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Top ten Spanish tourists stereotypes

Top ten Spanish tourists stereotypes
Back to Top 10 characters you'll meet in Spain's hostels
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THE BRAG PACKERS: They love travelling, but what they enjoy even more is telling you about all the cool places they've been to and how amazing it all was. Some genuinely have interesting stories to tell though. Most likely to ask: You mean you've never been there?!Photo: mickcogh/Flickr
THE LONE WOLF: is travelling to find him or herself. Will probably try some WWOOFing (helping out on an organic farm) and couch-surfing along the way, or maybe a bit of English teaching. The female of the species can sometimes be seen drinking herbal tea in the common area, reading or writing down deep thoughts in her travel diary. Most likely to ask: Do you guys have a book exchange? 
Photo: Pat Scullion/Flickr
THE HEN PARTY CHICKS: This scary group are in Spain to wreak havoc and they're going to start as soon as possible. They arrive on Friday and then stagger back to the hostel some time on Sunday afternoon having spent most of their money and misplaced the rest of it. Most likely to ask: Have you seen a blow-up doll lying around anywhere? Photo: <a href=" http://shutr.bz/XeeCyI" target="_self">Shutterstock</a>
THE STRICTLY BUSINESS: Usually a man on a business trip who extends his stay over the weekend. Might book the private double room just for himself as he has more money to spend than the average backpacker. Seriously tempted by the hostel pub crawl, he usually ends up opting for the quiet tapas night instead. Most likely to ask: Do you have ear plugs?Photo: kamagurka/Flickr
BACKPACKERS 2.0: Hooked on their phones and laptops, members of this new breed of travellers spend the whole time updating Facebook profiles or on Skype with people back home. The common area is sometimes filled with them, until someone helps break the ice by bringing in a deck of cards or suggesting drinking games. Most likely to ask: What's the Wifi password?Photo: Zenobia_Joy/Flickr
THE LAGER LADS: Just turned 18 and generally from the UK, they're travelling over the summer with mates before starting uni. Perfect party backpackers, they are always up for the hostel's drinking games/free sangria night. They spend most of their money on booze and want to know where the 'cool places' are. Can be spotted in the common room in the afternoon, recovering from their hangover. Most likely to ask: What time is the pub crawl?
Photo: Afik Berlin/Flickr
THE STAMP COLLECTORS: People in this group are trying to cram in as many countries as possible in just a few weeks, so they can tick off all the places they’ve been to. Sometimes on a gap year or just out of college, they've managed to squeeze in a few weeks off before starting their first job – and paying their parents back. Most likely to ask: So how long do I need to spend at the Prado?Photo: Boris van Hoytema/Flickr
THE GOSSIP GIRLS: Usually from the USA, these girls can often be spotted in front of the large mirrors in the corridors, getting ready for the hostel pub crawl, doing their hair and putting make-up on. They always have cute outfits, usually do everything as a group and only drink cocktails. Most likely to ask: Do you have an adapter for my hair-dryer? Photo: Ashleigh290/Flickr
THE LONG-HAULERS: Travelling for anything from one month to over a year, Aussie and Kiwi travellers are generally easy-going. They've already visited half of Europe from Finland to Montenegro and plan on visiting the other half before heading off to their next continent. Most likely to ask: Can I book another night?Photo: Hermanusbackpackers/Flickr
THE LOVEBIRDS: They book the ensuite double room, get up early in the morning and fill their day with sightseeing, cultural activities and restaurant dinners. Being a couple doesn't always stop the pair from being sociable and joining the hostel's activities. Most likely to ask: Nothing. They've got each other and that's all that counts.   
Photo: <a href=" http://shutr.bz/1rMQkZz" target="_self">Photo of two tourists</a>: Shutterstock
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