backpackers
Hostel-staying wanderers often
Backpackers are travelers who carry their belongings in a backpack, typically associated with budget-conscious, independent travel.
The term suggests hostels over hotels, flexibility over fixed itineraries: The hostel was full of backpackers from all over Europe.
Backpackers also refers to hikers on extended wilderness trips, carrying everything needed for multiday treks.
Shared traveler lodging
- frugalSparing with resources
- affordableReasonably priced
- cheapLow in price
- low-costRequiring little money
bargain · thrifty · economical · shoestring · couch-surfing · hitchhiking · dormitory · discount
Shared traveler lodging
- dormitoryStudent living building
- communalShared by a community
- meetupInformal planned gathering
- pub-crawlSequential tavern visits
bunkbed · party · conversation · friendship · locals · couchsurfing
Path through wilderness
- backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
- footpathRoute for pedestrians
- mountainsTall elevated landmasses
- campingOutdoor recreational lodging
outdoors · terrain · scenic · nature · wildlife · summit · thru-hike · waymarker
Without fixed residence
- wanderlustCraving for distant places
- globetrotterFrequent international voyager
- vagabondHomeless, aimless wanderer
- drifterAimless, rootless traveler
itinerant · wayfarer · transient · rootless · free-spirited · passport · roaming
Ankle-covering footwear
- tentPortable fabric shelter
- compassDevice showing cardinal directions
- mapSpatial representation of terrain
- headlampForward-facing vehicle light
hydration · multi-tool · hammock · carabiner · lightweight
Organized exploratory journey
- trekkingLong-distance foot travel
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
- journeyTravel from place to place
quest · discovery · excursion · survival · campfire · rafting · canyoneering · challenge
hostel
Shared traveler lodging
- frugalSparing with resources
- affordableReasonably priced
- cheapLow in price
low-cost · bargain · thrifty · economical · shoestring · couch-surfing · hitchhiking · dormitory · discount · savings
hostel
Shared traveler lodging
pub-crawl · bunkbed · party · conversation · friendship · locals · couchsurfing
trail
Path through wilderness
- backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
- footpathRoute for pedestrians
- mountainsTall elevated landmasses
camping · outdoors · terrain · scenic · nature · wildlife · summit · thru-hike · waymarker · switchback
nomadic
Without fixed residence
- wanderlustCraving for distant places
- globetrotterFrequent international voyager
- vagabondHomeless, aimless wanderer
drifter · itinerant · wayfarer · transient · rootless · free-spirited · passport · roaming
boots
Ankle-covering footwear
- tentPortable fabric shelter
- compassDevice showing cardinal directions
- mapSpatial representation of terrain
headlamp · hydration · multi-tool · hammock · carabiner · lightweight
expedition
Organized exploratory journey
- trekkingLong-distance foot travel
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
journey · quest · discovery · excursion · survival · campfire · rafting · canyoneering · challenge · adrenaline
- leisure travelerstourists, sightseers, visitors, travelers, vacationers
- budget travelerscouch surfers, hitchhikers, hostelers
- outdoor trekkershikers, mountaineers, day hikers, thru-hikers, long-distance hikers
- adventure travelershikers, trekkers
- women travelerssolo travelers, globe-trotters, pioneering women, pathfinders, travel writers
- Southeast AsiaVietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia
backpackersjet-setters
Affluent frequent travelers
glampers · honeymooners · luxury travelers · hotel guests · spa-goers
backpackerslocals
Area's permanent inhabitants
residents · homebodies · settlers · homeowners · natives