Travelling together with your partner for any length of time can lead to a few unpleasant and unnecessary squabbles.

She likes exploring the best ways to relax and he likes to be adventurous.

Is it really that difficult to stay together during the entire holiday? How do we patch differences in preference without breaking up?

Here’s the deal:

You’ll encounter daily conflicts with your partner from what dress to wear, which way to go, to what travel route to take. There is no way a couple would want to do, experience, see and eat the same thing round the clock. That’s just life.

One time you’d see a woman cursing her boyfriend for not sitting with her at the top deck of Bus 629 on the way to Ocean Park, Hong Kong. While for a couple in the Middle East, the woman complains about her discomfort the entire trip and yet Mister Muscle is having the Indiana Jones moment of his life.

So when you decide to travel together, here’s a guide that will keep you both within reach while having fun together:

Rule 1: Meet in the middle

Compromise is the best rule to stick by for couples travelling together.

Every couple dreams to share a mutual interest in planning for a holiday trip. The best couples want to make the most of the new experience and share tummy-satisfying dishes together whether at a place close by or at an hours-plane ride to another country or state.

It is best to discuss a few things you two want to do or experience on a holiday. These things, at least five, must be something neither of you has totally experienced.

The woman would love to go to a Louis Vuitton boutique and the man would love to check out IWC Pilot watches. Then it is best to spend time for both stops. And top the day with a bottle of red while talking about experiences and holding each other’s hands.

A West Australian couple tried this – the woman went surfing with the man and had fun. In exchange, the man went snowboarding with the woman. When this trend goes a long way, they are sure to have the time of their lives together experiencing different things they both will enjoy.

Rule 2: Flexibly Sophisticated Destinations

There will be destinations which will make it easy for a couple to enjoy different things in one place. Outdoor activities from the most challenging to the most relaxing ones can be achieved if you chose the right place.

Sea kayak in Byron Bay, trek Nepal’s Annapurna circuit, tread holding hands by Italy’s Cinque Terra.

Mixing beaches and rock climbing? Railay, Thailand is a good choice. He wants to bike and she wants to shop – Dolomites at Cortina d’Ampezzo. Gourmet and sport are both accessible when you follow peloton at the Tour de France.

Don’t let your holiday differences separate you. There are many destinations all over the world that are sophisticated to satisfy every desire in a shopper, gourmand, pampered, and the sporty.
You can even get the best holiday topping when you visit Queenstown in New Zealand, Costa Rica, Chamonix in France or at the Francophilia sandwiched by the Indian Ocean and Vancouver.

Rule 3: See The Unseen

It is also going to be a fun and adventurous trip when you visit some place new and very enriching for the two of you. Lovers of history can discover China’s cultural glory. Europe holds one of the most diverse destinations that will make you experience the never-before. Romantic wining and dining and activities that will encourage you two to try are numerous in New Zealand. Stand in awe beholding Canada’s landscapes and leisure locations. The Pacific Islands is the ideal romantic rejuvenating destination. If you two are feeling adventurous – South America is the answer.
Vietnam cradles interesting markets, boutique resorts, and history inclined heritage. Let the man get a Hoi An tailored suit. Let the woman discover the guerilla fighters Chi tunnels south of Vietnam. It would just be lovely to share rice paper rolls too. Vietnam is a sure couple destination.

Rule 4: Be Ready For The Journey’s Twists And Turns

The world’s best travelers open eyes to see the place. So you breathe and take in what your eyes see and take out your camera for the memories. Accept the randomness of the road because oftentimes the little twists and turns reveal the best travel stories to bring back home.

Make an effort to understand local customs and culture. Enjoy a few language lessons and stay light-hearted and adventurous even when things turn out different as planned.

So when the travelogue is mapped and the two of you are looking at the sunset upon closing the vacation, you two will still find differences that would make you wonder how you’re still together… But then, you both know (and you are free to admit) you enjoyed it and will be looking forward to another tour when you need a break from work again.