Traveler

Traveler or Traveller may refer to an individual who engages in travel, the movement of people between distant geographical locations. Travel can be done by foot, bicycle, automobile, train, boat, bus, airplane, ship or other means, with or without luggage, and can be one way or round trip.

History of Travel

The history of travel dates back to antiquity where wealthy Greeks and Romans would travel for leisure to their summer homes and villas in cities such as Pompeii and Baiae. While early travel tended to be slower, more dangerous, and more dominated by trade and migration, cultural and technological advances over many years have tended to mean that travel has become easier and more accessible.

Types of Travelers

There are various types of travelers, including tourists, who travel for pleasure; business travelers, who travel for work purposes; and backpackers, who travel for extended periods of time on limited budgets.

Tourists

Tourists are individuals who travel and stay in places outside their usual environment for more than twenty-four hours and not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited.

Business Travelers

Business travelers are individuals who undertake travel for work or business-related purposes. This can include attending meetings, conferences, and exhibitions, as well as conducting site visits or client meetings.

Backpackers

Backpackers are individuals who travel for long periods of time, often across various countries, with a backpack being their primary form of luggage. Backpacking may include wilderness adventures, local travel and travel to nearby countries while working from the country in which they are based.

Travel and Health

Travel can have a significant impact on an individual's health. Travelers may face potential health risks including traveler's diarrhea, jet lag, and deep vein thrombosis. It is important for travelers to be aware of these risks and to take appropriate precautions, such as receiving necessary vaccinations and taking preventative medications.

See Also

• Adventure travel
• Space tourism
• Sustainable tourism
• Medical tourism
• Cultural tourism