backpacking
word · lemma: backpack
Definition
Traveling with a backpack, usually moving from place to place on a budget and often staying in inexpensive accommodations.
Usage & Nuances
"Backpacking" is informal and often associated with adventure, youth, and low-budget travel. Common collocations: "go backpacking," "backpacking trip," "love backpacking." Do not confuse with simply carrying a backpack for daily use.
Spanish: viajar de mochilero - mochilearPortuguese (BR): fazer mochilão - viajar de mochilaPortuguese (PT): fazer mochilão - viajar de mochilaChinese (Simplified): 背包旅行Chinese (Traditional): 背包客旅行Hindi: पीठ पर बैग लेकर यात्रा करनाArabic: السفر بحقيبة ظهر
Example Sentences
I love backpacking in new countries.
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She went backpacking across Europe last summer.
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Backpacking is a cheap way to travel.
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We're planning a backpacking trip through South America next year.
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After college, I spent six months backpacking around Asia.
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You meet so many interesting people while backpacking.
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