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TravelChums is the leading US and global travel companion matching site for people who enjoy traveling, meeting people, and making new friends; in the US and anywhere in the world. Find cultural vacation ideas at ShawGuides.

Planning Your Trip

• Where do you wish to travel and why?

• Is this your first time to this location or a return trip?

• When do you wish to travel and for how long?

• How flexible are your travel dates and the length of the trip?

• What cities/countries have you already visited?

• What cities/countries do you wish to visit and how much time would you like to spend in each?

• Which activities, sites, restaurants are top priority?

• Do you prefer group travel or planning your own itinerary?

• What types of lodging do you prefer (luxury, moderately priced, budget, hostel, camping)?

• Do you wish to share a room or do you prefer your own room?

• Where do you prefer to eat (fine dining establishments, moderately priced restaurants, local eateries/take-out, cook in)?

• What types of activities do you wish to pursue in each locale?

• What types of activities do you wish to avoid?

• Which activities would you like to share with your chum and which do you prefer to pursue on your own?

• How much money have you budgeted for this trip and how do you want to allocate funds?

• Which of you will be responsible for booking lodging, tours, restaurants, transportation, and other advance reservations?

• How will you handle shared expenses such as lodging, food, and taxis?

Your Habits and Preferences

• Do you prefer a structured trip with scheduled activities each day or a trip with little or no scheduling?

• Are you willing to take a chance on getting into a hotel or restaurant at the last minute or do you prefer to reserve in advance?

• Do you prefer a fast or leisurely pace?

• Is promptness important to you?

• Do you travel light (no more than carry-on luggage) or prefer to pack whatever you might need?

• Is shopping an important part of your travel experience?

• Are you amenable to either you or your chum parting company for a side trip of a couple of days or more?

• Is it acceptable if your chum wants to change the itinerary in mid-trip or return home early?

• Do you smoke? If not, do you object to your chum smoking?

• Do you drink alcoholic beverages? If not, do you object to your chum drinking?

• What time do you normally wake up and go to sleep?

• If you are sharing a room: Do you object to the lights and/or TV being on when you go to sleep? Do you snore?

• Are you a frequent phoner? If not, do you object to your chum’s frequent phone or cellphone use?

• What do you like to do during your free time on a trip?

• What is your preferred mode of local transportation (walking, bus/subway, taxi, rental car, car with driver)?

• How much driving responsibility are you willing to take?

• Will you be able to communicate in the language of the places you’re traveling to?

• What it your energy level? How adaptable are you to another person’s pace and/or lifestyle?

Your Health and Medical Information

• Do you have any physical conditions or limitations or dietary constraints?

• If you become ill or sustain an injury during the trip, who is your next of kin or person to contact (name, address, phone(s), fax, email)?

• Is there another contact if that person is unreachable?

• Who is your medical insurance provider & policy number?

• Do you have other travel or medical insurance?

• Does your credit card company provide emergency transportation and/or other medical benefits?

• If you’re traveling in a country that requires them, provide a record of dates and types of inoculations.

During Your Trip

Schedule periodic check-up discussions during your trip to ensure that you and your chum are in sync and your relationship is meeting your expectations. Don’t allow grievances to fester. Try to resolve them quickly. Your first check-up should take place within the first two or three days and should include:

• Is the pace of the trip acceptable?

• Is spending within your budget?

• What activities have you most enjoyed?

• What activities have you least enjoyed?

• What do you like about your chum?

• What do you dislike about your chum?

• What would you like to change?


  • Do you already have a specific date and destination set for an upcoming trip? TravelChums will help you find a person with the same travel plans.
  • Do you have a special interest, say golf, painting, or bird watching, that you want to immerse yourself in during your next vacation? TravelChums will help you find a buddy who shares your interest, enthusiasm, and experiences.
  • Are you single and prefer not to travel alone? TravelChums will help you find like-minded travel companions whose personalities, interests, and travel plans mesh with yours.
  • Are you married or in a long term relationship and your spouse or partner can't get away, has different interests, or doesn't like to travel? TravelChums will help you find a person to travel with whose situation is similar.
  • Do you resent paying "single supplement" for hotel rooms and group tours? TravelChums will help you stay within your budget by finding a person who will share the cost of a room, taxi, car, and other expenses.
  • When you travel to a new city, would you like to have a friend there you could visit who would make you feel at home? TravelChums will help you connect with people in the places you travel to. Plus, you'll find out what to see and do from the local's point of view.
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