flashpacker
Bougie budget traveler
A flashpacker is a backpacker with money—someone who travels with the independent spirit and flexible itinerary of budget travel but stays in boutique hotels rather than hostels, carries electronic gadgets, and spends more freely: We're too old to be backpackers now; we're flashpackers.
The term blends flash (showy, well-funded) with backpacker.
Roaming online professional
- remote workEmployment from afar
- workationWorking while traveling
- freelancerSelf-employed service provider
- coworkingShared professional space rental
location independent · telecommuting · solopreneur · expat · slow travel · gap year · career break
Middle of spectrum
- hostelShared traveler lodging
- guesthouseLodging for visitors
- splurgeSpend freely, impulsively
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
Desirable features of place
- boutique hotelSmall distinctive lodging establishment
- spaTherapeutic wellness facility
- gourmetConnoisseur of fine cuisine
- conciergeGuest services attendant
premium · plush · pampered · ensuite · air conditioning · hot shower · rooftop bar · infinity pool
Handheld connected computer
- gadgetsSmall mechanical contrivances
- laptopPortable hinged computer
- connectivityState of being linked
- appsMobile software, briefly
social media · travel blog · digital camera · drone · portable charger · noise-canceling headphones · e-reader · GoPro
Long-distance foot travel
- safariWildlife observation journey
- divingEntering water deliberately
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
rafting · mountaineering · discovery · wilderness · thrill-seeking · canyoneering · zip-lining · kayaking
Embedding oneself in foreign traditions
- local cuisineArea's traditional food
- boutiqueSmall specialized retail shop
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- city toursGuided urban explorations
cooking class · authentic · off-the-beaten-path · hidden gems · homestay · cultural exchange · voluntourism
digital nomad
Roaming online professional
- remote workEmployment from afar
- workationWorking while traveling
- freelancerSelf-employed service provider
location independent · coworking · telecommuting · solopreneur · expat · slow travel · gap year · career break
midrange
Middle of spectrum
- hostelShared traveler lodging
- guesthouseLodging for visitors
- splurgeSpend freely, impulsively
amenities
Desirable features of place
- boutique hotelSmall distinctive lodging establishment
- spaTherapeutic wellness facility
- gourmetConnoisseur of fine cuisine
concierge · premium · plush · pampered · ensuite · air conditioning · hot shower · rooftop bar · infinity pool
smartphone
Handheld connected computer
- gadgetsSmall mechanical contrivances
- laptopPortable hinged computer
- connectivityState of being linked
apps · social media · travel blog · digital camera · drone · portable charger · noise-canceling headphones · e-reader · GoPro · online booking
trekking
Long-distance foot travel
- safariWildlife observation journey
- divingEntering water deliberately
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
exploration · rafting · mountaineering · discovery · wilderness · thrill-seeking · canyoneering · zip-lining · kayaking · wildlife
cultural immersion
Embedding oneself in foreign traditions
- local cuisineArea's traditional food
- boutiqueSmall specialized retail shop
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
city tours · cooking class · authentic · off-the-beaten-path · hidden gems · homestay · cultural exchange · voluntourism
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