His interview with Jez captures this disconnect: "Most of the people here are backpackers," he insists. "backpackers are infinitely different to tourists."

Books with titles such as Gutsy women and travel organizations like "Woodswomen" serve the swelling interest in women-only canoe trips, backpacking expeditions, and other strenuous adventures.

He wants to go to camping with tents and backpacks and you want to stay at a resort by the ocean.