How To Be The Kind Of Traveler Others Are Grateful For

Apr 3, 2025 | Life, Tips and Tricks, Travel

Happy Wednesday, everyone!  How To Be The Kind Of Traveler That Others Are Grateful For.  I typically talk about animals and food, but after taking a quick trip to Tennessee last year, I thought this post was fitting.  I have wonderful memories of my trip to Tennessee with Mr. TAL, but where is the travel etiquette anymore?
 
You know that feeling when you finally arrive at your stay after a long, bumpy day of travel?  You’re starving, your phone’s on 3%, your legs are barely functioning, and you’re praying the place actually looks like the photos.  Then you walk in… and it’s spotless.  It smells nice.  There are snacks.  Maybe even a handwritten note with recommendations that don’t feel like someone just Googled “Top 10 things to do in [insert city here].” At that moment, your whole mood shifts. You exhale. You feel taken care of. Even if you’re having a more nomadic lifestyle or traveling with your pet, these touches feel great, right?
 
Basically, at this point, you know for a fact you’re easily going to be able to get the most out of your stay.  Honestly, every traveler deserves that kind of moment.  While not everyone hosts or sets up properties, travelers can still make the whole experience better for each other.  The good ones already do.
 
They’re the people who don’t hoard all the local secrets. The ones who leave a guest book tip that actually saves your trip. The ones who aren’t total nightmares to sit next to on a flight. If that’s the energy you’re trying to put into the world, here’s how to do it right.
 
Jake and Maggie at Renaissance Hotel in Nashville
Share What You Know
 
Found a coffee shop that gives out the best banana bread known to humankind? Drop the name. Stumbled across a beach that’s peaceful in the morning but turns into a toddler party zone by 1 p.m.? Warn people. These things might feel small, but when you’re in a new place, they’re gold.
 
Seriously, no one’s asking for a dissertation. Just pass on the good stuff. Leave a solid review. Write a helpful note in the guest book. Add real info to your posts instead of vague captions. You never know who will benefit from that little tip, especially the person standing where you just stood, trying to figure it all out.
Don’t Trash the Vibe
 
Needless to say, travel is fun. But fun doesn’t have to mean being loud, messy, or acting like the local grocery store is some free-for-all sample zone. It should be obvious (but sadly not for everyone), but basic manners go a long way: don’t blast music in hotels, don’t trash shared kitchens, and maybe learn a couple of polite phrases if you’re in a country that speaks a different language. 
 
Overall, being kind to the locals and other travelers is honestly the bare minimum, and yet it is still rare in some places.
Nashville Mural
Be the Kind of Host You’d Want to Book With
 
Plenty of travelers eventually flip to the other side and become hosts. Maybe it’s a second property. Maybe it’s a cute place inherited from a relative. Maybe it’s just sitting empty while life keeps moving. Maybe it’s your home while you’re away traveling (which is probably the most common, and many travel content creators do this one). But whatever the reason, if you’ve been a guest, you already know what makes a place feel good.
 
Basically, you want to think beyond the folded towels and matching mugs. Be sure to stock the essentials, leave clear instructions, and make it easy for guests to settle in without needing a six-part tutorial. If keeping up with it all sounds too much (especially while hopping countries or working remotely), it’s worth handing the reins over.
 
For example, if you live in Tampa and you travel often (but still want to make use of this extra space you have, then it might be a good idea to look into a Tampa Airbnb manager since they can run things on your behalf rather than you try and run things from halfway across the world (which is going to be next to impossible). But overall, travelers who’ve had both amazing and awful stays know that accommodation can make or break a trip. The little details matter way more than people think.
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Leave Something Behind
 
This doesn’t mean abandoning your neck pillow or leaving the rest of your grocery haul for the next guest (though, honestly, both are kind in a hostel setting). It’s about breadcrumbs. The little bits of knowledge make the next person’s experience better. For example, give a comprehensive review of the hotel you stayed at, recommend the nearby cafe, or something like that.
Maggie at Town Hall Columbus OH
Be a Decent Human in Shared Spaces
 
Travel means trains, planes, buses, shared kitchens, crowded sidewalks, and group tours with strangers you didn’t choose. It’s a lot. And sure, it’s easy to get irritable when the flight’s delayed and someone’s hogging the armrest like it’s a lifeline. You don’t have to be focused on others, but you should be aware of those you share a space with, mindful, and polite.
 
Should you want to see more of our trips and experiences and travel with the pups, Jake and Maggie, check them out here:
 
I’m Bobbi Jo, a lab-lover who took my passion for animals and dogs and turned it into something bigger.  When I adopted Jake and Maggie, my love for them became the driving force behind Two Adorable Labs, and my blog was born.  My hope is to not only share them with the world, but to help educate others on the importance of animal health and well-being.

Two Adorable Labs has become a collection of all that I love.  I’ll send one post each week on things that bring me joy on animal health, home decor, and food recipes for humans and our furry friends.  I hope you enjoy these posts and much as I do creating them!

Enjoying the sunshine
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Harpoth Hotel, Franklin TN

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