I don’t mind whether my travel companion is male or female, but please understand:
Gentlemen, please be responsible men. You should know that on the road, men need to take on more responsibilities; don’t let your eyes linger only on those charming ladies that distract you—please pay more attention to the elderly or children in the group who may need care; don’t let your mind be filled with pointless selfish thoughts—please offer more help to those along the way who need care.
Ladies, please be independent women. You should understand that on the road, women also need to rely on themselves; don’t just think about who will carry your backpack—realize that you too must strive to shoulder more weight; don’t just think about who will cook this meal—understand that we all need to put in more effort.
I don’t mind whether my travel companion is old or young, but please understand:
Elders, please don’t lose dignity in old age. You should know that on the road, you need to uphold the respect due to your age; at home, you may be an elder or a leader, but please understand that on the road, we are just equal companions.
Youngsters, please don’t act recklessly in your youth. You should know that on the road, you need to maintain the charm of youth; at home, you may be the spoiled one or the precious child, but please understand that on the road, we are just fellow travelers helping each other.
I don’t mind whether my travel companion is alone or in a group, but please understand:
If you’re going on a trip, it simply means going on a trip. Maybe along the way, we develop friendships, deep bonds, family-like ties, or even romance—but that’s the result, not the purpose or intention before setting out.
If you’re going on a trip, it simply means going on a trip. Maybe along the way, we have disagreements, conflicts, differing opinions, or even arguments—but that’s the process, not the outcome after the trip, nor is it a source of resentment.
I don’t mind whether my travel companion is a newbie or a veteran, but please understand:
Newbies, please fully understand the meaning of outdoor activities. Choosing the outdoors means choosing to connect with nature, challenging yourself, tempering your will, and fostering unity and mutual assistance.
If you’re thinking about picking up dates, don’t come to the outdoors. There are plenty of bars, nightclubs, and matchmaking agencies these days—you might have better luck elsewhere.
If you’re aiming for fame and glory, don’t come and tarnish the outdoors. These days, as long as you’re willing to spend money, or sell yourself, or forget what “face” means, getting famous might not be hard.
Veterans, please always remember the essence of outdoor activities. We enjoy the outdoors for the fresh air, the serene clouds, the vast seas and skies, and the freedom of the soul.
On the road, veterans should be the core of the team, but never the center. Remember to listen to others when necessary.
On the road, veterans should be the leaders of the team, but never the bosses. Remember to understand others’ thoughts when needed.
On the road, veterans should be the authorities of the team, but not wield power. Remember to follow the needs of the group when necessary.
I hope that you, who travel the world with me, can understand these things; I choose you, who journey with me, to be able to do these things.