A "Top 8 Reasons" list is totally in order!

Six years ago, LK, JC, AY, and I traveled around Central Europe together. We had great fun, great food, great memories. Since then, we've each traveled a bit, but never again did the four of us travel together.

The other night, JC was telling us about his most recent trip. He announced that the people he'd just traveled with were much better travel companions than LK, AY, and I. I couldn't believe it! I'm the best travel companion one could ever ask for!

Top 8 Reasons I'm the Best Travel Companion EVER

8) I'm more prepared than anyone else -- I carry drugs for diarrhea and drugs for constipation. If you get a cut, I not only have bandages, but I also have alcohol wipes to disinfect your wound.
7) I never get cranky from lack of sleep.
6) I like to sleep in from time to time, but when you want to hike up a mountain at 4 a.m., I'll set my alarm and meet you with a flashlight! (True story.)
5) My legs never get tired. It's a fact. I can walk for hours. HOURS.
4) I'm not one of those vegetarians you'd be embarrassed to travel with. While traveling, I am willing to "eat around the meat". In Southeast Asia, I will not refuse to eat vegetarian dishes that contain fish sauce.
3) I make up fun games to pass the time.
2) I will never ask you to carry my backpack. Not even when it's reached a back-breaking 45 pounds. Not even in 45-degree heat. My motto is, "If you can't carry it, don't bring it."

And the top reason why I'm the best travel companion EVER:

I will photograph every single moment, every single meal. Sure, it may be annoying at the time, but after the trip, you will thank me. (Also a true story.) And I will have at least one photo of you that you will like. A lot. (Another true story. This has been such a post of truth!)

Is it possible to get a case of the [warm+fuzzies] for yourself? I think so!

*Warm+fuzzies*