While we would love nothing more than to bring every person with a passport on our trips, previous experiences have 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 our trip:

Open Mindedness

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 occurs it 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 each day at what time and where we will meet to depart. It is expected that each traveler will employ 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 socializing will make it hard for you to join us the next morning. Therefore you will also be provided detailed instructions on how to get to and from each excursion using public transportation if you wish to meet up with us.

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 themselves in conflict with others or identifies 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.

Physical 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.