Begpackers seen by a third-worldist
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Since a bit more than a year, you might have heard of a growing phenomenon (especially in Asia and to a lesser extent in South America): begpackers. Since then, there has already been a long debate about the ethics of this phenomenon. But for me, the real issues are different and much broader.
Begpackers, what is it?
“Begpacker” is a contraction of the English words “begging” and “backpackers”.
The begpackers are travellers, usually westerners, who travel to countries where the cost of living may be cheaper (often in Southeast Asia). Once there, to continue their journey, they beg, busk, sell hugs, postcards…
(You will see in this article some photos taken on the web of begpackers in Asia — of course we do not know all the context and the history of the people in these photos).
Is it legal ?
