7 Travelers You'll Find All Over The World

The good, the bad, and the just plain annoying!

The Free Spirit

Pinterest / Via glamradar.com

These guys will go wherever the wind blows them. They find scheduled activities and itineraries to be kryptonite to their adventures. Often these tumbleweeds will be the ones that disappear and then show up days later with cool new tattoos and amazing stories about how they smoked peyote with an Arab prince they met at a rave. Free spirits are great if you want a story and an interesting time but only hang out with them in moderation or else you'll hit a wall of exhaustion or have a little too much fun.

The Drill Sargent

Lime Doodle Design / Via limedoodledesign.com

Every. Second. Is. Planned. From sunrise to sunset you know exactly what you're doing, exactly when you're going to do it, and know exactly how you're going to get there. Changes in plans do not sit well with these planners. A minute off schedule can cause them discomfort and create chaos. If you are somewhere you don't know and don't feel comfortable, then the drill Sargent is great for peace of mind. Otherwise, do NOT try to mention deviating from the plan, you may have your head chopped off.

The Miser

Pix Good / Via pixgood.com

This one is the Scrooge of the trip. Lunch doesn't depend on what you want to eat but on how much it costs. If an attraction costs money it had better be less than five dollars or, no, they are not going because you can find something for free that's just as entertaining. Avoid these guys on vacation but embrace their outlook when doing long backpacking trips on a budget.

The Shopaholic

MintLife Blog / Via mint.com

For these big spenders, trips are not really for the scenery or experiences but for the souvenirs. Shopaholics wake up each day with a list of things they want to buy for their 500 relatives and friends. They tend to over-haggle and can turn a hour trip to a bazaar into a day tour. Indulge with the shopaholic but always have a backup plan for when you're finished shopping and they're just hitting their stride.

The Shutterbug

gapyear.com / Via gapyear.com

There is always a camera and it is always on. Every moment is captured, even the boring or unflattering ones. Give shutterbugs some buffer time on activities as they often need a moment to "get the light just right." Shutterbugs are great once you've gotten back home and you want to reminisce. However, they can miss out on really experiencing travel because they’re intent on capturing it all on film.

The "Treat Yo Self"-ers

Forbes Travel Guide / Via blog.forbestravelguide.com

They live by the motto of YOLO. Everything is done in the most decadent means possible. Hotel? The Ritz. Transportation? Limo. Activities? Renting a yacht and kitchen staff for the day. Drink? The finest champagne. They never say no...except when something is below their standards. It can be fun to join the constant vacationers, but just keep an eye on your wallet as it will decrease in size exponentially.

The Travel Veterans

Qdkfqsz / Via qdkfqsz.com

They've seen it all. They know how to maneuver an airport security lane, haggle taxi prices and pack the essentials in a small carry on. These are the travelers to aspire to. They know that the best trips are a mix of set activities and exploration time. They also know that if you meet a cool local and they offer to show you around that you throw your plans out and follow them. These are the best travel companions, although they are few and far between. They can be so rare that they're up there with leprechauns and Santa Claus.