College is the perfect time to travel the world and discover new people and places. Traveling is exciting and can be a life-altering experience. However, with all the new places, people and experiences, the best thing can be having someone familiar by your side. The following is a list of reasons why traveling with a friend is the best way to explore!
1. Safety in numbers.
2. Having a familiar face everywhere you go.
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"You’ve got a friend in me."
3. Spending less money on hotels/hostels and food.
4. You help each other pack for travel, so you do not forget anything vital.
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5. Having someone to help pass the time during boring or stressful flights
6. Having a personal photographer everywhere you go.
It’s nice when not every picture has to be a selfie.
7. If you get lost, at least you aren’t alone.
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8. Two brains are better than one to get out of a sticky situation.
9. Having someone to jam out to good music with during your down time.
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