One of the hardest parts about being a
solo traveller is building up the courage
to eat out? alone. The fear of being
bored, of people looking at you and
thinking you are friendless, of not
knowing what to order or worse having
no one to share with. All very valid
reasons for being afraid of eating on
your own, right?
head out into the big bad world. Capitalising
on the buzz I received from finding my
accommodation I let my feet go in search of
somewhere to eat.It?s a great way to steady
yourself, build up your confidence and
celebrate being in new and exciting location.
I remember doing it for the first time, I was 18
and in London on my own. I sat down at a table
with my book clutched closely to my chest, my
face was bright red from embarrassment
causing me to order quickly. The waitress tried
to smile and say something to me,but my
mumbled answers sent her on her way with a
bored eye-roll. When my food came out I
practically inhaled it ? to this day I can?t
remember what I ate or if it was any good.
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THELUNCHRUSH.
Ten years later, I am now a veteran backpacker
and eating out no longer scares or
embarrasses me. In fact, it?s the complete
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