What type of traveller are you?

THERE are many types of travellers in the world, each with a unique trait. Here are a few of them.

THE PLANNER

The one friend in the group who takes over the entire group plans, from booking hotels to the sightseeing and other itinerary details. Identify them: They’re the ones with a notebook or always on their phones. Handling them: Say as little as possible, go with the flow. Their passion for planning is one of the reasons why your trip will be a success.

THE OVER-PLANNER

This type of traveller usually gets everyone matching clothing, picks out the restaurants, even pre-orders meals. They don’t live in the moment and usually panic about time.

Identify them: They’re the one always telling their friends to hurry up for fear of missing the next tour. Handling them: They could ruin a perfectly good trip because of their eagerness to have everything planned. Step in and intervene when things get out of hand.

THE RISK-TAKER

This type of travellers loves adventure – bungee-jumping or skydiving.

Identify them: They choose adventure over iconic tourist spots.

Handling them: Let them have their fun, you don’t have to join them – but consider it.

THE OVER-PACKER

The one who carries a large suitcase for an overnight trip or packs for all seasons. Identify them: They have many suitcases with them and a carry-on. Handling them: If it’s a road trip, tell them to pack minimally for space reasons. If not, let them do what they want.

THE PHOTOGRAPHER

The photographer loves to take pictures, whether its of the scenery, the people or the food. They want to make lasting memories. Identify them: This type of traveller is always clicking photographs, some of which could be award-winning. Handling them: If they’re fortunate to have a camera (a phone camera doesn’t count), encourage them to snap away. Everyone would be thrilled to have their pictures taken and look hot.

THE ‘ALWAYS IN A RELAXED MOOD’ TRAVELLER

This traveller wants to laze around and do as little as possible and is not usually keen on sightseeing. Identify them: They are usually sprawled on the beach, by the pool, or in a hammock at their villa. Handling them: There isn’t much you can do to entice them to go on tour with the rest of the group, but you can give them serious FOMO with your pictures.

THE SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICT

They are always looking for “Insta-worthy places for pictures”.

Identify them: That bossy traveller who hogs a tourist attraction to get the best shots to share. They will soon afterwards demand the wifi code to post them. Handling them: If it’s a private place, there’s little you can do. But in a public place quietly ask one of the staff to address them: it’s more effective than if you ask.