Solo Travel Talk with Astrid

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Solo Travel Talk with Astridinactive

Publisher |: Astrid Clements

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: Places & Travel,; Society & Culture

Categories Via RSS |: Places & Travel,; Society & Culture

You don't need a travel partner to have the most glorious adventures! Astrid Clements, founder of Astrid Solo Travel Advisor, is a SOLO TRAVEL expert with over 35 years experience. Specializing in affordable luxury travel, let Astrid be your guide. Whether you are a business traveler or an independent adventurer, or if you are just tired of waiting for someone else to join you, Solo Travel Talk is sure to have something for you.

People |: Astrid Clements (@astridtravel)
Premiere Date |: 2017-01-27
Frequency |: Weekly
Explicit |: No

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118 Available Episodes (118 Total) / Average duration: 00:55:42

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118 Available Episodes (118 Total)Average duration: 00:55:42

Mar 12, 2020

01:24:06

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!

Mar 05, 2020

00:59:11

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:

- 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?

Feb 27, 2020

01:11:44

No fooling around: we’re diving into the dark heart of travel hassle in this episode of Solo Travel Talk. When people gripe about travel hassle, are they really just saying flying is a hassle? Flying is a hassle. We used to get dressed up to fly, but these days the flying game is all about managing the misery. Your solo travel advisor Astrid Clements has filled this episode with tips for preparing for and managing the flight portion of your travels. This episode is part of Astrid’s series on Hassle-Free Travel.

Mentioned on the show:

- From the archive, here’s an episode on 10 tips for when to book your flight: Episode 093 When to Book Your Flight – 10 Tips.

Some of the questions answered on this episode…

Why is flying a hassle?
Should I get TSA PreCheck?
What should I bring on my flight to be comfortable?
How early should I get to the airport?
When should I buy airline tickets?
What is dwell time?
What is The AstridTravel Club and how do I join?

Feb 20, 2020

01:33:36

Is hassle blocking you from pursuing the travel you want to experience? Do you get filled with a mild (to severe) sense of dread when thinking about hitting the road? Astrid Clements, founder of Astrid Solo Travel Advisor and The AstridTravel Club, brings you the new Solo Travel Talk podcast series—The Hassle-Free Travel Series. On this inaugural episode of the series, Astrid shares the key elements of making travel hassle-free plus introduces what’s coming up in the series.

Mentioned on the show:

- Astrid’s Marketplace (where you can find packing cubes, universal adapters, luggage scales, and more.)

Some of the questions answered on this episode…

Is travel really more hassle-filled these days, or is that just a perception?
What apps can help my travel be easier?
How can I plan my trip to be hassle-free?
How can I get a hassle-free travel mindset?
What is The AstridTravel Club and how do I join?

Feb 13, 2020