{"id":1538,"date":"2016-05-10T07:15:00","date_gmt":"2016-05-10T07:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flytographer.com\/blog\/tips-for-travelling-with-friends-and-getting-along\/"},"modified":"2016-05-10T07:15:00","modified_gmt":"2016-05-10T07:15:00","slug":"tips-for-travelling-with-friends-and-getting-along","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/tips-for-travelling-with-friends-and-getting-along\/","title":{"rendered":"How to travel with friends (and actually get along)"},"content":{"rendered":"

See more: best friends<\/a> \u2013 friends<\/a> \u2013 girlfriends trip<\/a><\/p>\n

Travelling often brings out the best in people. It\u2019s a chance to meet new people, experience new cultures and explore new places with a relaxed sense of wonder. But travelling can also be stressful, especially with friends. Everyone has different vacationing styles and sometimes, it can be a struggle to have a fun vacation with friends if your styles aren\u2019t quite meshing. Read on for tips to travel with friends and actually get along.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Flytographer: Ashley in Palm Springs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Flytographer: Melissa in Cancun<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Flytographer: Andrea in Toronto<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Choose your travel buddies carefully<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just because someone might not make a good travel buddy doesn\u2019t change the fact that they\u2019re an important part of your \u201creal\u201d life. If you know your very best friend likes to have every minute of every trip planned out ahead of time, but you\u2019re the type who prefers to travel sans itinerary, don\u2019t travel together! But be sure to schedule a post-vacation glass of wine so you can fill each other in on all the fun details of your travels.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Flytographer: Belinda in Las Vegas<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Flytographer: Rose in Vancouver<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Set expectations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Talking about the details before you decide to travel together is an important part of the process. If you\u2019re dreaming of a glitzy Parisian vacation and your friends want nothing more than to sip cocktails on the beach all day, well, that\u2019s a recipe for disaster. Discuss the general plan to be sure everyone is on the same page. Budget is an important detail to discuss, as well.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Flytographer: Marian in Lake Como<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Flytographer: Gon\u00e7alo in Paris<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Schedule alone time<\/strong><\/p>\n

Be sure to allow some time in your travel schedule for free time. Maybe it\u2019s just an hour or two per day when you and your travel companions can retreat to your rooms to nap or read a book. Including little breaks throughout the day so everyone has some breathing room is essential to a spectacular vacation!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Flytographer: Meo in San Francisco<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Flytographer: Samantha in NYC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Involve everyone in planning<\/strong><\/p>\n

Even if one of you is more inclined to be the \u201cplanner,\u201d be sure everyone is able to give feedback on scheduling activities! A vacation is way more fun when everyone has a hand in the planning and you might surprise each other with activities you had never even considered on your own. Being open to everyone\u2019s ideas and feelings can go a long way to make sure everyone has an enjoyable trip. If you\u2019re totally on a different page regarding one of the day\u2019s activities, split up for the day! It\u2019s absolutely acceptable to separate for a bit and experience some things on your own.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Flytographer: Elena in Scottsdale<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Flytographer: John in Nashville<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Play to everyone\u2019s strengths<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every single one of your friends surely has something they\u2019re awesome at \u2013 you are friends with them, after all. Your girlfriend who is awesome at navigating? Defer to her for directions! Your buddy who is an incredibly knowledgeable foodie and ALWAYS picks the most to die for spots to eat? You should probably let him choose tonight\u2019s hot spot for dinner. If everyone is able to contribute what they\u2019re totally awesome at during your getaway, how could your vacation be anything but great?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Flytographer: Monica in Cancun<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Flytographer: Lauren in NYC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

It doesn\u2019t take much extra effort to lay the foundation for a super fun vacation with friends! Happy travels!<\/p>\n

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