maybe we had been familiar about tourist or backpacker, that people
like to go on vacation, but don't you know about flashpacker that the
traveling community which had same ass backpacker or tourist.
In
the world of the Traveling. Flashpacker is not yet as popular
Backpacker or tourists. Sometimes Flashpacker defined as Backpacker
with gadget crowdedly such as laptops, tablet PCs, smart phones, camera
DLSR. So what's the difference with Backpacker in general?
The
difference between Flashpacker with Tourists: If Tourists are the
traveling lover who do not bother to take care of the journey plans and
gave them to the travel agency with the consequences should be bound by
the tour schedule and agenda, Flashpacker prefer to plan a trip
itinerary and agenda as well as take care of all the needs of the
journey itself in order to explore and understand the destination and
the journey on flexible time.
Necessary to distinguish the
meaning of comfort and luxury. Although luxury is always identicaly with
comfort, but comfort is not necessarily as same as with luxury.
Flashpacker is a traveler who appreciate comfort, but not necessarily
always seek luxury in every way.
Flashpacker is usually the
traveler have a stable job with sufficient income level (note: it does
not mean high income) but have limited time, so they try to use travel
time as well as possible to get a memorable trip.
Based onvarious sources, there are several types Flashpacker such as:
The Geeky Flashpacker
For
this group, connected with the world at all times has become a basic
need, making it impossible to travel anywhere without carrying a bag
full of gadgets like mobile phones, blackberry, mp3 players, cameras,
laptops.
The minted Flashpacker
This
group is Flashpacker that prioritizes the comfort traveling above
anything else and never hesitate to spend the extra money to get more
comfort and ease on their way
The Savvy Flashpacker
This group is the most representative of the true Flashpacker oriented travel destinations and experiences, and dare to try anything as long as the experience is indeed desirable, without getting caught up in the rules, prestige, status or group identity.
The minted Geek
The
combination of the type minted & The Geeky. This class is
carrying gadgets crowdedly and also priority the comfort and ease of
travel.
The Savvy Geek
The combination of The Savvy & The Geeky type. For this group, the purpose of the trip or the experience to be gained is just as important as the need to connect with the world any time.
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