to travel

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tourism

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG91cmlzbQ&hash=2bf968a3a04675f5c285779277c686978269e3be&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

imposing

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=aW1wb3Npbmc&hash=74e7ab08c0eb19d6418ffc7a1f21d644fced9364&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

unimposing

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dW5pbXBvc2luZw&hash=ef93dc1923ec1576ccce69d5ce90389c921b3fba&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

breathtaking

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=YnJlYXRodGFraW5n&hash=3100eaec137a80c9ea8b8350f9859a916975258d&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

iconic

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lively

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The idiom "off the beaten track" originated from the idea of leaving the well-trodden, established routes or paths and venturing into less explored or unfamiliar territory. It has been used since at least the early 20th century and is often associated with adventure, exploration, and seeking new experiences. This expression is used to describe a location or situation that is not commonly visited or well-known to the general public.

What is the origin of the idiom "off the beaten track" and when to use it?

off the beaten (track|path|route)

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picturesque

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=cGljdHVyZXNxdWU&hash=5039c3183525831e965c45c3fcbfcabb9ad07eeb&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

remote

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unspoiled

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dull

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to overcrowd

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to overrate

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pricey

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rundown

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soulless

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tacky

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dGFja3k&hash=4a18a32b656a4810f2f94a31750a335352c3e4b6&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

touristy

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to chill out

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to extend

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to get away

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZ2V0IGF3YXk&hash=7913605a9d18bdc1810a6d3b3e249cf5b0dede7c&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

to go

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to go on

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to hit

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to postpone

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to recharge

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sample

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to set off

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to soak up

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to wander

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gd2FuZGVy&hash=e39cdda2ba115bcc4d168e263a5277cda5346407&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

spoiled

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=c3BvaWxlZA&hash=ba22c491034348869817e0102c40e3db2f91fc9e&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 8B in the English File Advanced coursebook, such as "imposing", "picturesque", "tacky", etc.

English File Advanced - Lesson 8B

Lesson 8B

English File Advanced "Lesson 8B" Vocabulary