As a traveling radiologic technologist, you might not think of bringing a friend along on your next assignment. But there are some amazing benefits to traveling and exploring a new city with a friend.  

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        When you think of the perfect road trip, it&rsquo;s probably one with
        your friends.&nbsp;
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        As a traveling radiologic technologist, you might not think of bringing
        a friend along on your next assignment. But there are some amazing
        benefits to traveling and exploring a new city with a
        friend.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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        Here&rsquo;s why you should bring a friend along on your next travel
        assignment.&nbsp;
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        For a Memorable Road Trip&nbsp;
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        For some, the solitude of hours alone in a car is a dream come true. For
        others, the silence is almost unbearable.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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        If thought of hours behind the wheel alone isn&rsquo;t appealing, here
        are a few more reasons having a sidekick might be great:&nbsp;
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          <strong>You can plan together. </strong>It&rsquo;s much more exciting
          to plan a trip with a friend than alone.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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          <strong>You can take turns at the wheel.</strong> You can sleep, or
          simply rest. Taking some time out of the driver&rsquo;s seat makes you
          much more alert and refreshed the next time you get behind the
          wheel.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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          <strong>You can feel more secure.</strong> There&rsquo;s said to be
          safety in numbers. If you feel uneasy traveling alone, especially at
          night, being part of a duo will put you more at ease. Be sure to stick
          together at stops and look out for each other.&nbsp;
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          <strong>You can strengthen your friendship.</strong> Sure, hours in a
          car with your friend might lead to a few disagreements. But for the
          most part, it&rsquo;s a bonding experience. You&rsquo;ll have hours to
          just catch up, in person instead of online or via text.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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        For Enjoyment of the Destination&nbsp;
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        You&rsquo;re going to spend the next few weeks or months of your life in
        a new location. This may be purely exciting, or it may make you uneasy.
        Having a friend along on the assignment can help take the edge of off
        navigating a new city.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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        Here&rsquo;s how he or she can be there for you during the
        assignment:&nbsp;
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          <strong>You can have more fun. </strong>Let&rsquo;s face it --
          it&rsquo;s just not as much fun taking a selfie by the world&rsquo;s
          largest artichoke. Wouldn&rsquo;t it be twice as fun with a friend? Is
          there a big event you want to attend while you&rsquo;re on assignment?
          No worries about going alone, when you&rsquo;ve brought a
          friend.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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          <strong>You can talk to someone about your day.</strong> Coming home
          to an empty house can feel lonely. You&rsquo;ll look forward to
          heading home, knowing your friend is waiting to hear all about your
          new assignment.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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          <strong>You can explore&nbsp;after work and on weekends.</strong> It
          can be easy to stay home and isolate yourself, if you&rsquo;re staying
          alone. But you&rsquo;d be missing out on all the city has to offer.
          You&rsquo;ll be more likely to get out of the house, if a friend is
          with you.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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          <strong>You can get pushed out of your comfort zone. </strong>This can
          be a very good thing. Your friend may encourage you to explore new
          locations, try new activities, and learn things about yourself that
          you never knew. It&rsquo;s much easier to try skydiving or hang
          gliding with a friend by your side.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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        Search for&nbsp;new job&nbsp;opportunities with Cross Country Allied,
        and choose where you&rsquo;d like to go on your next travel assignment.
        If you decide to go alone, we can help with travel and housing
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