Planning an adventurous city trip with your girlfriends? Here's what to think about

Planning a city trip with your girlfriends is one of the best ways to escape the daily grind. Discovering new places, chatting endlessly, shopping, laughing until late at night and making memories that you can still smile about years later. But as soon as the anticipation makes way for the actual arranging, such a girls' trip turns out to require quite a bit of preparation. How do you make sure that everyone is happy and the weekend runs smoothly? And where do you start planning? Here you can read what you think about when organizing a successful city trip with your girlfriends.

Making a schedule

No matter how spontaneous the idea came about, good planning is not an unnecessary luxury. Especially if you are going out with several women, structure is important. Start with the dates: when is everyone available? Then choose the destination together. Will it be a creative hotspot like Berlin, a sunny city by the sea like Valencia or a hidden gem in Eastern Europe? Once the destination is set, you can delve into nice neighborhoods, hotspots, markets and museums. A shared Google Maps or note can help to bundle everyone's ideas.

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Discuss travel expectations in advance

It sounds logical, but many misunderstandings arise because expectations are not stated. Does everyone come along to relax or does someone want to leave early every morning for a tight program? Does a large meal have to be eaten every day or is a quick bite in between sufficient? By discussing these kinds of things in advance, you prevent ambiguities and disappointments. And yes, it is okay if not everyone does everything together. Scheduling some free space can only make a trip more relaxing.

Choose accommodations for the group

Choosing a place to stay that everyone will enjoy can feel like searching for the Holy Grail. Hotel or apartment? In the bustling city centre or in a quiet neighbourhood? Think about privacy, comfort and the possibility to have breakfast or drinks together. An apartment with multiple bedrooms and a large living space is often ideal for a girlfriends’ trip. This gives you the freedom of your own place, without the hassle of multiple hotel rooms spread across the city.

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Arrange transportation

Whether you travel by train, book a budget flight or decide to travel together in one car, transportation is an important part of the planning. Think about what is practical and how you will get from A to B. In some cities, public transportation is excellent, while in other cities you will be better off renting bikes or walking a lot. Also make sure everyone has a good bag: compact women's backpacks are perfect for a city trip. They are spacious enough for your essentials, comfortable on your back and practical if you are on the road a lot.

Stay flexible and open during the journey

No matter how well you plan, in the end it's the atmosphere that makes a trip. Sometimes the spontaneous moments are the best. An unexpected vintage market, a local festival or a wine bar you end up at by chance. By not nailing everything down, you leave room for improvisation. And if someone wants to sleep in one morning while the rest is already on the road? No stress. As long as you respect each other's pace, it will be fine. Don't forget: even when traveling, it's nice when everyone can be themselves.

Adventure in one weekend

A city trip with your girlfriends starts with a good plan, but becomes unforgettable because of the people who come along. Take the time to prepare everything calmly, listen to each other and dare to leave room for spontaneity. Do you already have a destination in mind? Get that group going, grab your ladies backpacks and go for it, the best stories often arise exactly where you did not expect them.