RKS 2025 Travel: Destination Southeast Asia (Short Attention Span Version)

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GROUP TOUR: PERSONALITIES IN THE MIX

Some group tours are for specific groups, members some of which are known by each other but most are an assemblage of strangers. For example I went to Southeast Asia with university alumnae the majority on this trip from Canadian universities.

I did not know any of the 16 other travellers.

You may be forced to meet and interact with strangers. And again, like Forrest Gump stated, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you may get.” Guaranteed you will like some chocolates more than others and you may dislike others.

I developed an instant connection with some and with others that connection took longer to gel. I can’t say any dislikes although came close to that when I made some “neutral remark” about a Yank tour member’s President I was told a tongue was stuck out in my direction.

Nothing requires you to socialize but best put on a friendly face and who knows you may enjoy hanging out with them. Remember signing up for a group tour means signing up for a Band of Brothers. You don’t have to like them, only live with them.

Next: The Extrovert

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Robert K Stephen writes about food ,drink, travel, film, and lifestyle issues. He also has published serialized novels "Life at Megacorp", "Virus # 26, "Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog" and "The Penniless Pensioner" Robert was the first associate member of the Wine Writers’ Circle of Canada. He also holds a Mindfulness Certification from the University of Leiden and the University of Toronto. Be it Spanish cured meat, dried fruit, BBQ, or recycled bamboo place mats, Robert endeavours to escape the mundane, which is why he has established this publication. His motto is, "Have Story, Will Write."

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