Travel Quote Series: The Who Factor

“As with any journey, who you travel with can be more important than your destination.”  - Unknown

Trekking halfway across the world is no small feat! You pour in your time and money to plan this amazing experience and you always want the ideal situation: no hiccups, no glitches, no missing luggage or room reservations, and no drama from your travel companion.

I think one of the worst things in the world is to save up and look forward to a big exciting moment, only to have something you can’t change ruin it. Attitude is everything, especially in situations where things aren’t going as planned. It helps if the person you’re traveling with can help you roll with the punches rather than be a source of them. This is why I’ve said that choosing the right travel partner (or partners) is key! Once you’re on that plane, you’re essentially joined at the hip with whomever you’ve chosen to go on this adventure with you. 

Not only do you want a drama-free experience, but you also want to be able to revel together in the incredibility of it all. It’s important to be on the same page with the people you travel with. You want to be able to relate in the novelty of the adventure you’re on together. A great travel partner will share in the awe of being there. They may contribute some thought provoking conversation about the places you’re visiting, or just stare in silent wonder along with you. They will be in those moments with you, taking it all in with true appreciation.

There is something about getting away from home that brings out a different side to us. The best part about traveling with the right people is that you’ll come away from the trip with a better sense of who they, and you, truly are. 

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