There are different types of travellers and each have their own preference and reasons for travelling. You may find one who is motivated by thrill, self-improvement or even escapism. You may find that the way each type of traveller looks at destinations may be unique from others.
Let’s take a look at some of the various types of travellers as well as their particular quirks. See if you can find one that fits your travelling lifestyle.
Types of travellers
- The Backpacker – Totally money conscious, the backpacker is always looking for the cheapest deal, whether it be accommodation or a souvenir and they always haggle over prices. They love to rough it and try to get the most out of every travelling experience. Plus, they are usually prepared for anything and everything. Definitely falls into the adventurous category!
- The Thrill Seeker – Adrenaline rules with the thrill seeker, whether it is one of those exciting helicopter rides over Sydney Harbour or a Bungee jump over a ravine. This kind of traveller is never phased by anything. Nerves of steel and a carefree attitude best sums up the thrill seeker, and in some ways, they are similar to the backpacker.
- The Collector – The collector loves to gather travel mementos and they always take many photos and video clips, regardless of where they go, always looking for physical reminders of their travels. The collector would have hours and hours of slides to show visitors and they never get bored with telling others about their travelling experiences.
- The Planner – Absolutely everything is planned in advance, allowing for zero chance of anything going wrong. The planner will book every accommodation and tour well in advance, plus they have spares for absolutely everything in their luggage and are always fully insured for every eventuality.
- The Chilled One – Relaxation is the goal for this traveller; give them a pool and a sun lounger and they will quite happily spend their entire holiday sipping cocktails and kicking back. The chilled traveller loves the sun and will spend hours laying on a beach and never get bored.
- The First Class Traveller – As the name implies, they love to travel in absolute luxury and would never consider flying economy, yet this type of traveller is very fussy and wants everything to be just right. Usually wealthy, the first-class traveller expects the very best and is not afraid to let you know when the service is lacking in any respect.
- The Group Traveller – Always looking to travel in a group, this type of tourist will go anywhere, as long as there is a lot of company. Typically unadventurous, the group traveller is happy to go along with any plan and likes to follow a heavy schedule, visiting as many places as possible in the time they have.
- The Aurora Seeker – Attracted by the alluring natural world, Aurora Seekers are on an epic quest for one of nature’s most majestic phenomena – the Northern Lights! A trip on Northern Lights Cruise Tromso in Norway provides them with their perfect adventure. As they brave the Arctic chill with resilience and patience, they understand that witnessing Aurora Borealis requires playing a waiting game beneath a starlit sky. Aurora Seekers prefer the experience of nature’s wonders over luxury travel, always ready to capture that perfect photo when the sky bursts with brilliant hues of green, pink, and violet. Their journey is not simply vacation, it serves as pilgrimage to witness this rare spectacle found in few other places on Earth.
If you can’t find a group that fits you, you are definitely a unique traveller, as most people will fit into at least one of the above categories. We all love to travel for different reasons and while some people prefer comfort and predictability, others thrive on the adventure aspect of travelling. The great thing about travel is there’s something to suit every lifestyle.
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I am definitely a collector! Great post Loved it Cris
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Thanks Cris! So glad you liked it! x
I used to be thrill seeker. Now I am group traveller and thrill seeker…I like a little excitement…
Thanks Hilda! A little excitement is always a good idea x
I would like to say that I am in a group traveler. The more people the happier 🙂
Thanks for sharing ! I think I’m the opposite! I don’t really like big groups 🙂
Great tips! Thank you for such a great
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Glad you liked them x
I think I am part planner and part collector. My husband loves a good road trip and wants to do a lot of sightseeing – what type do you think he is?
Hhm, maybe I should have added ‘road tripper’, but I think he is also part collector, as sightseeing is all about making memories. Does he like to plan his trip or is he more of an adventure seeker?
I am definitely The Collector, I don’t take much photos or videos but I do take a lot of “momentos” from refrigerator magnets, a piece of leaf, a flower (that I am allowed to pick, if not, I just take a photo), brochures, tickets, and passes, etc. I put them in my journal, except for the magnet 🙂
xx Alyssa | STYLE VANITY
Yes, you definitely sound like a collector!! I take tons of photos! I used to keep tickets and passes, but I stopped as I was accumulating too many 🙂
I think I’m perhaps a more unique traveller, but I love the idea of different types of travellers xo
Makeup Muddle
Yes, not everyone fits into one of the categories! I think I’m a mix of a few x
I’m the collector. I travel to spend time with people and make memories together.
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Yes, collecting memories is an important part of the trip xo
I think I am the chilled one! 🙂 I love just relaxing when I’m on vacation and enjoy the moment.
Make Life Marvelous
I’m a mix of more than one, and sometimes it depends on my mood! Some holidays I like to explore and others I just want to chill 🙂
I’m mix of collector, planner and first class traveler.
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I think that describes me too, although with a bit of relaxation thrown in sometimes xo
I never thought about travel this way. I think I’m a mix of the chill traveler and the collector!
Jill – Doused in Pink
I think most of us a are a mix of 2 or 3!
Haha I think I’m a collector! It’s all about making memories to me!
Yes, making memories is one of the best things about travel xo
Such a cool breakdown of different types of travellers.
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Lovely
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Thanks Lovely ! So glad you think so xoxo
Oo I think I’m a mixture of all of them haha!
I’m definitely a mix of 2 or 3 🙂
Oh, this is interesting! I’m not sure to what kind of travellers I would count myself? Maybe the chilled one?
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
I think most of us are a mix of more than one, but having read some of your blog posts I would say you’re quite chilled too xo
I think I’m most like the planner, but I’m learning to calm down a bit! I definitely enjoy traveling more when I’m not worried about schedules!
I’m definitely a planner too, but I also like a bit of luxury and a bit of relaxation !
The planner is about me 😀
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I do love the planning but I also like a bit of luxury and a bit of relaxation 🙂
Great post, Julia! I think I’m a combination of thrill seeker and yet like a certain degree of luxury.
xoxo, Vanessa
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Thanks Vanessa! I think I’m those two as well, with a bit of planner thrown in too! xo
I’d say I’m a mix of the planner and chilled one (once I get there, I just want to relax!).
Carrie
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I’m a mix of a few too ! Xoxo
Another good tip. Always keep a piece of hotel paper with all details, the name, address, phone no. Etc. In shoe or inside bra. In case of emergency you can show paper to get you back.
Learned this from bitter experience when I lost my husband in Spain. I couldn’t remember name of our hotel and I had no money on me!
Thanks Jude! That’s a really good tip! I would never have thought of it! Thanks for sharing it with us! xo
I am the collector and planner!!
xx- Nina
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Yes, I’m definitely a hybrid of more than one – possibly 3! xo
This was interesting to read. I’m probably “The planner” , also I love traveling in comfort. Happy Monday Julia.
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Thanks Nina! They are definitely 2 of my travel types too ! xo
I think I am a mix of the First Class, the Planner, and the Collector. Now only if I can afford my expensive tastes! 🙂
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I see myself in those three too, Kathrine! 🙂