Meeting new friends...
By junerainemay
@junerainemay (346)
Philippines
January 14, 2013 9:19am CST
I'm totally excited about this birthday trip that my high school bestfriend is planning. Both of us love to travel but we've never been in a same trip together yet. She's gone to places I've been and vice versa. It was only last month when she came up with the idea of exploring the southern part of our country as a birthday trip. She usually goes on a trip during her birthday. I'm so glad she invited me because I've been dreaming to explore the place she intends to go to. However, she's spending that trip with her officemates. People I have never even been acquainted to. She just started a conversation in Facebook just recently with her officemates and she added me to that conversation and that's how I was introduced. Everytime my friends and I travel we always get to meet someone new. However, this would be my first time to travel with a group I haven't met at all.
Do you guys love to travel too with people you just meet or haven't met yet?
14 responses
@IntrovertShy (2780)
• Marikina, Philippines
14 Jan 13
It depends. Of course, if they are bad influence, I won't go but if they are good then, its fine with me. Well, there is nothing wrong with it 
@airasheila (5454)
• Philippines
14 Jan 13
Hi there IntrovertShy,
You have a point on what you have posted however, there are times, we cannot tell straightaway that a person is a bad influence or not until such time he/she commits a mistake or a wrong doing. So I guess, it is better to treat them accordingly. Too much to say, it is also best to go on and join the crowd so you can be able to mingle with them and know them properly.
@junerainemay (346)
• Philippines
14 Jan 13
Yes, you are right IntrovertShy. It depends but I haven't known them yet so i still have to see it. My bestfriend of couse is not a bad influence so I'm thinking her officemates are just like her. Those people are not just her random officemates. The people going with us on the trip are the closest to my friend in the office. As the saying goes, birds of the same feather flock together. Hahaha!
Hi airasheila! I totally agree with you. We're unable to tell if a person would bring out the best or the worst in us by first meetings and it's unfair if we jump to conclusion just by the way they look. So yes, I'll find out more about them when we do the trip. :) Thanks! :)
@airasheila (5454)
• Philippines
15 Jan 13
hello junerainemay,
you're welcome. wishing you a great day ahead for that event. hope i can also be a good friend of yours. 
@heaytheblogger (2876)
• Philippines
15 Jan 13
Well, when I am travelling I don’t usually meet-up with people I just randomly bumped-in. Usually when I am travelling I am with my family so, most likely they are the people whom I’d talk to over my vacation so there is not much things to do activity on meeting new people.
And I don’t normally travel alone because I feel I will just get bored when I will do so, and I want my family to experience the vacation I had encounter so why not let them join on my escapade.
@junerainemay (346)
• Philippines
16 Jan 13
I don't like traveling alone too. I mean, for me traveling alone is just a waste of time because you have no one to share that experience with. Maybe if it's a business trip, traveling alone would be okay. However, when you travel for vacation and fun it's always nice to have people to share that moment with. :)
@heaytheblogger (2876)
• Philippines
17 Jan 13
true! you don't like your loved ones to just watch your pictures on some travels, you want them to experience it too.
Thanks for your response. @wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
18 Jan 13
Wow I admire the adventurer in you, now that would fill me with dread going away with people I didn't know. I am a very shy, introvert person who prefers his own company, so that wouldn't appeal to me at all, whenever I go travelling I go on my own, because I can do what I want, when I want and go where I want, without having to compromise or do things I don't want to do, or go to. But you have the right frame of mine, I am sure you will have a great time!
@junerainemay (346)
• Philippines
20 Jan 13
Thanks! You know what? I've always dreamt of traveling to places on my own but the idea always scares me. Hahaha! Doing some errands alone is fine with me but traveling for vacation and leisure seems so boring to me if done alone. However, I have always been curious about how it feels to travel alone. There are times when I try to convince myself that it would be fun to try it out but up until now I haven't summoned all my courage to pursue this plan. Maybe someday I'd be able to travel alone.
@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
15 Jan 13
hmmm.. that's a bit scary but if you are adventurer why not? you might be able to find new set of friends. These are some suggestions I want to tell you, (though I haven't been with any strangers, but I had experiences tripping with set of people) 1. make sure you have all the things you need... never ever ask someone to lend you for example, a suntan lotion, or towel, not even toothbrush (hehehe toothbrush just exaggeration.)
2. don't touch their things I mean don't ever ever look at their bags even just looking at them never touch them.
3. keep your belongings with you at all times... if possible just bring simple gadgets or if you can avoid bringing notebook or laptop or ipad the better. less valuable things less responsibility.
4. have your own money.
Joining them is not a bad idea... but it is better to be sure than sorry. a good intention may turn out to be bad. We will never know.
3. keep your belongings with you at all times... if possible just bring simple gadgets or if you can avoid bringing notebook or laptop or ipad the better. less valuable things less responsibility.
4. have your own money.
Joining them is not a bad idea... but it is better to be sure than sorry. a good intention may turn out to be bad. We will never know.
@junerainemay (346)
• Philippines
16 Jan 13
Yes, fair point well made. I agree with you. Thank for the tips. I'll surely take note of this and try to be vigilant on my valuables. :) I don't intend to bring gadgets too because we're off to the mountains and those things will just be an extra bagage for me. :) I wanna travel light as much as possible. :)
@pumpkin_008 (33)
• Philippines
15 Jan 13
I do love travelling, especially if I travel with the people close to me. In my own opinion, it's good that you go out with your best friend and with her friends since you've already been wanting and dreaming to travel with her. Meeting new people is not a bad thing at all cause making friends allows you to experience other/new things with them. The frustrating part of it is when they don't accept you as their new friend or if they leave you out of place... But that rarely happens though. :) Good luck with your trip and have fun!! :)
@junerainemay (346)
• Philippines
16 Jan 13
Thanks Pumpkin! Yes, I'll surely have fun. We'll see if they'll like me or not. Hahaha! I hope they do though I'm not really after whether they'll like me or do. I more excited about the destination. Hahaha!
@pumpkin_008 (33)
• Philippines
17 Jan 13
I can really sense that you're very excited about the trip, and that's a very good thing coz you know, it diverts your attention to the destination rather than thinking if they'll like you or not. Haha and yes, i really do hope too that you'll get along with your them. It's more fun though if you create new memories with your new friends! But still, I'm positive that they'll like you, i can feel it. Haha!
@junerainemay (346)
• Philippines
16 Jan 13
I totally undestand you. We have different ways on how we want to meet new friends and get to know them. my bestfriend is actually the reason why I'm okay with this planned trip. At least, I have someone I know for years with this group I'll be traveling with. :)
@maximax8 (31047)
• United Kingdom
15 Jan 13
It is wonderful that your high school friend has invited you on a trip. I hope you feel comfortable around her friend that you are yet to meet. I wish that all of you get on well and have a fantastic trip.
When I was on my trip around the world I had just over one year away from home. On that I liked meeting new people and made some lovely friends. I traveled up the Queensland coast and one time traveled in a camper van with people I had known for a short time. There was a German, an American, a Korean and two English people. We all got on well.
If I hadn't met a person I would ask about him or her to my high school friend.
@airasheila (5454)
• Philippines
14 Jan 13
a pleasant day junerainemay,
that event is pretty exciting. and if i will be placed in your situation, i would definitely get excited. although i just only knew one person and haven't met the rest. but, that is not a hindrance at all, for i know you can do your best to befriend all of them. and since your high school bestfriend is there, for sure, you will be accommodated accordingly though at the start, you need to get to know others first. anyway, that is a good way of starting new friendship.
@junerainemay (346)
• Philippines
16 Jan 13
I'm pretty much excited too! :D I'm guessing my bestfriend will not leave me out of place though I'm expecting there'll be conversations I might not be able to relate to. Hahahaha! I'm sure that'll only be in the first few hours. After that, I'll surely get along with them. What I'm really looking forward the most is the destination. That's another reason why I told my bestfriend I'll go with her on that trip because I've always wanted to see the place myself. I've heard a lot of good reviews about it. :)
@skyandgrassplot (1497)
• China
15 Jan 13
I think can meet some new friends in a wonderful trip is amazing,but usually I should one or two of them so I will feel more easy to know the rest,in your case you have know your high school bestfriend so it will be very good and I sure that your friend will introduce all of her officemate to you,have a good trip!
@junerainemay (346)
• Philippines
16 Jan 13
Thanks! :D Yes, my bestfriend will surely introduce me to her officemates and with that 4-day trip that we'll be doing, I'm sure that's enough time for me to get to know her officemates. Hahaha! :)
@vernaC (1491)
• Romania
14 Jan 13
I travel only with friends I trusted. If there are people who would come along, they should be friends of my friends and not just pure strangers. I don't trust in going out with people that I knew only few things about them specially when staying out of town. I also tell my fmily whom I'm going out with.
@junerainemay (346)
• Philippines
16 Jan 13
I perfectly understand your side. It's so hard to trust strangers nowadays. Everytime I go on a trip, I always make sure that my family is aware of my whereabouts and the people I intend to go with especially in this kind of situation. When I reach my destination, I keep informing mom through text where I am and what I plan to do. This way, my mother wouldn't worry that much. I also tell her how I'm coping up with the group and if I feel okay with my company. :D
@deiusz (193)
• Indonesia
15 Jan 13
i think i will be great adventure even will be lots of new thing when you trip, like habit and others, you will feel something mad, and even happy, all will be coming together when you trip.
but just take it enjoyed, it's trip to get having fun, not for things other, and let your friend lead the trip because your friend have both side on you and her officemate right..
i have some travel on group with new people too, that's the condition. enjoy what you can enjoy, dont think to much.
@junerainemay (346)
• Philippines
16 Jan 13
Yes, that's exactly what I intend to do. Enjoy the trip as much as I can and not let other people affect me. I'll surely have fun on this trip. :D Thanks! :)
@reddog25770 (212)
• United States
15 Jan 13
Hi junerrainemay,
sounds like a really exciting trip. Traveling in a group can be alot of fun. I love to travel. Don't get to go as many places as I use to. It so exciting to get away from the familar and see what else is out in the world. Love all the different sights and especailly the different foods. Hope you have a great time.
@junerainemay (346)
• Philippines
16 Jan 13
Oh speaking of food, that's what I like about traveling too! I like to eat a LOT! Hahaha! So everytime I travel I always search on the best restaurants in the place I'm going to or the must-eat food that the place offer. It's really nice to get the chance to taste different cuisine from different places and culture. :D
@teotimoponcerosacena (1552)
• Philippines
15 Jan 13
I given a chance considered it as an opportunity. Imagine you will be with people you've just first meet. The friends of yours is maybe of so much trust to you, something that you have to treasured. To be with groups is also one way of learning things. Things that you have not done before. Always remember, no man is Island from the beginning it will be hard for you to adjust but not this one. You have your friend to guide you and make things easy to understand. so keep it up don't be a kill joy.
@junerainemay (346)
• Philippines
16 Jan 13
Thanks! I'll surely won't be a kill joy. Hahaha! I'm guessing that I'll be able to get along with them well because my bestfriend does. I believe in the saying birds of the same feathers flock together. :) We'll surely have a great time together. :)
@junerainemay (346)
• Philippines
16 Jan 13
Don't worry. My bestfriend is a she... :) She won't take advantage of me and we'll be in a group so that's okay I guess... :) Thanks for the advice. :)
