Comments on: Why the Journey is Better When You Have Someone to Share it With

By: Todd

Todd — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 21:59:25 +0000

Great article, though I’m a little biased. This is exactly the reason we launched Globetrooper, because we love travelling with other people. Sure there are times when solo travel is character building, but most other times, travelling with others is much more rewarding and enjoyable (just my opinion of course). Lauren and I try to take it one step further by not just traveling as a pair, but we try to find other people to join as well.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:40:51 +0000

Good article. To me travel style is a personal choice. I love traveling with my husband. I’ve met many who prefer to go it alone. I’ve personally never done a trip alone and I do feel like I’m missing something, but I wouldn’t give up the experiences I’ve had with my husband for anything.

By: Jacob

Jacob — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:13:54 +0000

Nothing better than travelling alone, you are forced to meet new people and don’t have to worry about what other people want to do. great article.

By: Cecilia

Cecilia — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:33:00 +0000

I don’t think solo or together is better, one way or the other. Each has its advantages and disadvantages.
I travel solo because I have no partner and because my friends have different tastes in holidays, and those few friends who have similar travel styles, already have other plans. I don’t let that stop me from going.

I think one major advantage of travelling solo is it makes you so much more open to contact with others. On a bus you are automatically seated next to a stranger. A conversation starter for sure, whereas as a couple you tend to take two seats next to each other and talk to each other. And yes, the utter flexibility and freedom are great!
People say: “but what if you get sick, you have no one to take care of you?” But I travelled with a friend once and we both got very sick at the same time and were no use to each other…

Of course sharing experiences is nice, especially remeniscing after the trip… but I still do that with friends I made while travelling too. It also depends on the travel partner as to whether sharing those experiences is fun or not. It can be quite a test on the relationship / friendship.

Anyway, I conclude in the same way I started: one is not better than the other. Each has its pros and cons. (The same goes for organised groups, I guess….)

Happy travels to all!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:34:53 +0000

Great article, I really enjoyed reading this. I would agree that there are advantages to traveling alone and with others. However, I think that proper planning of a trip will help you enjoy it more if you have an idea of what you want to do and where you’re going, it will be a more enjoyable trip no matter whom you are with.

By: capetowntravel

capetowntravel — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:05:18 +0000

A picture is worth a thousand words but to share your travel experience with a loved one is priceless. I could not imagine myself travelling by myself. It does wonders for any relationship to take some time off from the “rat race” and enjoy quality time with your family. I’m making a point this year to travel and explore Cape Town, South Africa which is my home town before travelling elsewhere next year.

By: Mrugesh

Mrugesh — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:27:59 +0000

Traveling is same as life. Life is a journey and need a companion because after a little while it gets boring and lonely. We need a partner in traveling, if we have someone its better.

By: Ejail Peterson

Ejail Peterson — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 09:33:12 +0000

Traveling is the best way for internment and spend our holidays.
you have the more fun ,when you are traveling in a group ,you explanation your feelings together .alone traveling is a boring job.

with regard
Ejail Peterson

By: Mamon Roy

Mamon Roy — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:07:55 +0000

It depends up on individuals.Some like to go solo but overall there is so much advantage when you have someone along with you on tour. The most important aspect is safety which is taken care as you can help each other if things goes wrong.

By: Jeniffer Craft

Jeniffer Craft — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:36:37 +0000

well its allways better to travel with a friend cause two is company and that wht i have allways loved too.