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The ultimate guide to traveling with friends (without ruining the friendship)

Planning a group trip is one of the best things you can do, and one of the hardest. Here's how to travel with friends without the chaos or ruined friendships.

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June 9, 202612 min read
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Globe Updates

Globe is live on web and mobile: your group trip planner

Globe is live. Here's what it does, what's inside, and how it replaces the group chats, spreadsheets, and expense apps you've been juggling.

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July 20, 20264 min read
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Trip Planning

Globe vs Wanderlog vs TripIt (+Splitwise) for group trip planning

A side-by-side look at Globe, Wanderlog, TripIt and Splitwise for group trip planning: what each one is good at, what it costs, and where it falls short.

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August 5, 20267 min read
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Travel TipsTrip Planning

Stop doing everything yourself: the best way to split roles on a group trip

One person always ends up planning the whole group trip. Here's how to split the work and plan a better trip with friends, without a group chat argument.

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August 11, 20266 min read
Trip Planning

Why your group chat is the worst place to plan a trip

Group chats are great for hype. Not for planning a trip. Links get buried, decisions never happen, and one person does everything. Here's what actually works.

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June 15, 20267 min read
Travel TipsTrip Planning

How to plan a group trip: a step-by-step guide

A practical step-by-step guide to planning a group trip, from picking a destination to keeping everyone in the loop, without it dying in the group chat.

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June 22, 20268 min read
Travel TipsTrip Planning

Best way to split costs on a group trip (without the awkward conversations)

Learn how to split costs on a group trip without the awkward money conversations. A practical system for every group, from fronting costs to a shared pot.

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June 29, 20267 min read
Trip Planning

Group trip planning checklist: what to agree on before anyone books

A group trip planning checklist covering everything your group needs to agree on before booking: destination, dates, money, and the itinerary.

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July 6, 20266 min read
Travel TipsTrip Planning

How to plan a bachelorette trip: itinerary, budget, and everything else

How to plan a bachelorette trip: destination, itinerary, budget, and keeping the group on the same page without it falling on one person.

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July 13, 20266 min read
Travel TipsDestinations

Tomorrowland packing checklist for your group

A Tomorrowland packing checklist covering what to bring, what to skip, DreamVille camping essentials, the cashless system, and what to sort out as a group.

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July 16, 20266 min read
Destinations

Antwerp travel guide: where to go, what to do, what to eat (from a local)

A local's guide to Antwerp for a group trip: the best things to do, where to go, and what to eat, from someone who actually lives there.

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July 28, 20269 min read