Flashpacker Ala Travelling Differences With Backpackers

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JAKARTA - The style or concept of a vacation that is quite famous is a backpacker, which is to travel with saving funds to be able to visit various destinations. However, apart from backpackers, there is also a holiday style called a flashpacker.

Backpackers and flashpackers both prioritize freedom and adventure on their every vacation. However, these two things also have significant differences, reported by the Tourism Teachers page.

The budget for someone who vacations in a flashpacker and backpacker style is very contradictory. The backpacker will save costs by planning in detail the budget for funds during holidays, even taking advantage of applicable promos.

While flashpackers usually have more budget than backpackers. They will prioritize comfort on the journey for everything needed on the way, even though the price is higher.

In terms of travel duration, flashpackers go on vacation in a shorter time, because they go directly to the destination. Unlike backpackers who usually travel for longer periods of time, it can take up to months, because they visit many destinations on a single trip.

With limited funds, backpackers will usually stay in cheap places. Such as a host or dormitory, one room can be occupied by several other people.

Flashpackers tend to prioritize convenience and privacy, so they prefer hotels or guesthouses. However, the choice of flashpacker accommodation is still paying attention to their budget.