scruffy looking, tight-arse people who backpack and think they know all about independent travel; often found in third world countries spinning yarns.
the backpacking intelligentsia; a subculture of travellers exploring the planet with a limited budget on a quest to broaden their minds and enrich their life experience.
About backpackerati
Written by Administrator
Tuesday, 27 July 2004
We'd like to think that backpackerati will serve as a resource for both budding and experienced backpackers. We leave in September 2004 for a six month trip around Asia. We will be updating this website with tales of our adventure as we travel.
15/04/2005 If you open the travel page of a newspaper its full of Top 10 things to do before you die and The Rough Guide series has a handy Top 35, 40, 51 etc. etc. things to do in that country. This is our version, based on our personal feelings only (disclaimer, disclaimer) no hard feelings right.
15/04/2005 To read lots and lots of books. Zoe normally reads lots and lots, but Andrew prefers to while away his time on the computer. For both of us the last six months has been a book fest and we’ve really enjoyed the time to read. Below is a list of books that we have read over the last months and a brief comment on them.
15/04/2005 We've had a couple of weeks of getting back to normal and catching up with friends in Melbourne and hence, time to reflect on the last 6.5 months of travel. Either out of politeness or genuine interest we keep getting asked the same questions, so here is a little FAQ for you.
28/03/2005 Something about this country didn't sit well with us, the United Nations may have moved out ten years ago but this country is still suffering from the aftermath of war. India was poor but this is desperate and a little uncomfortable. Goods and services are twice the price of neighbouring countries - where is all this money going? We had an Asian budget but faced European prices.
A six-month trip around Asia, facing not just ice and snow but also jungle humidity and tropical beaches. What do you think our backpacks should weigh? Fill in the poll on the right with your estimate. If you want to cheat…go to the planning section and find out how much our practice pack weighed plus a list of what we've managed to stuff in them!
We'd like to think that backpackerati will serve as a resource for both budding and experienced backpackers. We leave in September 2004 for a six month trip around Asia. We will be updating this website with tales of our adventure as we travel.