The holidays are just around the corner, and nothing beats the thrill of travelling during this time – especially after more than two years of Covid travel restrictions. For people who like adventure, here are some English idioms about travel.
1. Go Dutch
Meaning: to split the bill and everyone shares the cost equally
Example: Amy and I have decided to go Dutch on our meals when we go on holiday.
2. Pack light
Meaning: to take a small amount of luggage when travelling
Example: To move through Seoul's crowded streets, I decided to pack light by using only one backpack for my trip.
3. Take the road less travelled
Meaning: to follow a less popular option. When travelling, this can mean visiting lesser-known places rather than busy spots.
Example: Jennie always chooses to take the road less travelled – whether she's visiting hard-to-find restaurants or following her dreams as an artist.
4. Travel on the cheap
Meaning: to travel on a budget and save money while on holiday
Example: My brother travelled on the cheap with his friends by staying in the cheapest hostels.
5. When in Rome, do as the Romans do
Meaning: following local customs and practices when visiting a foreign place
Example: I've never eaten insects before, but as it's a popular street snack in Thailand, I'll give it a try – when in Rome, do as the Romans do.
6. Wanderlust
Meaning: a strong desire to travel
Example: My mother loves her job in an office, but wanderlust has her dreaming of travelling the world when she retires.
7. Keep tabs on
Meaning: to watch something or someone carefully
Example: John, can you keep tabs on the prices of plane tickets for the next few weeks? Hopefully, we can get a better deal when airlines add more flights.
8. Middle of nowhere
Meaning: a place far away from any cities and where few people live
Example: My friends and I are lost in the middle of nowhere, and there's no one here to ask for help!
Fun facts
Travelling can improve your problem-solving skills and boost your creativity. New sounds, smells, tastes, languages and sights create new connections in our brains!
Quick questions
- How many places have you travelled to?
- What is the furthest place you or your friends have visited?
- What would be a good job to have if you like travelling?
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