Welcome to another edition of Flashpacking Blog Carnival.
A lot has been discussed online in the last couple of weeks regarding the Flashpacking phenomenon. Here’s the most interesting articles and posts.
Living in a Backpack (plus 8 suitcases)
Interesting post about Flashpacking in Borocay, Philippines. Beautiful tropical beaches + affordable prices = Flashpacker Paradise.
The ultimate backpack for the flashpacker
So you have a few gadgets, a laptop, a book or two, and a water bottle. How best to carry it all?
Nomads Newest Hostel in Byron Bay
Nomads, the Hostel chain that made Flashpacking even more popular, opens one more hostel, this time in Byron Bay, Australia.
Québec – Les flashpackers, ces nouveaux routards
We’re hearing more news about Flashpackers in French lately. This article from Quebec is the latest example.
Hole in the Donut: Backpacker, Flashpacker, Or Gap-Packer?
As discussed in Flashpacking Awareness many travellers don’t know they are Flashpackers: Who knew? All along I thought I was a backpacker; come to find out I’m really a flashpacker.
Flashpackers prefer luxuries and high-tech electronics
Advantages of technology while travelling. Flashpacking as seen by Luc Levesque, creator of TravelPod.com.
Going Local: Couchsurfing tips for flashpackers
Going Local answer to our post Couchsurfing for Flashpackers. Great tips and a useful list of online alternatives to the official Couchsurfing website.
BrilliantTips: 5 Interesting Destinations for Flashpackers Who Have Started a Family
Flashpackers tend to be older then their backpacker cousins. And if you have kids too then those 5 destinations are definitely something to look at.
Articles-R.us: Flashpacking is a New Travel Trend
A nice way to describe the difference between Flashpackers and Backpackers: The difference is that now we also want a place to plug in our camera, check our e-mail, take a hot shower, and splash out on tours. We just want to be pampered once in awhile.
Did you recognise the Matt who wrote the article? A well know traveller and flashpacker.. let’s say a “nomadic” type.
Corsica Journeys: Flashpacking Resources, Gadgets
Protect your laptop from accidental frying when travelling in other countries. Finally explained the difference between adaptor and converter. Very useful if like me you tend to get confused with the two.
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