Some people may be unfamiliar with the terms frequently used in backpacking and world tourism in general. Here is an explanation of several terms that are often encountered:
Dormitory
Dormitory is one type of room provided a guesthouse or hostel. Residents dormitory filled some people who hardly know each other before. Usually, the dormitory filled with 4 to 10 people who sleep in the same room. Dormitory occupants demanded a very high tolerance, such as not smoking or noise in the room. Dormitory is very popular among backpackers because of cheaper rates.
Hostel
Hostel is a place to stay with the facilities used jointly by the residents, such as bathrooms, living room and kitchen. Therefore, the hostel dwellers had a greater chance to socialize with other guests. In addition to dormitory, hostel also provides private rooms like a hotel.
Guesthouse
Guesthouse fact that most ordinary house rooms rented to guests. Guesthouse owner living in the same building and managed his own family members.
Pension
This is just another term for the guesthouse. The word “retirement” is often used in Turkey or countries around the Mediterranean sea. Owner retiring usually also lived in the same building.
Homestay
Homestay is almost equal to the guesthouse, but his guest residence in a long time. Homestay program is often followed by foreign students to study the local culture.
Hitchhiking
The term is sometimes called thumbing, tramping, hitching, thumbing up a ride, or auto stop. People who want to travel to hail a passing vehicle with thumbs as a cue. People who boarded usually do not charge a fee. Because it can save transportation costs, this method is often used backpacker. Hitchhiking is very common in North America and Europe, but not too popular in Asia and developing countries.
Resort hotels
Hotels used for holidays, located on the beach, the mountains or nearby attractions. Form of house building is normally landed.
Business hotel
Its location is situated in the centre of the city and more widely used business. Because the price of land in downtown is very expensive, the building is usually rises to the top.
Boutique hotels
The functions and facilities are not different from ordinary hotels, but boutique hotel makes its own characteristics so different from the famous hotel chain. The characteristics that include building design and unique interior and a more personal service.
Budget hotels
Budget hotels are hotels that provide a place to stay with limited facilities. Due to cheaper rates, room size is smaller, simpler designs, as well as certain types of rooms have no windows. Some budget hotels require guests to pay extra to enjoy the additional facilities. Examples of budget hotels such as tissue Tune Hotel, Value Hotels, and Holiday Inn Express Formule1.
Motel
Motel is a hotel designed for the motorist. The location is on the edge of the road and provide parking space for guest vehicles. Motel is usually used by people who travel far to use private vehicles. They used the motel as a place to rest before continuing his journey back.
Low cost carrier
Low cost carriers are airlines that provide services with limited facilities. Ticket prices are listed only to fly alone. Passengers have to pay extra for additional facilities, such as meals and baggage fees. Examples of low cost carrier airlines such as Air Asia, JetStar and Tiger Airways.
Full service airlines
In contrast to the low cost carrier, a service provided by full service airlines fuller and ticket prices listed include food, baggage, insurance and others. Flying with full service airlines considered to be more comfortable, but more expensive ticket prices. Examples of full service airlines such as Garuda Indonesia Airlines, Thai Airways and Qatar Airways.
