Comments on: What is a Flashpacker?

By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 03 Aug 2024 03:04:58 +0000

We avoid using the term “real.” I think we are all real in whatever style we each decide to travel. I consider myself a real backpacker, yet I carry a backpack. The term backpacker is rooted in the fact that one carries a backpack, right? And I don’t think one style of travel is any better than the other. I think we all must choose what style is best for us individually.

By: Matt | YearAroundTheWorld

Matt | YearAroundTheWorld — Mon, 02 Aug 2024 16:49:39 +0000

You’re not a REAL backpacker unless you travel without a backpack… A stick and a bandana is all you need.

By: Hostelio

Hostelio — Sun, 25 Oct 2024 00:15:21 +0000

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.
.-= Hostelio´s last blog ..Hotel SunValley =-.

By: kathleen

kathleen — Wed, 14 Oct 2024 15:40:07 +0000

Etymology trivia fun: Travelfish founder Stuart McDonald coined the term “flashpacker” (he meant a backpacker with a little more flash in the money belt, who naturally were then [a few years ago] also the ones riding chicken buses with a laptop in the backpack). He’s mucho modest about having come up with this, but ’tis true… It’s interesting to dwell upon the etymology evolution of terms for us backpackers (especially when with bucks and toys)…

By: Robbin

Robbin — Mon, 12 Oct 2024 15:45:07 +0000

I would live to see a review of packs that flashpackers use. Organization etc. I’m about to spend a year in Italy ‘flashpacking’ and need to test out gear!

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 30 Jul 2024 02:13:39 +0000

I agree. I am a little to old for the flashpacker demographic, but the fact that I also fall into the couple category enables me to be a flashpacking couple according to your post. That’s funny. Nice article Matt.

By: Babel

Babel — Wed, 29 Jul 2024 22:55:13 +0000

@Nomadic Matt
nice article
i think iam some kind of flashpacker because i want to write a blog and stay in contact with familie and friends through that. but iam also some kind of “Better Traveler” and “Hippie” i dont know – time will show…
.-= Babel´s last blog ..Bananenbrot! =-.

By: Nomadic Matt

Nomadic Matt — Wed, 29 Jul 2024 20:06:18 +0000

From thinking of my list your the couple/flashpacker type of backpacker! .-= Nomadic Matt´s last blog ..What Type of Backpacker Are You? =-.

By: Gadi Glogowski

Gadi Glogowski — Tue, 28 Jul 2024 16:10:23 +0000

I really doubt you will need a converter but it is easy to check. Grab the charger and if it days something like 110-220V 50-60Hz it will be fine. You will need a plug adapter but those are cheap and very light. If you are taking that many devices I would recommend but it is up to you to take more than one plug adapter so that you don't have to wait for the battery to charge to start charging the next one. .-= Gadi Glogowski´s last blog ..Tokyo has it all =-.

By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 28 Jul 2024 15:50:53 +0000

This is what we have to plug in: Canon Point & Click battery charger, Canon SLR batter charger and Canon Camcorder battery charger. I will have to read up on the battery chargers and their voltage. Do you think we will need a converter for these?

By: Gadi Glogowski

Gadi Glogowski — Tue, 28 Jul 2024 14:47:42 +0000

It seems that all the travelling devices are coming out with dual voltage and enough frequency range that you shouldn't need a converter. Just make sure that whatever you take is design for everywhere. .-= Gadi Glogowski´s last blog ..Tokyo has it all =-.

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 27 Jul 2024 16:17:07 +0000

Hmmm, you have me tempted. I don’t own an iPhone or iTouch.

By: Gadi Glogowski

Gadi Glogowski — Mon, 27 Jul 2024 16:13:14 +0000

Hey Jason
we have been using the iPod Touch on our one year trip. It has been a life saviour. It is great for emailing and skyping with the family. We found that almost every place we go we find an open wifi connection so it saves us on Internet cafes.

I will shortly write a post with some of our favourite iPod touch travelling applications.
.-= Gadi Glogowski´s last blog ..Tokyo has it all =-.

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 27 Jul 2024 14:28:51 +0000

Hey Liz, do you also find yourself using voltage converters at all? The laptops have converters built in, but other devices may not. Unfortunately, converters are heavy, the smallest weighing 2lbs. I have a USB Hub which allows me to plug in multiple devices into the USB Hub for charging and then plug the HUB into an outlet via a voltage converter. I am thinking of scratching this idea and using the multi-outlet mini power strip you have, but won’t I still need a voltage converter for the power strip?

By: Liz @ ExtremeTelecommute

Liz @ ExtremeTelecommute — Mon, 27 Jul 2024 04:36:22 +0000

Lack of outlets is my biggest issue; sometimes, I feel like I have more electronics than anything else. One note–never try to force a plug into an outlet, even if it looks like it will fit. My first hour in Buenos Aires, I managed to short out all of the power in the apartment.

I’ll also be looking forward to your laptop safety tips–last year in Thailand, I got so tired of carrying around my laptop that I started slipping it into the large inside back pocket of my backpack, stuffing the bag full of dirty clothes (making sure to let them overflow over the the top) and just leaving the bag under the bed. A risk, but nothing ever happened.
.-= Liz @ ExtremeTelecommute´s last blog ..Packing for Long-term International Travel: Gear and Gadgets =-.

By: Babel

Babel — Sun, 26 Jul 2024 20:14:48 +0000

nice post. iam looking forward to an article about laptop security!

mistace in the third break from below. videoS O:-)
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