We often run out of words on what to say. It also happens when we talk about travel lovers or want to impress our nomadic friends. Are you tired of using the same old words? If so, today’s fun post is for you.
Do you know what a person is called who loves to travel? Travel lover. Yes, but we all know that, and besides, that’s two words, not a one word noun.
How about “Hodophile”. If you are saying, “what, a hodophile!” Yes, a hodophile is a person who loves to travel. Now, that’s certainly going to grab your friends’ attention next time you talk to them.
Below are the top 10 simple to pronounce words you should start using to enhance your regular travel vocabulary.
These are nothing like out-of-the-tongue kinda words but refreshing synonyms one should add to their day to day vocabulary.
Globetrotter
Do you know anyone who loves to hop between countries? Or anyone who is a hardcore traveler? Anyone who leaves their tiny footprints across the various continents? Globetrotter is what you call them, and Globetrotting is their religion.
Itinerant
Few of us hate staying in one place. We are people of many lands who live to travel. Itinerant is an apt word for travel lovers who have got a gypsy soul.
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Roadie
Many times we say, let’s hit the road! That is exactly what roadies do, but they accompany bands or musicians and travel in a group. In recent time though, the term has become more generalized and biking groups can be also called Roadies.
Rover
Wandering around might get old after a few days, why not use roving around for a change? Become a Rover aka Travel Lover. 🙂
Related: The Ultimate Travel Bucket List and 101 Couple Goals
Wayfarer
“Catch flights, not feelings” is what the quote says, but what about after you get off the plane? Hop on a car, and move to your hotel, then what?
You need to walk around and discover the destination. All travel lovers are wayfarers in a way.
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Vagabond
Nothing is permanent. And this world is massive to just live in a corner. People who make any place their home are in reality the Vagabonds – the daring nomads, adventurers, and travel lovers.
Also, you might have heard this quote from Saint Augustine of Hippo: “The World is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”
Solivagant
Traveling alone is empowering. And when you are brave enough to take on the roads yourself you become a Solivagant. Wandering alone is an unadulterated bliss which travel lovers should try once.
Related: Women Solo Travelers on Rise and Best Destinations for Traveling Solo
Travel Buff
Wisdom comes from experience and those who are travelers amass knowledge through traveling. That is what makes them the travel-buffs.
Hodophile
You don’t need an explanation for this word. It is as perfect as it comes. Hodophile – the very word for travel lovers. A Hodophile is “One who loves to travel.”
Grey Nomad
In Australia, a retired old man traveling in a motorhome or caravan is named as Grey Nomad. But why just use it in the context of an old man?
Nowadays the travel lovers who live a nomadic life are often called “Grey Nomads.” (They may or may not have grey hairs though, Lol!)
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What are some other words for travel lovers? Comment below and we’ll add to this list. We hope this post cheered you and brought you value. If yes, please share it with your globetrotting friends and tell them they are too young to be a grey nomad. (wink)
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Английский стал настолько важным языком для средств массовой информации, международной политики и бизнеса, что по праву считается самым распространенным языком. Как это связано с туризмом? Все очень просто – если вы говорите по-английски, вы можете посетить множество разных стран и применить свои языковые навыки на практике! Но что сказать носителям английского, которых вы встретите в пути? Рассмотрим какая английская лексика для путешествия нам понадобиться – это минимум, без которого не обойтись!
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- Основные Английские слова по теме «Путешествия» (полный список)
- Travelling. General Words (общие слова)
- Travelling by Air (Plane)
- Travelling by Train (для путешествия в поезде)
- Travelling. Collocations (устойчивые сочетания):
- Customs – Таможня
- Обозначения
- Слова, которые пригодятся в Гостинице (Hotel)
- Что говорить по прибытию в гостиницу
Основные Английские слова по теме «Путешествия» (полный список)
Английский для туристов: самые нужные 80 слов и выражений, с которыми вы не пропадете в любой англоязычной стране. Словарики-памятки в подарок — распечатайте их и возьмите в дорогу!
Travelling. General Words (общие слова)
- travelling / travel — путешествие
- to be fond of travelling — любить путешествовать
- journey — длительное путешествие ( по суше)
- trip/ school trip — поездка (короткая)/ экскурсия
- two-day trip — двухдневная поездка
- tour — поездка/ тур
- package tour — путешествие по тур. путевке
- to buy a package tour — купить тур. путевку
- cruise [kru:z] — круиз
- voyage [`voɪəʤ] — путешествие по морю
- to drive/ go for a drive — поездка на машине/ прокатиться
- flight — полет/ рейс
- hitchhike — путешествие автостопом
- to go hitchhiking — отправиться в путешествие автостопом
- to go on a journey / cruise/school trip — отправиться в путешествие/ круиз/ на экскурсию
- travel agency — туристическое агентство
- to travel (go) abroad — путешествовать (ехать) за границу
- to get to — добраться
- to arrive in/ at — прибыть в (большой/ небольшой) город
- stay in a hotel — остановиться в отеле
- destination — место назначения (конечная цель)
- single (return) ticket — билет в один конец (туда-обратно)
- to book tickets — заказать билеты
- luggage (baggage) — багаж
- suitcase — чемодан
- rucksack (backpack) — рюкзак (туристический рюкзак)
- bag/ hand bag — сумка
- porter — носильщик
- lost and found office — бюро находок
- left luggage office (check room) — камера хранения
- information desk — справочное бюро
- to pack bags (luggage) — упаковывать сумки (багаж)
- to change to — пересаживаться на
- to see smb off — провожать кого-либо
- to wave smb — махать кому-нибудь на прощанье
- to wave smb a kiss — послать воздушный поцелуй
Travelling by Air (Plane)
| at the airport | в аэропорту |
|---|---|
| to arrive (at the airport) | прибывать (в аэропорт) |
| to depart | отправляться |
| arrival | прибытие |
| departure | отправление |
| boarding | посадка |
| boarding card | посадочный талон |
| to announce | объявлять |
| to take off | взлетать |
| to land | приземляться |
| gate | выход к самолету |
| customs | таможня |
| to go through the customs | проходить таможню |
| duty-free | без пошлин |
| to declare | декларировать |
| passport control | паспортный контроль |
| to go through the pasport control | проходить таможню |
| to travel light | путешествовать налегке |
| excess weight | превышение веса |
| hand luggage | ручная кладь |
| to check luggage (check in) | сдать вещи в багаж |
| luggage receipt | багажная квитанция |
| tag | бирка, прикреп. к чемодану |
| to board a plane | садиться на самолет |
| captain [‘kæptin] | командир корабля |
| pilot | пилот |
| flight attendant | стюардесса (стюард) |
| seat | место |
| aisle [ail] | проход между рядами |
| emergency exit | запасной выход |
| life jacket | спасательный жилет |
| oxygen mask | кислородная маска |
| seat (safety) belt | ремень безопасности |
| food tray | поднос, столик для еды |
Travelling by Train (для путешествия в поезде)
- railway station — ж/д. станция: at the station — на станции
- platform — платформа
- carriage (car) — вагон
- smoking compartment — купе для курящих
- non-smoking compartment — купе для некурящих
- ticket collector -контролер
- to go off — отходить (о поезде)
- to go from platform … — отходить от платформы
Travelling. Collocations (устойчивые сочетания):
- to make a reservation — забронировать место в гостинице
- to miss a plane/ a train — опоздать на самолет/ на поезд
- to get on a train/ a bus — сесть на поезд/ на автобус
- to get off a train/ a bus — сойти с поезда/ автобуса
- to get into/ out of a car — сесть / выйти из машины
- to have an accident — попасть в аварию
Customs – Таможня
- Customs House таможня
- Customs regulations таможенные правила
- Customs restrictions таможенные ограничения
- fall under restrictions попадать под ограничения
- customs duty (duties) таможенные пошлины
- duty-free не подлежащий обложению таможенными пошлинами
- duty-free quota list список предметов, разрешенных к беспошлинному провозу
- prohibited articles list список товаров, запрещенных для ввоза вывоза
- declare (at the Customs) сделать заявление о наличии вещей, облагаемых пошлиной
- fill in / out a customs declaration заполнить таможенную декларацию
- personal effects личные вещи
- customs clearing таможенный досмотр
- customs tariffs таможенные тарифы
- reduction (increase) of customs tariffs снижение (повышение) таможенных тарифов
- particulars of the amount, weight and value точные данные о количестве, весе, стоимости
- excess (weight) превышение (веса)
- exceed превышать
- charge for (excess weight) взимать дополнительную плату за (излишний вес)
- go through the customs (be through with the Customs inspection, to be released by the Customs) пройти таможенный досмотр
- go through one’s luggage досматривать багаж
- turn smth back вернуть кого-либо обратно
- advise to proceed to… попросить пройти к…
- leave smth in the care of the Customs-House оставить что-либо на хранение в таможне
- “Customs inspected” stamp штамп о прохождении таможенного досмотра
- currency exchange office пункт обмена валюты
- border граница
- cross the border пересечь границу
- smuggle in / out провозить контрабандным путем
- smuggler контрабандист
Обозначения
- Tickets Билеты
- Platform Платформа
- Waiting room Зал ожидания
- Lost property (Lost & found) Бюро находок
- Underground Метро
- Bus stop Автобусная остановка
- Request stop Остановка по требованию
- On time Вовремя
- Expected Прибывает
- Delayed Задерживается
- Cancelled Отменен
- Calling at … Останавливается в …
- Priority seat Специальные места (для беременных, пожилых, инвалидов)
- To trains К поездам
- Trains to London Поезда на Лондон
- Way out Выход
- Mind the gap Осторожно, щель
Слова, которые пригодятся в Гостинице (Hotel)
- make a reservation for a room забронировать гостиничный номер
- booking confirmation подтверждение бронирования
- in advance заранее
- discount скидка
- hotel facilities комплекс услуг, которые предлагает гостиница
- The rate includes sauna, gym, parking, safe deposit box. B стоимость включено: посещение сауны, спортивного зала, парковка автомобиля на территории отеля, возможность пользоваться сейфом для хранения ценностей.
- check-in time час, с наступлением которого возможно заселение в номер (устанавливается администрацией гостиницы)
- check-out time час, до которого необходимо освободить номер в день отъезда
- pay for services оплатить услуги
- payment in local currency оплата в местной валюте
- pay cash расплатиться наличными
- cater обслуживать
- available имеющийся в наличии
- At the moment there are no rooms available. В данный момент свободных номеров нет.
Номера:
- single room одноместный номер
- twin room двухместный номер с двумя кроватями
- double room двухместный номер с одной двуспальной кроватью
Категории номеров (по комфортности):
- Standard room стандартный номер
- Superior room номер повышенной комфортности
- Junior suite room номер “полулюкс”
- Suite room номер “люкс”
Классификация проживания по типу питания:
- B&B – bed and breakfast питание: завтрак
- HB – half board полупансион (как правило, завтрак и ужин)
- FB – full board трёхразовое питание
- All inclusive всё включено
Что говорить по прибытию в гостиницу
| Фраза на английском | Перевод |
|---|---|
| Вот мой паспорт. | Here’s my passport. |
| Вот моя виза. | Here’s my visa. |
| Я пробуду здесь неделю. | I’ll be staying a week. |
| Я здесь в отпуске. | I’m here on holiday. |
| Я здесь по делам. | I’m here on business. |
| У меня бутылка водки. | I have a bottle of vodka. |
| Можно это провезти? | May I bring this in? |
| Какую пошлину мне нужно заплатить? | What duty must I pay? |
| Я собираюсь жить в гостинице. | I’ll be staying at a hotel. |
| Я остановлюсь у знакомых. | I’ll live at my friends. |
| Где можно обменять валюту? | Where can I change some money? |
| Я хочу обменять доллары. | I want to change some dollars. |
| Я хочу обменять дорожные чеки. | I want to change some traveller’s cheques. |
| Какой курс валюты? | What’s the exchange rate? |
| Мне нужен номер в гостинице. | I need hotel accommodation. |
| Мне нужна комната на одного. | I need a single room. |
| Мне нужна комната на двоих. | I need a double room. |
| Где гостиница? | Where is the hotel? |
| Сколько стоит номер в сутки? | What do you charge for the room per day? |
| Входит ли в стоимость номера питание? | Does the charge for the roominclude meals? |
| Я думаю остановиться на несколько дней. | I intend to stay for few days. |
| Какой мой номер? | What’s my room number? |
| Приготовьте, пожалуйста, все счета к моему отъезду. | Please, have all my bills ready by the time I leave. |
| Я уезжаю завтра утром. | I’m leaving tomorrow morning. |
| Я уезжаю завтра днём. | I’m leaving tomorrow afternoon. |
| Я уезжаю завтра вечером. | I’m leaving tomorrow evening. |
| Где можно найти такси? | Where can I find a taxi? |
| Мне нужно в аэропорт. | Take me to the airport. |
| Мне нужно на вокзал. | Take me to the railway station. |
| Есть ли у Вас??? | May I have a ??? |
| Где уборная? | Where’s the toilet? |
| Разбудите меня в семь часов утра. | Will you wake me up at 7 a.m. |
| Я живу в номере 101. | I am living in room number 101. |
| Прошу отнести мой багаж в номер. | Take my luggage to my room, please. |
Теперь Вы знаете какая английская лексика Вам пригодится в путешествии. Можете распечатать словарик и практиковаться при удобной возможности, а если Вы отправились в путь, чтобы навестить любимого человека, тогда Вам будет полезна ещё и подборка цитат о любви. Приятной дороги друзья!
Get inspiration from around the world with these catchy and creative travel words in other languages >> A list of the best words for travel lovers. ❤️
Travel. It can leave you speechless and then turn you into a storyteller. The experience has a tendency to make us feel a plethora of emotions and when you’re reliving those times there may not be an accurate word to describe the travel experience, the adventure, the magic, the moments, or the way you felt.
This loss of words is more common than you may think. Especially since the English language is limited when it comes to words related to travel or words to describe a person who loves to travel.
Sure, you could use the popular travel word wanderlust, but it is also often way overused (have you noticed every new travel influencer and their dog jumping on the wanderlust-wagon?).
Rather use these wanderlust synonyms below instead.
Wanderlust (n.)
Origin: German
Definition: A strong, innate, impulse or desire to travel the world
How do you explain your deep-seated need to get away or the desire to always be on the move and live a nomad existence? Is there a travel-related word to describe the mix of excitement and anxiety one feels on starting a new journey?
Are there other creative words for travellers to articulate the curiosity to experience other cultures, other exotic foods, other landscapes, and other ways of life around the world?
How can you express the profound feeling of awe you feel on the awareness of the vastness and beauty of the universe when observing the stars? Or the thrill of discovering a hidden waterfall during a hike up a mountain to catch the last sunset?
Fortunately, there are foreign words from other cultures and different languages to voice these special moments. These beautiful travel words, often with no English equivalent, are meant to educate and inspire you. And perhaps even assist with your next clever travel caption for the gram or pinterest.
>> Must Read:
- More foreign language guides:
How to say Hello, Thank You, Goodbye, and Love in different languages around the world - Fun list: Best travel questions or these road trip questions and car ride trivia
- The top 50 travel songs to add to your playlist
- Why is travel important? Find 10 key benefits of travelling the world
- Get inspired: Short quotes about traveling and funny travel quotes
What do you call someone who loves travel?
Hodophile — one who loves to travel
Studies have shown that people who spend their money on experiences rather than material stuff, such as travel, tend to be more open minded, creative, carefree, and happier in their life.
*searches for my next flight out.
Travel the Word: Unique + Beautiful Travel Words from Other languages of the World
A handful of my favourite words associated with travel.
Save a couple of your own favorites from this list, bookmark this page, and add them to your vocabulary before your next adventure!
Describe your explorations with these foreign words about travel taken from different languages around the world.
Ready. Let’s go….
v. = verb
n. = noun
adj. = adjective
In alphabetical order….
Absquatulate (v.)
to leave without saying goodbye.
Origin: North America
My close friends know that I absquatulate. Like, a lot.
So no surprise there, when the urge to pack your things and just disappear shows up… with no time to say goodbye. Continue reading to find more creative words for travelers.
Coddiwomple (v.)
To travel purposefully towards a strange location.
Origin: English slang
Some days you wander with no plan at all, seeing where the day will take you. And other days, you coddiwomple.
I do like the sound of this unusual word related to travel.
Cosmopolitan (v./adj.)
A citizen of the world or at home all over the world.
Origin: English
This definition varies, depending on whether you use the word as a noun or an adjective. Even though, the origins of these creative travel words are from English, it can be traced back to Pythagoras, who first used the Greek word kosmos as a way to describe the order of the universe.
Travellers naturally feel at home in the world and the saying, “home is where the heart is” applies perfectly.
Dérive (n.)
To drift unplanned on a spontaneous journey, leaving everyday life behind and guided by the scenery, architecture, and landscapes.
Origin: French
One of my favourite words to describe my travel experience. This untranslatable travel term perfectly describes spontaneous exploration.
There is no strict plan, instead going with the flow away from the beaten beaten path and towards unplanned discoveries such as a beautiful sunset.
Dromomania (n.)
An uncontrollable and irrational impulse or psychological urge to wander or travel without purpose.
Origin: Greek
Dromomania, also referred to as travelling fugue or vagabond neurosis, is seen as an abnormal and uncontrollable psychological impulse to wander. It comes from a combination of the Greek words dromos and mania to diagnose those with this condition to spontaneously abandon their everyday lives to travel long distances, even taking up different identities and occupations.
This irrational desire stems from a strong emotional and physical need to constantly be travelling and having new experiences. It also often involves sacrificing security, relationships, and careers in the hunt for these experiences. Fantasies about exploring occupy their thoughts and dreams.
I guess, I have a serious undiagnosed case of the dromomania.
Ecophobia (n.)
A fear or distaste of home.
Origin: Greek
Now, this unusual word for travel can be used in the literal sense. Or, as I prefer, to describe when you can’t stop thinking about a different place. A place, other than where you live. Say, an exotic tropical island?
Eleutheromania (n.)
The intense and insatiable desire for freedom.
Origin: Greek
When asked why I pursue travel so much, my response often involves an insatiable yearning for freedom, amongst the many other reasons for exploring the globe.
Yes, I’ve since learned that freedom comes from within as much (or even more) than your external circumstances. However, the very act of travelling does leave me feeling free and eleutheromania perfectly describes the desire for this feeling.
For sure, one of my favourite words associated with travel holidays and tourism.
Eudaimonia (v.)
A state of feeling happy and content whilst travelling.
Origin: Greek
This is one of my favourite words associated with travel because it such an apt description of the journey.
The joy of wandering, the excitement of new discoveries, the contented state of living the dream…. and everything feels perfectly alright. Even when things go wrong.
Exulansis (n.)
When you give up trying to talk about an experience because none are able to relate to it.
Origin: Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows
How many times have you given up trying to explain yourself or something you’ve done because those around you are just not on the same wavelength as you and are unable to relate or even understand.
Yeah, I know this feeling all too well and exulansis is one of the most unique travel words I’ve come across to articulate this.
Fernweh (n.)
Distance sickness. A yearning, a longing, an ache to be elsewhere. To be in a far away place.
Origin: German
Not as popular or overused as wanderlust, this catchy travel word has gained much traction over the past few years. This German word is often described as feeling homesick for a far away place. A place you’ve never been to before.
This urge to travel is strong and fernweh, a synonym for wanderlust, describes the aching desire to be far away from home.
Flâneur (n.)
Someone who strolls aimlessly and enjoyably, observing life and their surroundings.
Origin: French
One of the best words describing travel lovers, flâneur derives from the French flâner, meaning to stroll or saunter.
My favourite kind of days when travelling do not have a plan nor involve a requirement to be in a particular place. It is simply wandering around aimlessly at a comfortable pace, observing the local life and appreciating the day as it unfolds.
Yes, I am a big time flâneur.
Forelsket (adj.)
The overwhelming euphoric-feeling that takes place at the early stages of falling in love.
Origin: Norwegian
Gadabout (n.)
A habitual pleasure-seeker who moves about restlessly or aimlessly.
Origin: Old Norse
It is used to refer to a person who gads or walks idly about. A person who’s constantly on the move, restlessly seeking amusement along the way.
Gallivant (v.)
to roam without a plan… to wander about, seeking pleasure or diversion.
Origin: German
No list of creative travel words is complete without including gallivant. This word is used to describe the action of going to many different places as a form of enjoyment while completely forgetting or disregarding other things you should be doing. As an example, using travel as a form of escape, something that many a lover of travel is guilty of.
Hiraeth (n.)
A homesickness for a place which you can’t return to. A longing for what may no longer exist.
Origin: Welsh
This Welsh term describes not just a longing for home, but a nostalgic desire to reconnect with a place or time period you can’t return to or that may not exist anymore.
Hodophile (adj.)
A lover of roads. A love of travel.
Origin: Greek
A unique word to describe a person who loves to travel.
I mean, what’s there not to love about exploring the world. The unusual sights, the new tastes, the beautiful landscapes and the people you meet along the way.
Raise your hand if, like me, you’re the biggest hodophile? *guilty as charged
Holoholo (n.)
to ride or walk around for pleasure.
Origin: Hawaiian
This Hawaiian word is the perfect description of something I do a lot when exploring a new country.
Hozhoni (n.)
a feeling of being filled with beauty and balance.
Origin: Navajo
Hygge (n.)
The feeling of comfort, relaxation, and coziness in certain settings around certain people, particularly friends.
Origin: Danish
This unusual word is not just reserved for travel and holiday, but it is perfectly suited to describe those moments when you’re enjoying a meal, drinks, and those simple pleasures with friends around the world.
The Dutch words gezellig or gezelligheid is similar to hygge, describing that feeling of ease and coziness when you’re around friends you feel comfortable with.
Kismet (n.)
Destiny, sometimes referred to as fate, is a predetermined course of events. It may be conceived as a predetermined future, whether in general or of an individual.
Origin: Arabic
This beautiful Arabic-derived word refers to one’s destiny and something that one believes was meant to be.
Livsnjutare (n.)
A person who truly enjoys life and lives it to the extreme.
Origin: Swedish
This unique trip word, of Swedish origin, is often used to describe someone who enjoys life and lives it to the full, making the most of each moment. When I am wandering around the world, in places like Mexico, it certainly feels like living to the extreme.
Merak (n.)
The feeling of enjoyment and oneness with the Universe that comes from the simplest of pleasures.
Origin: Serbian
Meraki (n.)
Doing something with creativity, with love, with soul — when you put “something of yourself” into what you’re doing.
Origin: Greek
A beautiful word, that also happens to be one of my favourites. Meraki, derived from Greek, describes the action and the feelings that results when one does something with complete focus and love. Being so caught up with what you’re doing as if your entire being and soul is part of the whole experience. Moments of meraki flood my experience often when painting or when exploring a beautiful landscape.
Monachopsis (n.)
The subtle but persistent feeling of being out of place.
Origin: Greek
It comes from the combination of words monos and opsis, where ‘monos’ means solitary or unique and ‘opsis’ refers to like or appearance.
Nefelibata (n.)
One who lives in the clouds of their own imagination and does not obey convention.
Origin: Portuguese
Ok, this is me. Just a beautiful meaning word to describe a person who loves to travel. The direct translation is “cloud-walker,” referring to those, like myself, who live in their own world/imagination. An unconventional person that does not blindly follow the rules of society. More about me here.
Novaturient (adj.)
A desire to alter your life. The feeling that pushes you to travel.
Origin: Latin
This is the feeling that pushed me to quit my job and travel the world. You know, when you are curious to discover what more is out there.
Numinous (adj.)
The powerful, personal feeling of being overwhelmed and inspired.
Origin: Latin
Numinous has its origins in Latin, meaning to be both fearful, awed, and inspired by what you see and experience before you. Exploring tends to bring up all the human emotions, often simultaneously, and these catchy travel words are an apt description of the experience.
Like the time I went trekking among some of the highest mountains in the world in Nepal.
Onism (n.)
The awareness of how little of the world you will experience.
Origin: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows
Once you start seeing the world, you realise just how much more there is to see out there.
And you actually reach a point, somewhere along the journey, where you come to the realisation that no matter how extensive your travels are, you will only ever experience a little bit. This realisation is referred to as onism.
This creative word associated with travel is not from a foreign language, but actually originates from a book by John Koenig.
Peregrinate (v.)
Travel or wander from place to place.
Origin: Latin
From the Latin peregrinari, meaning “to travel abroad,” this type of inspirational travel words refers to a long journey in which you travel to various different places, especially on foot.
Peripatetic (adj.)
A person who travels from place to place.
Origin: Greek
Originating from the Greek word peripatein, “to walk up and down,” this adjective is used to describe backpackers who are constantly moving from place to place, living a nomadic existence.
Photophile (n.)
A person who loves photography and light.
Origin: English
This pretty word is derived from the biological term of the same name for an organism that loves or thrives in light. If you carry a camera with you wherever you go and post to photo sharing websites (like instagram) all day, you’re a photophile.
Quaquaversal (adj.)
Directed outwards in all directions from a common centre
Origin: Latin
A good word for travel and the desire to experience everything all at the same time.
Querencia (n.)
The place where you are your most authentic self. Where one’s strength is drawn from; where one feels at home.
Origin: Spanish
The term comes from the Spanish verb “querer,” which means “to desire.” Many long term travellers feel at home in the world and their most authentic self when connecting with this place. One of the best words for travel lovers.
Resfeber (n.)
the restless race of a traveler’s heart before the journey begins, when anxiety and anticipation are tangled together.
Origin: Swedish
Another catchy word related to travel, resfeber is universally used to describe the mixed emotions one feels just before the journey begins. These emotions include both excitement as well as anxiety and nervousness when starring in the face of the unknown. Like that time I had decided to climb Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa.
Rückkehrunruhe (n.)
The feeling of returning home after a trip only to find it fading rapidly from your awareness.
Origin: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows
Saudade (n.)
a deep emotional state of nostalgic or melancholic longing for something or someone far away that one cares for and loves.
Origin: Portuguese
This is the creative word to use when you’re fondly thinking back to a beautiful moment during your travels and longing to return to that experience.
Schwellenangst (n.)
a fear of, or aversion to, crossing a threshold or entering a place to begin a new chapter.
Origin: German
That anxious and fearful feeling you get when you’re about to begin a new chapter in your life, like a new travel adventure. That’s schwellenangst.
Sehnsucht (n.)
a wistful longing and yearning of the heart for travels that have been and travels to come.
Origin: German
Selcouth (adj.)
Strange and uncommon. Unfamiliar, rare, and yet marvellous.
Origin: Old English
This is one of my favourite travel words on this list. Not only because of its unusual sound, but also because it is an appropriate way of describing the way you see things when you travel. Everything is unfamiliar and strange, yet we find it inviting and marvellous anyway, much like my time in these South American countries.
Smultronställe (n.)
A special place discovered for solace and relaxation.
Origin: Swedish
This Swedish word directly translates to “place of wild strawberries,” used to describe a location or place in this world where you feel most at home. A place that serves as a refuge from any stress and/or sadness. This place, once discovered, is often returned to for comfort and consolation.
Sojourn (n.)
To stay as a temporary resident. A short period when a person stays in a particular place.
Solivagant (adj.)
A lone wanderer. A solo traveller. A person who revels in the act of wandering alone.
Origin: Latin
This popular word, to describe a person who loves to travel alone, as opposed to vacationing with family or friends. It originates from the Latin sōlivagāns, with sōlus meaning “alone” and vagāns meaning “wander.”
Sonder (n.)
The realisation that everyone you pass is living a life just as complex as yours
Origin: Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows
Have you ever had that realisation that a random stranger is living a life that is just as complex and vivid and important as your own. This is sonder. Just a beautiful word and one of the best for travel lovers.
Strikhedonia (n.)
The joy of being able to say “to hell with it.”
Sturmfrei (adj.)
The freedom of being alone. The ability to do what you want.
Origin: German
This German word that directly translates to “storm-free.” However, its real meaning has nothing to do with the weather nor a description about how we feel. It is more a description of the situation itself, such as having the house to one’s self or not having to wait or compromise on what you want to do as a solo traveller.
Thalassophile (n.)
a lover of the sea.
Origin: Greek
A coconut, a tropical island, a hammock, (maybe some cute animals like those found on Flamingo Beach Aruba), and a bungalow that leads directly onto the beach and into the sea.
Is there anything more that you need, fellow thalassophile?
Tîeow (v.)
To wander or roam around in a carefree way
Origin: Thai
Traipse (n.)
To go on foot. A tedious or tiring journey on foot
Origin: unknown
Travitude (n.)
when you start to feel grumpy cause you to miss traveling.
Anyone been feeling this way recently? I sure have.
Tripophobia (n.)
The fear of not having any travel trips currently booked.
When the world and travel shut down in 2020, thipophobia was the main emotion running through my veins. What kind of life is it where there are no adventures to look forward to and you’re forced to remain in the same location for the foreseeable future. You tell me?
Trouvaille (n.)
Something lovely discovered by chance. A chance encounter with something wonderful.
Origin: French
When travelling, especially without much of a plan and with an open heart, it is not uncommon to discover something beautiful purely by chance. These discoveries make for some of the most memorable experiences.
This interesting travel word is often used by French travellers to describe a chance encounter. Its time the rest of us use this word too the next time we unexpectedly stumble upon an inspiring landscape, a cute cafe, or a welcoming local.
Vacilando (v.)
The act of wandering when the experience of travel is more important than reaching the a destination.
Origin: Spanish
The word, from Spanish, aims to describe someone who travels for travel sake, and not to reach a particular goal or destination. For us, the journey is more important than the destination or vacation spot.
While others despise the act of getting to a place, I savour it and enjoy the long plane, boat, or bus rides and the happenings along the way, especially if the journey occurs in a beautiful setting like the Spanish islands.
One of the most inspiring travel words that should be a part of every globetrotters vocabulary.
Vagary (v.)
A whimsical or wandering journey.
Origin: Latin
With its origins in 16th-century Latin, Vagārī translates as, “to roam.” This unique travel word to describe the travel experience of an unpredictable or impulsive desire or action for a wandering journey.
Vorfreude (n.)
The joyful anticipation when looking forward to something or while imagining future pleasures.
Waldeinsamkeit (n.)
The feeling of solitude, being alone in the woods and connected to nature.
Origin: German
Wayfarer (n.)
Someone who travels, especially on foot.
Origin: English
The travel term may seem modern, but it goes back all the way to the mid-1400s as a combination of way defined as “a path or course leading from one place to another,” and fare, meaning “to go, travel.”
Xenophilia (n.)
An attraction to foreign peoples, foreign cultures, and/or customs.
Origin: Greek
This attraction, appreciation, and affinity for foreign people, their cultures and customs is what draws many to explore the world. These unique travel words, as a synonym for wanderlust, comes from the Greek “xenos,” meaning “unknown, stranger, foreign” and “philia,” defined as “attraction or love.”
Yoko meshi (n.)
The stress of speaking a foreign language.
Origin: Japanese
Another word related to travel that literally translates to, “a meal eaten sideways.” It is used to explain the difficulty and stress when trying to speak a language that is not your native language, whether at home or when abroad. Like, that time I found myself in St Petersburg, struggling to speak Russian to get around the city.
Yu yi (n.)
The desire to feel things just as intensely as you did when you were younger.
Origin: Chinese
As you grow older, life seems to be less exciting. Travelling overseas and exploring new places is one way of mitigating this. Yu Yi is an inspirational Chinese word that describes the yearning to feel things the way you did while growing up, before expectations, before memory, before words.
Yūgen (n.)
a profound, mysterious awareness of the vastness and beauty of the universe… and the sad beauty of human suffering.
Origin: Japanese
This untranslatable travel word is used for those moments that lead to a greater awareness and trigger a deep emotional response within.
Over to YOU…
Did you enjoy traveling the word? How many of these these creative travel words have you heard before? Which one(s) your favorite and which of these unique words associated with travel do you resonate with most?
What phrases describe the travel experience and make for the best words for travel lovers in your language?
Let me know in the comments below or start a conversation with me on social media.
Your fellow hodophile,
Rai
Someone who loves to travel often enjoys introducing themselves to a wide range of cultures and countries. We might want to come up with a good synonym to describe people like that, and this article is the place for that.
There are plenty of options to describe a person who loves to travel. Some of the best ones that we’ll cover in this article include:
- Globetrotter
- Travel freak
- Wanderlust
- Rover
- Nomad
- Peripatetic
- Wanderer
- Vagabond
The preferred version is “globetrotter” because it refers to somebody who is happy to spend their days traveling around the globe. They like to immerse themselves in their travels, and it’s the only word on the list that specifically plays into someone’s love of traveling.
Globetrotter
Let’s start with “globetrotter,” which is by far the best word we can use on this list.
A globetrotter is somebody who enjoys traveling and will do so more often than most people. They’ll usually be the first person to book plane tickets out of the country, and they usually won’t care much about the time they come back.
Making holiday or vacation plans for a globetrotter is easy. Since they love traveling so much, they’re more than happy to invest a lot of their time and money into their next big trip.
The definition of “globetrotter,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “someone who often travels to a lot of different countries.”
You might see “globetrotter” in the following ways:
- He’s such a globetrotter! I wish I could visit as many countries as he has.
- I like to think of myself as a globetrotter, and I never stay in one country for more than two weeks.
- We’re a family of globetrotters, and we can’t wait to explore more of the world as we adventure.
Travel Freak
“Travel freak” is a slang phrase, where “freak” is a positive word to talk about someone’s obsession with something.
A travel freak is somebody who is completely obsessed with traveling. They’re more than happy to explore the world, and they don’t care what people might think about their freedom or love to explore new cultures and countries.
While “freak” is usually a negative slang phrase, we use it here in a positive way to show that we’re amazed by someone’s obsession with traveling.
You could see the slang phrase “travel freak” work as follows:
- You’re such a travel freak! I wish I was as confident as you at getting out and seeing the world.
- I’m a travel freak! I can’t get enough of all the wonderful adventures I get to have.
- I’m a travel freak, and I’m more than happy to admit it! I don’t know where my next adventure will be.
Wanderlust
“Wanderlust” is a noun and not an adjective. However, it’s still a great way to describe somebody’s feeling of the love they get from traveling around.
Someone who has wanderlust will often dream about new adventures and places to go. We combine “wander,” meaning to explore, and “lust,” meaning “to long for.”
Wanderlust is an emotion that people can feel, which is why it’s not a descriptive word and doesn’t rank higher on this list. Still, we can describe someone’s emotions with “wanderlust” as a noun, which makes it a good choice nonetheless.
The definition of “wanderlust,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “the wish to travel far away and to many different places.”
While “wanderlust” is a noun, we can still use it in the following ways:
- I’ve got wanderlust, and it won’t go away until I get abroad!
- Wanderlust is such a powerful emotion that I feel nearly every day.
- He’s got plenty of wanderlust to go around, and I’m sure you can ask him where he’ll be traveling to next!
Rover
Now we come to some of the more specific words. “Rover” doesn’t strictly apply to someone who loves travel, but it can still work well.
A rover is somebody who spends a lot of time traveling. While the exact definition doesn’t mean they love traveling, it’s heavily implied that somebody who calls themselves a rover is more than happy to explore the world and everything in it.
The definition of “rover,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “a person who spends their time traveling from place to place.”
“Rover” works in the following examples:
- I’m a rover, meaning that I never like to spend too much time in one place.
- He loves to travel so much that he refers to himself as Roger the Rover!
- She’s a rover, and she’ll always be looking for the next best adventure on her laptop!
Nomad
A “nomad” isn’t always a person who loves traveling and sometimes refers to someone who travels out of necessity. That’s why we didn’t include it higher, but it also belongs on this list.
Nomads are people who travel and never live in one place. They’ll have plenty of options outside of their original housing or settlement to move to. It is used to refer to a group of people but can also work to describe a singular person.
While there’s no direct reason for nomads to love traveling, it’s still implied when we use it to describe somebody.
The definition of “nomad,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “a member of a group of people who move from one place to another rather than living in one place all of the time.”
“Nomads” are more specific, but the following examples demonstrate how we can use the word:
- You’re a bunch of nomads, which explains why you’re all more than happy to up and leave at a moment’s notice.
- He’s a nomad, making it much harder for him to settle down and find a family.
- I’m just a nomad, and I don’t like to hang around for longer than I’m welcome.
Peripatetic
“Peripatetic” is an uncommon word with Greek origins, but it works really well as a member on this list.
A peripatetic person or lifestyle is someone who travels around to different places. The most common reason for this is because of their work, which might require them to travel out to new lands.
While the word is heavily linked to working abroad or in distant cities, that doesn’t mean a peripatetic person can’t have fun traveling. We use it to mean that somebody is constantly on the move, and they’ll often have plenty of stories to share about the things they’ve done.
The definition of “peripatetic,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “traveling around to different places, usually because you work in more than one place.”
We might use “peripatetic” as follows:
- My work gives me a peripatetic life, making it hard to make any friends.
- I live a peripatetic lifestyle thanks to all the chances and fun I get to have with work.
- We’re both quite peripatetic, which I suppose helps us to stay in such a healthy relationship.
Wanderer
A wanderer is somewhat similar to a rover, but the two people have different aims with their travel.
Wanderers often travel from place to place, but they rarely have a clear reason for doing so. Wandering refers to an aimless or mindless attempt to travel and doesn’t always mean that someone is in love with traveling.
Usually, wanderers are hippy-types, where they’re happy to let the universe or other signs tell them where to go and what to do. It’s a very free way to live your life, which is why it works well in this list.
The definition of “wanderer,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “someone who often travels from place to place, especially without any clear aim or purpose.”
“Wanderer” works in the following ways:
- I suppose you could call me a wanderer because I like adventure, but I rarely plan it out.
- He’s just a wanderer, and we’re sure he’ll be passing through this town just like every other town out there.
- You’re not a very good wanderer if you end up staying in the same place for longer than three months!
Vagabond
Finally, we’ll talk about a vagabond. It’s the furthest away from the original meaning of someone who loves to travel, but we can still use it as such.
A vagabond is someone who has to travel, usually because they don’t have a home or a job to tie them down. While this doesn’t always mean that they love the process of traveling, they’ll usually have a good time once they reach their new destination.
Vagabonds don’t often want to travel, but sometimes they are forced to if the conditions of their original life become too poor.
The definition of “vagabond,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “a person who has no home and usually no job, and who travels from place to place.”
We can use “vagabond” in the following ways:
- I’m a vagabond, which makes it hard for me to keep up with my own lifestyle.
- Because of my work schedule and business trips, you might as well call me a vagabond!
- Everyone in this city seems to be a vagabond because nobody works and everybody leaves.
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You can jump to any section of this article:
- Booking a Holiday
- Packing
- Travelling to Your Destination
- Arriving at Your Destination
- Activities
- Places to Visit
- Describing Places
- Asking for Help
Whether you are going on a short holiday for a few days or planning to travel around various countries for a few months, having a basic understanding of the vocabulary and phrases you might need to use for communication is quite important.
English is a widely spoken language in the majority of countries that welcome tourism, so it would be beneficial to familiarise yourself with some useful phrases before departing.
In addition, if you could find out how to say some basic phrases in the country’s native language, I’m sure the local people there would appreciate your efforts!
Basic phrases in English that you should translate and try to use in the native language of your destination:
- Hello
- Goodbye
- Please
- Thank you
- Excuse me
- Help
Booking a Holiday
Book: as opposed to the noun (reading material), this verb means to arrange and confirm a place on a flight, a room in a hotel or a ticket for an event in the future.
Depart: to go away or leave, especially on a journey.
Arrive: to reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
Reservation: an arrangement in which something like a seat on a plane or a table in a restaurant is kept for you.
Destination: the place where someone is going, or something is being sent or taken.
Complimentary: if tickets books or any other items are complimentary, it means they are given free, especially by a business.
All-Inclusive: Including everyone or everything. In holiday terms, this would refer to a hotel deal where the price usually includes accommodation, meals and drinks (any extra activities or facilities would be charged separately).
Travel Agency: a company or shop that makes travel arrangements for people.
Ticket: a small piece of paper or card given to someone, usually to show that they have paid for an event, journey or activity.
Brochure: a type of small magazine that contains pictures and information about a product or a company.
Leaflet: a small piece of paper that gives you information or advertises something.
Last Minute Deals: these are promotions that are advertised at the latest possible time for those who are more spontaneous!
Promotion: publicising a product to increase sales or public awareness.
Package Deal: an offer or agreement involving a number of related items or the acceptance of one being dependent on acceptance of another.
Half-Board: if you request ‘half-board’ at a hotel, breakfast and dinner would be included in the hotel price (as part of the package).
Full-Board: if you request ‘full-board’ at a hotel, that would include all three meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) in the price of your accommodation.
Self-Catering: if you stay in self-catering accommodation, you would be in a place where you are provided with the facilities to prepare and cook your own meals.
Accommodation: a room or building in which someone may live or stay. Different types of accommodation include apartments, hotels, guesthouses and backpacking hostels.
Vacation: the American term for ‘holiday’.
Camping: the activity of spending a holiday (vacation) living in a tent or campervan.
Backpacking: to travel or hike carrying one’s belongings in a backpack.
Transfer: the act of moving someone or something from one place to another.
Budget Holiday: (adjective) meaning inexpensive. Planning a trip using a minimal amount of money. (Budget – noun) Having a limited amount of money for expenditure:
- ‘We have to keep within the household budget).
Travel Documents: all the necessary documents you would need to take with you on a holiday i.e. passport or ID card, driving license, flight/bus/ train tickets, visa confirmation etc.
Outbound: travelling away from a particular place, usually the first half of a journey.
Inbound: travelling towards a particular place, especially when returning to the original point of departure.
Two-way, Return Ticket (UK), Round Trip (US): a ticket that allows someone to travel to a place and back again.
One-way, Single Ticket: a ticket that allows a passenger to travel only to his/her destination, without returning.
Transport: (verb trans-PORT) to take or carry goods or people from one place to another. (noun TRANS-port) A system or means of conveying people or goods from place to place by means of a vehicle, aircraft or ship.
Splash out: a phrasal verb (mainly used in British English) meaning to spend money freely
Sample Conversation about Booking a Holiday:
Travel Agent = TA, Customer = C
TA: Good afternoon madam, how can I help you today?
C: Good afternoon, I would like to book a trip to Italy for 2 people and a 6 year old child please.
TA: Is there anywhere in particular you would like to go?
C: I can’t decide between Venice or Rome, whichever is cheaper as we’re on a budget this year!
TA: Okay, and when would you like to go?
C: We have two weeks of holiday between 18th June and 2nd July, and we’d like to go for at least 10 days during that period.
TA: No problem, I’ll just check to see which destination would be cheaper…. We have a special promotion on at the moment, if you book a package deal to Venice, you get freetransfer to and from your hotel to the airport, plus one free meal each day. Would you be interested in that?
C: Yes, that sounds great!
TA: And would you like full-board or half-board?
C: Well, seeing as we will get one free meal each anyway, I think self-catering would be better. I’ll have a little bit of extra money to splash out in a nice restaurant somewhere!
TA: Okay, that’s fine. We have a hotel that offers self-catering facilities and is right in the centre of Rome. They also have special facilities for children such as meal deals, extra beds, a play area in the lobby and a crèche.
C: Perfect! I won’t need to spend too much money on transport and our son will surely have fun too!
TA: Exactly. Your outbound flight will be on the 19th June, departing from London Gatwick Airport at 11:30am, and your return flight will be on the 30th June at 10:30pm. That gives you 11 and a half days in Rome, does that suit you?
C: Yes, that’s excellent, and we’ll still have a couple of days to recover before going back to work! How much will that be?
TA: Well, the promotion is £200 per adult, and your child can go for free because he is under 8 years old. That includes the return flights, accommodation for 11 nights, airport transfer and a complimentary meal each per day. Shall we go ahead and book it?
C: Wow, that is a fabulous deal! Yes please.
TA: Okay. How would you like to pay?
C: Credit card please. Here you go.
TA: Thank you. Could I also see your passports please?
C: Sure, here you go.
TA: Thank you. Here are your tickets and everything else you’ll need to know about your package holiday. Remember to keep all your travel documents safe throughout the whole trip.
C: Thank you so much for your help!
TA: You’re welcome. Enjoy the rest of your day and please contact us if you have any queries before you set off on your holiday!
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NEXT: Packing Vocabulary
Packing
Suitcase: a case with a handle and hinged lid, used for carrying clothes and other personal possessions.
Backpack (US), Rucksack (UK): a bag with shoulder straps that allow it to be carried on one’s back.
Currency: a system of money in general use in a particular country.
Appropriate Clothing: suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person or occasion.
Seasonal: relating to a particular season of the year (Autumn, Winter, Spring or Summer).
Swimwear, Bikini: clothing worn for swimming (bikinis are specifically for women).
Fanny Pack (US), Bum Bag (UK): a small bag used to safely store small valuable items when on holiday. This is usually worn around the waist and can be concealed under one’s clothing.
Sample Conversation about Packing:
A: Sarah, I’ve managed to book the flights and the train tickets for our vacation to Switzerland!
B: Wow, that’s so exciting! So, are we leaving next month on the date we wanted?
A: No, we’re leaving next week! The travel agency gave us a great package deal and we’ve saved a lot of money, but it meant changing the dates to go earlier. We don’t have to work anyway, so I thought it would be nice!
B: Oh, I see! Okay, that means we’ll have to start packing very soon. What will the weather be like?
A: Well, it’ll be spring but we’re going for 3 weeks, so I would say it’s safer to take clothing for hot and cold weather. We’ll probably go skiing too, so let’s pack our snow gear.
B: Sure. I’m going to pack a few bikinis too, just in case we find a small beach!
A: It might be easier to take our backpacks, as we can fit more into them.
B: I agree, they’re a lot bigger than the suitcases. Have you got all our travel documents together?
A: I just need to print off the flight confirmation details and the train tickets.
B: Great. I’ll get some dollars exchanged to Swiss franc for the first few days.
A: Okay, so you’re in charge of getting the currency sorted and I’ll keep all the travel documents together. Now, let’s start packing!
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NEXT: Traveling to your destination
Travelling to Your Destination
Check-In: the act of reporting one’s presence and registering, typically at an airport or hotel.
Departure Gate: gate where passengers embark.
Airport Terminal: this is a building at an airport, where passengers transfer between ground transportation and the facilities that allow them to board or disembark from an aircraft.
Departure Lounge: a seating area in an airport where passengers wait to board an aircraft or vehicle.
Duty-Free: Items available for purchase that are free of duty or tax charges in a particular country, generally sold at airports.
Ferry: a boat or ship for conveying passengers or goods, especially over a relatively short distance and as a regular service.
Take Off: (of an aircraft or bird) becoming airborne.
Board: to get on or into (a ship, aircraft or other vehicle).
Passport Check, Security Checkpoint: a barrier or manned entrance typically at a border of a country where travellers are subject to security checks.
Overweight: baggage weighing in excess of the allowed amount.
Destination: the place to which someone or something is going or being sent.
Window Seat: a seat positioned next to a window on a large vehicle or aircraft.
Aisle Seat: a seat positioned beside the walkway on a large vehicle or aircraft.
Sample Conversation about Checking-in at the Airport:
Airport Attendant = AA, Passenger = P
AA: Next please!
P: Hi. Good Afternoon.
AA: Good Afternoon sir. May I see your passport please?
P: Yes, here you go.
AA: Thank you. Please place your luggage on the belt.
P: (Places suitcase on the conveyor belt)
AA: I’m afraid this suitcase is 7kg overweight. You are allowed a maximum of 30kg and this suitcase weighs 37kg. You will need to remove some items or pay an additional fee for the extra weight.
P: Oh no! I see. Okay, I’m happy to pay the fee.
AA: Is this your bag sir?
P: Yes, of course it is.
AA: Did you pack it yourself?
P: Yes.
AA: Were you given anything by someone else to take on the flight?
P: No, definitely not.
AA: Do you have any of the following items in your luggage? (points to images of dangerous objects)
P: No, I’m certain.
AA: Okay, that’ll be 56 euros for the overweight case please.
P: Okay, here is the right amount in cash. Also, could I please have a window seat?
AA: I’ll just see if there is one available…. Okay, you’ll be seated in 25A. Here is your passport and boarding pass, please keep all your documents safe. Enjoy your flight.
P: Thank you very much.
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NEXT: Arriving at your destination
Arriving at Your Destination
Landing: an instance of coming or bringing something to land, either from the air or from water.
Customs: the place at a seaport, airport or frontier where officials check incoming goods, travellers or luggage.
Baggage Collection Point, Baggage Reclaim, Baggage Claim Area: an area where arriving passengers claim checked-in baggage after disembarking from an airline flight.
Nothing to Declare: exiting the airport at a gate where you state that you do not have any goods where duty is payable or that need checking whether entry into the country is permitted.
Credit Card: a small plastic card provided by a bank or company which gives you access to money that you will need to pay back within an agreed time limit.
Debit Card: a small plastic card provided by your bank which gives you access to money that you already have in your bank account.
Porter: a member of staff in a hotel who assists guests with carrying their luggage.
Alarm: something to help you wake up at an appropriate time, this could be a sound notification on your smartphone or a telephone call from staff if you are staying in a hotel.
Room Service: requesting food, drinks or other services to be delivered to your hotel room.
Sample Conversation about Checking-in at the Hotel:
Hotel Receptionist = HR, Guest = G, Porter = P
P: Good morning Sir, welcome to The Royal Pavilion Hotel. May I take your bags please?
G: Oh, that’s very kind of you! Thank you. I am quite tired after that journey.
P: Please follow me this way to the check-in desk.
HR: Good morning Sir, do you have a reservation?
G: Yes, I booked online.
HR: Which name was it booked in?
G: Mr. Graham Watts
HR: Yes, I have it here. Could I see the credit card you paid with please?
G: Yes, here you go.
HR: Thank you. Would you like an alarm call to wake you up?
G: Yes please. If you could call me around 11am, that’d be great. I would like to rest for a few hours before my meeting.
HR: No problem. The complimentary breakfast is served until 11:30 and you can call for room service at anytime.
G: I will most probably do that! Thanks.
HR: Your room is number 237 on the third floor and here’s the key. Our porter will help you with your bags and show you to your room.
G: That’s wonderful, thank you. Is there a Wi-Fi connection available in my room?
HR: Yes, you’ll find the password in you room beside the TV. We hope you enjoy your stay with us.
P: Okay Mr. Watts, if you please come this way, I’ll show you to your room…
Activities
- Kitesurfing
- Kayaking
- Canoeing
- Rock Climbing
- Trekking
- Sailing
- Jetskiing
- Skiing
- Windsurfing
- Wakeboarding
- Paddleboarding
- Swimming
- Sunbathing
- Sightseeing
Places to Visit
- Amusement Park
- Museum
- Art Gallery
- Cinema
- Water Park
- Aquarium
- Beach
- Restaurant
- Nightclub
- Bar
- Miniature Golf, Crazy Golf
- Island
- Animal Sanctuary
- National Park
- Zoo
Describing Places
- Invigorating
- Enervating
- Fascinating
- Energetic
- Fast
- Vibrant
- Lively
- Exciting
- Packed
- Crowded
- Busy
- Bustling
- Trendy
- Touristy
- Modern
- Historic
- Old-Fashioned
- Outdated
- Picturesque
- Cute
- Gorgeous
- Pricey
- Over-Priced
- Upmarket
- Cosmopolitan
- Metropolitan
- Neopolitan
NEXT: Asking for help
Asking for Help
Catching someone’s attention:
- Excuse me, could I ask you a quick question please?
- Excuse me, sorry to bother you but could you help me please?
- Hello sir/miss, …
- Sorry sir/miss, …
- Excuse me, do you speak English?
Asking for information:
- You wouldn’t happen to know where … is, would you?
- I’m trying to find the …
- I need to get to the …
- How can I get to the …?
- Do you know where the … is?
- Where is the nearest …?
- I’m a little lost, where is the …?
If you miss a flight, bus, transfer, train:
- It seems I have missed my … could you please book me onto the next available one?
- I’ve missed my … is there any way of getting a refund?
- I’ve missed my … could you please give me information about the next one?
- Could you please help me to rearrange my …?
When you’re feeling unwell:
- Excuse me, is there a first aid room here?
- I feel really unwell, is there someone who can help me?
- I’m suffering from … do you have medical staff here?
- Do you have a first aid kit I could use please?
- I’ve injured my … could you please help me?
If there is something wrong with your luggage:
- My suitcase has not arrived yet, where can I get it from?
- My luggage is missing, could you help me please?
- My rucksack has been damaged, what can I do about this?
- I cannot find my suitcase, where can I check please?
Asking someone to translate:
- Excuse me, do you speak English?
- Could you tell me what it says on that sign please?
- Could you translate this message for me please?
- Could you please ask this person to …?
Prepositions and giving directions:
- (Turn) Right
- (Turn) Left
- Straight On
- Behind
- Opposite the …
- Next to the …
- Near the …
- The … is on your (right, left)
- Before, After the traffic lights
- Take the first, second, third exit at the roundabout
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