Solo Travel Talk with Astrid – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Don’t let unmet expectations steal your travel joy! If you have ever felt disappointment about a destination or a travel sight, this is the Solo Travel Talk podcast episode for you! If you find yourself saying, “That wasn’t worth it” Astrid Clements, your solo travel advisor, has some tips and coaching for you can have a positive travel mindset and manage your expectations no matter what your travel experience. Astrid has a lot of experience turning so-so experiences into winning trips. Get past over-hyped sights and supposed “must-dos” that don’t deliver and get into serendipity, openness, and hassle-free happy expectations.

Mentioned on the show:

- The AstridTravel Club: a place for those who want to experience affordable luxury travel or want to go solo that’s not totally solo. The AstridTravel Club is the sponsor of the Hassle-Free Travel Series.

- Astrid recommends Atlas Obscura for wonderful “small gem” or off the beaten path travel experiences.

- Wikitravel has lots of travel info that is not overly common or run of the mill.

Some of the questions answered on this episode…

• What to do if I am not enjoying my trip?
• Are most famous travel destinations over-hyped?
• How can I find lesser-known travel destinations?
• How can I have more serendipity in my travel?
• What is overtourism?
• What is The AstridTravel Club and how do I join?

We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has a whole section of resources for solo travelers on her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

Oh, sweet irony—you leave your home to see new things only to be greeted by crowds, lines, more crowds, and people wherever you go! Over tourism, popular sights, lines, uncomfortable crowding—all of these factors can make it seem like it’s not worth it to go anywhere. Your solo travel advisor Astrid Clements doesn’t like crowds either and has some tips for managing crowds, lines, and overstuffed destinations. Listen to this episode of Solo Travel Talk, the Hassle-Free Travel Series if you want some tips about managing the hassle of crowds on your trips.

Mentioned on the show:

- The AstridTravel Club: a place for those who want to experience affordable luxury travel or want to go solo that’s not totally solo. The AstridTravel Club is the sponsor of the Hassle-Free Travel Series.

- Astrid enjoyed the Responsible Travel website: tips and insights about the impact our adventures can have (and how to manage it)

Some of the questions answered on this episode…

• When should I plan my trip to avoid crowds?
• What is the shoulder season?
• Are skip the line options worth it?
• Are popular travel destinations more crowded or is that only a perception?
• What is overtourism?
• What is The AstridTravel Club and how do I join?

We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has a whole section of resources for solo travelers on her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

We love food tours, yes we do… and your solo travel advisor Astrid Clements had a fabulous foodie time on her trip to Japan. Of course, food and culture walk hand in hand—Japan is no different. Astrid’s take was that Japan is a serious about their food as the French (the apex of food appreciation in Astrid’s opinion.) There is philosophy behind Japanese eating as well: traditionally taking an item from the land; one from the sea. (Sushi fits perfectly into this model!) Astrid shares what she learned dining in Japan, plus gets specific about some recommended food tours and restaurants. Our food episode warning is in place for this edition of our solo travel podcast: do not listen hungry!

Some of the questions answered on this episode…

• Is there a food tour scene in Japan?
• What is the best way to pick a food tour?
• Why is Japanese food so beautiful?
• What restaurant should I visit in Japan?
• What is the best thing to eat in Japan?

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We interrupt this Solo Travel Talk Japan Series to bring you some exciting news: your solo travel advisor Astrid Clements has launched The AstridTravel Club. On this episode of Solo Travel Talk, Astrid will share the inspiration for the club, what the club offers, and how to know if membership is right for you.  The AstridTravel Club brings together several elements that Solo Travel Talk listeners will appreciate. Affordable luxury, mindful travel, reconnecting, cultural appreciation, arts, gardens, time for reflection—all of these qualities come together in the AstridTravel Club, with the Astrid Clements flair (of course.)

Some of the questions answered on this episode…

• Where did the idea for the AstridTravel Club come from?
• How is this solo travel if it’s a tour?
• Who is the AstridTravel Club right for?
• What is involved in the Cub?
• How do I join the AstridTravel Club?

We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has a whole section of resources for solo travelers on her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

If you heard our first show in the Solo Travel Talk Japan Series, you know that your solo travel advisor Astrid Clements had a long visit with a thorough itinerary. Japan offers so much culture, natural beauty, amazing cuisine, architecture, and much more. Astrid visited major metropolitan areas, some more traditional cities, and made sure to include Hiroshima as a destination. Since this was such a fabulous trip, Astrid had a tough time narrowing things down to a Top 10, but she did! And for our listeners who love how-to’s, we have a tip in the middle of the show about itinerary building for solo travelers.

Some of the questions answered on this episode…

- Where should I stay in Tokyo?

- Does Japan have good food tours?

- Should I visit Hiroshima?

- What are the gardens like in Japan?

- Is it worth visiting Mount Fuji?

- How can I make a solo travel itinerary?

- What is the AstridTravel Club? 

We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has a whole section of resources for solo travelers on her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

Solo Travel Talk returns!! (With a twist….) Your solo travel advisor Astrid Clements spent several weeks in Japan and came back with a passion to persuade everyone to put Japan on their MUST visit list! Perhaps you haven’t considered Japan as a destination—too expensive, too hard, too far—whatever your reasons, Astrid is here to explain how Japan is more accessible than ever.  This trip had quite an impact on Astrid, and she’s here to share all her insights and new affection for the Land of the Rising Sun.

Some of the questions answered on this episode…

• Why is Japan more accessible now?
• Is Japan solo travel friendly?
• Is Japan an expensive place to visit?
• Is Japan an easy place to visit?

We love sharing the most innovative and informative content to get you out there solo. Astrid, your expert Solo Travel Advisor-- has a whole section of resources for solo travelers on her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!

The travel industry is always trying to improve and solo travelers especially can benefit from some of the trends shaping up to take hold in 2019. Your solo travel advisor Astrid Clements has a keen eye for what solo travelers should know, what they should ignore, and what to get in on right away! This version of “Astrid’s Solo Travel Trend Watch” is sure to get you prepared for the year ahead.

Some of the questions answered on the show:

- What solo travel technology is most useful?

- What destinations are emerging for solo travelers?

- What theme trips are popular with solos?

- Are road trips good for solo travelers?

One news item: Solo Travel Talk will be going on hiatus before moving to a season model. We are so grateful for our amazing listeners and your continued support.

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!

Savvy solo travelers are all about maximizing their experiences, and knowing how to use stopovers can be a seriously powerful tool at your disposal. Who better than your solo travel advisor Astrid Clements to explain it all! What a stopover is, how to use it, who offers them—all that and more on this episode of Solo Travel Talk.

Some of the questions answered on this show include:
- What is the difference between a layover and a stopover?
- What are the limitations of a stopover?
- Which airlines offer stopovers?
- Are stopovers free?
- Can you do a stopover in Portugal?
- Do any airlines offer bonuses with their stopovers?
- Which airline has the best stopover program?

Mentioned on the show: Airwander.com

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 Clements has revealed in many (MANY!) of her podcast episodes that one of her super powers is picking hotels. On Astrid's recent trip to Paris, this super power was on display! The Hotel Raphael, located in the 16th Arrondissement of Paris is the utmost in refinement and elegance-- all while meeting Astrid's "affordable luxury" standard! Escape to the beauty and class of this boutique hotel plus hear some of Astrid's tips for finding your gem of a hotel on your next solo travel journey.

Some of the questions answered on this show include:

• Where should I stay in the 16th Arrondissement of Paris?
• Where is the best rooftop bar in Paris?
• What are Paris hotel suites like?
• How to find a great hotel for solo travel?
• What are the Les Hôtels Baverez like?

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!

Solo travel has been evolving quickly in the last few years, even though your solo travel advisor Astrid Clements has been going solo for some time now! As more and more people are becoming aware of all the possibilities that await the solo traveler, some of that attention can make it appear that solo travel is merely “having a moment,” making it a fad instead of a true shift in how we experience the world. On this 100th episode of Solo Travel Talk, Astrid is going to show how solo travel is where it’s at, coming into its own.

Some of the questions answered on the episode:

• Why go solo?
• What is the biggest influence on solo travel growing as a trend?
• How do women solo travelers influence the travel industry?
• How has social media influenced solo travel?
• Is solo travel really growing or is it just a perception?
• How is the travel industry responding to solo travelers?
• Is part of the growth of solo travel a fad?

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!