What do you say when you travel? Have you ever dreamed of visiting a destination? Are you about to hit the road and explore one? Let's analyze some common travel colloquialisms.
First, let's explore different ways of traveling. There are many ways to travel, including sea, rail, land, and air.
- The only way Meena likes to travel to Egypt is by sea.
- Our trip from Munich to Goa was by train. We enjoyed the journey.
- Our family traveled to the USA last summer. After flying to New York, we rented a car and traveled to Boston.
Collocations about travel
Travel light - Some people travel with a lot of luggage, and some travel light, only bringing what they need.
- Since we agreed to travel light, I didn't want to pack too much, just what's needed.
- You should travel light if you are flying due to the baggage allowance.
Travel independently - If you travel with a travel agency, you may not be able to truly appreciate the culture and people of that country. You can book a trip online now and visit places you wouldn't normally be able to go.
- As more people travel independently, they go off the beaten track.
- If we did not travel independently, we would not be able to visit all these places and meet the people and cultures there.
It takes…
Typically, this phrase describes how long a trip will take.
You can reach the island by plane in an hour.
Questions to spark conversation
Here are some questions you can ask your friend or yourself to help you remember the new words:
- Do you like sea travel? How do you prefer to travel? By air or by land?
- Are you a heavy packer or a light packer when you travel?
- Can you travel independently or do you prefer a travel agent to plan your trip?
- Are you familiar with run-down hotels?