One in five Brits have lost a good friend due to arguing while on holiday, according to Travelodge. Indeed, compatibility is key when choosing a travel companion – but what do you do if you and your best mate/life partner don't want the same things out of a trip?
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Wanderlust back issues 37-83, one binder, all magazines in excellent condition. Offers to 01952 411336. Telford. Buyer collects
Friendly female, 51, lives in N. Wales WLTM n/s M/Fs to share holidays/weekend breaks. Please email -esim996@btinternet.com
Wanderlust back issues 34-91 inclusive. Good condition. Buyer to collect or pay for transport from Southampton. Offers please. Email: philipbryancollins@btinternet.com or phone 02380 636481
Sea cruise, exceptional value! From and returning to Southampton visiting Madeira, West Indies and the Mediterranean or from the Far East to Southampton with interesting ports of call. Special seafaring discount for cabin share (m/f companion - privacy respected), to include excellent meals, theatre, movies, shows, swimming, cocktails and much more. Please contact with photo: Connections, WL Box 1013, Wanderlust, PO Box 1382, Windsor SL4 1YT
Active N/S 63-year-old well-travelled female seeking travel buddy M/F, relaxed happy outlook essential, to join my dream and share adventure exploring England especially the coasts and Scotland, six months from April 2008. Mode of transport small motorhome plus camping. Email: premo4888@yahoo.com or write Connections, WL Box 1014, Wanderlust, PO Box 1382, Windsor SL4 1YT
Is there anybody there who loves to travel and talk and write about it?!! Single female seeking partner to travel to India & South America and who knows where! Contact Sue (age 42) on 01702 547581
Back issues 18-64 (excluding 57), three binders, all magazines in excellent condition. Buyer to collect or pay postage from South Manchester area. Offers to susanmcgahan@hotmail.com
Back issues 1-47 excluding 20, 21, 22, 23, 25 & 29, also 61-66. Verg good condition, most in binders. Offers please - Scarborough area. Contact ntrishz@hotmail.co.uk
Saga Dawa June 2008: see this remarkable Tibetan festival in the remote Himalayan region of Western Tibet. Just two seats left in one of two 4WD vehicles travelling from Lhasa to the Lost Kingdom of Guge via Yamdrok, Gyantse, Shigatse, Kailash and Manasorova. Like to share this experience? Contact: johnintibet@btinternet.com
I worked hard in the IT industry for 25 years, then I took the money, built my own expedition campervan and travelled! Over 100 countries so far and it is great fun. (I'm male and live near Milton Keynes when in the UK). If you are female, intelligent, non-smoking and really want to travel for many months at a time find out more at www.ultra.org.uk
Overweight, undertall, unfit female 45 GSOH (Northwest Region) WLTM M/F n/s for travel/charity projects Worldwide from Feb 08. No time wasters please contact 07756 306040 (mobile) or email: Mrsbucketno1@tiscali.co.uk
Female, 22, based in West Sussex seeks travel companion of similar age to go to Singapore 1/5/08 then Oz for three months. ali.steele@hotmail.co.uk
I am a fit, fun, energetic female, 50s, self funded, who loves travelling. I'm still looking for excitement in life, searching for a male companion to have adventures with, travelling and maybe, hopefully, lots more. I've travelled in North Africa/Middle East and wish to explore Asia! Please e-mail thecinnamongirl@talktalk.net
WANDERLUST WOMAN SEEKS GLOBETROTTING GUY! Adventurous, pretty, blue-eyed blonde, 45, with "joie de vivre", lives global/nomadic lifestyle. Searching for fun-loving, non-smoking, stable man who's affectionate, shares feelings, follows dreams, travels often. I'm 5'3", 130lbs, vivacious, fun, artistic, health-conscious. Enjoy variety, culinary adventures, warm climates, "WOW" experiences. Carpe diem! globalgoddess63@hotmail.com
Well travelled guy, 44, single, non-smoker, now has more time to travel. Seeks open minded female wanting a new adventure. Contact simonrivington@yahoo.co.uk or 07912 939480. Look forward to hearing from you!
South Staffs-based male, 47, fit, GSOH {oh yes}! Seeks "localish" open-minded female to share adventures on the hills/snow/beach/oceans. Passions: trekking, cycling, scuba, sailing, equine, culture, music. Contact: steelwheels66@hotmail.com
Volunteers wanted to spend time helping a local community group set up training classes and income-generating projects. No specific qualifications except ability to organise and lead. Tools/equipment ready & waiting. No up-front fees. Candidates to pay own food/accommodation. Tel: 01932 562757 or email ann@annmccarthy.co.uk
Wanderlust back issues 1-95 except no 64. Collector picks up - Eastbourne. Donation to Oxfam appreciated. Phone: 01323 504176
Wanderlust back issues 1-90 except Nos 2, 4, 5, 11, 37, 75, 87. Collector collects (Derby/Belper) and donates to Cancer Research. Contact katesmags@hotmail.co.uk
Wanderlust back issues 30-82 inclusive, all good condition plus four binders. Buyer to collect (Watford, Herts) or pay postage. Good home required, offers please email: bigclyde@live.com or tel: 07941 556626
Fit, young, easygoing 50-year-old seeks female for some worldwide travel. Perhaps some voluntary work thrown in. Open to ideas from July 08. Tel: 02920591082, email: lindageorge2000@yahoo.com
Milton Keynes male, 41. Rather than put people under the pressure of meeting 1-to-1, I would like to form a group or regional groups for people 25ish-45ish who like to go on unusual holidays. Anyone interested in getting involved? Contact bucksdave35@hotmail.com
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