Abstract
More than a decade has passed since the concept of “tourist gaze” at the “mad” locals behind bars was introduced. This paper argues that tourists too can become the “mad” behind bars, closely watched by the locals. This new concept outlines the local gaze, which is made up of images and stereotypes about the tourist. The former gaze is reflected in the tourists’ behavior, but it also influences the local gaze, a situation which in turn affects the behaviour of both the host and guest populations. The gazes interrelate and are thus termed “the mutual gaze”. The article will contribute to the discussion of host-guest relations in the under-researched area of backpacker tourism.
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