Type backpacker

Flashpacker

Flashpacker is a neologism used to refer to the backpacker prosperous. Whereas backpacking is traditionally associated with budgets and relatively cheap travel destination, flashpacking has an association of more income while traveling and has been defined simply as backpacking with a bigger budget.

The simple definition of the term Flashpacker can be considered as backpacking with flash, or style. One school of thought defines flashpacker as a fast growing segment of travelers who adhere to simple accommodation and meal budget, while spending freely, even excessive, for activities at the destination of their choice. Another school of thought defines flashpacking as an odd mix of 'slumming it and luxury; travel adventures with people during the day and quiet and comfortable budget accommodation for dinner. Flashpackers has further defined as a tech-savvy adventurers who often prefer to travel with mobile phones, digital cameras, iPods and laptops, although none are required to become a flashpacker. As with other forms of travel, the term flashpacker mainly one of self-identification. Originally the term itself is unclear.


Gap-packer

"Gap-packer" is a new word that is used usually to refer to people who backpack into several countries in a short time while in the gap between school and university or between university and their first job.

Megaloping
Megaloping is a new word to describe Backpacking only use public transport.

Culture
Important in backpacking is the sense of authenticity. Backpacking is considered as more than a vacation, but a means of education. Backpackers want to experience the "real" objective and not the package versions that are often associated with mass tourism, which has led to claims that anti-Backpackers tours. There is also a sense of "sneak backstage" and watch real life with more involvement with local communities.