Often, people decide to travel with friends rather than on their own. This can be an exciting way of seeing the world, and you’ll know that you have someone to share all of your memories with. What could go wrong? Well, as many people know, relationships can sour when the pressures of travel set in. Here are some top tips to help you enjoy going on a trip with your friends:

• Choose the right people to travel with. This doesn’t necessarily mean the friends you have known the longest, but the ones with similar interests and tastes to you. It would be a shame to spend your adventure arguing about whether or not to visit a temple or a theme park.
• Discuss your expectations in detail before you leave. Everyone has different expectations about how they will be travelling. Would you rather travel by bus and save some money, or pay for the convenience of flying? Are you happy to travel independently, or would you prefer a tour guide? These are important decisions that could cause arguments if you haven’t discussed them.
• Decide what you are doing about accommodation. Hotels may be more comfortable if you need a good night’s sleep, but are you prepared to share a room? Or would you rather spend even less money and stay in a hostel dorm?
• Make some general plans. You don’t have to plan everything out in detail, however it is useful to have some ideas. Consider buying a guidebook and looking through it together so that you know the kinds of things you want to see and the geography of the places you’re visiting.

Travelling with friends can be a wonderful experience, as long as you know what to expect. Covering these points should help you to have a happy, safe and relaxed trip and enjoy the time you spend with your friends exploring new places.