Don’t Ghost Your Friends: How to Survive the Group Trip Dynamic

Traveling with your friends is amazing… until someone disappears from the group chat, misses the meetup, or “forgets” to pay for brunch. Don’t be that friend. Here’s how to survive your MTL Break trip without ghosting your crew (or being haunted by drama).

1. Communicate Like Your WiFi Depends On It

Nothing’s scarier than realizing half your group went to brunch without you. Text the group chat. Drop your location. Don’t vanish into the Montreal night like a mystery.

2. Make a Loose Plan (Emphasis on Loose)

Some friends love to explore; others just want to sleep in and hit the nightlife later. The trick? Have a basic plan for the day but leave space for spontaneous moments. It’s a fun trip, don’t ruin it by being too strict.

3. Respect Everyone’s Vibe

Your best friend might want to hit every party, while someone else might need a chill day. Let people do their thing… no guilt trips allowed.

4. Avoid the “Who’s Paying?” Curse

Nothing kills the mood faster than awkward money moments. Use apps like Splitwise or E-transfr each other and sort it out early so no one’s haunted by unpaid dinners.

5. Reappear When It Matters

If you do need some solo time, that’s totally fine, just let someone know. You don’t want to be the friend who pulls a Houdini right before the night’s biggest event.

Traveling with your friends on MTL Break is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and it’s way more fun when everyone’s on the same wavelength. Stick together, keep it chill, and make memories that’ll last long after the trip (and the spooky season) ends.