Dining Alone: Getting Past the Discomfort

Here’s a picture I never thought I’d see: me, alone, at a nice restaurant, happy. By this I mean really alone. Without a book or device. Dining alone is almost a sport for me because of the challenge it presents. As a major introvert, I can assure you that...

How to Eat Local-er When Traveling

When was the last time you dined in someone’s home on a business trip? It’s one of the very best ways to get to know a new place and another culture. But unless a colleague invites you to his or her home, it’s hard to swing. Enter the sharing economy. This is one of...

Quiet Traveler

I’m an introvert. There, I’ve said it. (If you know me, this will come as no surprise.) Introversion affects the way I travel, I’ve noticed lately. Turns out I’ve adapted to suit my social inclinations. On the other hand, I suspect many extroverts do too (in an...