This is my 8th or 9th group trip with friends. I'm not a travel agent. I just like to travel.
I don't make any money off of you going. You won't be forced to do anything.
I just plan my trip and if you want to come, I make sure there's a seat on the bus near me, a place at the table where I'm eating, a ticket for you to see what I'm seeing if you want one... and a bed in the hotel or apartment I find.
My plans are listed...but I've not been there before. They might not happen as planned. They might not be great.
Everyone stays pretty chill and pitches in. We always have a good time.
Got an idea? Share it.
Got a need? Don't go without addressing it. One of us will help you out.
There are no rules. Just expectations.
- Venmo is king on this trip. We exchange money every day that way. Download it and learn to use it please.
- Pay your way.
- The cost spreadsheet is an estimate. Expect to pay more. It doesn't include your food, your partying, tips, taxis, some entry fees, incidentals, or bail if you do something stupid.
- If I ask you if you want me to get you a ticket, and you say yes, please reimburse me as soon as possible.
- If I have paid a deposit for lodging, please pay your part of it as soon as possible.
- If I tell you to get your airline ticket soon, please do so.
- Documents are non-negotiable!
- Please be sure you have your passport in hand, and verify that it will be valid until September, 2025 at least.
- It's important not to overpack.
- No one will help you with your bag.
- A 24" bag with 4 spinner wheels is perfect for this trip.
- We will do laundry.
- It's important to be on time. The rest of us can not wait for you... too much.
- If you show up to the airport late, your bag may not arrive on time. That's a pain for all of us. Even when you DO arrive on time, sometimes your bags don't make it. We will handle that as it comes. Be at the airports 2 1/2 hours early for international flight.
- Tour buses will not wait for you. Don't be late.
- THIS IS SUPER IMPORTANT: Do not do anything reckless.
- We have to help you if something happens to you...even if you're doing something risky. Don't drink too much. Don't talk to strangers. Keep an eye on your belongings. Watch what you're doing at all times. Help everyone else do the same.
Lastly, if you don't want to do what is planned, you don't have to.
That being said, if you don't want to do anything that's planned, you might want to pick a different trip. We like sharing our experiences. It's how we have fun.