{"id":285936,"date":"2023-12-06T12:42:36","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T04:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=285936"},"modified":"2024-12-10T14:06:43","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T06:06:43","slug":"travelling-with-family-friends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/travelling-with-family-friends\/","title":{"rendered":"Travelling with family and friends: An opportunity to create lasting memories or a recipe for disaster?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/solo-travel-in-switzerland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travelling solo<\/a> is a godsend. I whisked myself away to <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-melbourne-restaurants-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Melbourne<\/a> late last year and had the time of my life. I wasn\u2019t tied to a specific schedule, free to roam wherever, and didn\u2019t need to worry about finances or feelings other than my own. Easy, breezy, beautiful. After that enjoyable experience, I doubt I\u2019ll go on a group vacay after that. I\u2019m definitely not alone in this. According to Google data, solo travel has risen to 761.1% post-pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>My proclamation is not only because I\u2019ve discovered the joys of solo trips. Hearing \u2013 and even experiencing \u2013 travel horror stories pretty much solidified my stand that I\u2019m better off going overseas alone. You\u2019re probably thinking: \u201cOh, it\u2019s not that bad! Sufyan\u2019s just being a curmudgeon!\u201d Members of the jury, let me present to you Exhibit A\u2026<\/p>\n<h3>Blood is thicker than travelling with family<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_285939\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-285939\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-285939 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/group-travel-ron-lach-pexels-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"Travelling with family\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/group-travel-ron-lach-pexels-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/group-travel-ron-lach-pexels-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/group-travel-ron-lach-pexels.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-285939\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Ron Lach via Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I can\u2019t recall the last time I went overseas with my fam, though one trip stuck out for me. We were in Indonesia, and at some point, a child became our unofficial guide. He was eloquent and confident despite his age, and because of that, my parents constantly compared me to him. That left a sour taste in my mouth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOh, but that was a long time ago. Get over it!\u201d That\u2019s easier said than done. While it was just another holiday memory to my folks, it was a deep cut for me. Subsequent family vacations weren\u2019t any better; eventually, we stopped going overseas together. In the years since, our shaky dynamics solidified and I felt a trip would be disastrous.<\/p>\n<p>When my family (sans me) returned from <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/the-ritz-carlton-langkawi-hotel-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Langkawi<\/a> a few years back, I asked my sister how the trip was. \u201cIt\u2019s a good thing you didn\u2019t join us. You would\u2019ve been annoyed throughout,\u201d she said, before listing everything that went down. Incessant questions about their itinerary, complaints about too much walking, disagreements about where to eat\u2026 After hearing all that, I felt vindicated \u2013 and a little smug, not gonna lie. It further emphasised my stand on why I don\u2019t travel with family, specifically my parents.<\/p>\n<p>Even though I\u2019m not a major fan of family travel, I envy those who go on vacations with their loved ones. Pooja Sharma, 31, is a prime example. She travels with her parents and siblings annually, and it has strengthened their family dynamics. She says she feels blessed to be able to travel with them. \u201cMy married friends and relatives, who don\u2019t travel with their parents and siblings, are jealous that my family can holiday together,\u201d she shares. \u201cIt takes effort.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Is travelling with friends a better option?<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_285940\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-285940\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-285940 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/group-travel-lisa-fotios-pexels-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"Travelling with friends\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/group-travel-lisa-fotios-pexels-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/group-travel-lisa-fotios-pexels-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/group-travel-lisa-fotios-pexels.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-285940\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Lisa Fotios via Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you ask me, I\u2019d rather travel with friends than family. Is it the lesser of two evils? It depends on who you\u2019re with. However, they say everyone\u2019s red flags fly high when they\u2019re away from home. Plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/tiktok-singapore-influencers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TikTok<\/a> videos highlight the conundrum of travelling with friends and how vacations can make or break friendships. \u201cJust because you\u2019re friends doesn\u2019t mean you travel well,\u201d one video ominously states.<\/p>\n<p>Miles Li, 37, was part of my friend group that travelled to <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/japan-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japan<\/a> in 2017. Despite our preparedness \u2013 we bought tickets and planned the itinerary a year in advance, as well as reminded each other to save enough money for the trip \u2013 there were still hiccups along the way. Another friend used up their money by the third day (who in their right mind would bring only $500 for a two-week holiday to Japan?), which resulted in Miles and I covering most of their food expenses for the remainder of the journey. I recall telling him I wouldn\u2019t allow our mutual friend\u2019s blunder to ruin our holiday. Thankfully, our friendship survived the trip.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, it was the opposite when he went to <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/taiwan-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taiwan<\/a> with a couple of friends last month. From what he told me, it sounded like a vacation from hell. \u201cI thought it would be a good idea to take my virgin trip [to Taiwan] with my friend. He\u2019s practically half-native, so it should be a breeze, right?\u201d he laughs mirthlessly. \u201cMy problem isn\u2019t with him, though. It\u2019s the mutual friend that tagged along.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Miles says the nightmare began a few weeks before the trip when no one contributed anything to the itinerary. It went downhill once they were there. Financial constraints, dietary restrictions\u2026 hey, all these sound too familiar. To say he was beyond relief after returning to Singapore is an understatement \u2013 Miles was ecstatic. I can\u2019t help but wonder if he\u2019ll remain friends with them after this. I think I know the answer.<\/p>\n<h3>Wise words for those travelling in big groups<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_285942\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-285942\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-285942 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/group-travel-duy-pham-unsplash-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"Group travel\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/group-travel-duy-pham-unsplash-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/group-travel-duy-pham-unsplash-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/group-travel-duy-pham-unsplash.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-285942\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Duy Pham via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyscanner.com.sg\/company-news\/travel-trends-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Skyscanner\u2019s travel trends 2024 report<\/a> for Singapore indicates that many local travellers are not keen to arrange a large group trip. Reasons include identifying cost, communication, dates, and destinations. Regardless, that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t (and shouldn\u2019t) travel with your family or friends. Follow these tips, and you\u2019ll have a relatively fuss-free holiday.<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, don\u2019t be afraid to bring up numbers. Discuss and agree on the travel dates and duration, and advise how much money each person should have. Money is a tricky topic to broach with friends and family, but you don\u2019t want financial circumstances to ruin your vacation. Prepare an emergency fund if necessary; if you need to dip into your reserves to assist someone financially, discuss repayment at an appropriate time.<\/p>\n<p>Another important issue everyone must talk through is personal boundaries. Be upfront about what you\u2019re open to trying, your hard limits, and your schedule. Find a middle ground, or you can choose to go your separate ways at certain points to do your own thing. This way, you don\u2019t run into situations that could\u2019ve been easily avoided in the first place. There\u2019s no point in compounding unhappiness and resentment until everyone explodes like volcanoes.<\/p>\n<p>One thing I\u2019ll do is to have an \u201calign expectations talk\u201d if I\u2019m planning another trip with my friends. We\u2019ll share what kind of person each other is during travel, how we usually expect to behave or during certain scenarios, and if there are any specific flags everyone needs to know. Hopefully, we can avoid unpleasant surprises that might arise.<\/p>\n<h3>It\u2019s about the journey, not the destination<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_285944\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-285944\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-285944 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/group-travel-cookie-studio-freepik-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"It's about the journey, not the destination\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/group-travel-cookie-studio-freepik-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/group-travel-cookie-studio-freepik-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/group-travel-cookie-studio-freepik.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-285944\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: cookie_studio via Freepik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At the end of the day, there\u2019s no right or wrong here. You can visit a country solo or plan for a group adventure. There&#8217;s no one-size-fits-all answer to the question of which is superior, and finding the conclusion to this conundrum is as elusive as the horizon. Perhaps that&#8217;s the beauty of it \u2013 an evolving journey that imitates the essence of exploration.<\/p>\n<p>So, whether you&#8217;re charting your course alone or going at it with companions, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/shop-suitcase-luggage-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pack your bags<\/a>, savour the moments, and let every trip be a colourful chapter in your wanderlust escapades. As cliched as it sounds, it\u2019s not just about reaching a destination. It\u2019s also about the experiences woven along the way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Travelling solo is a godsend. I whisked myself away to Melbourne late last year and had the time of my life. 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