The Blogger. Most often heard saying something along these lines: “Wow. That was the coolest waterfall I have ever seen! I have to get back to the hostel to blog about it”. And yes, I am completely aware of the irony as I type this.
Backpacker Stereotypes VI : The Couple
May 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
We get it. You are in love. But try to stop being so damn cute, because it’s making the rest of us nauseous.
Backpacker Stereotypes Part V: That Creepy Old Guy
May 31, 2012 by 1 Comment
Mixed dorm rooms are always a wild card, and although usually a safe bet, there is always the rare occasion that you will find yourself on the short end of the stick. Consequently, some of you have been unlucky enough to find yourself sharing a dorm with “That Creepy Old Guy”. You have all met […]
Backpacker Stereotypes Part II- Let Me Guess, Your Boyfriend/Girlfriend Cheated On You?!
March 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
You see this lad or lassie, at first, sitting alone. They are easily approachable, as well as eager to approach. I love these cats. They are some of the most entertaining, and consequently some of the biggest lushes. However, they are capricious creatures with more mood swings than Van Gogh, due to the recent tragedy […]
Backpacker Stereotypes Part I- Everyone Wants to Be Like Christopher McCandless
November 11, 2011 by 1 Comment
As transient visitors, and consequently checking in and out of hostels constantly, any backpacker can tell you the chances to observe people are endless. Hostels truly are one of the best environments for people watching, and with a trenchant eye, it makes for an amusing sociology experiment. I have encountered many types of travelers, and […]
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