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If theres one thing weve all learned from life, its that too many cooks spoil the broth.
Now imagine those cooks are your friends, and the broth is your dream trip somewhere wonderful.
The person had their own itinerary, and it wouldnt affect the core dynamic of the group.
For the OP, the change was unsettling.
Traveling in a large group especially with people youve never met came with its challenges.
Will everyone get along?
And what about the aspects like room-sharing, splitting bills, or navigating public transportation?
A group call meant to iron out the details only added to the OPsanxiety.
There were too many opinions, too many voices.
This decision left friends shocked and upset.
However, the OPs choice wasnt about the newcomers it was about protecting their own peace of mind.
Traveling thousands of miles and spending a fortune with strangers felt like too big a gamble.
People are naturally drawn to and feel more at ease with, those they know and trust.
Christina Jane, atravel blogger, offers valuable tips for navigating trips, especially when traveling in a group.
Do not be willing to go on a trip with just anyone, she wrote on her website.
She also emphasized ensuring everyone is on the same page.
Finally, she advised being prepared to go your own way if things dont work out.
Would you have gone on the trip anyway or made the same decision to back out?
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