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6 Reasons Why You Should Travel with Your Friends

Traveling solo can be good for the soul, nothing beats having important people in your life around when you explore new places. So why is it more enjoyable to travel with your friends?

By: Geraldine Mills + Save to a List

Everyone loves to wander around. It may either involve a simple drive to the beach nearby or an out-of-the-country trip. Regardless of the itinerary, nor the destination, traveling helps you get 2 things that surely money can't buy - experiences & memories. Imagine sharing both with your most awesome friends!

Although traveling solo can be good for the soul, nothing beats having important people in your life around when you explore new places.  So why is it more enjoyable to travel with your friends? 

Here are a few reasons traveling with a group is more enjoyable.

You’ll be open to new ideas

Let's be honest, no matter how creative & outgoing you are, there are times that you'll run out of new things to do. Or new places to go to. Joining your friends on your next trip could expose you to new insights that you never thought of in the first place.

Who could ever think you can overcome your fear of heights when you did that mountain climbing activity last time? Only your BFF.

You’ve got your own support system

We know how long you saved up for this holiday. How many mall trips you ignored, and how many fancy dinners you said no to. Finally, it's time to book that plane ticket. Then suddenly, you start to ask yourself: "Do I really need this?"

Good thing, your best mate is waiting on the other line ready to tell you that she booked hers already. So you immediately hit that play button. And voila, you’re on your way!

Creates a stronger bond between you and your friends

Just like how married life goes, you only get to know your partner once you start living under the same roof. In friendship, traveling together serves as your own roof.

Sure you’re always looped in with each other, but you'll be surprised how you can randomly talk about a certain topic that you never really stumbled upon before. And even if a disagreement arises during the trip, it's a lot easier to patch things up. Because, you wouldn't let this new experience get ruined by a petty fight, right?

Your travel is more affordable than ever

Anything that could make your trip a lot cheaper is indeed a real deal, don't you think? Imagine, splitting the accommodation, car rental charges, even food trips and a lot more.

Also, not to mention that there are lots of group tours that are way cheaper than doing it solo. This website offers group travel and tours that make everything easy for people who want to meet new friends and enjoy any adventure at the same time.

You will be safer

Traveling is one way of stepping out of your comfort zone, and sometimes, freedom can be [a little bit] taken for granted. In a group of friends, there's always that one person who doesn't go all out. Just like how a person’s conscience work, they come handy during a night out. Friends look after you, no matter how you can be a real pain sometimes.

Just think about the peace of mind you could get if you travel by the people you trust especially if you decide to go on a trip in a foreign land. Although, it certainly is tempting to enjoy up to your limits, staying safe could definitely go a long way.

Responsibilities are shared

Now imagine, the trip is already scheduled for tomorrow; your boss didn't allow you to do under time and you still have not started packing yet.

Do I have enough clothes? I haven't done my grocery yet. Can it be more stressful?! Then you realize that you have your friends to help you out and make things a little bit easier. Problem solved, yeah?

Once you’re in the course of the trip, you’ll even realize how traveling with a close-knit group makes things easier. Another one can do the budgeting, to ensure you don't go over your finances. Hailing a cab, navigating your way through a foreign city, and carrying your packs are also made easier with a group. The only thing that can get complicated is choosing where to eat!

Off-loading and distributing responsibilities can definitely alleviate stress during the trip. And that's really helpful.

Although traveling solo is a must at least once in our lives, the same goes for traveling with friends. Just think about the new memories you will share forever, which will forever be cherished, and even shared with your children when the time comes.

Nothing beats that!

 

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