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In reply to the discussion: Finding a new travel partner [View all]

cbayer

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5. I used the $5/day book as well.
Sat Apr 6, 2013, 03:35 PM
Apr 2013

I have also had negative experiences traveling with someone else.

I went to Spain with two friends who, much to my surprise, turned out to be "ugly americans". My style is to try to learn at least a few phrases and speak quietly, if at all.

My friends would walk into places and start speaking loudly... in English. It was embarrassing.

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Finding a new travel partner [View all] jambo101 Apr 2013 OP
Many Universities have departments for this kind of student travel. Festivito Apr 2013 #1
I agree with the advice above Lydia Leftcoast Apr 2013 #2
I took this trip on my own at about her age. cbayer Apr 2013 #3
I spent three months traveling in Europe on my own when I was 22. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2013 #4
I used the $5/day book as well. cbayer Apr 2013 #5
In its day, that book was virtually a Bible! greatauntoftriplets Apr 2013 #6
Update jambo101 Apr 2013 #7
Good for her. Sounds like a great plan. cbayer Apr 2013 #8
Bad experience RebeccaButler Apr 2013 #9
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