Travelling in a group with friends

We’ve all heard of that infamous getaway that somehow made it out of the group chat, only for friendships to come back on life support. Turns out, squeezing 6 different personalities into 1 itinerary isn’t always the recipe for a relaxing time – and we get it. To help you keep the good vibes going, we’ve put together a guide to travelling in a group with friends, including apps that’ll save you from travel mistakes, tips for handling drama, and the subtle red flags you defo don’t wanna ignore.

What’s it like travelling with friends?

Some people love the freedom of solo travel – no need to wait for anyone, no drama, and you get to do whatever you want, whenever you want. But most of us start spiralling the moment we have to eat alone or take a selfie with our phone propped up on a water bottle.

If the thought of asking a stranger to help take a photo gives you the ick, then travelling with friends might just be more your thing. You’ll never have to eat alone, there’s someone to hype you up during photoshoots, it’s generally safer, and splitting the costs is always a wi...