Vocabulary
accommodation Noun
/əˌkɑː.məˈdeɪ.ʃən/
A place where you can stay overnight, such as a hotel or hostel
We need to book accommodation for our trip to London next month.
backpacking Noun
/ˈbæk.pæk.ɪŋ/
A form of low-cost, independent travel where you carry all your belongings in a backpack
After graduation, she went backpacking through Europe for six months.
bucket list Noun
/ˈbʌk.ɪt lɪst/
A list of things you want to do or places you want to visit before you die
Visiting Machu Picchu has been on my bucket list for years.
cuisine Noun
/kwɪˈziːn/
A style of cooking or food from a particular country or region
Italian cuisine is famous for pasta, pizza, and fresh ingredients.
ecotourism Noun
/ˈiː.koʊ.tʊr.ɪz.əm/
Tourism that focuses on visiting natural areas while protecting the environment
Costa Rica is famous for its ecotourism programs in rainforest reserves.
embark Verb
/ɪmˈbɑːrk/
To begin a journey or start a new project or activity
Next week we will embark on our adventure across South America.
excursion Noun
/ɪkˈskɝː.ʒən/
A short trip taken for pleasure, usually as part of a longer journey
Tomorrow we're taking an excursion to the nearby island.
expedition Noun
/ˌek.spəˈdɪʃ.ən/
A journey organized for a specific purpose, often involving exploration or research
The scientists went on an expedition to study wildlife in the Amazon rainforest.
getaway Noun
/ˈɡet̬.ə.weɪ/
A short vacation or trip to relax and escape from daily life
We're planning a romantic getaway to the mountains this weekend.
heritage Noun
/ˈher.ɪ.t̬ɪdʒ/
Important historical buildings, traditions, or customs passed down from the past
Kyoto has many temples that are part of Japan's cultural heritage.
hospitality Noun
/ˌhɑː.spɪˈtæl.ə.t̬i/
Friendly and generous treatment of guests or strangers
The local people's hospitality made our trip truly memorable.
itinerary Noun
/aɪˈtɪn.ə.rer.i/
A detailed plan for a journey, showing the places to visit and when
Our itinerary includes three days in Paris and two days in Rome.
landmark Noun
/ˈlænd.mɑːrk/
A famous building or place that is easily recognized
The Eiffel Tower is Paris's most famous landmark.
layover Noun
/ˈleɪ.oʊ.vɚ/
A period of time when you wait at an airport between connecting flights
I have a three-hour layover in Dubai before my flight to Bangkok.
off the beaten track Phrase
/ɔːf ðə ˈbiː.t̬ən træk/
Away from popular tourist areas; in a remote or unusual place
We found a beautiful beach off the beaten track where no other tourists go.
round trip Noun
/raʊnd trɪp/
A journey to a place and back again to where you started
The round trip to New York by train takes about eight hours.
scenic Adjective
/ˈsiː.nɪk/
Having beautiful natural views and landscapes
We took the scenic route through the mountains to enjoy the beautiful views.
sightseeing Noun
/ˈsaɪt.siː.ɪŋ/
The activity of visiting interesting places and famous buildings as a tourist
We spent the morning sightseeing and visited the cathedral and the old castle.
souvenir Noun
/ˌsuː.vəˈnɪr/
Something you buy or keep to remember a place you visited
I bought a small wooden elephant as a souvenir from my trip to Thailand.
wanderlust Noun
/ˈwɑn.dɚ.lʌst/
A strong desire to travel and explore different places
Her wanderlust led her to quit her job and travel around the world.
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Word Bank
  • accommodation
  • backpacking
  • bucket list
  • cuisine
  • ecotourism
  • embark
  • excursion
  • expedition
  • getaway
  • heritage
  • hospitality
  • itinerary
  • landmark
  • layover
  • off the beaten track
  • round trip
  • scenic
  • sightseeing
  • souvenir
  • wanderlust
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