Travel The World Alone, Or With A Buddy?

If you’re thinking of travelling the world, it can be difficult to decide whether you’d like to travel alone, free to do your own thing...or whether you’d prefer to go travelling with a friend or two. Some people worry about keeping themselves safe when they’re alone, others worry that they’ll get homesick from feeling lonely. Both choices have their own set of pros and cons, so you need to choose the situation that best suits your goals and dreams. Everybody has their own vision of what they’d like their travels to be like! Read on for help making your decision:

You’re Never Alone

Ok, this sounds like a line from some sort of horror film...but it’s true! Many people start off by travelling alone; around 60% of people who set off on a gap year currently do it by themselves. This proves that it isn’t weird to travel alone. You’ll meet people as you travel around, and if you decide to work in a foreign country then you’ll no doubt make friends with locals and other workers. You won’t be on your own for very long at all if you travel alone, and it’s so easy to speak to people and make friends. Travelling with a friend or partner is fun, but it’s a different experience. You need to decide on the kind of experience you’d like to have.

You’ll need to base your decision on your current situation, individual preferences, expectations, and your reasons for deciding to travel in the first place. If you do decide to travel with a friend or partner, it’s important you both lay out your expectations on the table to ensure they’re similar. Make sure that you both want to visit the same kind of places and do the same things while you’re out there. You definitely need to be on the same page to have a great time!

The Pros and Cons of Travelling with Friends

There are many benefits of choosing to share your travel experiences with somebody else. You’ll always have some company, so you won’t ever get lonely. You might feel much better about travelling with a familiar face around. You can plan lots of exciting things to do together, rely on each other in tough situations, and share some special moments. The things you do and see together will be great to reflect on for years and years afterwards - you’ll never forget the experience!