It’s a fact: travel is sexy. Studies have shown that most people prioritize finding a partner with similar levels of wanderlust while including a holiday snap in your dating app profile improves your chances of scoring a first date.
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Couple’s counsel
The journey doesn’t end there, of course. From the first romantic city getaway to a round-the-world adventure for two, the highs and lows of traveling as a couple can deepen the bond you share with your other half. Here’s how.
You work as a team
Successful couples know how to problem solve and compromise, and there’s no better place to hone those skills than on the road. Planning and booking a trip, navigating an unknown city and coping with unexpected challenges – such as late trains, lost credit cards or even scammers – all require teamwork. The buzz you’ll get from overcoming such obstacles together will no doubt bring you closer and build trust.
You experience new things together
You don’t want to grow apart, so why not grow together? Perhaps quite literally, if the sight of tropical flora ends up inspiring you to spruce up your garden when you return home. Whether your tummies rumble in unison at the sight of unusual street snacks or you lock eyes and share a gleeful smile when you spot an exotic bird in the wild, the joint encounters and learning opportunities globetrotting gives you will help foster collective interests that will only make your connection stronger.
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