It0s fair to say that there0s some element of judgement, not to say snobbery, between those who go 0on holiday0 and backpackers.
Trekking with a rucksack you tend to become rather dismissive of tourists 0 failing to see that staying in a hostel rather than a hotel does little to diminish your tourist status. Similarly, trying to relax on a well-earned two-week break, it0s too easy to cast derision on rowdy backpackers disturbing the peace on beaches with tales of countries they0ve 0done0.
It probably all stems from jealousy. Carrying everything with you and forever-memorising train and bus timetables, there are moments when nothing seems so appealing as a wheeled suitcase and air-con hotel bus. Likewise, when time away is limited, watching carefree, flip-flopped travellers idly discussing where they might head to next feels like an absolute wind up.
Speaking as someone who0s experienced both, I know these prejudices exist. I also know that whichever way you choose to travel the lure of the open road, versus the comfy hotel bed never really leaves you.
My first experience of a 0proper0 holiday was, initially, bliss. No need to sleep with passport, money and travel insurance documents strapped to my belly 0 I […]

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