Etymology
The term '"Banana Pancake Trail" is usually used tongue-in-cheek as an affectionate nickname and in reference to the many guesthouses, cafes and restaurants catering to backpackers and serve banana pancakes as a form of sweet breakfast.
The Banana Pancake Trail is sometimes associated with travellers who use Lonely Planet travel guides, due to the fact that this publisher's books were one of the first to provide information about the region and were therefore used by many backpackers. The influx of Western travellers led to the rise of many restaurants serving food adapted to their needs, including banana pancakes and other comfort foods like yogurt with muesli and honey.
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