Comments on: Adventure traveller and package tourist: cast from the same mould? http://www.501places.com/2010/02/adventure-traveller-and-package-tourist-cast-from-the-same-mould/ Sharing the world with you Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:18:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Andy Jarosz http://www.501places.com/2010/02/adventure-traveller-and-package-tourist-cast-from-the-same-mould/#comment-1958 Andy Jarosz Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:46:57 +0000 http://www.501places.com/?p=1781#comment-1958 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). 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 http://www.501places.com/2010/02/adventure-traveller-and-package-tourist-cast-from-the-same-mould/#comment-1952 Garrett Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:11:43 +0000 http://www.501places.com/?p=1781#comment-1952 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! 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 http://www.501places.com/2010/02/adventure-traveller-and-package-tourist-cast-from-the-same-mould/#comment-1863 Ted Nelson Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:06:47 +0000 http://www.501places.com/?p=1781#comment-1863 Travel is a state of mind and the destination sometimes does not matter. Travel is a state of mind and the destination sometimes does not matter.

]]> By: Andy Hayes | Sharing Travel Experiences http://www.501places.com/2010/02/adventure-traveller-and-package-tourist-cast-from-the-same-mould/#comment-1844 Andy Hayes | Sharing Travel Experiences Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:15:48 +0000 http://www.501places.com/?p=1781#comment-1844 Way cool - congrats on the media premier :-) And I would definitely agree with all of your reasons. Me too! Way cool – congrats on the media premier :-)

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

]]> By: Andy Jarosz http://www.501places.com/2010/02/adventure-traveller-and-package-tourist-cast-from-the-same-mould/#comment-1832 Andy Jarosz Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:30:33 +0000 http://www.501places.com/?p=1781#comment-1832 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. 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 http://www.501places.com/2010/02/adventure-traveller-and-package-tourist-cast-from-the-same-mould/#comment-1822 Carol @ trekdigest Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:29:56 +0000 http://www.501places.com/?p=1781#comment-1822 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. 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.

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