Travel Tourism and Cultural Encounters
Open a theme, then select a word or phrase for its meaning, example and pronunciation.
1. Landscapes, weather and travel experiences (20 entries)
- gale
- heritage site
- elegant
- surroundings
- daylight
- visibility
- footprint
- low-lying
- high contrast
- smooth to the touch
- glare
- coastal erosion
- soaked
- twilight
- glossy surface
- ridge
- sharp
- uneven texture
- smoky
- steep
2. Wildlife and the local environment (20 entries)
- beak
- disturb
- invest in infrastructure
- scatter
- tourism revenue
- put strain on
- water demand
- housing pressure
- overfishing
- scenic route
- muddy
- still air
- tide
- identify
- drizzle
- mist
- current
- tropical
- disturb a habitat
- overcast
3. Customs, hospitality and courtesy (20 entries)
- cultural exchange
- hospitality
- cultural practice
- observe a custom
- convention
- ritual
- pass down traditions
- embrace change
- heritage
- cultural expression
- cultural loss
- napkin
- make way for
- accepted practice
- extend an invitation
- guest of honour
- mark an occasion
- appreciation
- courtesy
- express appreciation
4. Responsible travel (20 entries)
- responsible tourism
- local ownership
- wildlife protection
- environmental footprint
- respect private property
- conservation fee
- noise restriction
- decorations
- consideration
- hide
- out of place
- steward
- caterer
- sense of duty
- show consideration
- cultural heritage
- accompany
- sheltered
- species
- fox
5. Travel equipment, disruption and practical problems (20 entries)
- compensation
- belongings
- ask for compensation
- interchange
- overbooked
- horn
- stopover
- request a refund
- diversion
- grounded
- claim form
- leave someone stranded
- transport disruption
- breakdown
- immigration
- tunnel
- rush hour
- aisle
- waterproof
- zip