We travel with other people most of the time. It does have both pros and cons. Security and company are two benefits. I'd really say the most important thing is communication with each other. If something isn't working (from your point of view) talk about it, if you leave it, it may fester and blow up. How long is too long to travel together? Haven't found out yet. Last trip was planned to be 4 months together but we had to come home 6 weeks into the trip due to ill health. We had 9 weeks together in 2013 and were prepared to try for the 4 months so it must have been fine. We agree on a departure time if moving on and then chat on radio re stopping for rests etc. We cook our own meals but usually eat together. We take turns to provide nibbles for happy hour and share a roast or dessert if we are having one. Hope that helps.
I think it is a good idea in some respects to travel with other people. If you find that you both want to see different things along the way you do that and then meet up at another point further along into the journey. This way you both are able to see what you want and it doesn't cause conflict. I think it is a give and take situation really but you both must do what you want to do and this should be talked about before you set out. This is just my opinion and I hope it helps. Stay healthy and happy travels.
we have travelled with friends but it can be frustrating as we like to be up and on the road early (by 8am) but they were never ready before 10. (we are still good friends )
We also find it more relaxing to travel separately than wondering where our friends are as we like to travel far enough ahead or behind so as not to be a bother to other road users. A CB makes it a bit easier if one of you decides to stop or detour for whatever reason. Best is to say "we'll meet up at ????" .
It is nice to have their company around a fire but that sometimes means you don't seek out the company of other fellow nomads and tend to keep to ourselves.
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Jenny and Barry
2009 Roma Elegance / 2013 Colorado. Permanent travellers 2011-2015 now just travel for 4-6 mths
Like Villatranquilla,that is what we have found as well - do the "we'll meet at" thing - and get there in your own time. But we also try and mix with other travellers and nomads along the way at camps. A big group travelling together can be exclusive, not meeting other travellers.
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jules "Love is good for the human being!!" (Ben, aged 10)
We have found groups of people travelling together to be the least friendly of all the people we meet on our travels. But if one couple should separate from the group then they are up for a chat. Thought it a bit rude, to be honest.
We have done the "Meet you at.... " a few times but only done a whole trip in a group when it was a paid tag-along across the Simpson Desert.
We have travelled with the same friends for extended periods twice once to Tasmania which went well and second time to W.A. Which turned into a bit of a disaster and to stop the total loss of friendship we left and went our own way, we are still friends but no longer travel together.
We have other friends that we do one or two week trips with regularly and have a great time.
The major thing is that you agree to ground rules prior to departure and agree to do your own thing without feeling obligated to do what the other couples want.
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We have travelled with friends with various success. With one couple we have been on several trips. They are happy to follow along and travel to our outline. I try to ensure they have input and this has been successful. We travelled with another couple but the trip was planned in advance by the mate and all stops and camps were pre planned. We found this didn't suit our style which is to have an outline but ad lib along the way. We were able to part and remain friends when we advised them that we had some activities that were important to us. The lesson is to choose carefully but be prepared to make the decision to go your own way if necessary
We think that there are different types of people . Some couples are very compatible and enjoy each other company and there are some that need others around to to enjoy a break from each other , And some people like sitting around all day with small talk other like a quite space and a good book . And has long you enjoy yourself on the road it dosen't matter
We've travelled with others. We usually say, 'Meet you at... for morning tea' and usually take turns at leading. We also agree on a time for leaving in the morning. When travelling on The Ghan with friends we agreed not to sit at the same table for meals so we could meet other people - we figured we'd spend enough time together anyway. The comments about groups being 'exclusive' tends to be true ... unless you have a husband like mine who will go and meet other people anyway. I'd definitely think you'd have to agree as to how far you travelled every day for it to work.
I have travelled with others on occasions in the past but in more recent times I travel on my own or with my one of my sons snd also with a son and his mob had a good time either way pete
The navigator and I have travelled with other people and we have managed well. Most of the time we travel alone and this is our preferred option. Horses for courses.
We travel alone has we like to do our own thing , Went away once i a group of 4 couples and found it hard work keeping to a program , We gave away the clock when we finish work .
We prefer to travel solo even to places like Cape York & the Kimberley.
Have always found a fellow traveler. To join us for "more interesting" parts.
Met some friends at Wiepa years ago. They asked to come along on our next leg - a local overnight trip. After arrival they asked what time we were leaving in the morning. "When we're ready, probably sometime between 8 & 9."
At 5.30 the next morning I was woken by tink, tink tink!!!
Friends were "quietly" packing up so they'd be ready when we were!
Had three mates (& their wives) visit a couple of years ago.
One rang from in town, to say he'd arrive the next day. I asked the whereabouts of the other 2.
Ones still in Kakadu, the other is somewhere in between.
They'd travel together for a couple of days, then spread out for ten next couple, catching up further down the track.
They agreed that when they were camped together they rarely met fellow travellers, but when separated hey met many other travellers.
