originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:27 PM

That would take a lot of stress off you @FootyFan26 🙂

 

I've never really travelled with friends before, I don't know how I would go. Have you before? 

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:29 PM

Question 7: Who do you like going travelling with?

 

I've learnt the hard way that me and my oldest sister do NOT TRAVEL WELL TOGETHER... 😕 

 

I've travelled a LOT with my family. Would love to travel with friends 🙂

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:32 PM

Question 7: Who do you like going travelling with?

 

My sister is my number 1 travelling buddy. We travel so well together, even though we both like to be the one holding the map 🙂

 

I also like travelling with my friends or partner.

 

I tend to feel very stressed if I rock up to a new city by myself, so it's nice to have someone with me to help figure out where the city centre is, or where to head for a coffee.

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:33 PM

That's so cool @Georgie! Is there much of an age difference between you and your sister? I travelled around Asia with my sister for a month (she's 10 years older than me) and we didn't travel at all well together! We had three friends with us, so that helped a little bit. 

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:36 PM

What is your number one tip for people who are travelling on a budget?

 

1. Buy food from supermarkets and have picnics! Instead of going out for breakfast/lunch/dinner every meal!

2. Keep a track of your spendings and try and cut back where you can - ie spending $5 on icecream EVERYDAY in Italy can really start to add up...

3. Catch public transport when you can as opposed to taxis 🙂

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:40 PM

I think PLANNING is a great way to save time and money!

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:41 PM

Planning and pre-booking/pre-purchasing can save SO much money!

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:43 PM

Exactly! @florenceforever!

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:44 PM

@florenceforever I think on my Europe trip I spent the most money on food. And then gifts for my family. I did buy a couple of things for myself though, which I'm proud of. I'm not much of a buyer of useless things.

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:45 PM

I spend SO much money on food! But I don't regret it 🙂 I do regret spending money on crappy touristy items that I can never resist at the time!

 

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:46 PM

You guys have been ACE tonight! 🙂

Last question: How do you look after your physical and mental wellbeing whilst travelling?

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:52 PM

How do you look after your physical and mental wellbeing whilst travelling?

For a while I used to travel with a little book with some ideas for things to do if I felt sad or homesick. Eg, call or message someone, go for a walk, listen to music, have an early night etc. And then some ideas strategies to help me get back on track.

 

In terms of physical health, I think just trying to keep in mind that you can't eat stroopwafels for every meal, no matter how awesome they are. Remember to eat fruit (unless you're in India), drink lots of water, and get enough sleep.

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:58 PM

Here's just a quick summary of what you guys had to say tonight!! 

 

 

1. If you could travel anywhere in the world tomorrow, without anything holding you back (ie money, work, school, etc) where would you go and why?

• Ah, EVERYWHERE, dah!!

2. What’s your favourite thing about travelling?

• relax
• explore
• FOOD
• photos
• learn
• experience
• escape
• expanding horizons

3. What’s your least favourite thing about travelling?

• living out of a suitcase
• time zones
• costs
• personal comforts
• getting lost
• language barriers
• missing family/friends
• tourists being selfish!
• pickpocket

4. What is the best holiday you’ve been on so far?

• Are you actually going to make me choose?!!
• Collectively, we pretty much have the world covered

5. Why do you think people like to travel so much?

• Much the same as our favourite reasons [2], what a coincidence!

6. Do you think travelling benefits your physical, mental and spiritual health?

• Generally we think yes!
• Lots of walking
• Also lots of yummy foods!
• “it's just an awesome, fun, healthy thing to do”
• it can do wonders for your mental health - but it can also be difficult travelling and so it's important that you look after your mental wellbeing

7. Who do you like going travelling with?

• Alone
• Friends
• Family
• Groups - school, church, etc.
• Siblings
• Partners
• Depends on the CONTEXT!

8. Have you got any tips for people who are travelling on a budget?

• Make a BUDGET!
• Take your parents - BEST ANSWER!!!!!
• Go off the tourist track
• Supermarkets + picnics! And cook yourself
• Avoid taxis, use public transport
• Plan, pre-purchase

9. How do you look after your physical and mental wellbeing whilst travelling?

• SLEEP
• good foods, plenty of water
• self care, know your limits, days off
• communicate your feelings
• Balance
• Do what’s best for you!

 

Thanks for contributing to tonights GR sessions, had a blast! 

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:59 PM

Well have a good night and stay safe guys!

I'm going to travel to bed now!

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:59 PM

Thanks y'all. Have a good night 🙂

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:53 PM

Great tips @Georgie 🙂

I also found writing in a travel journal a nice way to finish each day - but I know that's not for everyone!

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:56 PM

Oh yes, I always keep a travel journal too! Such a good way to look back on all the adventures.

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:57 PM

I love reading about things that I'd forgotten I'd done @Georgie! 🙂 

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:49 PM

To look after my physical and mental wellbeing I try to make sure I get enough rest. And give myself some alone time away from others if it's in a group or just away from other people.

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:49 PM

I think the best thing for me is not travelling!

I find that either going with my family or keeping in close contact would also help me ensure they are safe and lessen my stress levels.

I think being aware of any flus or viruses that are going around the place you are going is a good idea so you don't get them yourself and be able to take preventative measures.

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:55 PM

It definitely sounds like traveling with your family would lessen your stress levels @FootyFan26! It's great that you can recognise that.

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:58 PM

Yes travel diaries are the best!

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:59 PM

Awesome chatting with you guys! So much fun tonight! 😄

 

Looking forward to hearing all about your future travel adventures!

 

Night! 

originally posted on 22-06-2015 9:51 PM

They look nice!

Better not think about food, I have to go to sleep after this since no one knows I'm a part of this site and am participating in GR sessions so if they see me awake they'll wonder what I'm doing!