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A traveler who trades comfort for stories, carrying their entire life between two shoulder straps.
means Someone who travels cheaply and independently for extended periods, hauling their belongings in a backpack rather than luggage.
from From backpack (back plus pack), the word hit the road in the mid-20th century as cheap flights and youth hostels turned wandering into a rite of passage.
Hippie Trail1960s route from Europe to Asia launched the culture.
Banana pancakesA whole tourist trail named for hostel breakfast menus.
Gap yearBritain made backpacking a coming-of-age tradition.