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
Backpacker Stereotypes Part V: That Creepy Old Guy
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 IV:The Walking REI Ad

Friends, meet The Walking REI Ad The polar opposite of the Christopher McCandless Wannabe, and consequently, usually a member of the The Itinerary Junkie species, this type of traveler is always prepared. He or she likes to think of themselves as the MacGyver of Travels, an Inspector Gadget if you will. You can easily spot one […]