When we think of quintessential travel couples, we think of those lucky, romantic travelers who meet while pursuing their own adventures abroad. And you know who fits that bill to a T? Becca and her boyfriend, the globetrotters behind Kanguru Adventure. Even better, they’ve shared their experiences and advice here, so read on for a glimpse into the recipe for their success.
What’s your story?
I first met my boyfriend in a small town in Western Australia. I was traveling solo for a while, so I needed to settle down and work. For a couple of months we stayed in the same hostel, but never really noticed each other. After a while our friends tried to set us up and one thing led to another.
After 3 months in this little down we decided to travel around Australia together. He loves traveling just as much as I do, so in the years after we worked seasonal and traveled in between.
After having the freedom of being on the road solo, I wasn’t sure if I would like to travel with somebody else, but looking back now it was a good decision.
Do you have the same travel style or different travel styles? How does this impact your adventures together?
When I first started, I was a real backpacker, doing everything cheap and save money. After traveling with my partner, I noticed that he likes to have more luxury. We both have to compromise from time to time. Instead of spending time in hostels, we now sleep in hotels. I normally plan our journeys, so I can find deals and cheap fares.
What’s the biggest thing you’ve learned from traveling as partners? What makes your partnership work on the road?
I am a planner and need to be in charge. I don’t mind doing something spontaneously, but if you go to another town, I at least need to have a place to sleep for the first night and know some of the transportation around. My partner likes to help me, by pointing out what he wants to do and gets more information. But in the end I am the one booking the tickets and make sure we are not missing the next bus or train.
What’s the best part about traveling as partners? And the biggest challenge?
It’s like every relationship. Compromising is key. If you are living in a day to day relationship, you both go to work and only see each other for a couple of hours a day. When you are traveling, all day every day, you are together. That means even small things can get annoying. Traveling can put a lot of pressure on a relationship. We are mostly on the road for at least 1 months, but mostly 3 months at a time. You sometimes have to take time apart.
The best thing about traveling together, is the time itself of course. But it although makes you a better couple in my eyes. Most people need a lot of time, to find out if they like their partner. They live in separate apartments, go to work and maybe meet each other a couple times a week. Traveling together for months gives you so much more inside of the other person.
Based on your experience, what’s the best advice you have for couples who have just scheduled their first trip together?
Every couple is different and giving advice is quite hard, because of that. It all depends on the kind of trip you take as well. Try to start planing together. One will take charge after a while. Make sure to always talk to each other, if both are happy. If it is a long trip, take some time apart. your partner wants to see the motocross show, but you want to go to the museum? Great, split for the day and meet each other for dinner.
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