Affordable Luxury Ideas from Astrid Solo Travel Advisor


Four Inexpensive Places to Travel This Year

Four Inexpensive Places to Travel This Year

Sometimes, the hardest part about planning a trip is deciding where to go. To help you out, we’ve picked four destinations- two domestic and two international, that we think are great affordable luxury destinations for the solo traveler!

Episode 013: Solo Travel Foul Ups

Episode 013: Solo Travel Foul Ups

How to be prepared when things go wrong when traveling alone is important for the solo traveler to know. Listen to this episode of my solo travel podcast, Solo Travel Talk, and learn some basic strategies to solve unforeseen problems when traveling solo.

Want Cheap Flights to Europe? Go through New Orleans!

Want Cheap Flights to Europe? Go through New Orleans!

There is a surge of new ways to fly to Europe this summer and going through lesser-known airports, like New Orleans' Louis Armstrong International, or using a smaller airline could save you hundreds of dollars!

Herbsaint: New Orleans Cuisine with Spirit and Sophistication

Herbsaint: New Orleans Cuisine with Spirit and Sophistication

Chef Donald Link's restaurant Herbsaint specializes in modern Southern bistro that merges the soul of Louisiana's regional cuisine with the spirit and sophistication of these foodie times. If you’re looking for an on-trend restaurant that offers authentic New Orleans food, check out Herbsaint on your next visit to the city!

Episode 012: Pack Your Bags!

Episode 012: Pack Your Bags!

Start your solo trip off right with stress-free packing! Listen to this solo travel podcast episode on Solo Travel Talk and learn how to use packing strategies and a packing list, how to identify your travel essentials, and how to stay logical-- not emotional-- when packing for a long or short solo adventure. 

Want to Feel Like a Queen in St Petersburg? Stay at the Taleon Imperial Hotel

Want to Feel Like a Queen in St Petersburg? Stay at the Taleon Imperial Hotel

Want to stay in palace while on vacation? Consider the Taleon Imperial Hotel in St. Petersburg. This is affordable luxury accommodation at its best! I stayed here during my recent solo trip to Russia, and you can read my review of this one-of-a-kind hotel here!

How To Experience Easter in True New Orleans Fashion

How To Experience Easter in True New Orleans Fashion

If you’re lucky enough to be visiting New Orleans during the Easter holiday, you’re in for a treat. NOLA celebrates Easter in its own unique way. And yes, of course we have parades!

Episode 011: Alone Without Feeling Lonely

Episode 011: Alone Without Feeling Lonely

Loneliness or the fear of feeling lonely is something I hear about often when someone is considering solo travel. In this new episode of my solo travel podcast, Solo Travel Talk, there are a lot of strategies discussed help travelers while traveling alone, all with the aim of protecting your mindset and staying upbeat and happy on the road.

French Quarter Festival: A Celebration of the Unique and Vibrant Culture of New Orleans.

French Quarter Festival: A Celebration of the Unique and Vibrant Culture of New Orleans.

French Quarter Festival is one of the greatest celebrations of the unique and vibrant culture of New Orleans. With nearly 2,000 musicians across all genres of music, delicious local food, and ample amounts of entertainment, all for free, this is a great event for any solo traveler visiting New Orleans this spring!

The Banya Spa: The Best Way to Relax in Russia

The Banya Spa: The Best Way to Relax in Russia

Solo traveling can place a strain on both your mind and body. To relax and rejuvenate in Russia, indulge yourself with a visit to a Banya Spa. By far the most unusual spa experience I have had in my life! This is an experience not to miss out on!