Whether you’re planning on backpacking across New Zealand or you’re hitting the road in an old RV and heading wherever the road takes you, even the most seasoned of travellers will tell you that discovering new and exciting places on your own is great!  But it’s even better with friends.  Travelling with friends is a wonderful way to deepen relationships.  It can build lasting connections and create unforgettable memories that you can all cherish. Read on for 5 wonderful reasons you should travel with friends.

They’ve got your back

Simply put, travelling doesn’t always go to plan. A scary thought when you’re on your own but travelling with friends means that they’ve got your back and vice versa. Whether you’ve been involved in a car accident as you travel through a new city – discover this company if you’re looking for legal representation – or you’ve partied a little too hard and you’re feeling a tad sensitive the next morning! When you spend time in new and unknown places, it’s good to know that you can count on each other to enjoy the highs and get through the lows together. 

More photographs 

Travelling alone means you might miss out on that photograph of you scuba diving in the Maldives or as you zoom on a zip line over the top of a rainforest in South America. Travelling with friends means that you’re more likely to capture all those candid moments and have many more memories to share. You might not remember that night in Thailand when you accidentally ate those fish brains, but your friend took a picture of your reaction when you did! 

It’s definitely cheaper!

It might sound a little materialistic, but it’s true! Travelling with friends is much kinder to your bank balance then financing an entire trip for one is. Instead of paying for one room for one person, you can split the cost two or three ways, giving you more money to play with and even the chance to spend more on better accommodation. The same applies to meals out, where splitting the bill is an option and transportation costs. Just make sure that everyone is happy to share the cost of things to avoid any frustration. 

That little nudge

Maybe your friend is a little nervous to step out of their comfort zone… but with a little encouragement from you and your friends, they might just find the courage to do something they’ve never tried before. Sometimes all we need is a little nudge to have the confidence to take that first step and who better to provide it, then your closest friends? 

An outlet

Flight delayed again? Or maybe you’re tired from all the driving or hanging around in the airport. When you’re travelling alone, all these standard gripes and travel grievances are common, but there’s no one to complain to or make you feel better about it. When your friends are by your side, even the most boring of layovers or never-ending drives seem much more bearable. You can moan, groan and complain without being judged, it’s a great stress reliever!