Instead of squirrelling away money and going backpacking, young travellers are increasingly going overseas with nothing and 'begpacking.'

Free hugs, photos from their travels and busking are some of the things they're offering in exchange for donations and it's infuriating locals and other travellers alike.  

CREDITS

Host/Producer: Gemma Bath

Executive Producer: Elle Beattie

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri

Thanks to our special guests Fairfax journalist Ben Groundwater and busker Somerset Barnard. 

Here are more of Ben's thoughts on the topic of begpackers: http://www.traveller.com.au/its-ridiculous-begpackers-why-travels-generation-of-entitlement-is-a-disgrace-gvnhp1

You can follow Somerset's travels and music here: www.somersetbarnard.com

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Instead of squirrelling away money and going backpacking, young travellers are increasingly going overseas with nothing and 'begpacking.'
Free hugs, photos from their travels and busking are some of the things they're offering in exchange for donations and it's infuriating locals and other travellers alike.&nbsp;&nbsp;
CREDITS
Host/Producer: Gemma Bath
Executive Producer: Elle Beattie
Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri
Thanks to our special guests Fairfax journalist Ben Groundwater and busker Somerset Barnard.&nbsp;
Here are more of Ben's thoughts on the topic of begpackers: <a href="http://www.traveller.com.au/its-ridiculous-begpackers-why-travels-generation-of-entitlement-is-a-disgrace-gvnhp1">http://www.traveller.com.au/its-ridiculous-begpackers-why-travels-generation-of-entitlement-is-a-disgrace-gvnhp1</a>
You can follow Somerset's travels and music here: www.somersetbarnard.com
The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it&rsquo;s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you are...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner.
The Quicky. Getting you up to speed. Daily.
Want The Quicky in your ears every day?&nbsp; Subscribe at<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/the-quicky"> mamamia.com.au/the-quicky</a> or in your favourite podcast app.
Love the show? Send us an email thequicky@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone 02 8999 9386.

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The Quicky

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?

Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.

It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?
Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.
It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.