They’re the life of the party. Unfortunately this can also mean they’re often short on cash. You may also have an inkling about this before you depart, and you may have covered the bill on more than on occasion. Thing is, are you prepared to do this whilst on holiday?
The fiscally irresponsible travel mate will either splurge and then want to skimp, rely heavily on credit, or just bow out of many activities, leaving you to either not participate yourself or leave you doing it solo.
If you’re concerned that your travel mate may fall into this category, you can be prepared! Pre book activities before you depart and be clear about your budgets for the trip. You may be happy doing some activities solo, but chances are you don’t want to have to fund your pal, or be surprised with a last minute cancellation.
I love this so much and so true. My travel mate is my husband and I kind of like him…..
This is a great list! People that are late is such a pet peeve of mine! I agree that it’s also important to be smart with money while traveling.
I am always late, so I would be a horrible travel mate! That is probably why I am never invited anywhere lol.
Hahaha great post! I hate hate hate if people are late!!
thank goodness I am not of these. I am always on time and I am careful on my spendings. However, I go where the wind takes me so I don’t organise much! xx corinne
My hubby is my travel matte and I am sorry to say he tends to be on the neg side, lol. Oh well, I married him now!
This is a great post! My travel body is my hubby and he’s always up for an adventure no matter what so fortunately I never experienced any of the people listed.
The perpetually late would be my number one hate, tardiness just drives me crazy.
This is a great post! it really bothers me when people are late, everyone in my family is always running late. UGHH.
Yes! I cannot stand people who are late. Or the negative person. I just don’t have the patience.
I have never traveled by myself, per say. But I do travel with my two kiddos a lot.
These are all important things to look at before choosing a travel partner. You want to be sure your personalities are a good match.
Argh for sure I hate people in general who are perpetually late because I am a planning type of gal. If I schedule something I want to be on time, so a travel mate who is always late will throw off the whole day!
These are all important things to know while searching for a travel mate! Beeing conscious about them will help to enjoy more the whole travel!
Great tips! I can really relate to all the pointers.I love to splurge while my hubby isn’t. Give and take is important for a fun and happy travel.
lol. I know what this mean, like some mate i had road trips with suck. but i have a good mate for this new adventure
Ooooh yes. Too bad I haven’t read this 2 years ago. I went on a weekend trip with the “indecisive” one and it was AWFUL! I don
t understand how somebody can respond to: “Are you hungry?” with “I don’t know”. Either you are or you are not! 😀 I actually stopped talking to that person.. So yep, travel mate is more than important!
More reason why i prefer to travel with my Amore. I rarely travel with a group because i have pet peeves on travel.
Oh man I could not agree more! I went on holiday with someone that had all of these traits and I was about ready to commit urder by the end of it! Never again lol
Yeah I cannot deal with any of these types. I can’t deal with people that are always late even when I am not traveling. If they communicate about being late that is one thing but without that it is rude.#TheWeeklyPostcard
Ugh I HATE people who are ALWAYS late and there’s no way I could tolerate that while traveling! We only have a limited time somewhere, and I grew up go, go, going all day. Now I have a FOMO when traveling and if I loose time bc someone else is late, I’ll feel like I’m being jipped! Thanks for linking up with #TheWeeklyPostcard!
Oh, I agree so much with this list! I think people do not take consider things like these seriously. If a person is a good friend, that doesn’t mean it is a good travel partner. If things do not go well on the trip, you may lose that friendship. Plus, you trip is not going to go that well (and you will loose time and money). #TheWeeklyPostcard
My biggest worry in a travel mate is the indecisive one. I had travelled with friends who just cannot decide if they want to see a particular place or to skip breakfast for early morning departure or have the hotel pack breakfast for us – it’s a very simple decision. And yet, they want to mull over and over again until they are very sure that they have made the right decision. This is what I call analysis paralysis! Maybe that’s why I prefer to travel solo 🙂 #TheWeeklyPostcard
One thing that drives me nuts is people that are always late. I could never vacation with someone like that.
All good rtavel companion traits to avoid.
I’d also add the giver – you know there person who also wants to pay or do more than everyone else. At first that sounds a dream but eventually you will hear how your not offering above and beyond.
Just keep it even.
Haha.. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this post… You’re right – finding the right travel companion can be a hard task.. psst.. have you found yours yet? #TheWeeklyPostcard
Great- and useful – list! Thanks for the top tips on dealing with these different kinds of travel buddies, definitely will help me out! 😉
I’m unfortunately indecisive, but luckily I’m long term travelling with my fiance who understands that haha. It just means when I have a recommendation on something I want to do, I REALLY want to do it haha, I’m learning to get better though! honest.
Leah from Officer Travels
So true. Unless you go solo, the only way you will enjoy your trip is if you have someone that you can stand traveling with.
When I traveled out of the country for the first time, the person I was traveling with thought I was complaining, and I really I wasn’t, I was pointing out the differences, because well that is point of travel. I just though it was amazing how the countries we were visiting were so different than where we were from. It was small little things that made me realized I loved my country. Haha, but I definitely wasn’t complaining.
There was a point that I was complaining about my feet though. I will give her that, but I messed them up pretty bad by wearing the wrong shoes. It took them over a month to heal when I got back home. #TheWeeklyPostcard
Your post made me smile because all these personality traits are something to avoid in a mate, not only in a travel mate. Who would want to live with someone who’s a complainer, always late, fiscally irresponsible and indecisive? #TheWeeklyPostcard
What I personally hate the most are those who spend too much time in the bathroom. So lucky that my travel mate couple before are good on the go and would always take note of the time.
Finding a good travel mate and being one is an important part of any trip. In my opinion the worst is to complain about the unexpected circumstances. Any journey means adventure and being open-minded is really appreciated! Thanks for sharing in #TheWeeklyPostcard.