A Quick Weekend Getaway to Atlanta

Last weekend, I had the pleasure of driving Mom and two of her cousins to Atlanta. The purpose of the trip was to visit another cousin who lived near the city. However, since none of us had visited Atlanta before, we took the opportunity to spend one day exploring the city. One day is not nearly enough time to experience the ATL in full, but I think we did a good job with the time we had. Keep reading to see what we did during our quick weekend getaway to Atlanta.

How to Avoid Eating Alone While Traveling Solo

Recently, I wrote a post about how to enjoy eating out alone. The goal of the post was to share tips and advice, drawn from years of good and bad experiences, on how to make solo dining enjoyable and easier. I like eating alone, but I know there are some people who will never learn to enjoy it. Eating alone in public is an onerous by-product of traveling solo for them. I wrote this post with those folks in mind. Here are three tips to avoid eating alone while traveling solo.

How To Enjoy Eating Out Alone - Advice from a Solo Dining Veteran

There are many challenges to overcome when you travel solo. One that is usually near the top of the list is eating out alone. The fear of sitting companionless in a busy restaurant is enough to drive the most confident person to the carry-out line.

Best Places to Grab a Hot Chocolate in Washington D.C.

I don't think there is a bad time to visit Washington D.C. but the holiday season is one of my favorite times of the year. From Christmas tree lightings to holiday markets, there is plenty to see and do that will put you in a joyous holiday spirit. Unfortunately, many of these events take place outdoors and D.C. is cold in December, especially at night. What can you do when you need to warm up fast?