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What is Backpacking. What is Backpacking?. Low cost, independent international travel. Characteristics. Use of public transport Stay in low cost youth hostels instead of hotels Trip is longer then normal; months instead of weeks Interest in meeting local people & experiencing local customs
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What is Backpacking? • Low cost, independent international travel
Characteristics • Use of public transport • Stay in low cost youth hostels instead of hotels • Trip is longer then normal; months instead of weeks • Interest in meeting local people & experiencing local customs • Use of a backpack
Why Backpacking has Increased in Popularity • More low cost airlines, hostels/budget accommodation • Internet & cell phones make planning / keeping in touch easier • Websites (Trip Advisor, Travelocity, Expedia, etc.) make planning researching and planning easier.
What is a Hostel? • Budget oriented, social accommodation. • Common features: • Bunk beds • Communal kitchen • Shared bathrooms
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