One of the most enriching and stimulating hobbies is traveling. You can get to know new places, new cultures and new perspectives on life.
Although traveling alone can be an attractive idea because it is inspiring, motivating and rewarding, traveling as a couple offers you many opportunities to strengthen bonds of love, get to know each other much more and even give you an idea of what life together will be like.
If you are still undecided, here we provide you 18 reasons why a trip as a couple is something you should try at least once in your life.
1. Strengthen your relationship
It is common that during a trip challenges, experiences and possible obstacles may arise. When these are faced as a couple, a much stronger and more resistant connection can be developed than that which is forged in some daily activity such as going to the movies or having dinner.
It does not matter if you are climbing Kilimanjaro or in a gondola in Venice, if you do these activities as a couple you will find the right environment for the relationship to mature and strengthen. It also allows you to see another facet of that person you love.
2. It is cheaper
By traveling alone, you bear the entire cost of the trip. When you travel as a couple, apart from sharing the experience, you also share the expenses related to accommodation, transportation, food and other activities.
3. Highlight the true character of your partner
Traveling together is an excellent alternative to get to know or at least glimpse the character of your partner.
During a trip it is common for there to be moments of stress that force us to leave our comfort zone and face situations that we are not used to in our daily lives. This will allow you to observe the reactions that your partner has in these circumstances. You can also discover possible traits of their personality that you did not know yet, both positive and negative.
4. Decisions are shared
When you travel with someone, you are not responsible for making all the decisions, you can allow yourself to give up a little control, relax and enjoy the trip.
This is an important point, since when making decisions, you will have the perspective of another person who possibly has a different point of view from yours, this increases the opportunities to make the right decisions.
5. New experiences together
During a trip it is inevitable to have experiences that are out of the ordinary. Trying an exotic dish, daring to jump in benji or dive in deep water is just a sample of what you can experience on a trip. By doing this as a couple, the relationship will be strengthened and a strong connection will be created between you.
6. You learn to trust another person
During a trip as a couple it is essential that a bond of trust be developed between the two of you, inevitably you must work as a team so that the trip is a pleasant experience.
7. You can discover surprising things
You never get to know someone completely. Couples are no exception. This is why by traveling together, you will have the opportunity to make interesting and even fun discoveries about your partner.
Perhaps a skill that you do not know, such as speaking a language or a sports aptitude, will make your perspective and opinion about your partner renew.
8. Zero boredom
It is inevitable to have certain moments of leisure. If you travel alone, you usually occupy them by reading a book, listening to music or playing a video game.
Accompanied, those moments become more entertaining, especially if it is your partner. Even in those little moments they can have the most momentous conversations and get to know each other even more.
9. Some travel experiences are better when shared
Contemplating the sunset from the top of Mount Roraima, seeing yourself reflected in the Salar de Uyuní or contemplating the Mona Lisa in the Louvre, are undoubtedly unique experiences.
However, when you share them with that special someone, they are much more meaningful and emotional.
10. You have someone to back you up
If you travel alone, you cannot lose sight of your backpack and luggage. This becomes uncomfortable in certain situations, such as when going to the bathroom or if you are at the beach and want to take a nap.
If you travel as a couple, you will not suffer these discomforts, each one is aware of the other and their belongings.
11. It allows you to get an idea of their style of preparation
By performing the activities implicit in planning a trip, you can get an idea of how they undertake and deal with some important work within the relationship.
If the mere fact of planning a vacation as a couple is enough to irritate her or make her lose control, you can get an idea of what it will be like planning your life together, or even more, your possible wedding.
12. Beautiful photographs
When they travel together, they can take beautiful and crazy photos that will remind them of the moments they lived, they can also post them on social networks and share happiness with their contacts.
13. Talk about important topics
Is there something you've always wanted to ask him? Well this is the moment.
During the trips there are moments of intimacy that lend themselves to conversation about deep and meaningful topics.
Long car trips or a walk can be the ideal time to address important issues. Inquire about what he aspires from life, how he looks in a few years or simply about his childhood and family life.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to get to know him better.
14. You will have someone to make you smile and support you in difficult times
During a trip, it is common for unforeseen events or some unexpected event such as missing a flight or a failed reservation.
If you find yourself in an unpleasant situation, you will have someone to lighten your emotional load and may even make you laugh at one of those particularly hateful moments that you are prone to on any trip.
15. You will be creating unforgettable memories
One of the most gratifying things about a trip are the memories that remain, much more if that trip is with a special person.
When they travel together, they are creating a bank of memories, stories and anecdotes that will serve in the future to evoke that adventure that they shared and that will undoubtedly make them smile.
16. It's romantic
Traveling together wins the prize as one of the most romantic activities you can plan with your partner.
During a trip as a couple, they will experience unique moments that definitely add a dose of romance to the relationship. Contemplating a sunset on the beach, having dinner in a good Italian restaurant or traveling along the Inca Trail are activities that can generate the inspiring romantic atmosphere that nurtures every relationship.
17. Improve intimacy
Did you know that couples who travel together have better sex lives than those who don't?
Yes, this is a proven fact. It is perhaps based on the fact that when you travel with that special person you share many happy moments and you get to understand each other to such a degree that you become uninhibited in other areas such as privacy.
18. Home is where the heart lives
One of the cons of traveling on your own is that there always comes a time when you feel isolated, alone and hopelessly end up missing your home environment.
When you travel as a couple this does not happen, since that special someone who accompanies you gives you that feeling of familiarity and comfort that you feel when you are at home, so you will always feel that you are at home, no matter where they are.
So here are the many benefits you can get when traveling as a couple. It is an adventure that you should not stop living.
Try it and tell us your experience.
