Last year, a group of like minded travelers met up at a wine bar in the Bay Area to discuss their future trip – a wine themed cruise in France. They drank wine, ate cheese and homemade bread, and shared travel stories. By the end of the evening, they were ready to travel together and make new friends. They set a date for 2018, marked their calendars, and anticipated their wine trip in 2018.
The group decided to visit local wineries and meet the operators, learn about the wine regions and histories, see how wars and rulers changed the landscape, and partake in local varietals. This group loved wine, but did not know each other. Their common interests helped shape a trip and create life long travel buddies. Along the way, they supported each other. Some were detail oriented and implemented communication methods, while the social and wine-minded arranged appointments and luncheons.
Traveling with others has great benefits. The traveler can still carve out solo spaces for sanity, but at the end of the day the group gathers to discuss that amazing croissant consumed on the grassy hill overlooking the bustling town square.
Traveling with others who have the same interests can increase trip enjoyment. It does not have to be a large group, either. A local hiking club recently gathered some members and they adventured through three weeks in Africa together. They surrounded themselves with people who like the same level of activity, enjoyed the same books and movies, and then experienced the world together. Those starry night dinners after an event filled day of travel take on a whole new meaning when shared with new friends.
A local business owner in the East Bay is starting a new project. She operates local beer tours in Fremont’s backyard, but she wants to expand. She wants to see the world and share her experiences. She is starting a travel club with beer lovers. They will visit breweries in far off towns, learn how the brewing process works, enjoy beer together, learn about culture and history, and late at night share sudsy stories about their shenanigans. Their travel is targeted, interesting, and catered to their likes and dislikes.
There is a vast world out there and sometimes it is difficult to pick the next adventure. Every person is unique, so travel should be, too. If the trip reflects the individuality of the traveler, the experiences will be deeper and more enjoyable. Travelers should think about what their hobbies and interests are, and start talking to like minded people about traveling together.
The group decided to visit local wineries and meet the operators, learn about the wine regions and histories, see how wars and rulers changed the landscape, and partake in local varietals. This group loved wine, but did not know each other. Their common interests helped shape a trip and create life long travel buddies. Along the way, they supported each other. Some were detail oriented and implemented communication methods, while the social and wine-minded arranged appointments and luncheons.
Traveling with others has great benefits. The traveler can still carve out solo spaces for sanity, but at the end of the day the group gathers to discuss that amazing croissant consumed on the grassy hill overlooking the bustling town square.
Traveling with others who have the same interests can increase trip enjoyment. It does not have to be a large group, either. A local hiking club recently gathered some members and they adventured through three weeks in Africa together. They surrounded themselves with people who like the same level of activity, enjoyed the same books and movies, and then experienced the world together. Those starry night dinners after an event filled day of travel take on a whole new meaning when shared with new friends.
A local business owner in the East Bay is starting a new project. She operates local beer tours in Fremont’s backyard, but she wants to expand. She wants to see the world and share her experiences. She is starting a travel club with beer lovers. They will visit breweries in far off towns, learn how the brewing process works, enjoy beer together, learn about culture and history, and late at night share sudsy stories about their shenanigans. Their travel is targeted, interesting, and catered to their likes and dislikes.
There is a vast world out there and sometimes it is difficult to pick the next adventure. Every person is unique, so travel should be, too. If the trip reflects the individuality of the traveler, the experiences will be deeper and more enjoyable. Travelers should think about what their hobbies and interests are, and start talking to like minded people about traveling together.
| written by Melissa Fields BJ Travel Center |  |
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