Almost half of Britons think about themselves a ‘seasoned traveller’, survey exhibits
Move over Michael Palin – millions of snooty Brits consider themselves “seasoned travellers” instead of holidaymakers.
Research has revealed that 49% classed themselves as experts when it comes to going abroad – with many shunning the idea of an all inclusive resort.
Another 56% admitted they were terrified of being branded a “Brit abroad” and 20% had even lied about visiting a destination they hadn’t.
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Having a passport full of stamps, regaling pals with backpacking tales and dining in places locals like were top requirements to being a “traveller”.
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Eating with chopsticks, pronouncing ‘Pho’, ‘chorizo’ and ‘nduja’ correctly and using airport codes instead of names were also skills needed.
The findings by hotukdeals also said top experiences expert wanderers should have ticked off include eating street food in Bangkok, seeing the Northern Lights, seeing cherry blossom in Japan, wine tasting in the south of France and diving off the back of a boat into the Mediterranean.
Around 43% also said they went away less compared to five years ago due to the higher prices.
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Vix Leyton, consumer expert from hotukdeals and host of the ‘False Economy’ podcast, said: “It’s clear that a lot of Brits find joy in travel, and with the cost of living crisis putting intense pressure on families, the idea of getting away from it all has never been so appealing, yet seemingly so out of reach.
“This is where it is worth tapping up the pro travellers in your life – no one knows how to save money quite like a backpacker, where to get the best, most authentic food and being able to order in the native tongue may even stop you getting the dreaded ‘tourist tax’.”
