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How to Spend A Day in New Orleans as a Solo Traveler

How to Spend A Day in New Orleans as a Solo Traveler

A day in New Orleans is not nearly enough, but if you're here traveling solo for a layover or just passing through, 24 hours is enough time to see, eat, and dance your way through key things to do in the Crescent City. Here is Astrid Solo Travel Advisor's guide for a day trip to the Big Easy.

5 Most Haunted Places to See in the French Quarter

5 Most Haunted Places to See in the French Quarter

New Orleans is perhaps America's most haunted city. If you're a solo traveler in town, we highly recommend joining one of the French Quarter's world famous ghost tours, especially if you are planning on taking in New Orleans's haunted sites at night. Here are five of the most haunted places in the French Quarter: 

24 Hours in New Orleans

24 Hours in New Orleans

24 hours in New Orleans is not nearly enough, but if you're here for a layover or just passing through, a day is plenty to see, eat, and dance your way through New Orleans. Here is Astrid Solo Travel Advisor's guide for a quick trip to the Crescent City:

Episode 027: Destination - Venice, Italy

Episode 027: Destination - Venice, Italy

Thinking about traveling solo to Venice, Italy? In this episode of Solo Travel Talk be prepared to be swept away by this uniquely, fabulous city as I profile Venice as a destination for the solo traveler. Listeners will get all my solo travel recommendations and tips for experiencing the best of Venice, the Queen of the Adriatic. 

Experience The San Fermin (Running of the Bulls) in New Orleans

Experience The San Fermin (Running of the Bulls) in New Orleans

Ever dreamt of attending the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona? Here's your chance! Well, sort of. The San Fermin en Nueva Orleans is a more local (and safer) alternative to the Spanish festival.

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.