Comments on: Is there such a thing as the perfect travel partner?

By: OneGiantStep

OneGiantStep — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:54:00 +0000

Your points are right on…no matter who you are traveling with. My partner and I traveled for a year and it was all about expectations and budget. We were lucky enough to have been together for 10 years already and had good communication going for us but, I’ll admit, it was hard.

By: Sarah Wu

Sarah Wu — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 07:47:00 +0000

I usually travel with my fiance to places. But I understanding traveling with friends can be a different story. Whenevr I plan a trip for more then myself and my fiance, it gets complicated. We have to know everyone’s budget what kinda of accommodation they can afford and even down to what kind of car to rent.Everyone has a different need and as a planner it’s a tough job to accommodate everyone’s need. Whereas traveling with my love one,we tend to lend things go easier. Great post and question.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 02:45:00 +0000

In reply to Saadia S. Shamsie.

I agree, people who can’t relax and understand that things are going to be different in another country are in for a big surprise, and probably not all that great a trip. This is magnified the more different the country you’re visiting is from home. I’d say don’t skip the traveling, just stick to places that are more like home and ease into it. Maybe they’ll learn to adapt and can slowly get out of their comfort zone.

-T

By: Saadia S. Shamsie

Saadia S. Shamsie — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:20:00 +0000

Picky ppl are an immediate NO! My advice, travel with ppl who understand that they are in ANOTHER country and everything that is accessible back home may not be accessible during the trip. If you can’t adapt, don’t bother traveling. It sounds harsh, but its true.