Travel/Holiday Flashcards
well-planned itinerary
Được lên kế hoạch kỹ càng
Ex: I prefer a holiday with a well-planned itinerary that strikes a balance between popular attractions and off-the-beaten-track gems.
strike a balance between sth
idiom, If you strike a balance between two things, you accept parts of both things in order to satisfy some of the demands of both sides in an argument, rather than all the demands of just one side
Ex: It’s a question of striking the right balance between quality and productivity.
off the beaten track
in a place where few people go, far from any main roads and towns
ex: The farmhouse we stayed in was completely off the beaten track.
tourist trap
a crowded place that provides entertainment and things to buy for tourists, often at high prices
ex: Foreigners share how to avoid tourist traps in Vietnam
gem
n, if you say that something or someone is a gem, you mean that you value the quality or beauty of that person or thing highly
ex: The building was an architectural gem.
place of interest
sites of interest to tourists
ex: Occasionally, they go to the beach and other places of interest
sign up for guided tours
Đăng ký tour
to go on guided tours
Đi tour
Cultural Immersion
The act of fully engaging and participating in the local culture of a destination.
ex: For a more meaningful travel experience, consider cultural immersion by trying local cuisines and traditions.
Sustainable Tourism
Responsible travel that minimizes negative impacts on the environment, culture, and local communities.
ex: More travelers are embracing sustainable tourism to contribute to the preservation of the places they visit.
Embark on a (cultural) journey
To begin a journey
Go on a vacation
chuyến đi chơi
Take a leisurely stroll
Đi dạo
Book accommodation
Đặt chỗ nghỉ để đi du
Capture the scenery of sth
Chụp khoảng khắc đẹp
Experience local cuisine
Trải nghiệm thực phẩm truyền thống
Plan a (adventurous) getaway
Chuẩn bị một chuyến
Set off (on a trip)
Bắt đầu đi
Wind down (after a day of exploring)
In the evening, we found a cozy café to wind down after a day of exploring
Take off (on a flight)
We’re scheduled to take off for our international flight in the evening.
Fill up (the itinerary)
We tried to fill up our itinerary with a mix of historical sites, local markets, and outdoor activities
Look around (a new city)
Upon arriving, we took some time to look around and get a feel for the atmosphere of the new city.
