What's your advice for travelling with friends or family without falling out?

B Natural answer

Travelling with people goes much more smoothly if you decide a few things in advance. I’d suggest you split up occasionally instead of forcing everyone to do every activity together. Some people want to shop, some want museums, and some just want a quiet walk. If you make space for that, nobody feels trapped. It also helps to be clear about budget before the trip starts. Money tension can ruin a holiday faster than almost anything, especially if one person wants fancy restaurants and another is watching every cent. Another useful habit is to leave a buffer in the schedule. Trains are late, someone sleeps in, or a place takes longer than expected, and if your day is too tight, stress rises immediately. Finally, I’d say try not to keep score. If one person chooses the destination this year, maybe someone else chooses the hotel next time. When people feel respected and heard, they are far less likely to argue over small things.

Key phrases in this answer

• split up occasionally — do different activities for a while“We split up occasionally so everyone could do their own thing.”
• be clear about budget — agree on how much money to spend“Be clear about budget before booking anything expensive.”
• leave a buffer — add extra time in case things go wrong“Leave a buffer between the museum and dinner.”
• set expectations early — talk about rules and plans before the trip starts“We set expectations early about wake-up times and meals.”
• build in some downtime — leave unplanned time to rest“We built in some downtime after the long drive.”
• call it out calmly — mention a problem in a relaxed, non-accusatory way“If the noise is too much, call it out calmly.”