Solo Travel Talk with Astrid

1:24:06 | Mar 12th, 2020

Don’t let unmet expectations steal your travel joy! 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 positiv...Show More

59:11 | Mar 5th, 2020

Oh, sweet irony—you leave your home to see new things only to be greeted by crowds, lines, and people wherever you go! Over tourism, lines, uncomfortable crowding—all of these factors can make it seem...Show More

1:11:44 | Feb 27th, 2020

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? We used...Show More

1:33:36 | Feb 20th, 2020

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 Astri...Show More

48:12 | Feb 13th, 2020

BONUS: The AstridTravel Club has an amazing slate of trips planned for 2020! Astrid shares the inspiration for the club, what the club offers, and how to know if membership is right for you. We also s...Show More

1:28:02 | Sep 26th, 2019

It has happened again: Astrid is flexing her superpower of hotel selection, even in Japan. The Hotel New Otani is elegant, with traditional gardens, onsen, restaurants, concierge, beauty and thoughtfu...Show More

1:22:32 | Sep 19th, 2019

Japan is famously not “religious” yet there is a sense of spirituality that permeates throughout. From cultural touchstones, to shrines and temples, talismans, even manners and customs all seem to car...Show More

1:09:35 | Sep 12th, 2019

Japan seems to be a country and a culture that appreciates reflection and beauty. These values come together in a unique way when it comes to the gardens of Japan. Your solo travel advisor Astrid Clem...Show More