Sintra represents life on the go, which entails being able to handle a bit of transition with style. If you find yourself in strange lands or in new places in your hometown, it’s often vital to have good company.
Choose Wisely, Young Bohemian
If you’re traveling somewhere new, like out to the Bay Area when you live in Tahoe, or you’re going to Borneo from Saskatchewan — who you choose to go with can make or break your trip.
First, Look Within
Are you detail-oriented? Are you something of a control freak, or do you fly freely by the seat of your pants? It’s important to be self-aware when you leave everything familiar behind, and a part of that is choosing the right travel companion who compliments your skills with their own unique set of qualities. Perhaps equally as important, you must consider both of your shortcomings. Maybe you’re prone to get lost and bad with directions. Maybe your travel companion is not comfortable talking to new people and you’ve got that part down. Creating the right duo might even be paramount to creating an amazing journey.
Try to Travel With Someone Like-Minded
This could mean financially or simply. based on both of your personal interest and travel goals. Whatever this means to you, it’s a important thing to consider. Are you going to be traveling with someone from a loaded-rich family? They might be used to certain travel accommodations that might be outside of your budget, so that’s an important thing to figure out ahead of time. Do they like to party and wake up in random places? It’s good to get to know your partner before you set out.
Make Sure Your Side Kick is Open-Minded
You want to travel with somebody who is up for surprises and challenges, maybe not so much with somebody who is very set in their own ways or has a very close-minded vision of what life is supposed to be like. When you travel with someone who is open to new things, it will open you both up to new experiences, creating situations for you that you would have never been able to create alone.
Have a Good Sense of Humor
It doesn’t matter if you’re traveling for the weekend or for multiple months, embarking upon a journey into the unknown can often be better with some comic relief. Having somebody there to make you laugh and being able to laugh at yourself will help you enjoy every moment. It’s a good idea to make sure that you’re not the Debbie Downer as a travel companion. If so, pack a joke book and slip one in here and there, so long as you’re not trying your heart out.
Travel with Someone Strong
When you travel with someone who hasn’t experienced much outside of their own comfort zone, it can set you up for some less-than-desirable situations. Traveling brings out someone’s true colors so find the right travel buddy and enjoy the journey.
We hope some of these suggestions help your travels flow more freely in the future. Sintra gear is hear to accompany you along the road.
