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BACKPACKING is popular with the younger set, up to 30, but more and more older people are now doing the rounds as 'backpackers', getting stuck into hostel life and going on tours that get off the beaten track and away from glitzy hotels. In short, backpacking, especially in Australia and New Zealand is now for all ages. Tour operators and accommodation owners have kept up with the trend by improving their product in every way, while the breweries have kept pace by lifting production. Now, there are 18-35 (instead of 18-30) tours, with top of the line coaches, while the vast majority of backpacker hostels are top accommodation, providing double rooms with en-suites, besides dorms that apparently cater for several hundred for those who like to keep warm in bed. Generally, all tourist facilities and attractions have picked up their game in the last few years, and this certainly applies to eating establishments, with all major cities now having a great cafe scene and nightlife. Both Australia and New Zealand are now taking more working holiday makers (although this is still restricted to 18-30 year-olds). This is a great way not only to see the country and find out how it 'works' but also to check out if you wish to emigrate at a later date. Ideal for that Gap Year. And if you still want to study both countries are only too happy for you to enrol in a school for a period, or attend uni and gain a recognised degree at a cheaper rate than in most other countries. Once again, this gives you extra points if you wish to emigrate. And with the Aussie and Kiwi dollars falling against sterling you get more beer for your bucks and everything is even cheaper than back in the UK. Perhaps best of all, summer is on the way in both countries. A great way to get away from that UK winter. |
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