by Marya Charles Alexander Marya Charles Alexander, editor and publisher of SoloDining.com, says “Forget room service. Having a good time while dining out alone is easier than you think. Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, mealtime should be fun time, and an adventure.” Choose your restaurant and where you sit with care. Do you…
Everyone says, “You lived in Japan? Well did you see that movie, Lost in Translation??” People look at me expectantly, waiting for me to confirm real life against their movie version of what living in Japan must be like. And I admit, there are some similarities. Like Charlotte, I, too, followed my love to Tokyo….
It was a bold idea to tempt fate and risk the mixture—New Years and a clean slate on the one hand, and my ex-fiancé on the other. Wouldn’t it have been safer to stay in San Francisco with my friends for New Years? Gone to the same old places? Seen the same old faces? Why…
“This land is your land, this land is my land From California, to the New York Island From the redwood forest, to the gulf stream waters This land was made for you and me.” – Woody Guthrie Doris, Frankfurt, Germany: “I love visiting the United States. Everyone seems to be smiling all the time. The…
Yoga, River Rafting, and Prana in the Pristine Wilderness: deepening our health and well-being as we adventure into nature’s playground… March 13 – 21st, 2005 The Retreat: ~ 8 days of immersion into deep yogic practices, delicious food, magnificent nature, and incredible adventure!! This retreat will be an opportunity to both stretch your chakras…
The New York Times has crowned Teresa the title of “ubernetworker,” and in this exclusive article, she uncovers her secrets to networking success. The goal of networking is to create community through connections. Remember that it’s not all about you. 1. Be curious – ask questions about things that aren’t work related. Hobbies, sports, pets,…
Even if you are planning to fly solo domestically, it’s always helpful to have a passport or make sure your passport is up-to-date. You never know when you might win that free trip to Paris! So, in this chapter we’ll deal with the mundane act of getting or reviewing your passport; once this is done,…