Finding a great travel partner is one of the many challenges that stand in the way for many people who wish to travel and that's why I've decided to talk about it in detail in my new ebook. I call it 'the companion drama' because for many people, making travel plans with someone can be marred with endless drama and disappointment. The person you choose to travel with happens to be one of the most critical aspects of your trip which can either make or break your travel experience. As the saying goes 'it's not where you go that matters but who you go with'. Surprisingly, it's not as easy as just saying your spouse or your sister/brother or friend will be a great travel companion because you tend to experience people differently when you're in a different environment. My husband is generally a very sociable person and never misses an opportunity to go out for some fun when at home but he's quite the opposite when traveling out of the country. This was something we had to work through until I groomed him into the perfect travel companion that he is today. Ask him, he won't argue.
Hi! I agree 150% on the importance of s traveling buddy. What's your take on group tours, especially if you haven't yet got a traveling buddy?
ReplyDeleteHi Mogirl! Great to have you here😊 and thank you for your question. I've done a number of group tours with strangers and they're not bad at all. The only difference is that I've had a travel buddy in all those instances. I honestly don't think there would be a huge difference if you join a group all on your own. On the group tours that I've done, there were some ladies who had joined the tours on their own and depending on your personality, the time it takes to make new friends with other people on the tour will vary. Some people break into social circles with great ease while others take their time understanding different dynamics within the group/s before identifying the people they feel most comfortable with. My suggestion would be, if you're going to join a tour group all on your own, try to keep an open mind. Don't limit yourself by looking at race, age etc because your best travel buddy could be an unlikely 'character'. Just give yourself an opportunity to mingle with everyone. You'll soon know the people who align with your energy. I hope this makes sense.
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