#1 The Shopaholic
The shopaholic is the rich kid in the block, shopping without a blink of his or her eyes. The purchase anything from the luxury brands to the night markets. Anything and everything that catches their eyes go straight into their bags.
#2 The Event Planner
The event planner tends to plan everything in details including the timing and is very inflexible. They prefer to follow the flow with accuracy like a planned concert. Everyone needs to wakes up on time and to follow the plan to the core. The positive side of the event planner is that they would know the must-go places and must-do activities.
#3 The Gastronaut
EAT, EAT, and EAT. They are the curious foodie, eating everything from street food, to the cafe to the restaurant! They are the walking dictionary to the best restaurant in each country. The gastronaut seems to have a depthless stomach, and sometimes no matter how much they eat they would never get fat. (The most hated part of a gastronaut)
#4 The History Buff
They are the walking history textbook, from the Fall of Berlin wall, to the Chinese Cultural Revolution to the Nazi Genocide and even to the Khmer Rouge. They seem to know everything, and they are a good companion to substitute your tour guide.
#5 The Party Animal
The party animal is the master of drink, drank, drama. They know where is the most happening club and pubs, they substitute water with any alcohol drinks. From Angkor Beer in Cambodia, Star Beer in Nigeria, Guinness in Ireland to Skol Beer in Brazil. If you intend to have a crazy holiday, they are the best person to travel with. They would make any boring party, happening.
#6 The Lone Ranger
As the name suggest, they enjoy travelling alone and never feel lonely. They enjoy the luxury to be spontaneous and are not afraid to meet and to mix around with the locals. They are the best person to ask if you intend to try some off the beaten path in any location.
#7 The Wild Adventurer
Bungee jumping in Macau, Skydiving in Australia, Canoeing in Mekong River, they are the one that have a long list of crazy activities on their bucket list and thrives to cross out each activity when they travels. If you intend to have a heart pounding weekend, they are the to go to person, they have tons of stories to share with some near death experience.
#8 The lazy bum
The lazy bum, you can also called them the couch warmer. They tend to sleep until 2pm in the afternoon, and head out in the late afternoon. Their main motive is to lazy around and to keep their mind empty while they recharge during the holiday. If you are looking for a recharge, they would have lots of recommendations.
#9 The Whiner
The never satisfied whiner, they babbled about everything. From the smallest details about the water pressure in the shower, to the planning of the itinerary. They are never ever satisfied with anything, they are better to stay at home. If you intend to have a peaceful holiday, they are the people who you need to avoid at all cost.
#10 The Workaholic
The workaholic seems like they are born with the umbilical cord attached to their laptop or their phones where they constantly reply emails and answering calls. Unless they are on business trip, if they are on a vacation, they are no fun to be around. They tend to be emotionless towards their surroundings.
#11 The Photographer
They are the technie guys with all the dslr, point and shoot, and mirrorless camera. They are the one with all the gadgets. They are the one that would be taking many shots before you are able to consume your food, but are the one that helps you to keep your fond memories. They make all your image talks!
#12 The House-Mover
The travel as if they are moving their house, they tend to overpack and to carry almost everything. But they are the best people to travel with if you ain’t helping them to carry their stuff, as they would have anything and everything that you need along your travels.
#13 The Timid Mouse
The timid mouse is worried and scared to mix around with the locals, they are scared to try any activities and even street food. You tend to see them trying fastfood. If you aint intending to try out any wild adventures, they would be a pretty good travelling companion.
#14 The Early Riser
The wake up super early and they tend to head downstairs for breakfast. They want to stretch the amount of time when they are travelling. They are sometimes seen as hyperactive, and their battery never goes flat.
So, What kind of traveller are you?
I am combination of event planner, the gastronaut, the history buff, the party animal, the lone ranger, the wild adventurer and the photographer. Haha
4, 6, 11, and most of all, 14 😉 Nice post!
We’re travelling as a couple and we’re a mix between #7 The Wild Adventurer and #11 The Photographer. But definitely not #14 The Early Riser 😉 Ok, in special cases we also wake up before sunrise.
Cheers,
Reni
I’d be a mix of the gastronaught and the lone ranger I think. Gosh, I love food!
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Funny! I am the event planner, the history buff and the photographer…all rolled into one!
I think I’m a little bit of all of these!
I feel like I am a combination of the planner, the gastronaut, the wild adventurer, the photographer. That should be good right? Having different experiences?
I actually think i’m a bit of a mix – I’m a big foodie, love taking photos and am a bit of an adventurer! Good quiz!
Haha fun post. I think I am a combination of Event Planner, Gastronaut and Lone Ranger. With perhaps a little bit of the Wild Adventurer as well (or maybe this is just something I would like;-)
I think you’ve managed to catch us all in this post Bernard haha! I think I’m a mix between, the planner, the adventurer and the history buff. I’m a little bit of them all I think 😀 I’d love to know who all your inspirations were! 😉
I am a mix for sure…wild adventurer, hiker, photographer….definitely early riser. It has changed over the years!
Hmmm, I can’t think of only one type to describe my kind of traveling. I like to hike, but I also like to plan and research before I go somewhere, I love the food and I am also the photographer. I can say I also take my work with me, but not at an obsessive level, I can live offline too. 🙂
I see myself as a combination of several types – definitely a history buff, but much more than that. It’s interesting to see these 14 types of travelers in a single place. it made me think of the travelers I know and what type they are 🙂
Gosh I’d like to think I’m a balanced mix of the best of the best options there! With a few other things thrown in for good measure
Lot of number 3 and 4, somewhat about planning everything but also go with the flow! But mostly about experiencing nature and wildlife when travelling, not sure what category that would fall into here?
I’m a mix of Gastronaut, Photographer, and Lone Explorer. I love to eat and try the food of a country or region that I am visiting, because it is such a great way to learn about the culture and history of a region as well. All those new experiences inspire me to take loads of pictures to commemorate the moment. I also love to explore things off the beaten path, stroll through neighborhoods, where you don’t run into other tourists, but get a feel for it, how the everyday life of living in this city is like.
I’d say I’m the history buff more than anything, although the photographer is a close second!
The History Buff! I love knowing the stories of a place before/during a visit, it makes me appreciate sites with a deeper level of understanding.
I think we are a mix of many of these types, also it sometimes depends on the situations we are in.
This was funny! Im not sure which one I am
We are typically a mix of #7 and #11 🙂 I am a bit of a planner too, but I am more of a do the research and have a rough plan before the trip, but then always like to leave room for lots of flexibility to change our plans as well go. I definitely know a few of each type of traveler you described though, lol!
In this list, I’m a mix of the gastronaut, history buff and party animal. 🙂 Not much into wild or daring adventures, I’m afraid.
Not a timid mouse or an early riser but definitely a bit of most of them!
I’m a little bit of some things but if there is one personality on the list that is really me it’s the Gastronaut. I’m always looking for something to eat whenever I travel.
Cool blog! I think that I am an event planner because I like to plan everything upfront.
Such a fun list. I’d say I’m The Gastronautnd working on being an early riser. Thanks for sharing.
I am a mix of event planner, gastronaut and house-mover! I am hoping to drop the house-mover personality soon as the kids get older. It is hard to lug all the things the might need around all the time 🙂
I think we are a combination of a few depending on the location. We love history, trying new food, drinking in a fun atmosphere and jumping in on new adventures. It would be hard to pick just one!
Love this post – I think I am a combination of many!
I’m a mesh of a few of these: event planner, history buff, lone ranger (sometimes) and photographer.
Oh, I am definitely a combo of more! Maybe all? But I am known to be a bit of a workoholic (because I travel and work) and a house mover. A have been on road trips mostly, so I can carry whatever I want in my car. Let’s just say I had one huge bag with only my shoes at one point 😀
I’m definitely little bits of many of these… Shopper, foodie, workaholic, lazy bum… Just depends on the holiday and the company 🙂
I’m a combo of a lot of these haha! But mostly the photographer and early riser
This is fun! I’m a mixture of a few of them but not usually an early riser or timid mouse. I think you meet so many different personality types when you travel. Its great sometimes and a test of endurance in other moments!
50% gastronaut and 50% history buff with a bit of adventure to spice it up…!
I think I’m closest to the Gastronaut… except for that part about not gaining weight unfortunately.
I am totally a gastronaut. In so many countries, food is cheap and delicious and I just want to try it all!
I think I’m a combination of pretty much all of them…except the whiner, the timid mouse, the house mover, the early riser, the lazy bum and the workaholic…lol. This is a great post.
I think I’m a combination of an early riser, history buff, and photographer. But I guess it depends on where I am and who I’m with too. What kind are you?
I think I am a bit of an event planner but still like to be spontaneous! I am also a gastronaut! I would be interested to know which one you think you are?
I used to be an event planner. Now i’m a lone ranger, gastronaut, history buff and photographer! Haha. Nice post! 🙂
Perfect mix of Gastro foodie meets historian. 😉 Fun read.
The photographer !
I am a #3, 4, and 11. I throw in a bit of #7 whenever I can. I hope that people are not stuck in only one of these types, how boring.
This is too funny and accurate at the same type. I would have to say I am partially “the photographer” and the “gastronaut”, but I can also relate some bits of some of the other categories. (not the whiner, nobody wants a whiner ruining their trip lol)
Haha I enjoyed you blog post a lot. I think I am a mix of an house mover and a early riser love the way you explained everything. You made my day with this fun post 🙂
So hilarious and so true 😉
I am the shopaholic, photographer, early riser, workaholic, gastronaut and event planner ))))
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I’m a mix of #10 and #7 – always working and always seeking adventure. I have an impossible time relaxing. I know other travelers who fit the other categories, so this was super fun to read 🙂
Haha, great post. I think I fit into a few of those categories but lately I’m the lone ranger.
I am a mix of a few of these, LOL. I dont think I could say that I am only one of these, but I guess that is the same for most people. I like the list though, well thought out.
Okay I am definitely #3 Gastronaut and #14, the Early Riser! As much as I love being tucked up in bed, there are so many places to explore that sometimes standard daylight does not suffice! Curious as to which category you fall in Bernard!
Interesting read. I’m definitely the wild adventurer lol. Nice article bernard.
I didn’t find myself here but I think the Lone Ranger could be about me, but I always travel with my fiance. Hihihi… ‘The House Mover’ is the best of them all. What a funny post! It cheered me up.
Hahaha great post! Enjoyed reading it and had a few laughs! I think I’m a combination of a few of these 😛 hehe.
I’m the event planner!
I am definitely the event planner and the gastronomic. I’m off to France soon and have already bought 3 travel guides to plan an itinerary.
Oh my goodness, I fell in love with this post upon opening it! I laughed so hard because I could think of someone who fit each of these categories. I’d say I’m a gatronaut! Seriously, sometimes I wonder if my stomach is an endless pit!
I can relate to 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12 and 14! I could’ve written it myself but it will be hard for me to come up with this list!
Haha excellent post!! I would have to say I’m a bit of a mix– I can be an early riser, other times I just want to laze around hehe 🙂 The Whiner has to be the worst!!
I fit into most of these categories – particularly the house mover! No matter how much I try I cannot master the concept of packing light.
I think I’m a weird combination of many of these, but most prominently 4, 5 and 6. I have also been guilty of spending an entire day in bed or in an hammock while on the road too, so I guess a little bit of 8 too. Loved this post. Might actually do a similar one soon. Thanks 🙂
Lol I’m the the gastronaut + adventurer + the photographer! I can’t even count the times I have told my friends to stop eating so I could take a photo of the food or how many times my parents have been shocked by my numerous reckless experiences (you just have to do it for the story sometimes!).
This blog post really made me laugh since I realize I am a combination of #3, #11 and #14. I travel a lot and I climb mountains and it is very important that I rise early to prepare the camp meal 🙂
I’m somewhere between a gastronaut, a history buff and a photographer 🙂
Im 2,5,6 and 7. Hahahah love this article 🙂 I love traveling solo, i love partying whenever I travel and Im the one who plans our trip whenever I travel with my friends.
Ha, this was a fun read! I’m definitely a mix of a few of these 🙂
Fun post. thanks! I’m definitely something between the “Wild Adventurer” and the “Photographer”. What are you yourself? 🙂
The early riser (so I don’t miss anything), the photographer (a little obsessive at times), the history buff (absolutely love exploring old ruins or learning about a historic site!), and the event planner (but I have learned to be a little flexible!)
I would assume that it would be a mix between number 4 and number 11. 🙂
Very interesting post . I am a combination except whiner and moving house lol. Have tweeted post.
I’m definitely the Lone Ranger and the Photographer! I enjoyed all of these descriptions and they clearly depict how everyone views and experiences travel.