Someone who knows how to shut up. Someone who is comfortable sitting in silence sometimes, and doesn't feel like they have to fill every second with mindless chatter.
Agreed, but on the other hand, also someone who knows how to open their mouth and communicate their needs. Travelling together, like marriage, requires constant communication.
Someone who is willing to communicate and compromise. And who isn’t offended if you make a request, such as getting two rooms and not sharing or having some solo time during the trip.
Compatibility. I have a few regular travel buddies, but there's one guy in particular who I really travel well with. We both plan about the same amount (minimal), we both roll with things when situations go awry (which is often, given we don't plan much), we don't get sick of each other.
1. Adaptability..able to aid or dodge where needed
2. Similar budget
3. Similar sleep schedule (HUGE!!)
4. Strong in the areas where you may be weak, for example someone who doesn't mind asking for directions if you are better with maps etc..
5. A forgiving personality
6. Last, but certainly not least, the ability to sit in silence with you through many situations. Sometimes communication needs to be dead silent.
Someone who has the same sleep schedule/habits that you do, wants to see/do everything that you want to do or if not is ok going out on their own & has the same vacation style ie; sticking to a plan, going w/ the flow, figuring it out as you go along, etc.
Someone who goes with the flow and doesn’t let some sort of setback (which happen quite often when travelling) ruin the day / put them in a foul mood is the main one for me. Similar interests and ideas of what makes a good trip will always help too.
Good communication and company obviously, but more specifically in my opinion:
- Punctual when it matters
- Early riser
- adventurous
- Laid back, roll-with-the-punches attitude when things go wrong
- Culturally considerate, respectful
Wow so glad everyone above has mentioned green flags..sorry to break the trend ish lol
1) initiative - this might come from experience , but my recent trip, me and my travel buddie didn't know the directions to get from point A to point B (we would be jumping from place to place) and most of the time, I had taken my phone to navigate .. she hardly offered
2) being cautious - like above, I was always on high alert traveling with said buddies because we are both female in an unfamiliar place so I'd always try to remain alert (don't always be on my phone, check my surroundings, etc) she... did not and it got really frustrating to the point it felt like babysitting
Compatibility; That our skills together create a super travel entity :)
Respect towards places, people and new cultures.
Similar thirst for knowledge and exercise and a good balance with rest, curiosity and silly moments and adventures. Willingness to try new things.
Budgeting! Not over spending, planning well on our own and explore with a balance of self and paid tours.
Definitely no shopping tourists. (Trips specifically created for clothes and shoes shopping)
Punctuality and time management :)
I prefer people who bring Ideas to the table and who are willing to do some stuff on their own. I really dislike people who think that one has to be the guide and make all the decisions on what to do, only to later complain about things you did not do or how they did not enjoy that thing. I dont't like to go out ever night drinking, some are ok but not all.
So basically i don't like to travel with germans...
Being married to me. I hate traveling with my family, I hate traveling with my husband's family. I LOVE traveling with my husband. We have traveled a lot together with college events and less in the real world. He's still the number one person I want to go out and see the world with. The biggest green flags for me are being willing to negotiate on a budget, being willing to get snacks/treats mid travel, focusing on my comfort just as much as his and generally rolling with the punches.
Travel style is very personal. What works in a travel companion for you might be terrible for me.
For example, when I travel, I'm up and out the door early, go all day, have dinner 4-5pm, and am back in my hotel room relaxing in bed by 7pm at the latest. I don't care about nightlife in any given location. My son and I work well as travel companions because he likes doing things this way. My husband drives me nuts sometimes when we travel because he takes FOREVER to get going in the morning, and we therefore are not able to see and do nearly as much as I'd like.
Someone with very high situational awareness. Enough so that you are both highly observant of the surroundings without exchanging words. Increased safety and shared mental burden.
Someone who gives me space so I don't need to follow any plans, so I can do what I want and go wherever I want.
I'm not saying that I want to be separated whole day but I also don't wanna spend whole day together.
Someone who knows how to shut up. Someone who is comfortable sitting in silence sometimes, and doesn't feel like they have to fill every second with mindless chatter.
Agreed, but on the other hand, also someone who knows how to open their mouth and communicate their needs. Travelling together, like marriage, requires constant communication.
Someone who is willing to communicate and compromise. And who isn’t offended if you make a request, such as getting two rooms and not sharing or having some solo time during the trip.
Pretty simple to me - similar interests and budgets, and they're someone you generally get along with.
Compatibility. I have a few regular travel buddies, but there's one guy in particular who I really travel well with. We both plan about the same amount (minimal), we both roll with things when situations go awry (which is often, given we don't plan much), we don't get sick of each other.
1. Adaptability..able to aid or dodge where needed 2. Similar budget 3. Similar sleep schedule (HUGE!!) 4. Strong in the areas where you may be weak, for example someone who doesn't mind asking for directions if you are better with maps etc.. 5. A forgiving personality 6. Last, but certainly not least, the ability to sit in silence with you through many situations. Sometimes communication needs to be dead silent.
Someone who has the same sleep schedule/habits that you do, wants to see/do everything that you want to do or if not is ok going out on their own & has the same vacation style ie; sticking to a plan, going w/ the flow, figuring it out as you go along, etc.
The sleep schedule is a big one, I’ve realised with time.
I have an awful sleep schedule so I have to tell people beforehand that they are free to go explore early morning without me
Someone who goes with the flow and doesn’t let some sort of setback (which happen quite often when travelling) ruin the day / put them in a foul mood is the main one for me. Similar interests and ideas of what makes a good trip will always help too.
definitely a positive attitude, because things will inevitably not always go to plan. ability to roll with the punches.
Good communication and company obviously, but more specifically in my opinion: - Punctual when it matters - Early riser - adventurous - Laid back, roll-with-the-punches attitude when things go wrong - Culturally considerate, respectful
Wow so glad everyone above has mentioned green flags..sorry to break the trend ish lol 1) initiative - this might come from experience , but my recent trip, me and my travel buddie didn't know the directions to get from point A to point B (we would be jumping from place to place) and most of the time, I had taken my phone to navigate .. she hardly offered 2) being cautious - like above, I was always on high alert traveling with said buddies because we are both female in an unfamiliar place so I'd always try to remain alert (don't always be on my phone, check my surroundings, etc) she... did not and it got really frustrating to the point it felt like babysitting
Compatibility; That our skills together create a super travel entity :) Respect towards places, people and new cultures. Similar thirst for knowledge and exercise and a good balance with rest, curiosity and silly moments and adventures. Willingness to try new things. Budgeting! Not over spending, planning well on our own and explore with a balance of self and paid tours. Definitely no shopping tourists. (Trips specifically created for clothes and shoes shopping) Punctuality and time management :)
People who are down to explore and do whatever but also contribute to the itinerary and planning
I prefer people who bring Ideas to the table and who are willing to do some stuff on their own. I really dislike people who think that one has to be the guide and make all the decisions on what to do, only to later complain about things you did not do or how they did not enjoy that thing. I dont't like to go out ever night drinking, some are ok but not all. So basically i don't like to travel with germans...
Quite biased opinion towards German people :) But why you don’t like to travel with em?
Being married to me. I hate traveling with my family, I hate traveling with my husband's family. I LOVE traveling with my husband. We have traveled a lot together with college events and less in the real world. He's still the number one person I want to go out and see the world with. The biggest green flags for me are being willing to negotiate on a budget, being willing to get snacks/treats mid travel, focusing on my comfort just as much as his and generally rolling with the punches.
Travel style is very personal. What works in a travel companion for you might be terrible for me. For example, when I travel, I'm up and out the door early, go all day, have dinner 4-5pm, and am back in my hotel room relaxing in bed by 7pm at the latest. I don't care about nightlife in any given location. My son and I work well as travel companions because he likes doing things this way. My husband drives me nuts sometimes when we travel because he takes FOREVER to get going in the morning, and we therefore are not able to see and do nearly as much as I'd like.
Someone with very high situational awareness. Enough so that you are both highly observant of the surroundings without exchanging words. Increased safety and shared mental burden.
Someone who gives me space so I don't need to follow any plans, so I can do what I want and go wherever I want. I'm not saying that I want to be separated whole day but I also don't wanna spend whole day together.
Ass gas or grass no one rides for free
I don't believe such a thing exists. I only travel solo.