Backpacking is a low-cost alternative for national and international travelers. It includes staying at low-cost lodging; using the public transport and meeting the locals and other fellow travelers during the course of a trip. The word backpackers gained popularity as people from different regions and cultures participated and respected the diversity of rationales and shared the excitement attached to their travel experience.
12 Things backpackers do:
· Sleep at a reasonable hostel/hotel in town, where Towels and Breakfast are not included ;-)
· Ask questions like "Have you been to", "did you see" to boast their local expertise.
· Say things like "O My GOD, It's incredible, you have to go there" …
· Opt for a train journey instead of the quick air journey because the former is low on budget.
· Backpackers are good with bargaining and professionals in packing.
· Their Facebook, Instagram and twitter look like exposition from a travel website.
· They do everything to meet locals and become their friends.
· They like wearing Bandanas and Hats.
· Collect train tickets, brochures and tour stubs.
· Have no room for souvenirs, but still carry a lot of them for friends and family.
· Get frustrated when a place does not have budget accommodation.
· Carry their world in their bag, from pictures of family to camera, phone to I-Pad they have them all.
Over the last few years backpackers have descended on Rajasthan in India, because of the beauty and culture this state has to offer. Choosing to backpack is dedicating oneself to another country's culture, to do it cheap so that you extend your journey as long as possible. One beautiful concept perfect for Backpackers is CrashPad Hostotel. Centrally located in Jaipur and Jodhpur this place is a backpacker's paradise.
