Comments on: Backpacker, Flashpacker, Or Gap-Packer? http://holeinthedonut.com/2009/03/04/backpacker-flashpacker-or-gap-packer/ Discovering the world, one culture at a time Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:23:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Hostel Bookings http://holeinthedonut.com/2009/03/04/backpacker-flashpacker-or-gap-packer/comment-page-1/#comment-5707 Hostel Bookings Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:12:58 +0000 http://holeinthedonut.com/?p=5749#comment-5707 Flashpacking is a newly born trend appeared along with the budget flights. They seem wealthier than backpackers but they use more budget option than regular holiday travellers. In the positive perspective, it is a new, expanding market for hostels (or at least it was before the financial crisis, will see in the near future), on the other hand it could be quicksand if this is just a passing fashion. Flashpacking is a newly born trend appeared along with the budget flights. They seem wealthier than backpackers but they use more budget option than regular holiday travellers.

In the positive perspective, it is a new, expanding market for hostels (or at least it was before the financial crisis, will see in the near future), on the other hand it could be quicksand if this is just a passing fashion.

]]> By: Hostel Bookings http://holeinthedonut.com/2009/03/04/backpacker-flashpacker-or-gap-packer/comment-page-1/#comment-15134 Hostel Bookings Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:12:00 +0000 http://holeinthedonut.com/?p=5749#comment-15134 Flashpacking is a newly born trend appeared along with the budget flights. They seem wealthier than backpackers but they use more budget option than regular holiday travellers. In the positive perspective, it is a new, expanding market for hostels (or at least it was before the financial crisis, will see in the near future), on the other hand it could be quicksand if this is just a passing fashion. Flashpacking is a newly born trend appeared along with the budget flights. They seem wealthier than backpackers but they use more budget option than regular holiday travellers.

In the positive perspective, it is a new, expanding market for hostels (or at least it was before the financial crisis, will see in the near future), on the other hand it could be quicksand if this is just a passing fashion.

]]> By: Flashpacking Blog Carnival #3: March 15, 2009 | The Tux in the Backpack http://holeinthedonut.com/2009/03/04/backpacker-flashpacker-or-gap-packer/comment-page-1/#comment-1962 Flashpacking Blog Carnival #3: March 15, 2009 | The Tux in the Backpack Sun, 12 Apr 2009 22:08:25 +0000 http://holeinthedonut.com/?p=5749#comment-1962 [...] more news about Flashpackers in French lately. This article from Quebec is the latest example. Hole in the Donut: Backpacker, Flashpacker, Or Gap-Packer? As discussed in Flashpacking Awareness many travellers don’t know they are Flashpackers: Who [...] [...] more news about Flashpackers in French lately. This article from Quebec is the latest example. Hole in the Donut: Backpacker, Flashpacker, Or Gap-Packer? As discussed in Flashpacking Awareness many travellers don’t know they are Flashpackers: Who [...]

]]> By: Jennifer, an ordinary Saffa girl http://holeinthedonut.com/2009/03/04/backpacker-flashpacker-or-gap-packer/comment-page-1/#comment-1858 Jennifer, an ordinary Saffa girl Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:59:14 +0000 http://holeinthedonut.com/?p=5749#comment-1858 How interesting!!! I had never thought of that before, and yes, it makes sense. I had not heard of the term 'Flashpacker' before... :) How interesting!!! I had never thought of that before, and yes, it makes sense. I had not heard of the term ‘Flashpacker’ before… :)

]]> By: Jennifer, an ordinary Saffa gi http://holeinthedonut.com/2009/03/04/backpacker-flashpacker-or-gap-packer/comment-page-1/#comment-15133 Jennifer, an ordinary Saffa gi Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:59:00 +0000 http://holeinthedonut.com/?p=5749#comment-15133 How interesting!!! I had never thought of that before, and yes, it makes sense. I had not heard of the term 'Flashpacker' before... :) How interesting!!! I had never thought of that before, and yes, it makes sense. I had not heard of the term ‘Flashpacker’ before… :)

]]> By: Liz http://holeinthedonut.com/2009/03/04/backpacker-flashpacker-or-gap-packer/comment-page-1/#comment-1857 Liz Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:47:39 +0000 http://holeinthedonut.com/?p=5749#comment-1857 I've read a few definitions of Flashpacking but you really hit it on the nail with this added description: "The term also reflects a growing number of travelers who are <i>forsaking traditional organized travel, venturing to destinations once the reserve of more adventurous backpackers</i>..." That's exactly the type of travel I try to promote on my site and it is the only way I want to travel. Great blog! I'm bookmarking your site. Liz I’ve read a few definitions of Flashpacking but you really hit it on the nail with this added description:

“The term also reflects a growing number of travelers who are forsaking traditional organized travel, venturing to destinations once the reserve of more adventurous backpackers…”

That’s exactly the type of travel I try to promote on my site and it is the only way I want to travel.

Great blog! I’m bookmarking your site.

Liz

]]> By: Liz http://holeinthedonut.com/2009/03/04/backpacker-flashpacker-or-gap-packer/comment-page-1/#comment-15132 Liz Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:47:00 +0000 http://holeinthedonut.com/?p=5749#comment-15132 I've read a few definitions of Flashpacking but you really hit it on the nail with this added description: "The term also reflects a growing number of travelers who are <i>forsaking traditional organized travel, venturing to destinations once the reserve of more adventurous backpackers</i>..." That's exactly the type of travel I try to promote on my site and it is the only way I want to travel. Great blog! I'm bookmarking your site. Liz I’ve read a few definitions of Flashpacking but you really hit it on the nail with this added description:

“The term also reflects a growing number of travelers who are forsaking traditional organized travel, venturing to destinations once the reserve of more adventurous backpackers…”

That’s exactly the type of travel I try to promote on my site and it is the only way I want to travel.

Great blog! I’m bookmarking your site.

Liz

]]> By: Andrea from Tux In Backpack http://holeinthedonut.com/2009/03/04/backpacker-flashpacker-or-gap-packer/comment-page-1/#comment-1854 Andrea from Tux In Backpack Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:24:31 +0000 http://holeinthedonut.com/?p=5749#comment-1854 Excellent post Barbara. I guess it's all the same with Flashpackers, we don't know we are one until somebody tells us :) Check out one of my (oldish) posts about <a href="http://tuxinbackpack.com/2008/09/flashpacking-awareness.html" rel="nofollow">Awareness of being a Flashpacker</a> and Happy Travels! <abbr><em>Andrea from Tux In Backpack’s last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheTuxInTheBackpack/~3/452863175/laptop-is-indeed-one-of-most-important.html" rel="nofollow">What is your Flashpacking Laptop of choice?</a></em></abbr> Excellent post Barbara. I guess it’s all the same with Flashpackers, we don’t know we are one until somebody tells us :) Check out one of my (oldish) posts about Awareness of being a Flashpacker and Happy Travels!

Andrea from Tux In Backpack’s last blog post..What is your Flashpacking Laptop of choice?

]]> By: Andrea from Tux In Backpack http://holeinthedonut.com/2009/03/04/backpacker-flashpacker-or-gap-packer/comment-page-1/#comment-15131 Andrea from Tux In Backpack Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:24:00 +0000 http://holeinthedonut.com/?p=5749#comment-15131 Excellent post Barbara. I guess it's all the same with Flashpackers, we don't know we are one until somebody tells us :) Check out one of my (oldish) posts about <a href="http://tuxinbackpack.com/2008/09/flashpacking-awareness.html" rel="nofollow">Awareness of being a Flashpacker</a> and Happy Travels! <abbr><em>Andrea from Tux In Backpack’s last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheTuxInTheBackpack/~3/452863175/laptop-is-indeed-one-of-most-important.html" rel="nofollow">What is your Flashpacking Laptop of choice?</a></em></abbr> Excellent post Barbara. I guess it’s all the same with Flashpackers, we don’t know we are one until somebody tells us :) Check out one of my (oldish) posts about Awareness of being a Flashpacker and Happy Travels!

Andrea from Tux In Backpack’s last blog post..What is your Flashpacking Laptop of choice?

]]> By: june http://holeinthedonut.com/2009/03/04/backpacker-flashpacker-or-gap-packer/comment-page-1/#comment-1852 june Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:09:41 +0000 http://holeinthedonut.com/?p=5749#comment-1852 Seems I was a gap-packer when I traveled Europe in 72...and now...well, I'm still working on efficient packing technique. Until I do, I'll never be able to call myself a flash-packer! Seems I was a gap-packer when I traveled Europe in 72…and now…well, I’m still working on efficient packing technique. Until I do, I’ll never be able to call myself a flash-packer!

]]> By: june http://holeinthedonut.com/2009/03/04/backpacker-flashpacker-or-gap-packer/comment-page-1/#comment-15130 june Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:09:00 +0000 http://holeinthedonut.com/?p=5749#comment-15130 Seems I was a gap-packer when I traveled Europe in 72...and now...well, I'm still working on efficient packing technique. Until I do, I'll never be able to call myself a flash-packer! Seems I was a gap-packer when I traveled Europe in 72…and now…well, I’m still working on efficient packing technique. Until I do, I’ll never be able to call myself a flash-packer!

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