What is Flashpacking? Who are these Flashpackers?

There is quite a lot of talking lately, especially online, on these topics. Some say Flashpacking is the very latest trend, others say it's just a new word for an old trend. Meanwhile both hotels and hostels owners are starting to provide more offers for Flashpackers, whoever they are.

This guide intends to free up Flashpacking from random definitions and elevate it to a proper Travel Philosophy.

Content:

What is FlashPacking

Most of the definitions that you'll find online appear to define Flashpacking in two main ways. Is Flashpacking simply backpacking with more money and/or with a lot of tech gear or is it more than that? Read more...

Who is the Flashpacker

The Flashpacker appear to be either a young student but with some extra cash, or someone who has (or had) a job, now on a break to travel around. We don't necessarily agree. Read more...

The Flashpacker Transportation

19 hours bus ride? No thanks, that is sooo backpacker. If what defines a Flashpacker is the style, then the 19 hours bus ride is definitely a no-no. Read more...

The Flashpacker Meals

MacDonald's in Tokyo? Pizza Hut in Cambodia? I don't think so. For a Flashpacker food IS part of the travel. Tasting new food from a certain location means getting to know that culture better. Read more...

The Flashpacker Destinations

The world is your oyster as they say! In order to Flashpack for a long time some destinations appear more favorable (read cheaper) than others though, unless you have plenty of cash of course. Read more...

Your Flashpacking Experiences

Flashpackers' Stories, Blogs and Websites. Your chance to tell us about your Flashpacking story, your blog, or what is Flashpacking for you. Read more..

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