Has anyone traveled with a cuddle buddy ? what was your experience and arrangement like ?
Yeppers. No arrangement. Just friends enjoying each other's company
friend as in someone you met on CC or your IRL friend ?
I would say it depends on the individual. Can you stand each other's company for extended periods of time? A big consideration is are both parties able to carry their end of the expenses?
I travel regularly with @waynewv. We met last year at the St Louis gathering and have planned something for almost every month since.
As we do live about 900 miles apart it is the best way to dedicate time for a trip somewhere and cuddles along the way.
Have camped in WV and AL taking in the sights on his motorcycle, movies, visiting the newest national park, and even a poorly thought out attempt at an escape room adventure.
We will just stay with miniature golf and go carts as it requires less thinking.
Next week I am taking off to Lake Martin AL for a week with friends and family and asked him to meet us there. That will be a full week of boating, cooking, campfires and the luxury of a huge lake house.
This summer I will be traveling with him to car shows in MO and OH in July and also @OhioMike s August cuddle meetup.
Sliding into the fall another week of camping in NC and Mayberry Days.
Have not planned out any further then that so we will see what time and plans allow.
I truly enjoy his company and even spending a week together we don't wear on each other's nerves.
I met an enthusiast here, cuddled twice and then, at the last minute, she came on holiday with me for a week. Worked very well, we remain close friends. Cuddles every day, it was LOVELY.
thanks for sharing your experiences. personally, I think a cuddling buddy while traveling would be great. However, it is important that there is understanding and trust between each other.
A big yes it can work. Before I joined CC I would have never thought it would work. It may not work for everyone but I would encourage people to try it. Also before joining I would have never thought that a couple could do an overnight cuddle with out it going further but I have proven myself wrong more than once. I think it best to start out with some long cuddles and even 1-2 overnighters before you book a 7-10 day trip with someone.
@space_creature with people I've met on CC. People who I've organically connected with and we mutually enjoy each enough to want to spend that kind of time together. You will see countless of threads from people who piss and moan about not finding anyone to cuddle with , and will actually try to discourage others from trying to make connections with people. But there are also lots of others like myself who will tell you to keep being yourself and give half a crap about how you present yourself and the attitude you reflect to others , and it will certainly be worth it in the long run . Be nice , don't be creepy, and make an effort is the best advice I can give.
great points @waynewv and @KYtransplant
what are some of the red flags 🚩 you watch out for before travelling with a pro / non-pro cuddler ?
@space_creature I would say that if there are red flags then you shouldn't consider traveling with someone. I've gone on road trips or met in a location with several folks from the site , and we were all friends who had a connection and felt truly at ease with each other .
I have not done it yet, but I almost went to a movie with one cuddle buddy, and a music concert with another…lol. Still looking for an enthusiast to join me this Friday night in Asheville NC…free ticket!!! Lol. My best friend was supposed to come meet me there but her can’t make it.
@space_creature , I think you just have to get along really great, willing to be open to others wishes. It has to be a 50/50 friendship. One person can not be over bearing and make all the decisions, you have to be open to new adventures, like going to your 1st drag show, floating in a salt tank, walking across a bridge under the roadway, you’ll be making great memories and great friendships. I have met some great people here, so glad I found it.
I haven't done it but I agree with @waynewv that having previously cuddled with a person, especially for longer periods and a few overnights would be a good idea before taking an extended trip with someone.
Also making sure that both people are on the same page of how expenses are going to be handled and/or discuss activities so everyone can budget.
♤♡◇♧ I have had trips with friends where I was invited along and did not had to pay for anything other than souvenirs and extras for myself. I have had others where I had to turn down expensive activities that weren't discussed prior because I didn't budget that much. I budgeted $15-20 for meals and got blindsided by a $35+tax buffet when everyone wanted to eat at the casino buffet. You couldn't enter the restaurant if you didn't pay and my one small plate of food (since I can't eat very much) was not even worth the cost. 🥲
I have definitely been on a few very fun trips with people from CC 😁😁 I tend to only travel with someone I have cuddled with 3+ times, though results may vary depending on who I am talking to. Some of you I have been penpaling for years 🙃🙃
Experience wise was positive and I would repeat any travel experience I've had with others from here 😊
Traveling is awesome. Traveling with CC Members is even awesomer!
@waynewv @KYtransplant CC goals! I love to see it. I’m so glad you two met and continue to make memories together
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wow, thank you all for sharing your tips and positive travel experiences! I can't wait to find someone to travel with on CC. I would probably cuddle 3+ times and make sure we get along well before embarking on a trip. this community rocks!
I travel with my cuddle companion several times a year and I look forward to each and every trip. We enjoy the cuddles, the meaningful conversations, the new experiences and many wonderful meals. We also can drive each other crazy but it quickly passes with our open honest communication. Even the longest trip seems too short😊
I love traveling with a cuddler, especially if it is someone whose time I really enjoy. Usually these have been people who book overnights and either come to me or I come to them, though I’ve done one or two where we travel together over the years.
I imagine it’s worth it from the perspective of someone who wants to go do something and have the company of a friend and doesn’t have a large social network to choose from. I’ve heard from folks I’ve done this with that selecting company with whom to travel is often part of excitement of the excursion. Of course, whether or not someone wants to invest in a pro for such an outing or hold out and focus on developing a relationship with an enthusiast is a matter of preference, available time, and finances. I know how touchy and contentious the issue of pros charging for their time seems to be with some on the forums, so I’m not going to attempt to touch that topic. However, the option for hiring someone to have an adventure with you…complete with the incentivizing respite of cuddles is within reach. Of course, it appears that folks above have connected through the site, become fast friends, and traveled together that way. I think both are viable and realistic options for the traveling cuddler.
Haven’t traveled with a cuddle buddy yet, but can see it happening easily if/when things reach friendship levels. Assuming it might be a multi-day trip, there’s an added level of safety for the both people having a travel companion. The idea of sharing travel experiences and seeing scenic sights together adds another key positive dimension.
@LadyVel Yes, budgeting is a real concern. That's why I like to plan out things way in advance. It gives me a chance to save for the trip and make sure I have a house and critter sitter the time I am gone. This June lake trip everyone started planning in December.
@SSRequiescence it has been fulfilling beyond my wildest expectations. Things that we would normally not even think of doing alone become so much more of an adventure when you have someone along.
Like @waynewv said it has to be a good balance of shared enthusiasm to be willing to try something you might not ordinarily think you would enjoy. He gave me tips on how to handle a go kart at speed and I convinced him to go to a drag show brunch with me. Both outings were a huge success and we look forward to the next idea one of us has
I’d be open to it but only with a fellow enthusiast. I’m not paying for someone else’s road trip lol.
Yes! So far I've been to 2 states with my cuddle buddy. We had a great connection prior to traveling. Connection and communication makes all the difference.
This sounds wonderful, but it's hard enough to afford an overnight with a pro once and a while. How do you afford multiple days for the Pro plus travel expenses for you and them?
@trialbyfire some of us are not professional cuddlers.
I cover my own expenses when I travel.
That's why the some of the cuddle community meet ups are a wonderful way to meet people you normally wouldn't otherwise.
Hmm...🍿🍿🍿
Not every minute of my time is meant to be monetized during organic experiences. That being said, it's more than reasonable, and no other statement besides that is warranted. 🥸👋
I prefer organic experiences as-well with money being an after thought. A cut throat price negotiation puts me off and makes me lose interest in someone.
@trialbyfire While I can’t speak for every pro cuddler on the site, I do know that most pros drop their hourly rate significantly for overnights. I assume most would do the same with traveling. I know if you divide my rate for a few days into an hourly rate, it’s much lower than what’s listed on my profile.
Another way to look at such pricing is that not every moment is monetized—as @MissAdventurous pointed out. Regardless of perspective (lower hourly vs. non-monetized time) I’m very much in agreement charging for traveling with someone is reasonable. The rate is what is stated, and if you don’t like it, keep looking. As I said above, pros charging for their time is always a contentious subject here, as some folks seem to feel it’s unfair or unethical. It’s neither. Enthusiasts exist if someone is looking for a travel buddy who will pay their own expenses, but those relationships take time to cultivate. What I find often is that people want the option to find someone to travel and cuddle with them…stat…yet are offended that such a service is an investment. Newsflash, all relationships are an investment of time, so in this situation, one makes the choice to invest either time or money. Of course, if you take the time to make friends and build those relationships…either on CC or otherwise…you won’t find yourself having to travel alone.
But for those who don’t have the time or just don’t want to invest in building a relationship with another enthusiast, booking a pro is an option. And it’s in reach for anyone who wants to do it. I also see the complaint in the forums about cost being a barrier. I can say with confidence that some of the people I’ve traveled with are not wealthy, they just factor the cost of companionship/pro cuddling into their vacation savings. We all have hobbies and interests. I budget a certain amount for mine, because it’s important to me. Additionally, those of you who think “paying for someone else’s road trip” is somehow a gift in itself: I do not think you understand the pro/client relationship. While I very much enjoy many of my clients, and like all of them, that’s a professional relationship. If I want to travel, I will pay to do it myself, and go alone or choose who I want to be with. Folks who think taking someone on vacation is somehow payment in exchange for their company when cuddling is a portion of my income? A vacation or road trip doesn’t pay my bills. Sorry, but again, if you want a friend to travel with you, make a friend. I would suggest the cuddle meet-ups, as someone above stated they met friends/travel companions that way.
@trialbyfire you are making the assumption that these are all paid sessions with pro cuddlers. I can only speak for myself but thats not the case , not that there wouid be anything wrong with that. In the name of privacy I won't say who , but I've had some great shared experiences with folks here, including vacations . It's all about connection and what you are both comfortable with.
I’m taking a day trip soon with my regular cuddler. We are both really looking forward to it.