Comments on: Adventure traveller and package tourist: cast from the same mould?

By: Andy Jarosz

Andy Jarosz — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:59:27 +0000

Thanks JR and Explorer Dad for your valuable comments. Everyone does need their escape, and how they choose to do it should be their choice and should be respected by others.

By: ExplorerDad

ExplorerDad — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 01:16:25 +0000

I agree – motivations are similar. I’ve enjoyed adventure trips as much as a trip to a more visited destination. Its all about the reasons you gave – we all need an escape sometimes….

By: JR Riel

JR Riel — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:34:05 +0000

Fascinating subject, and one I’m very interested in. Even within those two categories of travelers there are so many different ‘subtypes’, and we can easily get bogged down with categorizing the categories. The beautiful thing about traveling is that, no matter how big our budget or how ‘exotic; our destination, we all have that willingness, that drive, to step out of the familiar and into the foreign. I love how you’ve gotten down to the root of what motivates many of us, no matter what our style of travel. Thanks for the great post!

By: Andy Jarosz

Andy Jarosz — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:46:57 +0000

Thanks Garrett. Exactly what I want to avoid (superiority pereceptions). Like you say, it’s easy to do and will try and focus on the common features of travel that apply regardless of holiday type. Yes, for some cost is a factor in booking group vs independent travel. For others its a straightforward preference (I would usually choose to travel alone ahead of the group tour regardless of cost).

By: Garrett

Garrett — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:11:43 +0000

Great point. I honestly think there’s a lot of ego that goes into travel and you’ve got to avoid coming across as superior when you talk of exotic travels.

In terms of the difference in group travel, I really think it’s just financial. Most folks would love to go on a $10,000 Tibet luxury hike, but can’t afford it and opt for the much less expensive options, through someone like Gate 1.

Great points. Look forward to continued insight!

By: Ted Nelson

Ted Nelson — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:06:47 +0000

Travel is a state of mind and the destination sometimes does not matter.

By: Andy Hayes | Sharing Travel Experiences

Andy Hayes | Sharing Travel Experiences — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:15:48 +0000

Way cool – congrats on the media premier

And I would definitely agree with all of your reasons. Me too!

By: Andy Jarosz

Andy Jarosz — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:30:33 +0000

Thanks Carol. I agree, and can’t imagine many people who don’t miss those day to day responbilities you mention. Although nowadays with the ease of email access it is harder to actually escape any shocks at home that would otherwise have waited happily until our return.

By: Carol @ trekdigest

Carol @ trekdigest — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:29:56 +0000

Thanks, I found it kind of fun to think about this topic. To elaborate on your point 3 a bit for myself, I find the ongoing stimulation of travel exciting and when away from home, there is a temporary break from all the responsibility that goes along with home ownership, etc.