Backpacking experiences: A type and form analysis

Natan Uriely; Yuval Yonay; Dalit Simchai

doi:10.1016/S0160-7383(01)00075-5

Backpacking experiences: A type and form analysis

Natan Uriely, Yuval Yonay, Dalit Simchai

Department of Sociology

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Abstract

This paper questions the notion of backpacking as a distinct category of tourism by distinguishing between its type- and form-related attributes. The analysis of such differentiation refers to phenomenological typology of tourist experiences and the distinction between institutionalized and non-institutionalized tourism. Based on 38 in-depth interviews with Israeli backpackers to various destinations, the study reveals their heterogeneous nature in terms of its type-related aspect. In addition, the study indicates that they comply with most of the conventional form-related attributes. These findings suggest that backpacking should be regarded as a form rather than a type of tourism.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	520-538
Number of pages	19
Journal	Annals of Tourism Research
Volume	29
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0160-7383(01)00075-5
State	Published - 2002

Keywords

Backpacking
Israel
Tourist experiences
Types and forms

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Development
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management

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