I’ve recently had to go it alone on several trips, where sharing it with someone would have been more pointed. First, I went to Sparkling Hill a resort close to Vernon with gorgeous lake views, rooms with Swarovski crystals, and multiple saunas and steam rooms that smell amazing and promise to leave you relaxed for days after the experience. I went alone.
Then, as I write this, I’m in a half decent motel spot in Kelowna that’s close to the hospital and is always booked up at the medical rate. There’s pools here too, but with no one to share a hot tun with, the point seems moot.
I’d like to sing my own praises as a travel companion, should anyone reading this know me and be willing to accompany me sometime. There are definitely places I want to go, that I will not go alone. It just isn’t eventful when you can’t partake in anything because the world is designed for groups.
First, it takes me about 2 hours to pack to be ready to go on the trip. I don’t need to bring special shampoos or travel size products. I don’t fret about buying something that I forgot or misplaced on the trip. I’m as organized as any woman I’ve ever seen travel because of this. Lucky me for having straight hair, I suppose.
I take at most 45 minutes to get ready for dinner. If I’m taking this long, i”m prom ready, like a really fancy dinner, and if I choose the right dress, I do turn heads because I’m tall and get noticed when I put in this much effort. For the most part, I don’t put in this much effort. My hair takes 2 hours to dry, but usually I will wash it in the evening. My routine to look average and normal takes no more than 15 minutes and this includes styling my hair. I’m not the type you’ll wait around for.
I do my research, yet I’m flexible. I don’t have the attitude of planning every second out and I’m not rigid when I travel. As with most things, I’m a satisficer and not a maximizer. If you go somewhere with me, I take it pretty easy, yet i will be up at 7:00 am. I will get coffee for you if you’re slow to start in the mornings. I will always know the options of what we can do, but I will not be rigid about doing everything and fitting it all in. I will make the most of your company.
I’m efficient and always have my key card ready. I don’t like dropping my room key at the bottom of my purse. Fumbling for it just puts you clearly in victim behaviour. I make sure I’ve got my key card in my hand and I’m ready to open the doors. Oh yeah, and I don’t use that stupid double locker hinge thing on the inside of the door. So if you and I are travelling together, go our separate ways or decide to do different activities, you will not be door stopped from entering your hotel room. I’m not delusional about the safety of those locks.
I’m not a foodie. We won’t be wasting time eating or being too full to do anything fun. I eat enough to feel a little bit full, then I am ready to go and do something else. I’m not that person who never gets beyond restaurants when they travel. I will save my travel budget for excursions and experiences over food.
There are so many places I want to go in this world, and the one thing I know for sure is that I don’t want to go alone anymore. I went to Bonnaroo alone and it was a complete disaster, a pilgrimage out of my youth that was important as an experience, but I know for a fact that it would have been better if someone answered my Bhubble ad. I suppose a reputation that is erroneous proceeds me. Unfortunately small towns can be like that… it’s erroneous though.
I cannot see how I’m not great to travel with. I’m punctual. I know where I’m going and have a good sense of direction. I’m able bodied and willing to walk to places. I get to reservations on time and make decisions quickly. Above all this, I’m patient if you’re a little slower and aren’t a morning person. I do know how to be a team player and make a trip fun and safe for everyone.
If you’re interested in being my travel buddy for a future trip, subscribe or reach out through DM on Instagram. I could use the company. No more solo trips, I want to make memories that are shared memories and experience things with people to make it all more real.
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