What is a good travel companion?

Pick someone who doesn't need to be tended to constantly, and is confident enough to go off on their own for a day every few days. This also includes someone who you can be completely (and peacefully), silent around. Uncomfortable silences have no place in your travels.



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A traveling companion may be desired to help with limitations, assist with transit, monitor medical conditions, reduce anxiety, or generally provide companionship while helping out with whatever's needed along the way.

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Traveling alone undoubtedly gives you more freedom. You are able to do what you want when you want, and you also have the increased opportunity for unplanned spontaneity.

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Friends add new perspectives You and your travel buddy probably have a lot in common, but you also likely have some different interests. That can make a trip even more exciting. If your friend is a history buff or an art expert, they can take you through a museum and tell you things you may not know.

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Dromomania was a historical psychiatric diagnosis whose primary symptom was uncontrollable urge to walk or wander. Dromomania has also been referred to as traveling fugue. Non-clinically, the term has come to be used to describe a desire for frequent traveling or wanderlust.

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