Examples:
- We have rather functional Swiss Army backpacks (then again, anything by Swiss Army is functional). Lots of compartments, a very comfortable handle / roller wheels for rolling through the airport/sidewalk, hard-core backpack straps (both shoulder and around the waist), and its only a couple of inches larger than a typical carry on. Most of the hippies have these huge bags that go over their heads and seemingly require Nepalese shirpas to haul.
- Hardcore backpackers travel between the Bangkok and Chiang Mai via bus, which costs about $10 per person, and takes 12-15 hours. We are flying via Thai Airways in Business Class for about $100. Let the record show: Business was only $25 more than coach; Is on an Airbus A330 (international plane with the really cool seats, even if its only for an hour), and has airport lounge access (and the lounge has food).
- We wash our feet.
- We stayed in hotels/guest houses that are clean, have air-conditioning, a private bathroom/shower, and generally lack insects/rodents. Hardcore backpackers view these features as a bonus, and not worth an extra $5/night.
2 comments:
Nick, how are we gonna get those juicy travel stories if you behave like this :)
Greta to see you are having fun.
K
Please tell me you hit someone in the nads when they said Bangkok. Please, for gawds sake - I may never get the chance.
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