It’s the great travel debate: go it alone or join a group? Both have their magic — and their trade-offs. Here’s an honest breakdown to help you decide.
You wake up when you want, eat where you want, and change plans on a whim. No compromises, no group votes, no waiting for someone who’s "almost ready."
There’s something transformative about navigating a foreign place on your own. You build confidence, resilience, and a deeper understanding of yourself.
Want to spend three hours in a museum? Go for it. Want to skip the tourist trap and find a hidden café? Nobody’s stopping you.
Group tours come with built-in friends. Within hours, strangers become travel mates, and by the end of the trip, you’ve got friends across the globe.
Tour guides know the hidden gems, the best photo spots, and the local stories that guidebooks miss. You’ll see more and learn more than going alone.
No stressing about transport, accommodation, or itineraries. Everything’s planned — you just show up and enjoy.
Here’s the secret: you don’t have to choose. Many travellers combine both approaches — joining group tours for tricky logistics (like the Whitsundays sailing or Fraser Island 4WD tours) while exploring cities solo.
WanderBuddies is built for exactly this flexibility. Match with a travel buddy for specific legs of your trip, join group tours when it suits you, and go solo when you need your own space.
