Verbs of Movement - Verbs for Travelling

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to travelling such as "tour", "cruise", and "commute".

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Verbs of Movement
to travel
to travel [verb]

to journey or move from one place to another for recreational or leisure purposes

Ex: The retired couple planned to travel across the country in their RV .
to voyage
to voyage [verb]

to travel over a long distance by sea or in space

Ex: The novel 's protagonist decided to voyage to foreign lands , seeking adventure and new experiences .
to journey
to journey [verb]

to travel or go on a trip

Ex: The couple chose to journey across Europe .
to trek
to trek [verb]

to go for a long walk or journey, particularly in the mountains, forests, etc. as an adventure

Ex: They trekked up the steep trail in the early morning darkness .
to tour
to tour [verb]

to travel around a place, especially for pleasure

Ex: The travel enthusiasts decided to tour the picturesque countryside .
to peregrinate
to peregrinate [verb]

to travel or wander around from place to place, especially on foot

Ex: The archaeologist set out to peregrinate the desert , uncovering lost civilizations .
to circumnavigate
to circumnavigate [verb]

to travel all the way around something, especially the globe, by sea, air, or land

Ex: She dreams of being the first woman to circumnavigate the Arctic .
to jaunt
to jaunt [verb]

to take a short and leisurely journey or excursion, often for pleasure or recreation

Ex: After a week of intense work , the friends decided to jaunt to the spa for a day of relaxation .
to rove
to rove [verb]

to wander through or over a specific place

Ex: The photographer roved the bustling city streets , documenting the dynamic urban life .
to knock around
to knock around [verb]

to spend time or travel without a clear plan or direction

Ex: I knocked around Australia for a few years after college , working odd jobs and enjoying the laid-back lifestyle .
to gallivant
to gallivant [verb]

to go around in search of pleasure or entertainment

Ex: The group of teenagers planned to gallivant around the amusement park .
to globe-trot
to globe-trot [verb]

to travel extensively and visit various places around the world

Ex:
to backpack
to backpack [verb]

to hike or travel carrying one's clothes, etc. in a backpack

Ex: The friends embarked on a journey to backpack through the national parks of the United States .
to hitchhike
to hitchhike [verb]

to travel by getting free rides in passing vehicles, typically by standing at the side of the road and signaling drivers to stop

Ex: When their car broke down in the middle of nowhere , they had no choice but to hitchhike to the nearest town for assistance .
to commute
to commute [verb]

to regularly travel to one's place of work and home by different means

Ex: Living in the suburbs , they have to commute by car .
to fly
to fly [verb]

to travel or cross something in an aircraft

Ex: Instead of a long road trip , the family chose to fly to their dream destination .
to wing
to wing [verb]

to travel or navigate through the air

Ex: The airplane began to wing through the clouds .
to cruise
to cruise [verb]

to go on vacation by a ship or boat

Ex: The retirees planned to cruise across the Mediterranean , visiting historical sites .
Verbs of Movement
Verbs for Non-Human Movement Verbs for Movement Verbs for Movement Toward Something Verbs for Movement Away from Something
Verbs for Movement in Place Verbs for Repetitive and Slight Movements Verbs for Movement with Separation Verbs for Movement on Foot
Verbs for Rushed Movement Verbs for Movement in Water Verbs for Changes in Body Posture Verbs for Movement Using Vehicles
Verbs for Change in Speed of Movement Verbs for Travelling Verbs for Navigation Verbs for Transportation of Goods