... status of a transnational community (Indeed Sørensen refers to them as such in his study). He reinforces this, by adding "If asked about companions, the great majority of backpackers will answer that they travel alone, or with one person (spouse, friend). In the strict sense of companion throughout the trip, it is correct that most backpackers travel alone or together with one person. However, this apparently simple truth hides the fact that, in reality, a majority of them spend most of their time in the company of other backpackers, at favoured places, and in impromptu groups formed along the road. ([Loker-Murphy 1996, Murphy 2001 and Riley 1988]). It is quite common to strike up a friendship for a few days or weeks, split, and team up with others again. Friendships are created rapidly and travel groups formed and dissolved almost instantly. However, the behaviour connected to this social interaction is ...

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