If
you are comfortable to travelling alone, you should be on the lookout
for a travel companion. It may probably be an arduous task finding
someone because of the differences in attitudes, values and beliefs but
if you eventually meet that person, it can add some spark to your travel
within Nigeria and beyond. In light of this, Jovago.com, Africa’s No 1 hotel booking portal shares tip on how to get a fit travel companion.
Run away from people who nag
The
nagging traveler complains about any and everything. Their tongues are
very lethal and these are not the kind of people you really want to have
as a travel companion. Both of you may even end up taking different
paths home because you cannot seem to understand them.
Have something in common
Two
people cannot move together unless they agree. If both travelers do not
agree or have anything in common, it is a recipe for disaster. So, if
you cannot agree on visiting Ikot Ekpene,
and reach a compromise; both of you have no business travelling
together. Travelers must have shared interests to make the travel
worthwhile.
Agree on the same budget
A
budget is a clear and unambiguous outline of your travel expenditure. A
well-planned budget will largely help you check your spending. If you
are shrewd and the prospective travel companion is extravagant, there
will always be a problem in agreeing to a budget. Before, you settle for
anyone, ensure that you can agree on the same budget. You may not
consent to everything but at least on important items in the budget.
Road-test your travel companion
Before
you commit to long distance travel, you should road test your travel
companion. You can offer to take them to a place like Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC).
On the journey, consciously observe their habits, spending, and
enthusiasm. You can even book a hotel to determine if you can stay in
the same room with them or not especially for a person who snores. If
they tick all the right boxes, you can then decide if you want to travel
with them or not.
Make conversation with the person
Prior
to travelling, you should have a conversation with the person so that
both of you can be on the same page. Making conversation, helps you
address any potential travel problem. But if you cannot interact with
the person, it is advisable to shelf the idea of traveling with such a
person.
| Ogunfowoke Adeniyi | |
| Travel/Technology Writer | |
| Mobile: +2348090747241 Skype: Sleeksavvy | |
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