Holidays and Travelling C1 Flashcards
Benefits of holidays (6)
Prevent burnout, boosted happiness, stress management, emotional stability, physical health benefits, strengthen relationships
Holiday activities (6)
Personal development, creative pursuits, physical activities, reconnect/bond with loved ones, volunteer, travel
Synonyms for people who travel (4)
Tourists, holidaymakers, sightseers, globetrotters
Reasons to travel (8)
Get away from daily routine, unwind, relieve tension and stress, immerse oneself in diverse cultures, explore new authentic surroundings, embrace adventures, engage with new people, sample local delicacies
Advantages of travelling (7)
Discover new cultures, raise cultural awareness, broaden horizons, gain appreciation and respect for how others live, increase cognitive flexibility, improve endurance, boost mental health
Strong desire to travel
Wanderlust
A list of travel goals or destinations to visit during one’s lifetime
Traveller’s bucket list
Extreme activities (4)
Extreme hiking, volcano boarding, white water rafting, cliff jumping
A holiday centered on yoga practices and wellness
Yoga retreat
Synonyms for common or well-known methods of travel (2)
Traditional/conventional travel
Insightful but not too heavy travel plan
Well-thought-out itinerary
Travel plan, route
Itinerary
Accommodation (7)
Bed and breakfast, self-catering apartment, hostel, guest house, luxurious suite, home swapping, vacation rentals (Airbnb)
Types of travel (13)
Packaged holiday, sightseeing tour, expedition, voyage, ancestry trip, city break, hitch-hiking, cruise, weekend getaway, solo travel, voluntourism, digital detox, workation
Well-developed tourism infrastructure (5)
Supply in tourist accommodation, cultural and art amenities, efficient transportation systems, recreation facilities, road network
Seeing natural landmarks that are in danger of disappearing
Witness at-risk natural wonders
Synonyms for “attractive” (5)
Enchanting, alluring, enticing, captivating, appealing
Full of life and energy
Vibrant
Abundant, healthy, and vibrant plant life
Lush greenery
Words to describe beautiful natural surroundings (5)
Breathtaking, picturesque, stunning nature spots, scenery, landscape
Famous places, structures, or areas with historical or cultural significance (3)
Landmarks, monuments, historical sites
Synonyms for a distant or less-traveled location (4)
Off the beaten track, isolated, secluded place, remote getaway
Leave a place or begin a trip (phrasal verb)
Hit the road
Walk leisurely (synonym)
Stroll around
Common activities while traveling (3)
Hit the shops, go on a sightseeing tour, take up extreme activities
Taste the traditional foods of a particular area
Sample/try out local dishes, regional cuisine
Experience culture in its natural, active form
See culture lively
Discover unique cultures, their customs, values, and celebrations (3)
Explore authentic, endemic, distinctive cultures
Meet and interact with people from diverse cultures
Get acquainted with people from different cultural backgrounds
Incorporate an aspect of another culture into one’s own
Adopt something in one’s culture
Unexpected complications
Unforeseen difficulties during travel
Common travel issues related to air travel (1-2)
Delayed/cancelled flights
Over the weight or size limit for luggage
Excess baggage / luggage
Long lines, often at airports or attractions
Endless queues
Peak season, off season
Peak / high season: when demand is high.
Off season: when demand is low
Common issues with theft while traveling (2)
Stolen valuables, pickpocketing
A condition caused by long flights across time zones, leading to fatigue and irritability
Jetlag
Nausea and discomfort from motion on water
Sea sickness
Difficulty in communication due to speaking different languages
Language barrier
Illnesses like malaria or Ebola that spread through contact with infected persons
Contagious disease
Events like tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or tornadoes
Natural disasters
The growing difficulty in affording or maintaining environmentally friendly long-distance travel
Reaching distant lands is increasingly unaffordable, unsustainable
Damage caused to natural ecosystems by tourism and travel
Harm to environment
The disappearance of species unique to certain regions
Extinction of endemic/rare species
The total amount of greenhouse gases generated by human activities
Carbon footprint
Words to describe a difficult or exhausting trip (3)
Arduous, wearying, taxing journey
Benefits of virtual traveling (7)
Accessibility, convenience, cost-effectiveness, flexibility, safety, educational tool, sustainable/eco-friendly
Alternative to traditional field trips
Virtual trips as a substitute for in-person travel experiences
Video blogs that document travel experiences
Travel vlogs
Virtual tours that allow users to explore destinations online interactively
Interactive virtual travel experience
Digital contents available on the Internet (2-3)
Travel-related information, photos, and videos available online
The inability to fully engage senses during virtual travel
Lack of sensory experience
Problems related to the technology used in virtual travel (1)
Technical issues
Limited personal interaction
Less face-to-face engagement during virtual travel
The high demand for resources needed for physical or virtual travel
Resource intensity
Focusing on virtual alternatives to traditional travel methods
Prioritise over conventional traveling
