Many of our travelers arrive alone and leave with friends. Sharing a trip with a few people living the same thing creates a different kind of connection, and science says that connection is good for your health.
Do relationships affect health?
A meta-analysis of 148 studies and more than 300,000 people (Holt-Lunstad and colleagues, 2010) found that strong social relationships increase the likelihood of survival by 50%, an effect comparable to quitting smoking.
Why do we enjoy things more in company?
Boothby, Clark and Bargh (2014) found that shared experiences are amplified: good things feel better when someone else is experiencing them with you, even without talking.
Why a small group?
Because it lets you get to know everyone, adapt to each person's pace and reach places where large groups don't fit. At Wandernow, groups have a maximum of 16 travelers.
Frequently asked questions
- Is it a good idea to travel solo in a group?
- Yes: it's the easiest way to travel without organizing anything and to meet people with similar interests.
- How many people are in a small group?
- At Wandernow, a maximum of 16 travelers.
- Is traveling with others better for your health?
- Relationships and shared experiences are associated with greater wellbeing.
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This article is for information only and does not replace consultation with a health professional.
Sources
- Holt-Lunstad, J., Smith, T. B. y Layton, J. B. (2010). Social relationships and mortality risk: a meta-analytic review. PLoS Medicine.
- Boothby, E. J., Clark, M. S. y Bargh, J. A. (2014). Shared experiences are amplified. Psychological Science.
