Traveling in tour groups with the help of companies like Under30Experiences or Stride Travel can be the experience of a lifetime. Travel has the power to teach is a lot about ourselves and others. Some of us prefer to travel solo and others like to bring a friend along, depending on our nature. In any case, both individual and group travel has its advantages. Here are five main advantages of group travel.
The Joint Spirit of Fun and Empathy
The success of a trip often depends on the atmosphere that surrounds us. People are social beings, and therefore the company has a huge impact on the overall feeling of the trip. Is it possible to experience such a spectrum of emotions and opportunities, traveling alone? Possibly, but it is fun to experience a new place with new people from all different walks of life.
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Support in Any Situation
In difficult and joyful situations, people always support people. We can be damn independent, but everyone needs to be supported to some extent, and a tour with a group can guarantee such support. After all, travel is a uniting factor for even the most opposite people. You'll always have someone to grab breakfast with or someone to enjoy an activity with.
Safety and Reliability
The best travel companies help keep you safe with local knowledge and recommendations. Our guides at Under30Experiences are CPR certified and will know where it is safe to go out at night. Group travel can be ideal for novice travelers, those who visit an exotic country for the first time, or for people who simply want to meet new people!
A Clear Plan Without the Headache
When you organize a trip yourself, there is always the risk of forgetting something. It's also a lot of work! But when you book through a travel company, everything is thought out to the smallest detail. You do not need to be afraid that the bus will leave without you, or that you will get lost in an unfamiliar city. A company of tourists like you will always be close by. Make sure to follow the recommendations on how to choose the perfect group travel company for you.
Excellent Photos
It is important to stay present when you travel, but of course you'll want to capture some memories. Each trip allows you to broaden your horizons, and can also change your thoughts, or vice versa - strengthen your convictions. However, physical memory is an equally important component. Photos allow us to plunge into the memories that are stored deep inside. Photos are like a trigger that allow our thoughts to plunge into the whirlwind of past joy and experiences. In a group, you'll always have someone close by to snap a picture of you.
Push Your Comfort Zone
The energy of a group of 10+ people can be tough to ignore. Would you try that new food on your own? Jump off that cliff? Book that extra activity even though you're exhausted? Head to the bar after a long day? It's easy to pass on things when you're on your own but a good group can push you past your comfort zone and help create lifelong memories.
Why Group Travel
Even if you consider yourself a hardened introvert, do not give up on a group trip. Traveling tends to help you open up and explore stepping outside your comfort zone. It is very likely that you will also be able to learn something new about yourself and come up with even more group vacation ideas for your next journey!
Author, Catherine Wiley is working on her own project at gearexpertguides.com.
Additional Reading: Top 8 Reasons to Book a Small Group Tour
