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Travel and Transportation: Travel

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  1. abroad
    to or in a foreign country
    Besides, his mother had said she did not like the idea of sailing, did not like the thought of his travelling abroad, did not like his going away when she saw so little of him. I'm the King of the Castle
  2. accommodation
    living quarters provided for public convenience
    All travel and accommodation expenses will be covered by us if the Mehra family can get their visas in order. From Twinkle, with Love
  3. adventurous
    willing to undertake new and daring enterprises
    Handel was the more adventurous pan-European traveller, learning his craft in Italy and then, in his twenties, settling for good in England, where he was to create the great body of his masterpieces. The Story of Music
  4. board
    get on, as trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.
    A week later, they board a morning flight at Philadelphia International Airport, change planes in Chicago, and land that afternoon in Nebraska. Drama High
  5. cottage
    a small house with a single story
    They resided in the part of town called Sugar Hill, and the house was a narrow cottage with a porch and two rooms. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter
  6. destination
    the place designated as the end, as of a race or journey
    Next he must plan his trip in time and space, choose a direction and a destination. Travels with Charley in Search of America
  7. foreign
    relating to another place or part of the world
    They pulled down the maps which rolled up like shades and pointed out foreign countries with the rubber-tipped pointer. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
  8. hostel
    a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
    “No, sweetie, a hostel is an affordable place to stay when you travel.” Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish
  9. identification
    something giving the characteristics of a person or thing
    But because he had been carrying no identification, the authorities didn’t know who he was, where he was from, or why he was there. Into the Wild
  10. international
    from or between other countries
    She deserved mountain climbers, international voyagers, people who searched the world for the best things, because that’s what Peach was. Far from the Tree
  11. itinerary
    a proposed route of travel
    I quickly pull out our itinerary, travel tickets, and reservations. The Joy Luck Club
  12. journey
    the act of traveling from one place to another
    To the end of the county might be a far journey, and out of the county would be a far, far journey, but I’ll go, the boy thought. Sounder
  13. local
    of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular area
    The local landmark was located in the middle of the city, not far from her home downtown. Hidden Figures
  14. luggage
    cases used to carry belongings when traveling
    Most of the families, like us, had moved out from southern California with as much luggage as each person could carry. Farewell to Manzanar
  15. overseas
    beyond or across the ocean
    Today, when I grip my US passport and walk through airport security to travel overseas, knowing I'll be allowed to return, I always remind myself that this privilege came at a high cost. Americanized
  16. passport
    a document allowing a citizen to travel abroad
    One of these days, I'm going to get a passport and fly all around the world. The Sky at Our Feet
  17. resort
    a hotel located in a vacation area
    The island seemed perfect for a resort, with blue water and soft white sand. The House of Hades
  18. safari
    a journey to hunt or see animals, especially in Africa
    I mean, if I were a photographer, I’d be on safari somewhere, perched on top of a jeep and shooting rhinos for National Geographic. Merci Suárez Changes Gears
  19. tourist
    someone who travels for pleasure
    I walk around the city like I’m a tourist, my camera in hand. Piecing Me Together
  20. vacation
    leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
    That August, my family went on vacation to the Thousand Islands in Canada. I Will Always Write Back
Created on Thu Jul 27 14:31:13 EDT 2023 (updated Mon Sep 11 09:36:35 EDT 2023)

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