An interview with luxury Moroccan riad owner and manager
In this video, AstridTravel Club founder, Astrid Clements and Trip Concierge, Madeline Freret sit down with the owner and manager of Dar Ayniwen to discuss life during and post-COVID 19. Owner, Stephane Abtan and manager, Aziz Ait Nacer share their stories about what makes Dar Aynwien such a magical place.
Discovering Sedona’s Energy Vortexes: Real or Not?
Through my 40+ years of solo travel as well as group travel, I have often found that certain places on Earth have inexplicable yet palpable energy. I have long wondered, “Why does it seem as if some geographic locations just seem to have more, better, or more positive energy than others?” Some 25 years ago, I set off to explore this question in Sedona, Arizona. What resulted was a most memorable experience, but not for the reasons you might think.
How to Spend Three Days in Savannah
Savannah, Georgia is a place that epitomizes sweet, southern charm. Full of history and intrigue, the city’s iconic moss-draped oaks, well-worn cobblestone streets, and historic buildings only hint at the stories and legends contained within it. Savannah is a place that offers much more than meets the eye. This three-day Savannah itinerary is designed to help you dive beneath the surface and uncover the secrets of this beautiful colonial city.
Discovering Berber Culture in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco
Travel often has a way of illuminating meaningful life lessons. In this post, AstridTravel Club Trip Coordinator Madeline Freret shares her experience on a day-trip to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco and what this experience meant to her.
3 Reasons Why Lisbon, Portugal should be on your bucket list
It’s easy to forget that Portugal, a relatively small country, was once a vast and conquering nation. As the capital of this powerful Portuguese empire, Lisbon solidified its place in the echelons of history and today continues to fight to preserve the Portuguese culture.
If Lisbon has never been on your travel radar, it should, and below are a few reasons why.
The Benefits of Single City Travel
Often times, travelers attempt to fit as many destinations as possible into one trip out of a fear of missing out. However, I believe that this mentality sets travelers up for failure because they end up with a superficial or surface-level view of many places, rather than an enriching and more developed understanding of one place.
9 Ways to Become a More Eco-Friendly Traveler
What the world is experiencing right now with the COVID-19 pandemic is devastating on so many levels. However, I feel that we are reaching a critical point in our society. We, as consumers and as human beings, have a choice to make about the direction we think our world should move in. More importantly, we have an opportunity to make real-life choices which will help forge the path forward. What if we could emerge from this global pandemic a better, healthier, more sustainable society? It won’t happen overnight, but it will never happen if we don’t try.
2020 Travel Plans Survey Results
Recently, the AstridTravel Club released a survey designed to analyze public outlook on the future of travel. We wanted to know whether or not the COVID-19 pandemic had made people reconsider traveling altogether. And if not, what would make people feel safe to travel again? These and a handful of other questions were answered in our 2020 Travel Plans Survey.
The Benefits of Small Group Travel
Solo travel is freeing and exciting, but it can be downright exhausting. Traveling with a large tour company lessens the burden of traveling on your own, but it can be awkward and restrictive. In the midst of our own quest for a happy medium between these two options, we discovered a goldilocks solution: small group travel.
What is it like to fly in the US right now?
If you are someone who is considering traveling in the United States right now, whether out of wanting or necessity, and you are curious about what it is like to fly in the US during the coronavirus, this post is for you.
2020: Our Vision for the Future
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a global impact, and what this means for the future of travel we can’t say for sure. However, what this downtime has given us is a chance to reflect on our former travels and consider what changes might need to be made in the future. We’re making it our mission to change the travel industry for the better, and we hope you’ll join us.