Comments on: 9 Questions to Answer Before Traveling With a Friend http://thetravelersnotebook.com/top-10-lists/9-questions-to-answer-before-traveling-with-a-friend/ Featuring insider destination guides and how-to articles from the matador travel community. Our focus is sustainable travel, cultural immersion, plus work, study, and volunteer opportunities worldwide. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:45:29 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Simone Marie http://thetravelersnotebook.com/top-10-lists/9-questions-to-answer-before-traveling-with-a-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-3412 Simone Marie Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:01:51 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=484#comment-3412 I know, it's strange. Given the transforming quality of long-term travel, a laid back person may reveal neuroses and fears you'd never imagined. And, perhaps more often, someone you've always thought of as uptight may surprise you as being incredibly adaptable. I think knowing what kind of travel you both want to do will tell you a heck of a lot of what you need to know. Also, the amount of travel experience you both have. If someone relishes long-term, low budget travel, there's a good chance that they love the way it frees them of constraints, frees them to be the best, most patient and open-minded version of themselves. The latent drunk, though. Yeah, gotta do your homework on that one. ;) I know, it’s strange. Given the transforming quality of long-term travel, a laid back person may reveal neuroses and fears you’d never imagined. And, perhaps more often, someone you’ve always thought of as uptight may surprise you as being incredibly adaptable.

I think knowing what kind of travel you both want to do will tell you a heck of a lot of what you need to know. Also, the amount of travel experience you both have. If someone relishes long-term, low budget travel, there’s a good chance that they love the way it frees them of constraints, frees them to be the best, most patient and open-minded version of themselves.

The latent drunk, though. Yeah, gotta do your homework on that one. ;)

]]> By: Regis http://thetravelersnotebook.com/top-10-lists/9-questions-to-answer-before-traveling-with-a-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-2453 Regis Fri, 22 May 2009 13:17:53 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=484#comment-2453 Excellent article, thanks for the tip. I'll have to remember that when I'll go on my world tour. Excellent article, thanks for the tip. I’ll have to remember that when I’ll go on my world tour.

]]> By: strawbehry0186 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/top-10-lists/9-questions-to-answer-before-traveling-with-a-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-2189 strawbehry0186 Wed, 06 May 2009 01:09:38 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=484#comment-2189 Thanks Dominic. This is such a good article. I wish I'd asked myself the same questions last time I traveled with friends. I probably wouldn't have changed my mind about going with them but would have been more prepared. #2 is especially important. It can get uncomfortable when one person is traveling on a budget and the other spends wildly. Thanks Dominic. This is such a good article. I wish I’d asked myself the same questions last time I traveled with friends. I probably wouldn’t have changed my mind about going with them but would have been more prepared. #2 is especially important. It can get uncomfortable when one person is traveling on a budget and the other spends wildly.

]]> By: Gemma http://thetravelersnotebook.com/top-10-lists/9-questions-to-answer-before-traveling-with-a-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-2183 Gemma Tue, 05 May 2009 14:19:41 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=484#comment-2183 This is a really well thought out set of questions Dominic. I particularly like number 4 (what is your concept of time?) Punctual types can be driven crazy within minutes if a travel partner is consistently late. Anyone planning to hire a car whilst away should also discuss sharing the driving. It's fair enough if your travel buddy isn't comfortable with the thought of getting behind the wheel on foreign soil, but there could be some serious tension if one person has to do all the driving, while their passenger snoozes from one destination to the next... This is a really well thought out set of questions Dominic. I particularly like number 4 (what is your concept of time?) Punctual types can be driven crazy within minutes if a travel partner is consistently late.

Anyone planning to hire a car whilst away should also discuss sharing the driving. It’s fair enough if your travel buddy isn’t comfortable with the thought of getting behind the wheel on foreign soil, but there could be some serious tension if one person has to do all the driving, while their passenger snoozes from one destination to the next…

]]> By: Angela http://thetravelersnotebook.com/top-10-lists/9-questions-to-answer-before-traveling-with-a-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-2144 Angela Fri, 01 May 2009 02:14:03 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=484#comment-2144 Great article Dominic! I have definitely experienced most of these to varying degrees with companions. It definitely helps if you are aware of some of the potential issues before you go. Great article Dominic!
I have definitely experienced most of these to varying degrees with companions. It definitely helps if you are aware of some of the potential issues before you go.

]]> By: Amanda,Traveling Photographer http://thetravelersnotebook.com/top-10-lists/9-questions-to-answer-before-traveling-with-a-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-2122 Amanda,Traveling Photographer Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:47:12 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=484#comment-2122 On similar note to budget .... the question of how much of a foodie the person is comes up! Is your friend willing to go out of the way to eat at somewhere they have heard great things about ? If you are the foodie ( like I am ) , can you compromise and just eat at the hotel snack bar / Mcdee's because your friends doesn't want to "waste" time on food adventures? On similar note to budget …. the question of how much of a foodie the person is comes up! Is your friend willing to go out of the way to eat at somewhere they have heard great things about ? If you are the foodie ( like I am ) , can you compromise and just eat at the hotel snack bar / Mcdee’s because your friends doesn’t want to “waste” time on food adventures?

]]> By: Caitlin http://thetravelersnotebook.com/top-10-lists/9-questions-to-answer-before-traveling-with-a-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-2111 Caitlin Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:54:06 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=484#comment-2111 Interesting. I have to say, though, that even if you try to answer these questions ahead of time, you really don't know how someone will be when they travel until you hit the road. Interesting. I have to say, though, that even if you try to answer these questions ahead of time, you really don’t know how someone will be when they travel until you hit the road.

]]> By: Jordan http://thetravelersnotebook.com/top-10-lists/9-questions-to-answer-before-traveling-with-a-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-2073 Jordan Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:50:12 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=484#comment-2073 joshywashington -- yes, yes. my sister should have asked this question before traveling with my aunt. it was five years ago and she still looks absolutely horrified when recounting the trip! joshywashington — yes, yes. my sister should have asked this question before traveling with my aunt. it was five years ago and she still looks absolutely horrified when recounting the trip!

]]> By: Dominic http://thetravelersnotebook.com/top-10-lists/9-questions-to-answer-before-traveling-with-a-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-2072 Dominic Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:47:31 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=484#comment-2072 Have Pack - I like the article. Well done and I agree with the thoughts. Travellohr - Yeah, it is a bit difficult to find good travel buddies. And they were found after trying with many other friends! Travel-Writers-Exchange - All the planning in the world inevitably has some unexpected loops thrown into its reality, like you just mentioned! I guess that is travel though right? Good stuff. Dominic Have Pack – I like the article. Well done and I agree with the thoughts.

Travellohr – Yeah, it is a bit difficult to find good travel buddies. And they were found after trying with many other friends!

Travel-Writers-Exchange – All the planning in the world inevitably has some unexpected loops thrown into its reality, like you just mentioned! I guess that is travel though right? Good stuff.

Dominic

]]> By: Dominic http://thetravelersnotebook.com/top-10-lists/9-questions-to-answer-before-traveling-with-a-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-2071 Dominic Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:37:08 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=484#comment-2071 JoshyWashington - definitely a point that could have been included in the list. Sorry if you had to experience that one! JoshyWashington – definitely a point that could have been included in the list. Sorry if you had to experience that one!

]]> By: Travel-Writers-Exchange.com http://thetravelersnotebook.com/top-10-lists/9-questions-to-answer-before-traveling-with-a-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-2058 Travel-Writers-Exchange.com Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:40:47 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=484#comment-2058 Traveling with a friend or significant other is a great way to test the relationship. I myself probably could not put up with any "whining." I like to go with the flow because I look at travel as an adventure. It's about getting away from the "normal" realms of life. Plus, you could have some great travel stories. If you're going to travel with someone, it's best to set ground rules and make sure you're on the same page before you leave. Then again, all of that can go out the window when you miss a connecting flight or are running through the airport! Traveling with a friend or significant other is a great way to test the relationship. I myself probably could not put up with any “whining.” I like to go with the flow because I look at travel as an adventure. It’s about getting away from the “normal” realms of life. Plus, you could have some great travel stories. If you’re going to travel with someone, it’s best to set ground rules and make sure you’re on the same page before you leave. Then again, all of that can go out the window when you miss a connecting flight or are running through the airport!

]]> By: Travellohr http://thetravelersnotebook.com/top-10-lists/9-questions-to-answer-before-traveling-with-a-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-2056 Travellohr Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:06:04 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=484#comment-2056 Great questions! Finding someone (whom you already know and like) who fits enough of the criteria to actually take off on a long trip with you could just be so hard. It's better to go it alone. Great questions! Finding someone (whom you already know and like) who fits enough of the criteria to actually take off on a long trip with you could just be so hard. It’s better to go it alone.

]]> By: Have Pack, Will Travel http://thetravelersnotebook.com/top-10-lists/9-questions-to-answer-before-traveling-with-a-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-2054 Have Pack, Will Travel Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:53:45 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=484#comment-2054 Good tips if you are thinking of traveling with a buddy. A few weeks ago I wrote about how to deal with problems when they arise but it's better to think about these things BEFORE you plan your trip. http://www.havepack.com/when-traveling-with-a-friend-becomes-a-problem/ - if you want to read it. Good tips if you are thinking of traveling with a buddy. A few weeks ago I wrote about how to deal with problems when they arise but it’s better to think about these things BEFORE you plan your trip.

http://www.havepack.com/when-traveling-with-a-friend-becomes-a-problem/ – if you want to read it.

]]> By: joshywashington http://thetravelersnotebook.com/top-10-lists/9-questions-to-answer-before-traveling-with-a-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-2053 joshywashington Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:48:02 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=484#comment-2053 great check list, one I would add is "does your friend have the latent potential to become a raging travel drunk" great check list, one I would add is “does your friend have the latent potential to become a raging travel drunk”

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