It is fun to go on a group trip and it is all the more exciting if you are venturing with a group of friends. But as it goes for all trips, even group trips require you to make a certain amount of preparations. The mere though of going on a group trip can be easy to conceive but the later part that involves planning and preparing is the toughest. But as they say, you need to work hard to get the most out of anything. Similar is with the group trip; till the time you don’t prepare for it totally, you can’t enjoy it fully. So, lets get to know how you can go about it. Fixing the Place As mentioned above, it is easy to conceive the idea of going for a group tri but is very difficult to prepare for it and this is the toughest job of all the preparations that are to be done. Group trip is for all to enjoy the journey and so the destination has to be decided such that all enjoy making a trip to that place. It may sound easy but truth is that it is very difficult to accomplish and so this job has to be taken up by someone who literally has the capacity to take in everyone’s suggestion and make their decision, taking into account everyone’s needs. If you are opting to be the shepherd here then here is a tip for you. Try to be as calm and patient as you can be. This is the initial step. Later, let everyone pop in their suggested destination. If there is one place that is voted by maximum number of people then finalise it. If there are multiple suggestions then get to know everyone’s basic necessity, such as, going to a hill station or going to a beach or visiting a culturally rich place, etc. take all these suggestions into account and decide for a place that will fulfill all the needs (at least partially) This will help everyone stay happy and excited for the trip. Also it will give you the hand over the entire group making you kind of a leader who will get the perks of making certain vital decisions for the team. Now, who doesn’t like to be a leader? Knowing the Place It is necessary to know the place well before you venture out there. In fact, it is very beneficial to do so. This gives you an insight on the exact nature of the place, the climate that you are going to come across out there, the culture of the local people and many more things. It is a known fact that many people love to have surprises, but a bad surprise can take you aback seriously and that is something that you don’t want to face when you are out on a group trip. That is why reading about the place that you are heading to is essential so that you stay away from all the weird stuffs that will be out there and will creep you out. For instance, it would be fun to venture out in the Amazon Forest but would you get on with it after knowing that it is full of insects that can be as huge as a full grown man’s palm? No right? That’s what we are talking about here. This is the sole reason of reading upon the place you are planning to visit. Packing Well, of course this is the most boring part of the entire preparation procedure; but it cannot be ignored that this also is the most vital part of the same. Packing has to be done with lots of concentration and focus so that you don’t miss out on carrying anything to the place of your trip. For instance, how bad will it be if you go to a remote breach where there is no shop, nothing and you forget to carry your sunscreen? That is why, to avoid such situations, it is best to pack properly and reserve a great deal of time for the same. While packing, it is best if everyone does it for him or herself and doesn’t go ahead to help each other. This can just mess up things and makes it confusing for the ones packing. But if you are the group leader then you need to take charge of certain things such as ensuring if a camera and a backup camera is taken, if there is a first aid box is being carried, if there are enough number of flash lights and the specific clothes that the group may require to deal with the weather at the location of your trip. Apart from all this, on personal level, there are certain things that you may be required to pack so as to maintain your personal space if the group gets very annoying. The essentials here are the earphones, a book, tablet phone and other such medias of personal entertainment. Of course, be aware that you may not even need them at all, but its good if they find a little space in your bag. Also don’t forget other personal belongings such as the beard trimmer or the shaving kit, necessary clothes, undergarments, deodorants or perfume, glares, cap or hat, etc. Brushing Up your Survival Skills This is only if you are going on an adventure trip into the woods or probably on a sparsely or totally not populated hill station. You might have learnt certain survival skills in your childhood, if not then probably now is the time that you get to know them. Survival skills are the skills that help you face any tough situation and emerge successfully out of them. They also involve basic stuffs such as knowing how to cook or ways to conserve drinkable water when you are camping in the jungle. These skills also comes handy while you give first aid to any of the injured group mate or if you happen to get lost and drift from the group. While you learn these skills you also learn some of the very vital things such as swimming, identifying edible and poisonous foods in the woods, etc. One more tip while going on an adventure trip. Get a name decided for your group and get some screen printed T shirts bearing that name for the entire group. This will add more fun to the whole experience and will also be helpful in spotting each other easily if any of the group members happens to divert away. Learning the Local Language Well, it is not a compulsion to do this but if you are looking forward to a VIP treatment and get some really meaty discounts while shopping then you really should opt towards learning the local language of the place that you will be making a trip to with your group of friends. Of course, you wont be able to master it in just a few days, but learning the basic way of greeting out there or perhaps, knowing to say thank you or good morning in the local language will also do some really great wonders for you. As you see, people love it when someone who doesn’t belong to their place tries to speak in their language. They appreciate and as a token of respect towards your attempt of being like them and learning something that belongs to them, they treat you well and provide you with better perks.
So, these are the essential preparations that you ought to make while you plan to go on a group trip. Apart from this, don’t forget to enjoy each and every moment of the trip as you never know when this time would come again knockings on your door.
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