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What the heck is beg-packing? - EP 102

What the heck is beg-packing? - EP 102

FromAmericans in Germany Drinking Whiskey


What the heck is beg-packing? - EP 102

FromAmericans in Germany Drinking Whiskey

ratings:
Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Apr 27, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A few weeks ago we came across an article that detailed the growing problem of "begpacking" and after reading further we became very intrigued. The term begpacking is defined as backpackers busking or begging to fund their travels. Whilst this may sound innocent enough, the past few years has seen a steep rise in privileged travellers from wealthy western countries standing on street corners in poorer countries with signs asking the locals to "help pay for their trip." During this episode we'll both have a conversation about the growing trend and the ethical gray area that surrounds it. Are there better ways to fund your around the world journey? 
Released:
Apr 27, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

We are Geoff and Alex - two Americans living abroad in Berlin, Germany. During this series we discuss our years of experience living in Europe as expats, give advice to those who are hoping to make the move abroad and share plenty of funny stories about life in the ”land of beer and sausage.” Along the way, we test a new bottle of whiskey during each episode, because...why not?