Travel Vocabulary

A place that attracts many tourists but is usually overpriced and not very authentic.

• Tourist trap

• Cultural hotspot

• Local gem

• Hidden treasure

A short trip, often for leisure, during a longer journey.

• Excursion

• Journey

• Expedition

• Voyage

An official document that allows you to enter or leave a particular country.

• Passport

• Visa

• Green Card

• Travel Permit

A place where people can camp, usually with basic facilities like toilets and showers.

• Campsite

• Resort

• Hotel

• Motel

A detailed plan of a trip, including dates, times, and places to visit.

• Schedule

• Itinerary

• Agenda

• Blueprint

A budget accommodation, often with shared rooms and common areas.

• Hotel

• Hostel/ Youth Hostel

• Motel

• Bed and Breakfast

Difficulty in communication because people do not speak the same language.

• Language barrier

• Cultural misunderstanding

• Communication gap

• Dialect difference

A place not visited by many tourists, less known and quieter.

• Off the beaten path

• On the main road

• In the spotlight

• Highly popular

A type of insurance that covers medical expenses, trip cancellations, lost luggage, etc.

• Health insurance

• Travel insurance

• Home insurance

• Auto insurance

To move about or travel, especially without a clear idea of what you are going to do.

• Roam

• Wander

• Stroll

• Dash