Tips For Going Abroad With Someone For The First Time
It can always be a bit tricky going abroad with someone for the first time. Of course, it’s exciting, but there are also a lot of things you need to plan and consider, as you don’t yet know how well you’ll travel together, especially when sharing responsibilities, navigating unfamiliar places, and spending extended time in close quarters. Taking a bit of time to prepare can make all the difference in ensuring your trip is fun, stress-free, and memorable for the right reasons. Whether you are looking to go away with your friend, partner, or a family member, we’ve put together some tips that can help when going abroad with someone for the first time.
Consider the type of holiday you’d like to do
Part of going away will be agreeing on the type of holiday you would like to take. There are many types of holidays, which means some compromises may need to be made. For example, you may enjoy hiking and have been on a spiritual walk, like a Camino de Santiago (if you haven’t, people enjoy it because of spiritual, cultural, or personal reasons – they vary in length depending on the chosen route, with the Camino Portugues being popular). Whereas the person you are going away with may have only done city breaks or cruises. This means that when you are going away, you need to manage expectations to avoid conflict or disappointment.
Be prepared to make compromises
When it comes to things like activities and where you want to eat, you need to be prepared to make compromises. You may have different budgets, dietary requirements, and preferences for food, so try to take turns choosing places to go. You should speak to each other and set up expectations about things like this before you, so you both know you’re on the same page. There’s nothing worse than feeling awkward halfway through your holiday because you both had completely different expectations of what you were going to do while you’re there. Be prepared that you might have to forego some things to make the other person happy, but they should do the same for you, too.
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Give each other space
Finally, it’s essential that you both give each other space when you’re away, as even though you might like the same things and want to spend time together, it can be quite a lot. Be mindful of each other and take some time to just relax by the pool, go for a walk on your own, or head to the shops if that’s what you like. Alternatively, if you don’t want to do that, it’s totally okay, just have a discussion together to find out what expectations are.
These are just a few tips that should help you when it comes to going abroad and doing something like a Camino de Santiago together for the first time. There shouldn’t be too many issues in the main part if you’re going away with someone you already know and enjoy spending time with, but being abroad and in a confined space with someone can be intense. By following the above tips, you should have a mix of time together, your own space, and get to do what you want to do. What are some top tips you have for going abroad with someone for the first time? Please let us know; we’d love to hear from you!
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. However, my goal is only to help people explore Europe in the best way possible. Feel free to reach out in case of any questions or comments.
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