Since we're married we sort of travel together by default but that doesn't take away from the fact that there are many benefits to having a travel partner. Turns out adventures can be even greater when you have someone you can travel the world with.

Your travel buddy does not have to be a romantic relationship. It simply means a companion, whatever that may mean to you.

We travel as a couple because it's what we like to do and it works. And if you love traveling solo then by all means keep at it but maybe, just maybe having the occasional travel companion might be a nice change.

After years of experience traveling as a pair, we can say with confidence that a travel buddy can be extremely helpful. They offer more than just company along for the ride.

So find your passport and pack your bags. It's time you grabbed a bestie and set off for a new adventure.

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Safety

Safety in numbers is a legitimate idea. Having even just one more person can help with security or help you feel better about being in a questionable situation.

A travel buddy can make you feel safe at night and allow you to sleep better. Even during the day, a companion can help you feel more secure while you explore unknown territory.

Save Money

One more person means you get to split costs, costs you were going to have no matter what. When eating out you can split to get a cheaper meal by getting a cheaper appetizer and one main course.

Typically the most money is saved with splitting lodging costs. If two people share a room it technically splits the cost in half. Some places may charge per person but we noticed it's still cheaper than one person having to pay the full room and board price.

Never Alone

This may be a negative to some but others are very social and enjoy the constant company. Traveling as a pair means someone is always nearby for hanging out.

Phil is very much a homebody and would probably be okay with solo travel. Kelsey is more of a social butterfly who enjoys always having a companion for adventures.

More Accountability

When another person is involved you are more likely to follow through with your plans. Whether it's the fact that you don't want to let the other person down or you just plan better with someone else along for the ride, accountability increases.

Since we travel as a married couple we go out of our way to follow through with plans if it's something important to one of us. This has made us more consistent with our accountability.

Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

When you travel as a pair, oftentimes one person may want some activities that the other would not have done otherwise. The give and take is a great opportunity to do things you wouldn’t have done on your own.

We typically travel together as a pair but will also travel with friends and family. Both of us noticed that when others travel with us we end up doing more site-seeing and activities we never would have tried otherwise.

Photographer

What's traveling without taking some pictures along the way. We love having pictures to look back on and relieve our travel adventures.

Have a travel buddy means you always have someone to take your picture. Now if you want pictures together you will have to get help or get creative.

Less Work

If you travel with someone you can easily divide up some of the tasks or “chores” that need to be done, making it easier on you. One person can find lodging while the other takes care of transportation.

It's important to have a travel buddy you trust for this to work out. Find a responsible travel buddy who you know will do their share. This way it's fewer tasks for everyone with the same benefits.

We feel traveling with a pair still allows you to branch out. If you decide to travel alone or with a buddy the most important thing to remember is just to go out and travel.

One Last Thing...

Since we are travel physical therapists we do have to add a little caveat about doing traveling as a pair. We probably enjoy traveling for our job because we get to do it together. Going into your first day in a new city is way less nerve-wracking with someone by your side.

The good thing with being travel physical therapists is that you don’t have to be married to travel together. You and a friend can always request your travel company to find your placements together.

Some think traveling as a pair means being less likely to meet new people and maybe taking away a chance to truly find yourself. For us, traveling together means more epic adventures.