i think the article is meant to underscore actual travelers who are curious and authentic stand in stark contrast to what amounts to a trustafarian extended vac

i think the article is meant to underscore actual travelers who are curious and authentic stand in stark contrast to what amounts to a trustafarian extended vacation. While there is nothing inherently wrong with either, the ladder tends to oversell their cultural immersion and misadventure (at least in stereotypes) while calling great attention to the experience. I do think that does somewhat cheapen it for the people who do what you mention above and travel & experience are very inportant goals it took a long time to plan and save for