13 Reasons Why Traveling In Your Twenties Is Better With A Buddy

Whether it's your BFF or bae, you can easily bring your partner in crime on your next vacation with the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Visa Card!

1. You always have someone to sit with on the plane, bus, or train.

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You don't have to worry about sitting next to a stranger that may or may not fall asleep on your shoulder.

2. You can split the cost of lodging.

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And you can spend the money you save on more important things...like wine!

3. They can help keep you on schedule...

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Whether by setting an extra alarm or pulling you out of bed, it's important to have a travel buddy to keep you on track so that you can get the most out of your trip.

4. ...but also encourage an impromptu adventure.

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Having someone by your side will give you the courage to try things you would have never done on your own!

5. You always have someone to spot you if you run low on cash.

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You can find an ATM later, but right now you NEED cash for that third churro.

6. You can do activities involving more than one person.

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Take dance lessons, play tennis, ride a tandem bicycle...you can do 'em all!

7. You double your chances of being able to successfully communicate in a foreign language.

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You know the word for “bath,” and your buddy knows the word for “room.” You got this!

8. You can order twice the amount of food at restaurants.

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You traveled all this way, so you might as well try everything on the menu...but only pay for half. Genius!

9. You have a built-in safety net.

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Traveling isn't always fun and games. If you forget to pack something important or misplace your plane ticket, it’s nice to know you have someone who will have your back.

10. They can take pictures of you...

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Because you obviously have to show your social media followers how cultured and fun you are.

11. ...and take pictures with you.

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Because you have to show your social media followers how cultured and fun you are...and also that you have friends.

12. Basically, you will have twice the amount of pictures at the end of the trip...

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While you were busy petting that dog, your friend luckily managed to take some pictures of the waterfall you hiked for hours to see.

13. ...and someone to share the memories with.

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You will share the inside jokes and crazy stories for the rest of your life. And these are the stories that you will never, ever get sick of telling.

Get going and create some lifelong memories! Every point with the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Visa Card counts toward earning Southwest's Companion Pass**, the benefit that allows you to bring along a friend to fly free* with you for a full year!

*All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply.

**Does not include taxes and fees from $5.60 one-way.