Solo Travel Talk with Astrid

Your solo travel advisor Astrid Clements is all about planning ahead. On this episode of Solo Travel Talk, Astrid is talking planning ahead for safety. The US State Department website is a treasure trove of information for overseas travelers. While the State Dept website is geared to Americans wanting travel info, non-US based travelers can glean a ton of info as well. Get the facts, get ready, and get a plan together using the US State Dept travel website. Mentioned on the show: Emergency phone to State Dept (US and Canada): 1-888-407-4747 Emergency phone to State Dept (Overseas): 1 202-501-4444 TravelGov on Twitter Smart Traveler Enrollment Program US State Dept Travel Website We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

Miami Beach is more than beaches and is NOT Miami! Art Deco architecture, museums, and even dining... Miami Beach is a gem of a place and has earned the name "the American Riviera." A land of glorious vacation dreams, Astrid Clements will give the peaks, the must-dos of an exciting solo travel destination Miami Beach, Florida. We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

If you know anything about your solo travel advisor Astrid Clements, you know she loves New Orleans! On this solo travel podcast episode, Astrid gives 10 top tips for visiting and experiencing New Orleans. Plus, Astrid explores the spirit of New Orleans by going over some of the nicknames that New Orleans is known by. We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

Vegas, baby! You might be in Las Vegas for a vacation, to see a show, for a conference, and your solo travel advisor Astrid Clements wants you to know there is more than meets the eye with Las Vegas—and specifically Fremont Street. On Astrid's recent trip to Las Vegas, there was plenty of sightseeing among the business part of her trip. Las Vegas might not strike you as a real solo travel destination, but there is plenty to see, do, and experience. Fremont Street is renewed, revitalized and ready-- all reasons for the solo traveler to visit. Mentioned on the show: Jonathan Shi Sculptor Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino Fremont Street Experience on Trip Advisor Container Park We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

It's a tony destination within Ft. Lauderdale—Las Olas is more than restaurants, more than shops… and your solo travel advisor Astrid Clements is going to explain it all. Can a specific street or district give you a new way to view a city? Las Olas Boulevard is a case study in becoming a center of activity. Listen and hear how a district can be distinct and build community, while maintaining a luxury feel. We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

Miami is a top tourism destination, but it also has a rich history and a vibrant architectural preservation movement. Alexandra Bassil is a Certified Heritage Tourism Guide in Miami and she joins us on SOLO TRAVEL TALK to give her insights and insider scoop as a second-generation Miamian. Your solo travel advisor Astrid Clements knew that Alexandra was the right person to tell us all wonderful Miami. If you only think of beaches when you think of Miami, this is the episode for you. Mentioned on the show: Miami Design Preservation Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Dr. Paul George - Free Little Havana Walking Tour Alexandra on Instagram Alexandra on Twitter Email Alexandra We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

Your solo travel advisor Astrid Clements hit the International Travel Goods Show—a world class show for travel products, hosted in Las Vegas. As a solo travel expert, Astrid was on the scene to scope out travel products, travel trends, and to connect with the people and businesses that want to improve the experience of travel. On this solo travel podcast episode, Astrid covers new products and innovations that the avid solo traveler might want to incorporate. If you travel frequently and love gear that makes your on the road life easier, this is the show for you. We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

In the Tuileries Gardens, next to the Place de la Concorde in Paris, lies a gem of a museum. The Musee de L'Orangerie holds impressionist and post-impressionist works, most famously Monet's Water Lilies. Your solo travel advisor Astrid Clements suggests you include this museum on your list of sights to see for your next Paris solo travel adventure to enjoy this culturally rich destination. Visit the museum online: Musee de l'Orangerie We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

Winding its way through Paris is the Seine River. Is it too much to say that the Seine is part of the soul of Paris? Astrid Clements, your solo travel advisor, investigates how the Seine historically played a role in the founding of Paris and what a visitor can expect of the Seine today. Plus, Astrid enjoyed a dinner cruise on the Seine and discusses how to not only plan evening activities, but also how to balance "touristy" things with "authentic" experiences. We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

The International Travel Goods Show is happening right now in Las Vegas, Nevada. Your Solo Travel Advisor Astrid Clements is there looking for products that are just right for the solo traveler and you know she's keeping an eye out for products that also say affordable luxury (of course.) We speak to Caroline Marchionna of Travelon and Aaron Zar of Silent Pocket. If you want to learn about travel trends and safety features in travel gear, this is the show for you. Mentioned on the show: International Travel Goods Show Travelon Silent Pocket We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

You might know that Astrid Clements, your solo travel advisor, is a lover of New Orleans, but did you know Astrid also advocates New Orleans as a TOP solo travel destination? On this episode of Solo Travel Talk, Astrid is going to give you some New Orleans highlights, that might not be the usual places you hear about when considering New Orleans travel. Get ready for a fabulous tour, that is inspired, and is sure to make you want to go off the beaten path in New Orleans. We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

Happy Birthday to the Crescent City! The pearl of South Louisiana, New Orleans, turns 300 this year. Older than the United States itself, NOLA has a rich history, a vibrant culture, and according to your solo travel advisor Astrid Clements, New Orleans is a great destination for the solo traveler. On this solo travel podcast episode, you'll learn all about the wonderful commemorative events that could be a part of your New Orleans Tricentennial travel. We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

Right in Paris' 8th Arrondissement is an enclave of luxury that may find no equal anywhere else in the world. It's Avenue Montaigne and it's quite an experience to behold for the solo traveler. Be prepared to be swept away to this paragon of opulence on this episode. Your solo travel advisor Astrid Clements shows why this street needs to be on your itinerary for a Paris trip, explains what to expect, how long to spend there, where to dine, and even gives you her tips for making this a peak experience of sophistication and refinement. We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

We've been hearing it; you might be saying it-- a lot of people want MORE TRAVEL in their lives this year. To help you achieve that goal, your solo travel advisor Astrid Clements has lots of tips and guidelines for planning ahead to make sure you get out there and get the best trip you can plan for. On this episode of the solo travel podcast, we're going to go from how to prioritize travel this year, down to the micro level of things like when to time buying plane tickets, when to book hotels, when to start your pre-trip research. We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

Parisians have a philosophy: life is meant to be lived and enjoyed. You can see this philosophy in action in some of the elegant lounges and bars of Paris. On this episode of Solo Travel Talk, your solo travel podcast, prepare to enjoy some of the finer things as Astrid profiles five lounges that are of the highest caliber and are all solo-friendly. You won't want to miss this episode that feels like a wonderful travelogue. Mentioned on the show: Bar 228 Hemingway Bar George IV Le Bar Les Ambassadeurs at Hotel Crillon English Bar at Hotel Regina We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

The Hotel Regina in Paris, France is a phenomenal hotel, a gem of a place to stay, and a fabulous example of affordable luxury. It was also the lodging of choice of Astrid Clements, your solo travel advisor on her recent trip to Paris. We profile the 5 Star Hotel Regina not only to share this wonderful find, but also to explore affordable luxury-- what constitutes affordable luxury, and how solo travelers can get more affordable luxury in their travels. You will be transported by this episode! Hotel Regina's website Hotel Regina on Facebook Hotel Regina on Twitter Hotel Regina on Instagram We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

Last week, Astrid Clements shared her recent trip to Paris and told listeners that her trip had a theme of Style and Fashion. On this episode of Solo Travel Talk, Astrid delves deeper into the theme of her trip, detailing exactly what activities made up the adventure. We hope you find the details of the trip interesting… and maybe even inspiring, but also to give you a sense of scope to how you can bring a theme to your Parisian travels. Mentioned on the show: Le Studio Parfum Paris Anelle Coetzee, Personal Stylist Le Boudoir Soie Sage Coco Chanel Walking Tour 70 Years of Dior Exhibition We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

Ooh la la! Get ready for a Parisian excursion on this episode of your solo travel podcast, Solo Travel Talk. If you have not put Paris on your 2018 destination list, you probably will after this show. Astrid is back from a trip to Paris that she says ranks in her top trips ever. (And when someone travels as much as Astrid, a "top trip" should make you sit up and listen!) You'll learn why Paris is so amazing for both tangible and intangible reasons and some tips for making Paris super solo friendly. We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

Art Routes is back! In coordination with The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge and Astrid Solo Travel Advisor, Art Routes will be going to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Tucked in the eastern side of the state of Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende is a renowned art colony and is home to world-class galleries, sights, food and accommodations. The tour is set for June 1-7, 2018 and is sure to be an amazing, enriching experience. Listen to this show and discover if this trip is for you! The brochure for the tour from the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge (via Dropbox) Chapel of Jimmy Ray Albert Coffee Archaeotours We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

You might not think of it, but travel insurance is something the smart solo traveler has. On this episode of your solo travel podcast, Solo Travel Talk, Astrid Clements goes in depth on travel insurance and why you might want to consider it for your next trip. PLEASE NOTE - Disclaimer: Neither Astrid Clements nor Astrid Solo Travel Advisor LLC are licensed insurance agents or providers. This program is for informational purposes only. Astrid references Allianz for travel insurance - Astrid Clements and Astrid Solo Travel Advisor LLC have an affiliate relationship with Allianz. We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

It's December... the year is soon coming to a close and we've been doing some reflecting on 2017 here at Astrid Solo Travel Advisor. Solo Travel Talk launched in 2017 and we love bringing you innovative ideas about affordable luxury for the solo traveler. In that spirit, we revisit one of Solo Travel Talk's most popular episodes: dining alone as a solo traveler. Astrid still hears so many people ask about this topic. After hearing this show, you'll be able to banish any by-yourself eating anxiety! We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

One part mindset, one part strategy, and a nice sprinkling of verve for life. Kamelia Britton is THE Hackerette, and she devotes her travel blog to helping people get the most out of travel and obtain affordable luxury whenever she can. If you are wondering why you aren't traveling as much as you would like, Kamelia shares her unique perspective for making travel happen. Kamelia made a special guide for Solo Travel Talk listeners! Find it here: https://hackerette.com/solotravel/ Also mentioned on the show: - Hack Airbnb ideas from Hackerette - Travello - CouchSurfing.com - The Blonde Abroad - Travel Hacks Academy We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

Are the holidays the best time to travel to a fun destination? Destination holiday travel is all about making a journey to a wonderful place and celebrating your holiday away. On the new episode of your solo travel podcast, Solo Travel Talk, Astrid Clements is going share her merry and bright perspective about making holidays in a glorious destination. Mentioned on the show: https://astridtravel.com/blog/the-miami-design-district-americas-trendiest-cultural-hot-spot?rq=miami%20design We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

It's almost something we've come to expect: holiday travel being a stressful disaster. Nothing can take the fun out of the season faster than stress! On this solo travel podcast episode, Astrid Clements-- your Solo Travel Advisor-- tackles traveling during the holidays and how to make it all a little easier (so you can enjoy yourself! This is a holiday vacation, after all!) Travel insurance mentioned on the show: Allianz Travel Insurance (Please note: this is an affiliate link.) We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

For many people, traveling for business is the introduction to solo travel. Is it possible to use business trips as a way to not only get solo travel experience, but also as a way to enjoy leisure travel at the same time? On this solo travel podcast episode, Astrid explores how to make business travel feel like leisure travel. In addition to practical business travel tips, you'll learn the necessary mindset to enjoy fun and enrichment without letting the business suffer. We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

Luxury travel is becoming democratized, which has led to the expansion of the affordable luxury market for travelers. This is just one of many travel trends examined in this episode of Solo Travel Talk, the solo travel podcast. How some travelers expect to be changed by travel; which travel trends follow the desires of solo travelers the most closely; how making a difference is becoming a part of vacations; and many more trends are discussed on this show. Listen to this episode if you want to hear what is current in travel and how these trends might impact your next trip. We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

If you want to make your solo travel adventures successful, you'll need to have your fundamentals in order. Thankfully you have your own Solo Travel Advisor, and your solo travel podcast Solo Travel Talk. The conversation on today's show was inspired by Astrid's recent appearance on the THINKING LIBERTY travel podcast. (Link to that show here.) You'll hear what Astrid does before every adventure, how (really) to get started solo traveling, her highs and lows of solo travel, and the number one thing people ask Astrid about solo travel. We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

Astrid has an amazing depth of experience with her solo travel and on this episode of Solo Travel Talk, we document the evolution of the solo travel journey. Along the way, there are stories of inspiration, discovery-- we even get to hear about Astrid's recent trip to Ireland and how the opportunity of business travel can further develop a solo traveler. One thing that has evolved to near perfection is Astrid's packing list—no joke, her packing list has been refined over many years and dozens of trips! Get your own copy of her complimentary packing list at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

Anyone who has ever listened to Solo Travel Talk knows Astrid is passionate about easing packing stress! On the new episode of your solo travel podcast, Astrid shares 15 packing tips (not to be confused with her packing list) that will set the stage for successful solo travel. You'll learn about picking a color palette for your clothes, how to organize your things, features your luggage should have, avoiding weight related baggage fees and so much more! Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

Listeners, you are in for a treat. On the new episode of Solo Travel Talk, we hear from Gerri Hobdy and learn from her unique perspective. The discussion moves from "placemaking" to journaling, the power of walking in a city someone is touring, and many more interesting places. Gerri beautifully delves into how travel-- and especially solo travel-- can be a tool of self-care, and shares how some of her own travel has had life changing implications. We hope this episode serves as an inspiration. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

Astrid has a lot of tips and thoughts about how to make your solo travel better, and today we turn her attention to some trusted global brands. On this solo travel podcast episode, Astrid profiles two hotel brands; a luggage company; and a cruise line. Not only will you get solid information, but you will be inspired to add these brands to your travel, enhancing your overall solo travel experience. Mentioned on the show: Sofitel and SO Sofitel The Kessler Collection IT Luggage Uniworld Cruises Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

It might start as an inkling, maybe it grows to a pull-- a feeling that you need to visit a particular place. What is this force and what's behind these longings we might feel to travel somewhere? On this episode of Solo Travel Talk, Astrid examines the source of these calls. You may be surprised at the romanticism and spiritual nature of the conversation on this solo travel podcast. If you have ever felt drawn to a place, this show is for you. Mentioned on the show: Open Russia Tours Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

What do Hanoi and New York City have in common? You'll find out on this episode of Solo Travel Talk as Astrid talks about both these cities in terms of being a destination for the Solo Traveler! You might find yourself adding both these cities to your MUST SEE list after listening to this solo travel podcast episode. Astrid has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

Whisk yourself away to Singapore and Bangkok on this new solo travel podcast episode. This week on Solo Travel Talk, Astrid continues a mini-series about different destinations she thinks you should consider. You won't be able to resist the call of Singapore and Bangkok after listening to this show! Mentioned on this episode... Singapore Gardens By The Bay Singapore Art Museum Marina Bay Sands Singapore Flyer Bangkok Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit Grand Palace Chao Phraya River Chatuchak Market Pratunam Jim Thompson House Astrid has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

How about a little destination dreaming as summer wraps up? On this episode of Solo Travel Talk, Astrid takes listeners on an adventure to Lisbon, Marrakesh, and Abu Dhabi. To make it a bit fun, Astrid uses a 1-10 ranking for some of the aspects of these cities which might appeal to the solo traveler. Get ready for a nearly round the world jaunt as this solo travel podcast visits each of these cities. Mentioned on the show... In Lisbon: Trolley 28 Cork and boiled wool goods Rua Augusta In Marrakesh: Staying in a Riad Maroc Mama - Food Tour Atlas Mountains In Abu Dhabi: Emirates Palace Heritage Village "Dune Bashing" Desert Safaris Marina Mall Astrid has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

Adventure is wonderful, exotic locales are wonderful, solo travel is wonderful! But, there is a practical consideration: travel costs money, and a travel budget can make the difference between stress and nasty financial surprises OR enjoying and savoring your trip. On this solo travel podcast episode, Astrid shares a step by step process for generating a useful travel budget and easy tips that will help you stay on track while you are away. Mentioned on the show: Astrid's budget tool The Hotel Regina 70 Years of Dior Exhibit Good packing can actually save you money. Astrid has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

Beijing, the capital city of China— a country with a rich cultural history, a huge population, and place that might be intriguing to the solo traveler. On this solo travel podcast episode, Astrid Clements profiles Beijing as a destination. Listeners will hear tips on how to take their own solo trips to China, what the solo traveler can expect, and even how to use private guides, tours, and going pure solo to have an amazing Beijing experience. Reduce your trip stress by using a packing list! Astrid has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

Ahhh… the open road. If you feel the call of the highways, byways, and interstates, this solo travel podcast is for you. Road trips are a special kind of journey and might be a perfect venture for the solo traveler. Astrid discusses how to plan for a solo road trip, how road trips differ from other solo travel, and even shares some stories from her own Miami to Maine road trip. Even a road trip requires packing. Reduce your trip stress by using a packing list! Astrid has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

Different than cultural literacy, knowing the dos and don'ts of another culture can make your solo travel more comfortable and allow you to engage more deeply with the place you are visiting. On this episode of Solo Travel Talk, Astrid shares some "how-to" about learning cultural dos and don'ts plus some thoughts about developing the global mindset of travel. Reduce your trip stress by using a packing list! Astrid has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

Prepare to be swept away to the jewel of Italy: Venice. On this episode, Astrid profiles Venice as a destination for the solo traveler. Experience the sights, the canals and bridges, and the walking (!) of this amazing city. This solo travel podcast will give you a sample of "musts" to be sure to do, plus some tips on what to avoid (including a harrowing tale of bad pizza.) Astrid believes Venice should be on every traveler's bucket list, and this show is designed to help you make the most of your visit. Mentioned on the show: Grancaffe Quandri Peggy Guggenheim Palazzo San Paolo, Venice Cannaregio District Murano Island and Burano Island Murano Glass Museum Veneto Wine Region Hotel Cipriani Bellinis Accademia Museum Ca' Macana Mask Makers & Shop Venezia The Show Rialto Bridge Acqua alta Reduce your trip stress by using a packing list! Astrid has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

We are confident that you are going to want to visit Saint Petersburg after this show! Saint Petersburg is an amazing destination and one of Astrid's favorite cities. On this episode of Solo Travel Talk, you will hear about some destinations you should consider if you go to Saint Petersburg. Astrid's vivid descriptions on this solo travel podcast will convey the beauty and opulence of some of the most splendid sights of Saint Petersburg. Mentioned on the show: Hermitage, The Diamond Room Podvorye Restaurant Pushkin Pavlovsk Palace Peterhof Palace St. Isaac Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood Arafvi Stroganov Palace Reduce your trip stress by using a packing list! Astrid has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

Art Routes Saint Petersburg was a glorious success, and on this episode of Solo Travel talk, Astrid introduces Saint Petersburg as a select, must-visit destination. The discussion turns to the classic arts and the prominence of ballet in Saint Petersburg. Astrid details how the Art Routes Tour took a deep dive into the world of ballet. If you want to get excited about visiting this premiere Russian city, this episode is for you. This is part one: next week, the show continues by covering all the other sights experienced on the Art Routes tour. Mentioned on the show: Open Russia Tours Vaganova Ballet Academy Mariinsky Theatre Reduce your trip stress by using a packing list! Astrid has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

If you have ever thought, "This giant metal tube shouldn't be in the air!!" then this solo travel podcast episode might be for you. Being afraid to fly is common, and Astrid knows something about the topic. On this episode of Solo Travel Talk we turn our attention to feeling good in the friendly skies. Astrid covers facts (designed to increase your confidence) about flying and practical flying tips--most that you can put into action right away to combat your flying phobias. Reduce your trip stress by using a packing list! Astrid has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

AstridTravel.com is a great place to learn about fabulous destinations, affordable luxury for the solo traveler, great travel products, and in particular, wonderful features of New Orleans. Today on SOLO TRAVEL TALK, we get to meet one of the voices behind some of the New Orleans posts on AstridTravel.com— Darsey Walker. Darsey has the distinct pleasure of writing about all the festivals, food, drink, and activities that make New Orleans such a phenomenal destination. Producer Catherine and Darsey discuss travel blogging for a place like New Orleans. Reduce your trip stress by using a packing list! Astrid has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

Taking snapshots on a trip is a common activity but can sometimes bring on the stress of getting shots that capture the moment. On the newest episode of Solo Travel Talk, the solo travel podcast, Astrid recaps and reviews her experience learning more about taking great photos with your handy smartphone. Listen to get amazing tips that are sure to help you take better snaps immediately. Astrid has blogged about taking great smartphone pictures -- read more about it on her website, AstridTravel.com. Astrid has written and reviewed the Bandolier mentioned on this episode. Reduce your trip stress by using a packing list! Astrid has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

It seems like certain myths persist about traveling alone. In this solo travel podcast episode, Astrid will use some of her vast experience to debunk some of the most common myths. Myths about who travels solo, why they travel solo, costs, loneliness, and more get examined by Astrid. Reduce your trip stress by using a packing list! Astrid has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

Slow travel made a bit of an introduction in our recent Timing is Everything solo travel podcast episode (Episode 17) and we thought it deserved a little more discussion. On this episode of Solo Travel Talk, Astrid touts the positives of setting down temporary roots on your next trip. Slow travel puts an emphasis on quality over quantity throughout your travel. The show wraps with 10 tips from Astrid on planning a slow travel trip. Mentioned on the show: - Nat Geo Travel Tours - Serendipity Traveler and the proprietor on Twitter - Elaina Giolando and one of her websites Reduce your trip stress by using a packing list! Astrid has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

If you have a hobby, a special topic you are into, a subject that sparks your fire--good news! You probably can find a theme trip that will allow you to take a deep dive into your interests. On this episode of Solo Travel Talk, your solo travel podcast, Astrid talks about trips that revolve around a specific theme. Many theme trips fall into two categories: enrichment (like a historical tour about D-Day) or activity (for example, a bike tour of Tuscany.) Astrid covers both kinds of theme travel, gives some examples, some travel tips, and hopefully gets you excited about the possibilities a theme trip can bring. Reduce your trip stress by using a packing list! Astrid has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

On your next travel adventure, Astrid has a suggestion for you: plan on going on a food tour! You won't be sorry if you do. On this episode of Solo Travel Talk, your intrepid solo travel podcast, get the scoop on all kinds of food tours, what you can expect, how food tours can enhance your trip, when to go on a food tour during your excursion, and how a food tour can be a true cultural experience. Some of the tours mentioned on this show... - Maroc Mama - Venice Bites - Savannah Taste Experience - Charleston Culinary Tours If the prospect of fab food tours doesn't get you wanting to travel, nothing will! Get a packing list to help you with your next trip! Astrid has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

Time waits for no one, not even the solo traveler. On this solo travel podcast episode, Astrid covers timing issues like when to go (and why), how long to go for, and even some day-to-day trip time management. You'll learn what you can expect from high season, low season, and "shoulder" season. In the how long to go for section, Astrid discusses the styles of fast travel vs. slow travel and shares a very cool formula developed by travel blogger Lillie Marshall designed to help determine trip length. Know what time it is? Time to get a packing list to help you with your next trip! Astrid has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!