✈️ Travel Vocabulary

Part 1: Travel Collocations

Collocations are words that naturally go together. Native speakers use these combinations automatically!

Collocation	Example	Meaning
book a flight	"I need to book a flight to Paris for next month."	Reserve an airplane ticket
catch a train	"We need to hurry to catch the 9 o'clock train."	Board a train on time
pack your bags	"Don't forget to pack your bags the night before."	Put items in luggage
check in	"You can check in online 24 hours before your flight."	Register at hotel/airport
go sightseeing	"We spent the whole day going sightseeing in Rome."	Visit tourist attractions
travel light	"I prefer to travel light with just a backpack."	Travel with minimal luggage

Collocation	Example
hit the road	"Let's hit the road early to avoid traffic."
off the beaten track	"We found a beautiful village off the beaten track."
long-haul flight	"I hate long-haul flights, they're exhausting."
window seat	"I always request a window seat on planes."
tourist trap	"That restaurant is just a tourist trap."

1. I need to a flight for my business trip. (book/reserve)

2. We prefer to light when we travel. (travel/pack)

3. Let's the road before sunrise. (hit/take)

4. We need to hurry to the train. (catch/get)

5. Don't forget to your bags tonight. (pack/prepare)

Idioms are expressions with meanings different from the literal words. They make your English sound natural!

Itchy feet - Desire to travel
"After six months at home, I've got itchy feet again."
Live out of a suitcase - Travel constantly without settling
"As a consultant, I live out of a suitcase most of the year."
When in Rome, do as the Romans do - Follow local customs
"I tried eating with chopsticks - when in Rome!"
A stone's throw away - Very close distance
"The beach is just a stone's throw away from our hotel."
Get away from it all - Escape daily routine
"We went to a remote island to get away from it all."
Travel broadens the mind - Traveling makes you more open-minded
"I encourage students to study abroad - travel broadens the mind."
On the road - Traveling, especially for work
"The band has been on the road for three months."
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step - Big achievements start small
"Don't be overwhelmed - just take the first step."

1. "I've got feet - I really need a vacation!" (itchy/restless)

2. "The restaurant is just a stone's away." (throw/toss)

3. "When in Rome, do as the do." (Romans/locals)

4. "We went to the mountains to get from it all." (away/far)

5. "The band has been on the for months." (road/tour)

Phrasal verbs are verbs combined with prepositions or adverbs that create new meanings!

Phrasal Verb	Meaning	Example
set off	Begin a journey	"We set off at dawn to avoid the heat."
check in	Register at hotel/airport	"Please check in at least two hours before departure."
check out	Leave a hotel	"We need to check out by 11 AM."
get away	Go on vacation	"We're getting away for a long weekend."
stop over	Make a brief stop during a journey	"We'll stop over in Dubai for a few hours."
drop off	Leave someone at a place	"Can you drop me off at the airport?"
pick up	Collect someone	"I'll pick you up from the station at 6 PM."
see off	Say goodbye to someone leaving	"My family came to see me off at the airport."

Set off is very common - use it to talk about starting a journey

Check in/out are essential for hotels and airports

Get away is informal and friendly - perfect for casual conversations

1. We off early to avoid the traffic. (set/started)

2. Can you me off at the train station? (drop/leave)

3. We need to out by noon tomorrow. (check/leave)

4. We're away for a long weekend. (getting/going)

5. I'll you up from the airport. (pick/collect)

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