how timely because I do have an overnight trip planned in June with a friend! We opted for separate rooms in the same hostel though, because... we know we will both need quiet alone time after a day exploring a city. That doesn't mean we won't feel connected. Lots here resonates because we are opting out of sight-seeing (for the most part), and focusing on being together in the moment, reading, walking, noticing things. It's been really helpful for us to talk about expectations and what we both want from it. I can already see us sitting in a park with coffees, writing post cards.
This gave me great nostalgia for a group trip a few years back (we piled into one van and went from Des Moines to Minneapolis, for a friend's 40th birthday party) -- that morning sitting in an absurdly beautiful Airbnb drinking coffee and just gabbing was simply beautiful. You are totally right about the overnight and next-morning value!
Also, I feel like "The location matters less than most people think" has been holding more and more true for me, period, whether it's a solo trip or group one.
Could not love this more. Without spending much time in heavy planning, I’ve forged deep and durable friendships with a trio of women using the advice you provide here. We get a cabin a couple of times a year, and use the time for low-key crafts, lazy hikes, and occasionally hilarious cooking projects (the failed gluten free pancakes are now part of our friendship legend). We get separate rooms because we all have our own weird sleep requirements. But these weekends are so restorative and so connective.
how timely because I do have an overnight trip planned in June with a friend! We opted for separate rooms in the same hostel though, because... we know we will both need quiet alone time after a day exploring a city. That doesn't mean we won't feel connected. Lots here resonates because we are opting out of sight-seeing (for the most part), and focusing on being together in the moment, reading, walking, noticing things. It's been really helpful for us to talk about expectations and what we both want from it. I can already see us sitting in a park with coffees, writing post cards.
This gave me great nostalgia for a group trip a few years back (we piled into one van and went from Des Moines to Minneapolis, for a friend's 40th birthday party) -- that morning sitting in an absurdly beautiful Airbnb drinking coffee and just gabbing was simply beautiful. You are totally right about the overnight and next-morning value!
Also, I feel like "The location matters less than most people think" has been holding more and more true for me, period, whether it's a solo trip or group one.
Could not love this more. Without spending much time in heavy planning, I’ve forged deep and durable friendships with a trio of women using the advice you provide here. We get a cabin a couple of times a year, and use the time for low-key crafts, lazy hikes, and occasionally hilarious cooking projects (the failed gluten free pancakes are now part of our friendship legend). We get separate rooms because we all have our own weird sleep requirements. But these weekends are so restorative and so connective.