Travel Etiquette

While we would love nothing more than to bring every person with a passport on our trips, previous experiences has taught us that group travel is simply not for everyone. Below you will find a list of characteristics that one should have if considering joining us on a trip:

A desire for adventure and new experiences– One of the primary goals of our trips is to expose our travelers to new experiences that they may not have gotten otherwise. If you are someone who is often uncomfortable with trying new things or stepping outside of their comfort zone, then a self-paced trip might be best for you.

Patience – While we will do everything in our power to make the trip go as smoothly as possible, there are undoubtedly going to be unforeseen circumstances. We ask in advance that you bear with us while we address any of these situations and be assured that whatever issue that occurs will be rectified!  In addition, people come from all over the world to see the sites that are on our itinerary, while we will try to avoid it, there is undoubtedly going to be long waits trying to get where we need to go.

Self Sufficiency – At the beginning of each trip, each traveler will be provided with a detailed itinerary on where we are going on each day and at what time we will meet to depart. It is expected that each traveler employs personal responsibility in making sure that they follow the itinerary and meeting time. Under no circumstance will we hold up the group because one person is late to a meeting point. In addition, we will not expedite any excursion, because one

person is not interested in seeing it.  We do understand that sometimes a late night of partying will make it hard for you to join us the next morning. Therefore, you must govern your time accordingly and determine when you need to retire for the evening.

Friendly Attitude - There will be a plethora of people from disparate walks of life, with even more disparate backgrounds and personalities. If you are someone that often finds their self in conflict with others or identify themselves as a loner, then a self-paced trip might be best for you.  In addition, for the time we are in our chosen location, we should operate as a family, meaning that it is each of our responsibilities to look out for one another. So, if you see someone lagging behind or not paying attention, then please don’t hesitate to check on them and/or inform your group leader.

Physically Health – It is the personal responsibility of every traveler to consult their doctor before going on any trip, especially a trip overseas. There are many medical conditions that might make traveling a bad idea, and only a medical professional can tell you if you are in shape to travel. In addition, many of the places we go will require us to have to walk long distances and stand in line for an extended period of time. If your health condition prevents you from doing any of the

aforementioned activities you may want to reconsider going.

Communications - It is the personal responsibility of every traveler to stay current with all the deadlines presented to them.  As well as all emails, call recordings, and information sent to you.  We will use GroupMe or a similar communication to present information to the group.  Personal phone calls are the last resort and will be used sparingly.