As special as it is to travel solo , there is a real appeal to traveling alongside a special someone. In matters of convenience and safety too, a travel buddy can be invaluable. You can share the cramped space on the two-seat sides of the plane.
In the worst of times, well, the universal truth persists: We learn about others and ourselves when we travel. Common is the horror story of a missed flight connection that led to the ending of a personal connection, or the low-blood-sugar episode that resulted in a low moment between two comrades.
Yet so much in the world of travel can feel exclusive to only romantic couples, even if just in name: honeymoon suites, couples massages, anniversary cruises. Hobbs or Mrs. To explore how and why we travel with loved ones, we present Companion Fare , a series of personal essays about the intersections of travel and love that falls outside the boundaries of traditional romance.
Though the motives and destinations vary, these tales are testaments to the celebratory and transformative power of travel. We hope they inspire you to invite a companion on a special trip: May you both share the armrest on the plane and patiently wait in lines for and with each other. May you come home closer than ever or at least survive the ordeal with enough inside jokes to make your other beloveds envious enough to book the next trip.
Most important, may they watch your bagβand youβwith love. Staying with friendsβin their guest rooms, on their couches, in their beds to each their own βlets you see the destination like a local. How exploring my new environment with Sunny, my Rough Collie, helped me see the light in the Pacific Northwest. Want to be the first to know? Sign up to our newsletters for travel inspiration and tips. Save this story Save. Edvinas Bruzas. Grant Harder. My Favorite Travel Companion? Grand Villa Hotel Serbelloni.
