Travelling: English Vocabulary List

a span of time which we do not work or go to school, and spend traveling or resting instead, particularly in a different city, country, etc.

"We are on vacation."

"They spent their vacation in Spain and came back relaxed."

an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk or physical activity

"The adventure was exciting."

"Their adventure through the Amazon rainforest turned dangerous when the guide got lost and they ran out of drinking water after two days."

a journey taken by a ship for pleasure, especially one involving several destinations

"We took a cruise."

"A cruise ship can feel like a floating city offering swimming pools restaurants theaters and even small shopping centers for passengers to enjoy."

a person who lives in a country where they are not a citizen or permanent resident

"The foreigner needed help with translation."

"As a foreigner in a new country he needed to learn the local customs and language to fit in."

a hotel near the road suitable for people who are on a road trip, usually with rooms arranged in a row and parking places outside

"We stopped at a cheap motel for the night."

"A no-tell motel is a derogatory term for a shabby and often roadside motel that allows guests to pay in cash"

an official mark on someone's passport that allows them to enter or stay in a country

"You need a visa to enter that country."

"Applying for a visa to study abroad can be a long and complicated process that requires many documents."

‌a card that usually has a picture on one side, used for sending messages by post without an envelope

"She sent a postcard."

"The postcard arrived from Italy with a lovely view on it."

to visit interesting and well-known places

"We will sightsee around the city tomorrow."

"During their vacation in Rome the couple spent the first two days sightseeing at famous landmarks like the Colosseum and the Vatican."

to confirm your presence or reservation in a hotel or airport after arriving

"Check in at the airport two hours early."

"Passengers need to check in at least two hours before their international flight to allow enough time for security screening and baggage drop."

in or traveling to a different country

"She wants to study abroad."

"She wants to study abroad next year to improve her language skills and experience a different culture."

the act of arriving at a place from somewhere else

"The arrival of the train is on platform three."

"We waited at the airport for the arrival of our delayed flight from London."

the place at an airport or port where passengers' bags are checked for illegal goods as they enter a country

"Go through customs now."

"Going through customs took nearly two hours because the officers were carefully inspecting every suitcase due to reports of illegal items being smuggled."

to reach a location, particularly as an end to a journey

"Passengers arrive at the airport early."

"The train is expected to arrive at the station at exactly nine o'clock so please do not be late for your important appointment."

the act of travelling between two or more places, especially when there is a long distance between them

"The journey from London to Paris takes two hours."

"The long journey across the desert took five days and required careful planning to ensure they had enough water."

a journey that you take for fun or a particular reason, generally for a short amount of time

"The trip was long."

"We took a trip to the coast and enjoyed the sea air."

related or belonging to a country or region other than your own

"She speaks a foreign language."

"The foreign exchange student from Japan taught her classmates how to make origami and cook traditional dishes like sushi and tempura at a cultural event."

the act of stopping a planned event from happening or an order for something from being completed

"The cancelation was sudden."

"The sudden cancelation of the flight left hundreds of passengers stranded at the airport with no information about when they could reschedule their travel."

the act of arranging something, such as a seat or a hotel room to be kept for you to use later at a particular time

"I have a dinner reservation for two people."

"I called the restaurant to make a reservation for eight people at seven o'clock on Saturday evening."

to arrange something to be kept for later use

"Reserve a table for two people."

"You should reserve a table at the popular restaurant at least a week in advance because it is always fully booked."

to live somewhere for a short time, especially as a guest or visitor

"We will stay here."

"The elderly couple decided to stay at home during the snowstorm rather than risk driving on slippery roads to visit their grandchildren."

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

"I bought a souvenir from Paris."

"He bought a small souvenir for his mother from the gift shop to remind her of their trip to the mountains."

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

"We will visit soon."

"They plan to visit the historical landmarks during their vacation in Italy."

to leave a hotel after returning your room key and paying the bill

"Check out of the hotel before noon."

"Guests must check out of the hotel by eleven in the morning to avoid being charged for an additional night's stay."

in or traveling to a different country

"She wants to study abroad next year."

"She wants to study abroad next year to improve her language skills and experience a different culture."

to move from a vehicle, airplane, etc. to another in order to continue a journey

"Please change seats."

"We had to change planes in Frankfurt to continue our journey to Tokyo."

to travel or cross something in an aircraft

"We will fly there."

"She decided to fly over the Grand Canyon to experience its breathtaking beauty from above."

to arrive and rest on the ground or another surface after being in the air

"Pilots land the plane very smoothly."

"The pilot managed to land the damaged plane safely on the emergency runway despite the terrible weather conditions and poor visibility."

to leave a surface and begin flying

"The plane will take off."

"After a brief delay, the aircraft was cleared to take off and begin its ascent."

a list or chart that shows the times at which trains, buses, planes, etc. leave and arrive

"Check the train schedule."

"We changed the schedule to avoid the busiest part of the day."

to move in a relaxed or casual manner

"He wandered around the city aimlessly."

"We decided to wander around the old city center without any map or plan for the entire afternoon."

the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey

"The departure of the flight was delayed by an hour."

"The departure of the flight was delayed by two hours due to bad weather conditions at the airport."

a journey on a horse, bicycle, automobile, or machine

"The ride was smooth."

"The bus ride from the airport to the city center was bumpy and uncomfortable but it cost only two dollars compared to a forty dollar taxi."

to go away from somewhere

"They leave the house."

"We must leave the hotel by noon to catch our flight, so please pack all your belongings now."

to decide or tell that something arranged before will now not happen

"The airline cancels the flight due to storm."

"The airline was forced to cancel several flights due to the unexpected snowstorm that caused dangerous flying conditions across the entire region."

to get to your planned destination

"We will reach home."

"Despite the adverse weather conditions, the expedition managed to reach the summit before nightfall."