Dining Alone: A Treat or Bore?

Dining alone - yay or nay?⁠ 🥘 ⁠ It’s funny. One of the most common fears I hear from those about to take their first solo trip is that they’re nervous about feeling awkward/bored/lonely/etc when dining alone.⁠ 😓⁠ Actually, though, I LOVE dining alone! While I don’t eat out every night on a solo trip, I do look forward to local meals enjoyed at a small table with a glass of wine while I read a book or journal.⁠ 🍷 📚 😃 ⁠ To me, this feels like such a treat; like I’m taking myself out on the perfect date (because I am both the planner and the recipient!).⁠ 💕 ⁠ What are your thoughts on dining alone?⁠ 🍱 ⁠ Photo taken by a friend when *not* dining alone — because I don’t typically take photos of myself when I’m eating alone. 🤣 #BeyondTheGuidebook⁠