What NOT to do on a Guy's Trip - Wolters World
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Date: 2022-02-04
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Aramis419
A number of years back, my less-traveled friends and I took a trip to LA. I was awoken one morning, after a night of adult beverages, by them all bickering about what WE were going to do that day. I'm an easy-going guy, but if you wake me up with a nonsense argument, I'm not responsible for the words that come out of my mouth, and, apparently there's some rule that the oldest male in the group makes you responsible for everyone else? I'M in charge? Who made that rule? Rolling out from under my blanket, I screamed SHUT UUUUUUUUP! SHUT THE (BLEEP) UP! FOR HEAVEN'S (BLEEP)ING SAKE! WE'RE (BLEEP)ING ADULTS! GO DO WHAT YOU WANT TO, AND WE'LL MEET FOR DRINKS AT THE BAR NEXT DOOR AT 7PM! NOW GO DO WHATEVER THE (BLEEP) IT IS YOU WANT TO DO!
I could watch the idea of Oh yeah! We can do whatever we want to do. We're not attached to each other. We CAN spend time apart. wash over them with the speed of an oil-soaked, greasy wave.
After they stopped their (BLEEP)ing and went their separate ways, I walked across the street to a 7/11, got a case of beer and a pack of Marlboro's, and watched a Harry Potter marathon in our hotel room.
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A number of years back, my less-traveled friends and I took a trip to LA. I was awoken one morning, after a night of adult beverages, by them all bickering about what WE were going to do that day. I'm an easy-going guy, but if you wake me up with a nonsense argument, I'm not responsible for the words that come out of my mouth, and, apparently there's some rule that the oldest male in the group makes you responsible for everyone else? I'M in charge? Who made that rule? Rolling out from under my blanket, I screamed SHUT UUUUUUUUP! SHUT THE (BLEEP) UP! FOR HEAVEN'S (BLEEP)ING SAKE! WE'RE (BLEEP)ING ADULTS! GO DO WHAT YOU WANT TO, AND WE'LL MEET FOR DRINKS AT THE BAR NEXT DOOR AT 7PM! NOW GO DO WHATEVER THE (BLEEP) IT IS YOU WANT TO DO!
I could watch the idea of Oh yeah! We can do whatever we want to do. We're not attached to each other. We CAN spend time apart. wash over them with the speed of an oil-soaked, greasy wave.
After they stopped their (BLEEP)ing and went their separate ways, I walked across the street to a 7/11, got a case of beer and a pack of Marlboro's, and watched a Harry Potter marathon in our hotel room.
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Tosh
Im going to go on a limb and say Ive probably been on more guys trips than anyone watching this video - golf, snow skiing, camping, fly fishing, March Madness, college game day, gambling, bachelors parties, beer festivals, concerts, NOLA, NYC, DC, Las Vegas, Yellowstone, Park City, Denver, Phoenix, Orlando, you name it.
The keys:
1 - Dont invite everyone. People will want to join but keep it to just your good friends. 4-6 is perfect.
2 - Let everyone have input. Just because someone knows the city, dont leave it up to the expert.
3 - Make it 100% clear up front before the trip how much money is owed by everyone and to whom. The person who arranges the accommodations needs to be paid immediately.
4 - Dont act like this is a solo vacation. Hang out with your friends. Every minute. You can be alone at home on your own time. Spend time with your boys. Heck, it may be just once a year.
5 - Be flexible. You may not like live music. So what. Suck it up. Your boys went with you Katzs deli. You can put up with a walk through Times Square.
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Im going to go on a limb and say Ive probably been on more guys trips than anyone watching this video - golf, snow skiing, camping, fly fishing, March Madness, college game day, gambling, bachelors parties, beer festivals, concerts, NOLA, NYC, DC, Las Vegas, Yellowstone, Park City, Denver, Phoenix, Orlando, you name it.
The keys:
1 - Dont invite everyone. People will want to join but keep it to just your good friends. 4-6 is perfect.
2 - Let everyone have input. Just because someone knows the city, dont leave it up to the expert.
3 - Make it 100% clear up front before the trip how much money is owed by everyone and to whom. The person who arranges the accommodations needs to be paid immediately.
4 - Dont act like this is a solo vacation. Hang out with your friends. Every minute. You can be alone at home on your own time. Spend time with your boys. Heck, it may be just once a year.
5 - Be flexible. You may not like live music. So what. Suck it up. Your boys went with you Katzs deli. You can put up with a walk through Times Square.
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Michael
One thing that I'd like to get the opinion on from others is: How do you stop being the cultured friend?
So, I like going out for a drink, I like eating food, I like visiting some of the usual sights and I like having a good time. I also like checking out the odd thing that I've heard is really good and I don't force all my ideas on the group but I think what they might like. Unfortunately, the day usually is drinking til we have a hangover, spending the day not doing a lot, then going out again.
Is it a case of just leaving my friends during the day? I feel like it's a waste of a holiday and I hate not hanging out with them ( I can solo travel easily.
Also, I'm slightly on the cheaper side - but more for unnecessary things. We lived like a mile away in Amsterdam, so like 15-20 min walk and my friends were always adamant on getting taxis and for me that's just a waste of money. I try and say that to them, but they're not sure.
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One thing that I'd like to get the opinion on from others is: How do you stop being the cultured friend?
So, I like going out for a drink, I like eating food, I like visiting some of the usual sights and I like having a good time. I also like checking out the odd thing that I've heard is really good and I don't force all my ideas on the group but I think what they might like. Unfortunately, the day usually is drinking til we have a hangover, spending the day not doing a lot, then going out again.
Is it a case of just leaving my friends during the day? I feel like it's a waste of a holiday and I hate not hanging out with them ( I can solo travel easily.
Also, I'm slightly on the cheaper side - but more for unnecessary things. We lived like a mile away in Amsterdam, so like 15-20 min walk and my friends were always adamant on getting taxis and for me that's just a waste of money. I try and say that to them, but they're not sure.
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Tim
Some excellent tips, especially the reminder that peoples budgets are different. Also, don't get arrested is another good tip. I certainly wouldnt go as far as getting myself arrested anywhere but your friends could cause a scene and next thing you know, youre sucked into a brawl you never wanted to be in. Lastly, in this day and age, its extremely important to behave yourself when out and about because everybody has a phone with a camera that could compromise you in the future. During last World Cup in Russia, I heard of a situation involving a group of guys who were perceived as harassing Russian women, filmed themselves making jokes that would have been fine 15 years ago, though today are seen as crossing the line. They lost their jobs.
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Some excellent tips, especially the reminder that peoples budgets are different. Also, don't get arrested is another good tip. I certainly wouldnt go as far as getting myself arrested anywhere but your friends could cause a scene and next thing you know, youre sucked into a brawl you never wanted to be in. Lastly, in this day and age, its extremely important to behave yourself when out and about because everybody has a phone with a camera that could compromise you in the future. During last World Cup in Russia, I heard of a situation involving a group of guys who were perceived as harassing Russian women, filmed themselves making jokes that would have been fine 15 years ago, though today are seen as crossing the line. They lost their jobs.
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Elliot
GOT to have the Uber app in case the trains in Paris quit early. What do you do in Vienna when you really want to get into the museum and your buddy only wants to find Marvel movie locations? Every one needs to know the way to the hotel on their own. Test the hell out of your communications apps. Does it actually work in that country? Once in the Hoffbrau haus we started texting the office in Colorado. 8 people copied on each text at $1. 50 per person. OMFG that got ugly. Get the names and contact info on every cool person you meet.
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GOT to have the Uber app in case the trains in Paris quit early. What do you do in Vienna when you really want to get into the museum and your buddy only wants to find Marvel movie locations? Every one needs to know the way to the hotel on their own. Test the hell out of your communications apps. Does it actually work in that country? Once in the Hoffbrau haus we started texting the office in Colorado. 8 people copied on each text at $1. 50 per person. OMFG that got ugly. Get the names and contact info on every cool person you meet.
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Wanderlust
Excellent tips for doing a guys trip! This stuff doesn't get talked about enough when it comes to YT travelers, so I'm glad to see this on here! Oh here's a great tip: If your friend or friends get into a fight in a bar or club, DON'T GET INVOLVED! Walk out and wait for them to go to jail! I knew one former employer who was at a bar, and his friend got into a fight. He got involved to help his friend out by trying to calm the situation only to have the police arrest both of them!
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Excellent tips for doing a guys trip! This stuff doesn't get talked about enough when it comes to YT travelers, so I'm glad to see this on here! Oh here's a great tip: If your friend or friends get into a fight in a bar or club, DON'T GET INVOLVED! Walk out and wait for them to go to jail! I knew one former employer who was at a bar, and his friend got into a fight. He got involved to help his friend out by trying to calm the situation only to have the police arrest both of them!
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Nynke
I've been on (and co-planned) several weekend trips with friends, but somehow the budget thing has never really come up because either a large part of the group was still in college, or there was this one essential group member who has a really low income, and so we always know we need to go cheap. And it's been fun! It would be amazing, though, to go on a trip with friends and actually stay in a good hotel and eat at great restaurants even if they were expensive!
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I've been on (and co-planned) several weekend trips with friends, but somehow the budget thing has never really come up because either a large part of the group was still in college, or there was this one essential group member who has a really low income, and so we always know we need to go cheap. And it's been fun! It would be amazing, though, to go on a trip with friends and actually stay in a good hotel and eat at great restaurants even if they were expensive!
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Off
You should do more of these videos. I'm going on a guys' trip with my twin and friend to Japan next year, and your tips are solid. I liked checking everyones' budget and sometimes splitting up. I want to eventually convince them to dive with great white sharks, but I got to start small.
Your video makes me miss New Orleans. It's so fun, and the food was amazing. I had a timid co-worker who didn't want to see the gators. I missed out on that one.
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You should do more of these videos. I'm going on a guys' trip with my twin and friend to Japan next year, and your tips are solid. I liked checking everyones' budget and sometimes splitting up. I want to eventually convince them to dive with great white sharks, but I got to start small.
Your video makes me miss New Orleans. It's so fun, and the food was amazing. I had a timid co-worker who didn't want to see the gators. I missed out on that one.
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General
Dang, I just discovered you like 3-4 weeks ago trying to find facts about Canada, as my family and I are planning on moving up there. I instantly got hooked and Ive seen every video now lol. Ive even been throwing your videos on to sleep to, because theyre so light and bright and happy toned. Thank you for all your effort Mark! - From Wisconsin
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Dang, I just discovered you like 3-4 weeks ago trying to find facts about Canada, as my family and I are planning on moving up there. I instantly got hooked and Ive seen every video now lol. Ive even been throwing your videos on to sleep to, because theyre so light and bright and happy toned. Thank you for all your effort Mark! - From Wisconsin
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lestrange
Who is taking buddy trips or any kind of trips right now? None of the things I'd want to do are open, and airports, airplanes, etc all seem like places to avoid. Note to future people: written in July 2020 when Corona cases are skyrocketing all over the US. (and other countries have closed their borders to Americans.
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Who is taking buddy trips or any kind of trips right now? None of the things I'd want to do are open, and airports, airplanes, etc all seem like places to avoid. Note to future people: written in July 2020 when Corona cases are skyrocketing all over the US. (and other countries have closed their borders to Americans.
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