Traveler Types

noun a person who travels in a similar style to a backpacker but with more money and luxury

• The flashpacker opted for a boutique hotel during their travels.
• The flashpacker loves to splurge on fancy accommodations.
• That flashpacker is always flexing their luxury travel gear.
• She's a true flashpacker, always seeking out the trendiest spots to visit.

noun A person who takes a career break later in life to travel or volunteer

adjective Describing the person as being older and taking a break to travel or volunteer

• The grey gapper decided to take a year off from work to travel and volunteer.
• My neighbor, the grey gapper, is off on another adventure around the world.
• I never thought I'd become a grey gapper, but here I am, exploring new places in my retirement.
• The grey gapper symbolizes a new chapter in life, full of exploration and discovery.