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I do a lot of solo travel and I really enjoy it for the most part. I can see what I want to see and spend extra time photographing something I like without worrying about holding someone else up.
However for the most part I dis-like eating alone because I am a social person. That said it can be nice because I can go to the restaurants I want to go to and not worry about picking a place someone else won't like or find too expensive.
Depending on your personality try eating at a bar / pub and strike up a conversation with someone. I have had some great meals with people I just started talking to.
Have fun!!