A2 Level Wordlist - Travelling

Here you will learn some English words about travelling, such as "vacation", "reserve", and "journey", prepared for A2 learners.

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A2 Level Wordlist
vacation [noun]

a span of time which we do not work or go to school, and spend traveling or resting instead, particularly in a different city, country, etc.

Ex: After working hard for months , I finally took a vacation to the mountains .

an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk or physical activity

Ex: Her solo trek through the desert was a test of endurance and self-discovery , a true adventure .
journey [noun]

the act of travelling between two or more places, especially when there is a long distance between them

Ex: She documented her solo journey through Europe in a travel journal , capturing memories and experiences along the way .
cruise [noun]

a journey taken by a ship for pleasure, especially one involving several destinations

Ex: The river cruise took passengers through picturesque villages and historic landmarks along the Rhine River .
trip [noun]

a journey that you take for fun or a particular reason, generally for a short amount of time

Ex:
foreign [adjective]

related or belonging to a country or region other than your own

Ex: She studied foreign languages such as French and German in school .

a person who lives in a country where they are not a citizen or permanent resident

Ex: Tourists and foreigners often visit that historic site .
motel [noun]

a hotel near the road suitable for people who are on a road trip, usually with rooms arranged in a row and parking places outside

Ex: She checked into a quaint motel on the outskirts of town , charmed by its retro decor and friendly staff .

the act of stopping a planned event from happening or an order for something from being completed

Ex: I received a notification about the cancelation of my reservation at the restaurant .

the act of arranging something, such as a seat or a hotel room to be kept for you to use later at a particular time

Ex: Due to high demand , we were unable to get a reservation at our favorite cafe for Sunday brunch .

to arrange something to be kept for later use

Ex: He reserved a rental car for the weekend getaway to explore the countryside .
visa [noun]

an official mark on someone's passport that allows them to enter or stay in a country

Ex: They were granted a student visa to attend university in the United States .
to stay [verb]

to live somewhere for a short time, especially as a guest or visitor

Ex:
postcard [noun]

‌a card that usually has a picture on one side, used for sending messages by post without an envelope

Ex: He wrote a brief message on the back of the postcard before dropping it in the mailbox .
souvenir [noun]

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

Ex: They purchased miniature Eiffel Tower replicas as souvenirs for their coworkers after their trip to France .
to visit [verb]

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

Ex: The tourists visited the zoo to see exotic animals from around the world .

to visit interesting and well-known places

Ex: The family is currently sightseeing in the city 's famous landmarks .

to confirm your presence or reservation in a hotel or airport after arriving

Ex: We usually check in online to save time .

to leave a hotel after returning your room key and paying the bill

Ex: It 's customary to check out at the front desk when leaving .
abroad [adverb]

in or traveling to a different country

Ex: Many students study abroad to experience different cultures .

to move from a vehicle, airplane, etc. to another in order to continue a journey

Ex: You 'll need to change at the bus terminal to continue your journey .
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 land [verb]

to arrive and rest on the ground or another surface after being in the air

Ex:

to leave a surface and begin flying

Ex: Birds effortlessly take off into the sky with a flap of their wings .
schedule [noun]

a list or chart that shows the times at which trains, buses, planes, etc. leave and arrive

Ex: The bus schedule indicated that the next bus would arrive in 15 minutes .

to move in a relaxed or casual manner

Ex: They spent the afternoon wandering through the art museum , admiring the paintings at their own pace .
arrival [noun]

the act of arriving at a place from somewhere else

Ex: She eagerly awaited the arrival of her friends at the airport .

the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey

Ex: The departure of the ship from the harbor marked the beginning of their cruise vacation .
customs [noun]

the place at an airport or port where passengers' bags are checked for illegal goods as they enter a country

Ex: They were stopped by customs for carrying fruits across the border .
ride [noun]

a journey on a horse, bicycle, automobile, or machine

Ex: After a long day of hiking , they hitched a ride back to the campground with a friendly passerby .
to leave [verb]

to go away from somewhere

Ex: The bus will leave in five minutes , so be quick !

to reach a location, particularly as an end to a journey

Ex: The delivery truck is expected to arrive at our doorstep by noon with the package .

to decide or tell that something arranged before will now not happen

Ex: He canceled the reservation at the restaurant because they were running late .
to reach [verb]

to get to your planned destination

Ex: They did n't reach the border until after dark .