: Casa Azul, The Frida Kahlo Museum - A Mexico City Must

Episode 074: Casa Azul, The Frida Kahlo Museum - A Mexico City Must

If you are interested in cultural enrichment, Casa Azul, The Frida Kahlo Museum, is an absolute must-see for anyone traveling solo to Mexico City. I explain why in the new episode of my solo travel podcast, Solo Travel Talk. Enjoy this show that discusses the life, work, and cultural impact of the iconic artist Frida Kahlo.

Our Favorite New Orleans Instagram Accounts

Our Favorite New Orleans Instagram Accounts

With magic around every corner, New Orleans is one of the most Instagram-able cities in the world. We've compiled a list of our favorite New Orleans Instagrammers to inspire the solo traveler to make New Orleans their next solo adventure destination.

Best Things to Do in the New Orleans Garden District

Best Things to Do in the New Orleans Garden District

With rows of antebellum mansions, pristine gardens and southern charm, the Garden District stands out as one of the country's most lovely neighborhoods, and a popular destination for solo travelers visiting New Orleans. Read this brief blog and learn some of the Garden District '“must do’s.”

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 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.

Escape to Small Town St. Francisville | New Orleans Day Trips

Escape to Small Town St. Francisville | New Orleans Day Trips

St. Francisville, a sleepy little town you'd miss if you were going too fast, is the perfect place for a solo traveler to visit if you're looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of New Orleans. Just a little over a 100 miles away, St. Francisville is a vibrant hodgepodge of people, food, architecture, and Louisiana charm. 

A Pink Palace in Boca Raton

A Pink Palace in Boca Raton

I had the pleasure of staying at the historic and beautiful Boca Raton Resort and Club on my Miami to Maine solo road trip. Read on to discover more about this fabulous hotel!

What You Need to Have an Amazing Solo Road Trip Up the East Coast