Once you know your travel persona, you can find certain tools to help make your traveling much easier and more enjoyable. Isha Mathur introduces you to your travel persona and recommends a travel partner to make your journeys more memorable
What is the one thing which you never forget on a trip?
(a) iPod – my relaxation device
(b) Credit card, duh!
(c) Who cares if I forget anything? That’d be an adventure too
(d) My camera
(e) Never forget anything; I am up to date
What is the first thing you do when you reach your travel destination?
(a) Lie down for a while and relax
(b) Look out for all shopping spots!
(c) Start exploring the place immediately.
(d) Update my Facebook page
(e) Go through my checklist and make sure everything is in place
What is your general dressing sense?
(a) Anything loose and comfortable
(b) Anything with a glam label #IloveGUCCI
(c) Sportswear is the only way to go #NikeforLIFE
(d) Anything that gets attention
(e) Anything meticulously matched
What kind of drink do you prefer?
(a) Coke
(b) Wine. It’s classy, okay?
(c) Energy drinks
(d) Mock tails
(e) Coffee or tea (what else can beat those?)
What’s your dream destination?
(a) Mauritius
(b) Paris
(c) Bahamas
(d) Las Vegas
(e) Singapore
Mostly As – THE LAZY ASS TRAVELLER
You always pack in the last minute and are one of those travellers who is usually chilling on the beach listening to their iPod or taking a spa. Homer, the undisputed king of lazy is your perfect travel companion. His words of wisdom: “If something’s hard to do, then it‘s not worth doing.”
Mostly Bs– THE BIG BUDGET TRAVELLER
You have one solution for every travel problem- CREDIT CARD.You love the finer things in life and your trip is all about shopping, staying in luxurious hotel and being the most enviable traveller.
The rich and sometimes snobbish Veronica Lodge is all you need tobe your soul sister on the trip. So buck up, Archiekins!
Mostly Cs – THE OUTRAGEOUSLY WILD TRAVELLER
One day you’re sky diving, the next you’re swimming with the sharks and someday, you might be running with the bulls! You never rely on concrete plans and opt for the most exciting holidays. Only Captain Jack Sparrow is spontaneous enough to accompany you on any adventure.
Mostly Ds – THE FACEBOOK ADDICT TRAVELLER –
You have rehearsed your pouts and poses for photographic perfection. Your holidays are all about updating your Facebook page and getting likes. Travel with another social networking addict, Lady Gaga, and the two of you can make poker faces throughout the trip. Then again, we can’t blame you two because you were born this way!
Mostly Es – THE CONTROL FREAK TRAVELLER
You have all of your travel plans confirmed and documents organised weeks (or months) in advance. You are the mother of the gang and play it safe, and fortunately for you, it always lands you at the right place. Lily Aldrin from How I Met Your Mother is the queen of control freaks and the perfect travel buddy for you.
Volume 3 Issue 1
