Tuesday, September 20, 2011

A Flashpacker

I learned something new as I browse the internet searching for our next travel destination; Flashpacking a new version of backpacking.

Flashpacking is a new word used to refer to an affluent backpacker. flashpacking has an association of more disposable income while traveling and has been defined simply as backpacking with a bigger budget. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backpacking)

Well, they say flashpackers are travelers ages in the  range of mid 20's to early 30's finding adventure but still travel like a backpacker. They have a bigger budget compared to a backpacker; comfort travel is a must.

Though they have a bigger budget than a backpacker, flashpackers still prefer to stay on a hostel or guesthouses rather than in a fancy expensive hotels. They still use public transport such as bus, trains, etc.. Flashpackers still has a backpackers mentality.

Flashpackers usually don't go on tour packages, rather they make their own itinerary and go to places by themselves. The more adventurous the better.

Flashpackers usually have these gadgets/items on them during their travels;
Laptop
Digital Camera
MP3 player
Mobile Phone
Body essential products (travel kit)


.... If that's being a flashpacker, then maybe I'm one of them. Budget trips, comfort, adventure, new experiences.

 A flashpacker or a backpacker as you are, it doesn't matter, as long as you enjoyed the adventures and misadventures of your travel.
Memories and Experience is still the best thing you can have. 

2 comments:

  1. Then I am too.....abi ko may range nga budget na ibutang......hehehe

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  2. hehehe.. same here nang. budget travelers... hehehe

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