Six great reasons why travelling with friends is better

To celebrate World Friendship Day on 30 July, Agoda—one of the fastest-growing online travel agents—shares six great reasons why travelling with friends is better and book your next holiday adventure. Through these insights, you will discover why travelling as a group enhances the journey and makes your trip even more rewarding.

1. Your friends know your best (and worst) angles

If you’re on the hunt for your next great Instagram photo, who’ll be better at capturing your best poses than your friends? Whether your backdrop is a blend of modern design and classic European architecture, or you find yourself in trendy galleries and restaurants, you’ll find plenty of inspiration for your holiday shots.

2. Friends help explore your taste for adventure.

From the weird to the wonderful, trying new foods with friends defines the adventure of travel. If you dare to test your taste buds, visit Malaysia between April and August to catch the prime durian season. This controversial fruit will either spark joy or disgust, so grab your group and discover which side you’re on.

Adventurous eaters should also head to Osaka to try Dotonbori Street’s diverse food options, including fugu, the delicious pufferfish notorious for the lethal poison in its organs. Don’t worry, Japanese chefs must undergo years of training before they can serve this delicacy!

The Filipino delicacy balut, fertilised duck eggs, is certainly not for the faint of heart! The best in the country are in Pateros, a neighbourhood in Metro Manila.

3. Friends are the perfect wing (wo)men for a memorable night out

Whether it’s getting you out of trouble or stepping up as the perfect dance partner, friends are key to a fun night out. For the ultimate party holiday, look no further than Las Vegas, where you can find some of the best casinos, nightclubs and pool parties in the world.

Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s nightlife capital and offers hundreds of bars and nightclubs to choose from, so you’ll find something to suit your tastes, whether it’s an upscale nightclub or a hole-in-the-wall dive bar.
Spend one night (or two) checking out Bangkok’s swanky nightclubs, rooftop bars and trendy speakeasies.

4. Friends help you stay motivated when you’re getting sporty

On the other hand, a friend on deck or a competitive opponent on the track, friends help you bring out your A-game. Head to the Philippines’ surfing capital, Siargao, home of the world-famous Cloud 9 wave, and see who can ‘hang ten’ for longer.

If you seek high-energy thrills, head to Chiang Mai’s Mae Taeng River for Thailand’s best white-water rafting. Alternatively, you can explore Luang Prabang’s meandering mountain trails on a bike or enjoy a relaxed cycle along the scenic Mekong River. Regardless of your pace, these destinations offer the perfect backdrop for an outdoor adventure with friends.

5. Wait, you save money travelling with friends?

That’s right: from sharing room expenses to splitting taxi fares, travelling with friends means you can stick to your budget without forgoing all luxuries. What’s more, when you’re in a big group, there’s no reason not to splurge on an entire private property.

6. Friends can embolden you to reach new heights

They say true friends would do anything for you, even jump out of a plane — so if that’s your thing, head to Dubai where sky diving is on offer year-round. For those with a sense of adventure but not quite the head for heights, you don’t need to miss out on the fun.

You can try out the Singapore iFly instead, where you can experience the thrill of a real free-fall without the distance. If you want to keep your feet closer to the ground, but still get out of your comfort zone, why not take a leap of faith and give Ba Ho’s cliff jumping a go? Just 45 minutes north of Nha Trang, you’ll find several off-the-beaten-path.