Solo Traveler’s Jazz Fest Guide - Getting Around
Getting to and from the New Orleans Jazz Fest for the solo traveler can be tricky. Read this blog and get all of my tips on how navigate the transportation issues when attending Jazz Fest alone.
Affordable Luxury Ideas from Astrid Solo Travel Advisor
Episode 065: 10 Tips for Experiencing New Orleans
I love New Orleans! Not only is New Orleans a historic and grand place to visit, it's fabulous for the solo traveler. On the new episode of my solo travel podcast, Solo Travel Talk, I share my top tips for visiting the Cresent City, plus explore some of the nicknames New Orleans has picked up over the years!
Solo Traveler’s Guide to Jazz Fest
The music, the food, the art - the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is one of the most popular events that takes place in the city. We've put together an Astrid Solo Travel Advisor Jazz Fest Guide with helpful hints, safety tips, and food and drink recommendations for the solo traveler!
New Orleans First Food Truck Park: Fresh and Fun
New Orleans is home to many outstanding food trucks. Now it'll be easier for the solo traveler to try them all as New Orleans's first permanent food truck park opened in 2018. Want a delicious, affordable meal when traveling to New Orleans? Head to Deja Vieux Food Truck Park. Yum!
Celebrate Easter in the Crescent City
As with many holidays, New Orleans celebrates Easter in its own unique way. From Easter Mass to really big egg hunts, from Charoset to drag queens - New Orleans celebrates Easter like no other!
NOLA Festival Season: Hogs for the Cause
Hog heaven! Head to Hogs for the Cause for over 90 teams competing from all across America, a better layout, and more cocktail options
How to Get Around New Orleans As A Female Solo Traveler
From lodging to airfare, a solo trip requires careful planning. Travel and transportation plans are often daunting and tedious, especially if you are planning a solo trip to New Orleans. Read this blog for New Orleans transportation trips when traveling alone to the Big Easy.
St. Patrick's Day in New Orleans
Mardi Gras may be over, but the parades are still rolling! Marching for the 71st year in New Orleans, the Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade roll this Saturday, March 17th.
Auction House Market: The Chic New Food Hall in the NOLA CBD
Auction House Market, a new community dining space has come to the New Orleans CBD. This trendy food hall is a great option for the solo traveler who just can’t seem to make up their mind, or for groups of people who all have different tastes. Thankfully, Auction House is sure to have something to suit every palate!
2018 New Orleans Festival Season
Nowhere else on the planet is there a greater selection and wider diversity of fabulous special events than those you can experience in New Orleans. Whether you're into music, or art, or historic literature there is a New Orleans festival for you!