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The New Travel Companion Challenge – Passports Or Pass?

This week, we’ve instituted a new series on Weekend Travel Inspiration. We’ll be interviewing travel companions to see how well they know their partner. We know just how important it is to find someone that meshes with you while traveling. Being isolated in a foreign country can heighten stress, so in order to enjoy the experience it’s imperative to find that perfect someone who can help you through whatever your travels throw at you.

Mary and Kris playing the game.

Are You A Good Travel Companion?

This week, we’re starting off the series with two of our favorite travelers, Jim’s sister Mary and her husband Chris whom we met up with in Ireland. Hailing from two different continents, they met while traveling in South Africa and found love. As we all know, love is one thing, but can you travel well together?

Mary and Chris live in Australia where she conducts cancer research and he works on Science Education. Mary is also an equestrian trainer and horse supply vendor. If you are interested in horses or science, check out their websites:

Chris: Chris KP – Australian science performer and communicator
Science Channel’s ‘Outrageous Acts of Science – Chris is usually giving lots of science info on this amazing TV show Einstein A Go Go – Chris talks regularly on Triple R radio program

Mary’s Labwork can be found here:  https://lackmannlaboratory.wordpress.com. Dressage Selections is the online shop specializing in supplies and equipment for you and your dressage horse that she co-owns.

Go ahead and check them out!

Author Bio: Corinne Vail is a travel photographer, food lover, and a perpetual traveler who has been travel writing for over 14 years. For many years she lived overseas in Germany, Japan, Turkey, South Korea, and the Netherlands teaching the children of the US. military. She’s visited over 90 countries, and she’s not stopping anytime soon.

Pin Mary and Chris’ Passports or Pass Travel Companion Challenge for later!

The Travel Companion Challenge With Mary and Chris KP.

Wherever I May Roam (@melodytravels)

Thursday 13th of July 2017

That sounds fun and smart. i have lost close friendships in the past by going on big trips together. Totally was done with a long time friend after we were trapped up on a European cruise for a week...and we were not even room mates! ;) Good luck.

Corinne Vail

Monday 17th of July 2017

Melody, We've all been there. If you find yourself in Germany with a travel companion...we'd love to test you!

Kavey at Kavey Eats

Wednesday 12th of July 2017

Such a fun idea! My husband and I are very compatible travel partners. We don't have exactly the same tastes but close enough that, with happily-made compromises, we have great travel experiences together!

Corinne Vail

Thursday 13th of July 2017

Kavey, We had fun making it. If you're ever in Germany, we could do one with you guys!

kidsandcompass

Wednesday 12th of July 2017

That's a lovely (and fun) idea! It's important to understand your travel companion - not necessarily agree with everything - but to know what sort of person they are... I've had some awful experiences travelling with the wrong people. Luckily my husband and I get along just fine!

Corinne Vail

Thursday 13th of July 2017

Emily, That's exactly why we started this series. Let me know if you are ever in Germany. We could do one with you.

The Roaming Renegades.com

Wednesday 12th of July 2017

This is such a fun idea! We've been together for 15 years and pretty much always travelled together! Although it can be very stressful at times I wouldn't change it for the world!

Corinne Vail

Wednesday 12th of July 2017

Nic, 15 years..wow! It is great when you find that perfect someone. Let me know if you are in Germany and you can come tape one with us and then we'll know for sure! LOL.

Sarah

Tuesday 11th of July 2017

This is hilarious! Can't help but wonder how me and my partner would stand up to this test. Thanks for sharing!

Corinne Vail

Wednesday 12th of July 2017

Sarah, Thanks. It's all about fun!