Traveling with a group can be both very fun and very frustrating all at the same time. People always ask me when I tell them about my travels if I went with anyone. People assume going in a group is the better option. I am going to be very honest in this post about my experiences with group travel. I have had some of the best times in my life because of group travel, but also been VERY frustrated. Frustration is inevitable with group travel, however, there are some things I found helpful in my travels over the summer that made group travel a lot less frustrating.
Travel in groups of FOUR or less.
At one point on my Europeane backpacking adventure, there were 8 of us all together. It became difficult to keep everyone on the same page and we had to
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Having too many people with different priorities really makes it hard to do anything. You end up spending more time trying to compromise rather than just doing what you want and enjoying yourself. Sit down with your group each evening and voice your opinions. Find out what everyone wants to do, schedule to do certain activities that everyone wants together, and then leave ample time for free time for yourself.
Allow yourself solo time.
Take time during your trip to go explore by yourself or with a friend that wants to do the same things. You get sick of people fast when you 're traveling because of the close proximity at all hours of the day. You need time to yourself to refuel so you don 't go crazy.
It 's OK to not do everything together.
I have already hinted at this, but I want to make this VERY clear. If you don 't want to go to a particular place that everyone else wants to go to, DON 'T force yourself to go. You 'll inadvertently bring down the group and be miserable. Let your group know you aren 't interested and will meet up with them later.
If you plan on separating from your group, make sure you all decide on a meeting time and place and STICK TO
As I was working with my teams it was really important for me to adopt some strategies and use them accurately. I have actually done that. Hill, C (2007) said, “A group is an association of two or more individuals who have a shared sense of identity and who interact with each other in structured ways on the basis of a common set of expectations about each other’s behavior”(Hill, C, 2007, International Business, McGraw Hill/Irwin, New York, p-94). Thus my first strategy was we will discuss each of us points and everyone will take them accordingly. I thought that we have make things easier that’s why I arranged a lot of meetings. Moreover I was always connected via internet to...
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The world is full of wonders and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, that we take advantage of. Traveling is the ultimate education and it never fails as a teacher. It teaches you things no class can about the world and yourself. Seeing a historical spot and being in the environment it is in teaches you what no text book can. Most people hear about what is happening in the world through the bias not understanding media. However, if you are a traveler the real world influences you in a way the media will never be able to. We understand how the world works with its many cultures and lifestyles. Being a part of and experiencing different cultures broadens your views of the world and changing’s what you think of the world. Having expanded knowledge and understanding about culture is not the only thing travelers have. Finding your true self and learning about who you are is the best thing about being a traveler. There is no better way to find yourself because when you travel you open yourself up to millions of opportunities. Without travel you may be completely unaware of your true persona. Your limits are tested and you are completely out of your comfort zone when traveling. Getting out of the comfort zone helps you grow as a person and see your potential. I have experienced many different cultures that have personally changed myself and my outlook of the world. Traveling has given me the greatest education I know more about the world, cultures, and myself. Being a traveler is a huge blessing in my life I am so glad I am able to travel and see the world. Nothing can take away the memories that traveling and being a traveler has brought me. Get out there and see this beautiful world for yourself and become a traveler, you will not regret
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The last tip is simply have fun. If you’re going on a vacation, have as much fun as possible, take plenty of pictures, bring back souvenirs and postcards, but most importantly, don’t spend all of your money, as it is highly recommend that you save some left over. Anyways, have a good time on your vacation, and share your experience with friends and