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42 inspiring & unusual travel words (besides wanderlust).

We’ve all tried to find words to describe a travel experience, and sometimes nothing seems to quite explain it right.

I love discovering new ways to express myself, and over the years I’ve slowly collected the below list of creative travel words that are either not commonly used in English or are from another language or are words that describe travel emotions we go through much better.

If you’re a bit of a Pinterest addict like me you might have heard some of these alternative words for travel before, but hopefully, some are new.

After all, we could all use some other words for wanderlust!

These are just a few of my favourite words associated with travel.

As someone who writes about travel all the time, I love finding new words for travel and to describe travel experiences.

Everyone knows wanderlust, but are there words for wanderlust in other languages, or even just another word for travel too? 

I first wrote this post back in 2015 with just 24 new travel words that I had found over the course of the year while I was living abroad in Spain .

Since then I’ve come across many more so I’ve updated it to include the new ones!

Each travel word definition has been written in my own words, with a photo of my own, and examples from my own experiences. 

I hope that you’re able to learn some new words for travel (that aren’t wanderlust but are other words for wanderlust!) and be a bit inspired by them like I have been!

The unusual travel words you need to know:

Resfeber  (n), origin – swedish.

The tangled feelings of fear and excitement before a journey begins.

This is one of the most popular words associated with travel and all over Pinterest!

We’ve all felt this. That jolt in your heart when you book your flights, or when you tell your family and friends what you’re about to do.

Now that feeling has a word you can use!

This feeling is for new travellers and old alike. I still feel it when I embark on new journeys, especially before I moved to Spain to teach English .

Fernweh (n)

Origin: german.

Farsickness. An urge to travel even stronger than wanderlust.

That feeling you get when you’ve been home too long and you ache to be out into the world again.

Sometimes you don’t know where you want to be, but you know that it’s away. Sometimes you know where, and you want to get there as quickly as possible. This is that feeling.

I’ve had a serious case of the post travel blues , and felt this to the extreme!

It’s one of my favourite words related to travel, since it really does describe how I’ve felt on so many different occasions.

Origin: French

To drift unplanned, led only by the landscape and architecture around you.

The idea that even if you drift you will end up falling into a path that is lined out for you by your surroundings. This could describe life overall, but it also describes small journeys.

When you’re wandering through a new city and you just happen to wander on a path that takes you to great discoveries.

This happened to me in Stockholm, when I went to the archipelago and saw absolutely nothing of the city, and again in Lisbon where we made no plans and just let the city show us where to go.

This is a travel word I’ve seen less often, probably because many of us love to plan our trips, tick things off a bucket list and not miss out, but sometimes if you just allow yourself to wander you’ll find the most unexpected and best things of your trip.

Numinous (adj)

Origin: latin.

Feeling both fearful and awed by what is before you.

I don’t know why but there’s something intriguing about finding Latin words for travel. Maybe it’s because it’s not a language we really use anymore, but it forms the basis for so much of ours now.

There are quite a lot of words for travelling that are Latin based, or that we can turn into a word associated with travel.

Firstly referring to divinity, but I think it is a wonderful way to describe how you feel when you see things that are so amazing you’re not sure whether to be amazed or realise your own insignificance in the world. It’s the magical feeling when you see something truly awe-inspiring, be it the scenery before you, or just something amazing falls into place when you’re travelling.

Visiting the rice terraces of China was that moment for me.

Schwellenangst (n)

Fear of crossing a threshold to embark on something new.

Ok so this German word isn’t traditionally a word related to travel but it could be used as one of those words to describe a travel experience now.

Maybe referring literally to a door, but a great way to explain that feeling you might have before deciding to set out on a new journey.

Did you make the right decision? Those questioning feelings now have a name. I thought I might have made a mistake in moving to Spain but really, it was just this feeling of fearing something new.

Strikhedonia (n)

Origin: greek.

The joy of being able to say “to hell with it”.

A popular Greek word associated with travel!

This is what you can do when you decide to quit everything, stop making excuses , and explore the world.

Something you say when you book your flights or you decide to do something on your journey that you wouldn’t normally do. You’re travelling, who cares right?!

Now you have a word related to travel for that awesome feeling.

A wandering or roaming journey.

An unpredictable idea, desire or action.

Travelling without knowing the destination, and it doesn’t matter.

I got completely lost with friends in the Alpujarras in southern Spain , and it didn’t matter one bit. This is another Latin word for travel that we should definitely bring back into our vocabulary!

Sehnsucht (n)

A wistful longing and yearning in the heart for travels that have been and travels to come.

When you’re not travelling this can be an overwhelming feeling, or when you think about the travel you’ve done and you wish you could relive it all over again.

This feeling is why you need to make the most of every moment! It’s why the more you travel, the harder it gets .

This is one of those other words for wanderlust that we could use instead, although not as easy to say I admit!

Eleutheromania (n)

The intense desire for freedom.

This is probably one of the closest words to explaining wanderlust in different languages. People often say that travelling makes them feel free, and eleutheromania is the desire for this feeling.

We seem to find freedom in other cultures, or just in being outside the norm, and when you stop travelling, you crave it again.

I think this is what led me to make the crazy decision to move abroad for the first time at 16 !

Definitely one of my favourite other words for wanderlust and a firm favourite on Pinterest when you look for travel words.

Livsnjutare (n)

Origin: swedish.

Someone who loves life deeply and lives it to the extreme.

Someone I try to be. One that takes chances, takes risks, and always chooses the adventure .

This other word for travel could be used in place for wanderluster, nomad or traveller.  We could all stand to appreciate what we have and make the most of life, and so this is an inspirational travel word! 

Sturmfrei (adj)

The freedom of being alone and having the ability to do what you want.

Travelling solo can be especially rewarding because it’s all up to you. You can make your travel journey exactly how you want it to be. No compromises, no one else to please. Just you and the road.

You might meet amazing people when you travel , but being on your own is real freedom.

This isn’t traditionally a word associated with travel either, but instead with being in a place alone or without supervision from your parents, so like when they leave you at home for the weekend as a teenager.

But isn’t that slightly giddy feeling of being able to do whatever we want similar to how we feel when we travel? No one’s watching, so you can be who you want and let go!

Solivagant (adj)

Wandering alone.

The kind of traveller many of us are. Solo travel has exploded so much that it is no longer out of the ordinary.

As most solo travellers know, you’re not alone for long as you make your friends on the road . But sometimes, it’s the wandering journey you take alone that is the most rewarding.

This is a word for someone that travels a lot or someone on a solo journey.

It’s definitely a popular description amongst travel bloggers too!

Saudade (n)

Origin: portuguese.

Nostalgia and the love that remains. A desire to be near to something or someone distant.

This is a travel word for after your journey ends and you just want to be back where you were, or with the people you met on the way. It’s the feeling that’s left after it all ends.

It’s what makes you want to return to your favourite place , even if you know it might not be the same. Part of the definition of this travel word is also about looking forward positively to the future!

Origin: Japanese

An awareness of the universe that triggers emotional responses too deep and mysterious for words.

That feeling when it’s dark and you look at the stars and your wonder for all the things in the world wells up inside of you.

I felt like this when I saw the northern lights in Iceland during the wintertime . It was the most amazing experience and if I had any word to describe it then this would be it!

Acatalepsy (n)

The idea that it is impossible to truly comprehend anything.

Acatalepsy is a word that we can associate with travel. 

Can you truly understand your travels, the things you see, and how they affect you?

Sometimes it takes time to process how travel might have changed your life, and sometimes we never truly know why we take the journeys we do and what they’ll mean for us until afterward.

We can reflect on amazing travel moments , but never fully know their impact until much later! 

Origin: In doubt

The realisation every person is living their own vivid life.

I stumbled across this word and fell in love with the meaning, as it’s something I sometimes think about. How each person’s life is as full of different connections, memories, and possibilities as my own.

Although research tells me Sonder may not be a real word, the concept is beautiful and I think it can be a word closely associated with travel.

When we’re travelling we realise how everyone is living their own different and vivid life, sometimes close to our own and sometimes on a completely other level!

Trouvaille (n)

Something lovely found by chance.

A street, cafe, an experience stumbled upon by luck.

I love when this happens in my travels. A moment drinking coffee under a lemon tree in the south of Spain , a garden or a lake or a swimming hole discovered with no one else around.

I love finding alternative words to describe a travel experience, and this is a great one! It’s so important to appreciate the little things, especially when we come across them in an unexpected way. 

Origin: Danish

The cosy feeling you get while you’re enjoying the good things in life with friends.

When you’re out for a meal with people you met during your travels , and you feel content and right.

That feeling that you’re right where you’re meant to be.

This isn’t traditionally associated with travel and has become much more popular in recent years as a word describing a Danish way of living.

This word is now much more popular and well known than when I first wrote this post when I was an expat ! When I first came across it in 2015 I’d never heard of it before at all!

And I love that.

To me, it sounded like a word to describe the experiences I’d had while travelling, when I’d met an amazing group of people and we were enjoying a shared meal together at the end of an awesome day of exploring.

Origin: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows – John Koenig

Awareness of how little of the world you’ll experience.

When you’re staring at the departures board and wishing you could go to all of those places at once.

It’s possible that the more you travel the harder it gets , and this is one of the reasons why. You can live abroad to try and travel more, but there’s still only so much to be seen.

This travel word is a little different in that it isn’t from another language but instead from a book.

However, it is another word that describes travel in that you’ll never reach the end of your exploration.

Travelling just makes you realise how much of the world there is still to see, and fuels your wanderlust even more!

Novaturient (adj)

A desire to change and alter your life.

This word for travel lovers describes the feeling that pushes you to travel.

When you know you’re not living the life you could be and there must be more out there for you.

It’s time to go and find it . I’ve never regretted travelling or moving abroad , even alone . It’s this knowledge and this feeling that makes me keep doing it!

Yoko meshi (n)

The stress of speaking a foreign language.

Literally translates to, “a meal eaten sideways”, and how I felt about speaking Spanish when I moved to Spain!

When people would tell me to “just start speaking” and it’s really not that easy.

Can you really learn a language just by moving abroad ? Maybe not, but you can try. Just be prepared for this feeling that you now have a travel word to describe!

Selcouth (adj)

Origin: old english.

Strange and uncommon, the way you see things when you travel.

Everything seems different and foreign, and it’s a good thing. We travel to seek out the things we don’t have at home .

This is another word that we can make into a word for travel, even though it doesn’t traditionally mean that.

It is one I could kind of see myself using to describe the odd things I’ve come across while travelling!

Eudaimonia (n)

The contented happy state.

That bursting feeling in your chest when you travel when it all feels right. The constant change in travel often puts our senses in overdrive and the highs are higher than ever. 

Learning to dive on the Great Barrier Reef was one of the best experiences of my life, and I won’t soon forget this feeling.

This Greek word is actually related to a philosophy that has been translated as meaning happiness or well-being, but I think that it’s the way we often feel when we travel, so it’s a word for travel lovers too!

Coddiwomple (v)

Origin: english slang.

To travel purposefully towards a vague destination.

When you have an idea of where you’re going, but it doesn’t matter how long it takes to get there.

The road doesn’t have to be a straight one. In fact, sometimes it’s better when it’s not .

I love this travel word because I can imagine an old English gentleman discussing his latest “coddiwomple”!

Flâneur (n)

Someone who strolls aimlessly but enjoyably, observing life and the surroundings.

This is what I love to do when I get to a new city, or through the countryside .

When we travel we seem to have fewer worries in general, allowing us to place ourselves more IN the moment.

Plus walking a city and people watching is a great way to learn about a new culture! It’s also a lovely way to spend a romantic date !

Nefelibata (n)

“Cloud-Walker”. One who lives in the clouds of their own imagination, or who does not obey the conventions of society, literature or art. An unconventional person.

Probably the way people have described me on occasion!

For those who don’t travel, or don’t know how to begin, the idea can seem fantastical and unconventional.

But these days there are so many people breaking free of “cubicle” life and working as digital nomads with the world as their office, working different travel jobs ,  saving to move abroad , or taking a year off to travel. Phil and I now work for ourselves and travel as we like (with kids!).

It may be unconventional to some, but for the rest of us, it’s life.

Brumous (adj.)

Origin: english.

Of gray skies and winter days, filled with heavy clouds or fog.

This may be a travel word you only use if you travel to the United Kingdom, especially in Scotland (it’s not the weather though, you just need the right clothes !)

It’s well known as the land of rainy days and fog, and I’ve experienced first hand.

However, I visited the Isle of Skye , one of the beautiful places in the UK, in the wind and rain and it was no less amazing. So really, I don’t mind if I have to describe some of my travels this way.

Vorfreude (n)

The joyful, intense anticipation that comes from imagining future pleasures.

When we book a new trip and in the time before we go, this is the way we often feel.

We can think about the people we’ll meet , and all the exciting things we’re going to experience.

I love watching movies about places I want to go and then imagining myself there too, which is basically this feeling!

Commuovere (v)

Origin: italian.

Heartwarming, something that stirs and moves you.

I love finding new words that don’t translate into English. This one is a prime example of a word that is difficult to explain, but the best I can do is heartwarming, something that moves you to tears in a good way.

Maybe you’re wondering how this relates to travel… crying?!

Well, I’ve definitely shed a few tears over travel, from the good to the bad, and I’ve definitely been moved and awed by the things that I’ve seen.

Peregrinate (v)

Travel or wander around from place to place.

A pretty simple word that we could use to describe our travels and yet it seems to have fallen out of favour. “We peregrinated around the Scottish Highlands .” It works right?!

Nemophilist (n)

Origin: english.

A haunter of woods, one who loves the forest and it’s beauty and solitude.

There’s something magical about walking through the woods, and even more so in a foreign country.

When I lived in Canada on a study abroad one of my favourite things to do was wander through the huge forests there. So much so my new friends and I once got lost for 8 hours…

Querencia (n)

Origin: spanish.

The place where you are your most authentic self, from where strength is drawn, where you feel at home.

I’m so excited to have a Spanish word, after learning Spanish while giving in Spain.

This word comes is related to the verb querer , which is to want or desire.

It can be associated with bullfighting, as it is also the name for the area of the bullring where the bull takes its stand, but I like to think of it more as a travel word, of course.

Komorebi (n)

The sunlight that filters through the leaves of trees.

If you’re on those forest walks when you’re travelling like above, then this is hopefully what you’ll see!

Another unusual word that doesn’t translate directly into an English word, but one that describes a beautiful sight.

Hireath (n)

Origin: welsh.

A homesickness for a home to which you cannot return, a home which maybe never was. The nostalgia, the yearning, the grief for the lost places of your past.

Homesickness isn’t quite the right translation for this beautiful Welsh word, it’s more than that. It’s one of my favourites though as I often reminisce about my previous travels and times in my life.

It’s strange to think back to times like our babymoon in France , and how we had no idea what was ahead of us. As much as I love our life now I sometimes wish to live those times again!

Smultronställe (n)

Literally “place of wild strawberries” a special place discovered, treasured, returned to for solace and relaxation; a personal idyll free from stress or sadness.

When I went to Luleå in the north of Sweden in summer we discovered wild strawberries growing on an island in the middle of the archipelago.

That’s what I think of when I see this word because what better place to be? These are often the kind of places we discover when we travel.

Mångata (n)

The reflection of the moon on the water.

Something I only seem to see or see the most when I’m travelling.

It reminds me of being by the sea, of the Full Moon Party in Thailand and of the early darkness when I lived in the Gold Coast, Australia, where this photo was taken!

Photophile (n)

Origin: possibly english or greek.

A person who loves photography and light.

This one is a little in dispute. It could originate from the word for organisms that love light, “photophilic”, but have been adjusted to fit with photographers too.

Or, it could come from the same origins as “hodophile” in that “phos” means light and “philos” means friends. I can’t find concrete evidence either way, but that’s the beauty of finding new words!

Photophiles carry their camera wherever they go, and many travellers now do the same.

I used to have an old point and shoot camera, and then I stuck to mostly iPhone before finally getting a “proper” camera. I’ve been testing it out in Spain at places like the Alhambra , and in Portugal around the streets of Lisbon .

But there was nothing quite like the midnight sun in Luleå last summer.

Dépaysement (adj.)

Feeling that comes from not being in one’s own country. Being out of your element, a fish out of water.

Living abroad has often made me feel like this , especially in the early days.

Sometimes we can idealise moving abroad and not realise how it will affect us , but eventually, a place will feel like home, even if it’s a different concept of home than before.

Hodophile (adj.)

“Lover of roads”. One who loves to travel.

Does this travel word really need an explanation?

There’s something magical about setting out on a trip with the open road before you. My absolute favourite was driving across the Nullabor in Australia! It’s one of the longest straight roads in the world.

Cockaigne (n)

Origin: an english word with french origin.

Imaginary land of luxury and idleness; the land of plenty.

This word originates from a medieval myth, a land of plenty where society’s restrictions are defined and the harshness of life in medieval times does not exist.

Although we’re not in this time anymore, we could use this word to describe our ideal land of plenty now. One where people are not persecuted for their religion or race, one where equality reigns supreme, maybe one we will all be able to travel to one day?

Wayfarer (n)

Someone who travels, especially on foot.

Maybe not as unusual a word as some on this list, and one that you may already know. I considered making this my blog name when I started blogging !

It’s a word that makes me think of older times when people travelled in a more whimsical way that had nothing to do with social media. You went wherever the wind took you!

Absquatulate (v)

Origin: north american english.

To leave without saying goodbye.

Invented in the US in the 1830s as a word that sounded vaguely Latin, to make it seem older.

It means to make off with someone or something without announcing you’re going! The way many of us might feel we want to leave for our travels. No fuss, please!

Have you heard of these travel words and would you use them? Do you think they explain things better than we usually can?

If you liked them, pin them!

Sonja - Migrating Miss

Sonja is from New Zealand but now lives in Scotland with her husband and two little boys, after having lived in 5 other countries along the way including the USA, Australia, Canada, and Spain. Travelling has always been her passion and she has now made it her full-time job and worked in the industry for the last 8 years. She shares her living abroad experiences and best tips to make your travel experiences the best they can be!

55 thoughts on “ 42 Inspiring & Unusual Travel Words (Besides Wanderlust) ”

Amazing list! Looking to impress a number of my fellow travelers with this list now!

I swear some of them can be worked in to normal conversation! Others may be a little different but it’s so nice to have words that describe those travel feelings.

Sonja, that’s a great one!! Sharing it all over now:) love all the words and the idea of such a post:)

Thanks so much Monika! I have been sitting on all of these for a long time. They are saved all over my phone and written in personal journals, so I thought it was time to share!

I’d add: ecdemomania <3

That’s a good one I didn’t have! I’ll have to add it to the next list 🙂

I absolutely love these! I so often find myself having a hard time describing my deep seeded need to get away, always be moving, or travel solo. The long pause and struggle I have to express the answer to “why” when asked about my journeys can feel very awkwardly isolating, and not in the good way of standing alone on a mountain top or wandering an empty desert. I like to feel all alone in the world sometimes but other times, I want to be a part of something, a community, and understood. Seeing words like you have dug up to share in this post do just that. The fact that there are words in so many languages to describe exactly how I feel, means that I am not really alone, even when I have been on a road with no signs of humans for days!

Thanks Bethany! You are definitely not alone! I too loved discovering that there are words that actually describe how I feel when I can’t even really describe it myself. It means that there are other’s that have felt like this, and so much so that whole words have been created for it. I hope you find a way to explain how you feel and why you want travel and movement in your life. All the best x

Wow, I love these, thank-you!

Thanks! I’ve been collecting them for awhile, I love finding out about different words that we can use to explain our feelings, not that I would end up actually saying most of these!

Your list of words is awesome! But Germans actually don’t use “sturmfrei” in the context of traveling. It’s being said when your parents have left home for one or more nights so you can invite friends and party. 😉 it’s not a description about how we feel, it’s more a description of the situation itself. I definitely like your interpretation – hopefully it’ll become a part of travelers diaries.

Thanks Josi! It’s good to know the real meaning behind the word. I like the idea of trying to adapt it as a travel word too, so fingers crossed others see it like you too! 🙂

Thank you Sonja, This was a fun list. I doubt I will be able to work them into my vocabulary. I don’t think I can even pronounce most of them. Perhaps it would be fun to have a follow up post that included the pronunciation of each. You clearly have comfort with many languages. I envy that. Happy Trails to You, Michelle

Haha no they are not exactly everyday words! I think a few may be easier than others, but anyone actually understanding them is the problem! I love the idea that sometimes other languages can explain things better than English though, and I do find it fascinating in learning Spanish that things are not always a direct translation. The use of words can be so different! Happy travels to you too!

I loved reading these words! Thanks for finding them and creating the pin for them! What an excellent way to express our traveling emotions!

Thanks so much! You’re most welcome :). I have to admit I don’t use them a whole lot in my blog writing, but I just love them!

I love your words. Thank you.

Thanks for your comment!

This is a great list, I enjoyed it! Thanks. However, I just want to correct a minor detail. While I was reading along, I got surprised by the word “onism” as I am Danish and has never in my life heard of this word before, whereas “hygge”, the other Danish word on your list, is very commonly used. I looked up “onism” on the internet and found that it comes from The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows which is a compendium of invented words written by John Koenig. I suppose it is made as a combination between the words “monism” (Greek?) and “onanism” (English?), so there is nothing Danish about its origin (at least not that I could find) x

Thanks Ida! I tried to research everything as much as I could (hours in fact haha) and I’m not sure how I ended up with that one! I’ll take another look but I suspect I’ll find the same as you and change it! Thanks again 🙂 x

I loved reading this post and found myself relating to almost every one! ? Thought the accompanying photos were perfect too. It’s given me inspiration for a new travel/art journal …

Thanks so much! It makes me really happy to hear I’ve given someone else inspiration 🙂 🙂

Wow !! Love them.. I was actually looking for a new word which would describe my travel agency. I think I should be able to come up with something using the list of words, u’ve mentioned in this post.

That’s great I’m glad they’re able to help you! Best of luck.

Thnx a lot for giving this sort of knowledge about the words who r completely new to me. Keep posting these words along with their meaning it helps a lot.

Thanks dea… It perfectely helped me to explain my inner feelings , but some words have difficulty in pronouncing . I wrote down every word in ma notebook for future description pf my Travel Thanks alot yaar <3

Hi, I would like to know if there is a word for this feeling describes below,

‘I feel at home when I’m travelling, but when I’m actually at home, I feel weird.

I don’t think wanderlust is the word, can you please help me?

I’m sorry I’m not sure! I only know these words and the other post I did about unusual travel words. It’s possible something exists though and I’ll keep an eye out since I love finding unusual words 🙂

Was looking for travel words from Greek origin, and have found it, thanks so much. Love your page as well, maybe we see each other on the road sometime 🙂

Thanks so much! I’m glad they’re useful 🙂

So who copied who? 🙂 https://www.theintrepidguide.com/travel-words-that-describe-wanderlust-perfectly/#.WjWJFCPMwmo

Great list!

OMG!!!! Thanks for bringing this to my attention!!! I can’t believe how similar some of the wording of this is!!! 🙁 🙁 🙁 I first published this in early 2016.

Thank you for compiling such a great list! I may be incorrect, but shouldn’t ‘Vagary’ be listed as a noun rather than a verb?

It appears it’s listed as a noun now to mean something unpredictable but it came from the verb to wander!

So great to see Eleutheromania included in the list, passionate about freedom!

One of my favourites!

This is a very impressive, creative and original list. Will revisit many times. Thanks for sharing 🙂

42? How did anyone even get to this comment section? I had to scroll for 2 days just to get to leave this comment. This is really outrageous. 7 would have been plenty. We are internet users here, not book readers.

Two days well spent I’m sure 😉

When one is confined within the four corners of the home, because of the pandemic, this list is very encouraging! Thank you Sonja, many of the words here describes various emotions I have already experienced. Two more weeks of lockdown, I have time to do a project, finding my travel photos that match the words :).

Love this post! I’m feeling so much fernweh at the moment <3

Same here!!

Thank you so much for these! At this time of great challenges in the world, it is comforting to know that I can read the wonderful words you have compiled to capture all the positive feelings travel evokes. Slainte!

I couldn’t find all of these travel words anywhere else. You know, I am gonna bookmark it right away. Thanks for sharing these travel phrases. I love it. Looking forward to reading more of these informative articles 🙂

Amazing read. Needed these for getting a travel domain name. Bookmarked this post already. It’s very useful. Looking forward to reading more of these awesome travel blogs.

Ha ha what a random post! Learned so many new words from this, excited to casually *drop* them into my conversations

Haha so many! I mean, half I think I’ve never said but it’s fun to learn their meaning and find words that can describe the things we feel and think when we travel x

Wonderful article, it must have taken a lot of work to put together so many words 🙂

Thanks! I collected them over a few years and then reworded in my own words :).

Nice article. Thanks for sharing these travel phrases. Looking forward to reading more of these informative articles .

Stunning article, loved to read. will read more for sure…

Was very helpful article

I love this list of inspiring words for travel! I’m always looking for new ways to explore new places and this list has given me some great ideas.

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28 Beautiful Travel Words that Describe Wanderlust Perfectly

Describe your travels with these unique and beautiful travel words from different languages around the world.

I love travelling and I love languages, so imagine my excitement when I came across a treasure trove of travel words and wanderlust synonyms that describe how we feel before, during, and after we travel. 

Just like a photo can’t fully capture what it feels like to stand on the edge of a fjord , neither can ‘wanderlust’ fully express how we feel when we crave our next adventure. These travel words are literary gems which have been gathered from languages around the world. From Japanese to Swedish , Latin to Greek , travel brochures of the future will be peppered with travel words like of resfeber , livsnjutare, and coddiwomple .

Wanderlust meaning

As you’ll see in the list below, every language has its own variation of how it explains and defines what wanderlust is. In English, wanderlust means to have a strong desire for or impulse to travel, wander and explore the world.

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During these times it can be bittersweet to think about travelling when we have to stay at home and practice social distancing, let this list of wanderlust-filled words inspire you to a learn a language from home and prepare yourself for your next trip. Being travel fluent is the best way to enrich your travel experiences.

Without further ado, here are 28 beautiful travel words you should slip into your vocabulary. When you’re done, take and look at this collection of inspirational travel quotes . I’d love to hear which ones are your favourites in the comment section below.

1. Resfeber  (n.)

Origin: Swedish

Definition: The meaning of resfeber refers to the restless race of the traveller’s heart before the journey begins when anxiety and anticipation are tangled together.

It’s that moment just after you buy your plane tickets and excitement and fear floods in all at once, creating a mixture of emotions that make you feel anxious or physically ill.

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2. Sonder (v.)

Origin: Unknown

Definition: The realisation that each passerby is living a life as complex as your own.

The full definition, taken from The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows reads:

[Sonder is] the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own—populated with their own ambitions, friends, routines, worries, and inherited craziness—an epic story that continues invisibly around you like an anthill sprawling deep underground, with elaborate passageways to thousands of other lives that you’ll never know existed, in which you might appear only once, as an extra sipping coffee in the background, as a blur of traffic passing on the highway, as a lighted window at dusk.

I often feel this way when I pass groups of strangers, speaking a language that is completely foreign to me, and realise just how incredibly big the world is. We all have a life that is full of different connections, memories and possibilities. That’s sonder.

The internet suggests this may not be a real word, either way, the concept is beautiful.

3. Solivagant (adj.)

Origin: Latin

Definition: Wandering alone. A solitary adventurer who travels or wanders the globe.

Not all those who wander are lost, but all those who wander alone are definitely solivagants . From the Latin word solivagus , meaning lonely or solitary, solivagant describes anyone who enjoys meandering around new countries, alone, in order to take it all in.

4. Fernweh (n.)

Origin: German

Definition: This German word,means an ache to get away and travel to a distant place, a feeling  even stronger than wanderlust. If wanderlust wasn’t poetic enough for you, allow me to present fernweh , a German word that literally translates to “distance-sickness.”

While someone with wanderlust might sit at home and happily fantasise about all the places they might visit, someone with fernweh would feel a deeper sense of longing, a sort of homesickness but for foreign lands.  For me, it’s wanting to be back in Rome . Fernweh is one of most those beautiful untranslatable words I’ve ever come across.

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5. Sehnsucht (n.)

Definition: A wistful longing and yearning in the heart for travels past and future.

One author translated it as the “ inconsolable longing in the human heart for we know not what .” Another compared it to “ a longing for a far-off country, but not one which we could identify.”

When you return from travelling and wish you could do it all over again and experience every moment like it was the first.

6. Eleutheromania (n.)

Origin: Greek

Definition: An intense and irresistible desire for freedom.

We all want to be free, and travelling shows us how the freedom in the lives of others that is different from our own. Eleutheromania describes a person who has a strong desire and obsession for freedom.

7. Cockaigne (n.)

Origin: French , Middle French

Definition: An imaginary land of luxury and idleness.

Every destination seem like a wonderland or cockaigne before you set foot there and see it for yourself.

The term c ockaigne ” comes from the Middle French phrase pais de cocaigne, which literally means “the land of plenty.” The word was first popularised in a 13th-century French poem that is known in English as “The Land of Cockaigne.”

8. Quaquaversal (adj.)

Definition: Moving or happening in every direction instantaneously.

This perfectly describes my state when I’m in a new place and want to see and do everything at once.

9. Dérive (n)

Origin: French

Definition: A spontaneous and unplanned journey where the traveller leaves their life behind allows themselves to be guided by the landscape and architecture.

Literally translated as “drift”,  dérive is the idea that even if you drift you will end up on the right path. This could describe life in general, but it also describes small journeys. When you’re wandering through a new city and you just happen to wander on a path that takes you to great discoveries.

10. Ecophobia (n.)

Origin: English

Definition: This word came into English word via Greek and means a fear or dislike of one’s home.

I don’t dislike my home, but recently I can’t stop thinking about going back to Lofoten, Norway.

11. Numinous (adj.)

Definition: A powerful feeling of both fear and fascination, of being in awe and overwhelmed by what is before you.

Originally, this word refers to having a strong religious or spiritual quality; but it can also be used to describe how you feel when you see things that are so beautiful that you realise how wonderful the world is and the small part you play in it.   Hiking Trolltunga was a numinous moment for me.

12. Schwellenangst (n.)

Definition: Fear of crossing a threshold to begin a new chapter.

From s chwelle (“threshold”) and a ngst (“anxiety”), this word explains that feeling you get before deciding to set out on a new journey. Argh! Did I make the right decision?

13. Strikhedonia (n.)

Definition: The pleasure of being able to say “to hell with it”.

Another personal favourite word on this list. Not only is it the joy I feel, but the freedom to be able to say “to hell with it” and book that next trip and embark on your next adventure.

14. Vagary (v.)

Definition: A whimsical or roaming journey.

From Latin, vagārī meaning “ to roam”, is an unpredictable idea, desire or action to travelling without knowing the destination, and not caring.

15. Livsnjutare (n)

Definition: Literally meaning, “enjoyer of life”, this describes a person who loves life deeply and lives it to the extreme.

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16. Commuovere (v.)

Origin: Italian

Definition: To stir, to touch, to move to tears.

Just like the euphoric emotions I felt whilst whale watching.

17. Sturmfrei (adj.)

Definition: The freedom of being alone and being able to do what you want.

Literally translating to “stormfree”, this describes the freedom of not being watched by others and being alone in a place where you have the freedom and ability to do what you want.

Another great German word. Travelling solo can be especially rewarding because you have complete control. No compromises, no one else to please. Just you and the big wide world.

18. Saudade (n.)

Origin: Portuguese

Definition: This Portuguese word describes the emotional state of nostalgia and longing for someone or something distant. S audade  was once described as “the love that remains” after someone is gone.

Saudade  is the recollection of feelings, experiences, places, or events that brought excitement and happiness but now triggers the senses and makes one live again.

19. Yūgen (n.)

Origin: Japanese

Definition: A profound and mysterious sense of the beauty of the universe.

An awareness of the Universe that triggers emotional responses too deep and powerful for words.

20. Acatalepsy (n.)

Definition: The impossibility of comprehending the universe.

Henry Miller said “ One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things. ” Do we ever really understand the world and what we see on our  travels,  and how they mould us? Sometimes, if at all, it takes time to discover how these things change our lives.

21. Trouvaille (n.)

Definition: A chance encounter with something wonderful.

Whether it’s stumbling across a hidden back street, a quaint cafe, or connecting with a local, trouvaille describes those magical moments we experience in our journeys. 

22. Hygge (n.)

Origin: Danish

Definition: Pronounced hue-guh , hygge describes the warm feeling you get while enjoying the company of great friends and all life has to offer.

Hygge is the conscious appreciation of recognising everything you have and enjoying to the present moment.

23. Onism (n.)

Definition: The world is a big place as not everyone will get to see it. Onism describes understanding that we’ll never get to see it all. It’s the frustration of being stuck in just one body that can only inhabit one place at a time. I felt this way before going to Copenhagen !

Similar to the Swedish word ‘resfeber’, onism describes the feeling of knowing that you’ll never be able to see it all. They say that the more you travel, the harder it gets to stay in one place.

24. Novaturient (adj.)

Definition: A desire to change and alter your life.

This was exactly how I felt when I quit my job and moved to Rome . There was this strong urge that pulled me towards my dream of pursuing a life of speaking Italian and travelling. I knew I  wouldn’t be living my life if I didn’t go.

25. Yoko meshi (n.)

Definition: This untranslatable gem describes the stress of speaking a foreign language .

The Japanese word ‘meshi’ literally means ‘boiled rice’ and ‘yoko’ means ‘horizontal,’ together it means ‘a meal eaten sideways.’ The Japanese have created a beautiful way of describing the unique kind of stress you experience when speaking a foreign language. Furthermore, ‘yoko’ also references the fact that Japanese is normally written vertically, whereas most foreign languages are written horizontally. Clever, right?

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26. Selcouth (adj.)

Origin: Old English

Definition: When everything you see and experience is unfamiliar and strange, yet you find it marvellous anyway.

It’s that feeling you get when you travel to a foreign land and food, culture, customs, or language, is strange and different to everything you’ve experienced before, yet you love it and find it fascinating.

27. Eudaimonia (n.)

Definition: A state of being happy whilst travelling and everything feels great.

That intense excitement and appreciation when you travel and everything feels great. Seeing the Northern Lights was one of the best experiences of my life, a feeling I won’t forget.

28. Coddiwomple (v.)

Origin: English slang

Definition: To travel purposefully towards an unknown destination.

A brilliant word, coddiwomple is when you have a vague idea of your destination within a care for how long it takes to arrive. A great example is when you go hiking, you know you’ll eventually reach the summit, but every part of the trail along the way is just as beautiful.    Like the time I hiked Norway’s Trolltunga.

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Amazing list! One word I’d add is the Dutch word “gezellig” or “gezelligheid” – similarly to hygge, it describes a feeling of warmth/comfort/coziness/quaintness in certain settings or around certain people.

Thank you so much for sharing this Heba. So interesting to learn that Dutch has a similar word :)

This is such a fun article! Love these words and phrases!

Glad to hear it! Thank you so much, Eric :)

So many of these describe me or my feelings about seeing the world. But, if I had to pick one, the one that best describes how I choose my destinations would be “selcouth”. I so want to be a stranger in a strange land. To have my belief that there is no such thing as “normal” affirmed again and again and over again.

What a beautiful word. Thanks for sharing, Janet :)

Thanks Michele what a wonderful list of inspirational words. It nearly made me cry as I realised that I suffer from acute eleutheromania! ha

Thanks Juliana :) I’m so glad you enjoyed this list. Eleutheromania? I know how you feel hehe

Unique list i must say – If you want to add one more word than check this !

In Hindi language (India) traveler called as “Musafir”

thanks Niraj :)

Thanks for sharing this! Really enjoyed it a lot ❤

Thanks Donah, I’m so glad you enjoyed it ;)

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100 Unique and Creative Travel Words with Beautiful Meanings

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Everyone (who knows me) knows how I love words. I hoard words . Everyone also knows how I love to travel. I eat, drink, and sleep travel 🙂 Here, in this post, I’ve blended two of my passions – words and travel. The post rounds up the creative travel words that describe wanderlust perfectly. You’ll never be at a loss for words while narrating your travel experiences once you equip yourself with these unique words about travel.

Unusual Travel Words with Beautiful Meanings

Wanderlust (n.).

Origin: German Pronunciation: vawn-duh-luhst Meaning: a strong desire to travel

Resfeber (n.)

Origin: Swedish Pronunciation: race-fay-ber Meaning: the restless race of the traveler’s heart before the journey begins, when anxiety and anticipation are tangled together; the nervous feeling before undertaking a journey

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Strikhedonia (n.)

Origin: Greek Pronunciation: strik-he-don-e-a Meaning: the joy of being able to say “to hell with it”

Eleutheromania (n.)

Origin: Greek Pronunciation: eleuthero-ma-nia Meaning: an intense and irresistible desire for freedom

Origin: Hawaiian Pronunciation: ak-i-hi Meaning: listening to directions and then walking off and promptly forgetting them

Exulansis (n.)

Origin: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows Pronunciation: exu-lan-sis Meaning: the tendency to give up trying to talk about an experience because people are unable to relate to it — whether through envy or pity or simple foreignness—which allows it to drift away from the rest of your life story, until the memory itself feels out of place, almost mythical, wandering restlessly in the fog, no longer even looking for a place to land.

Hodophile (n.)

Origin: Greek Pronunciation: hodo-phile Meaning: a lover of roads; one who loves to travel

Saudade (n.)

Origin: Portuguese Pronunciation: sau-da-de Meaning: a nostalgic longing for something or someone that was loved and then lost, with the knowledge that it or they might never return; “the love that remains”

Fernweh (n.)

Origin: German Pronunciation: feirn-veyh Meaning: an ache for distant places; a longing for far-off places; an urge to travel even stronger than wanderlust; being homesick for a place you’ve never been

Selcouth (adj.)

Origin: Old English Pronunciation: sel-kooth Meaning: unfamiliar, rare, strange, and yet marvelous

Serendipity (n.)

Origin: English Pronunciation: seh-ruhn-di-puh-tee Meaning: finding something good without looking for it

Pilgrimage (n.)

Origin: Latin Pronunciation: pil-gruh-mij Meaning: a journey, especially a long one, made to some sacred place as an act of religious devotion

Gökotta (n.)

Origin: Swedish Pronunciation: yo-kot-ah Meaning: literally translates to the early cuckoo morning or dawn picnic to hear the first birdsong; the act of rising early in the morning to hear the birds sing at sunrise and appreciate nature

Schwellenangst (n.)

Origin: German Pronunciation: shwel-en-ahngst Meaning: fear of embarking on something new; fear of crossing a threshold

Voyage (n.)

Origin: Latin Pronunciation: voy-ij Meaning: a long journey involving travel by sea or in space

Origin: Japanese Pronunciation: yoo-gehn Meaning: a profound awareness of the universe that triggers emotional responses too deep, powerful, and mysterious for words

Origin: Danish Pronunciation: hue-gah Meaning: the Danish practice of creating warmth, connection, and well-being; a complete absence of anything annoying or emotionally overwhelming; taking pleasure from the presence of gentle, soothing things; celebrating the everyday

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Vagary (n.)

Origin: Latin Pronunciation: va-ga-re Meaning: an unpredictable instance, a wandering journey; a whimsical, wild, and unusual idea, desire, or action

Origin: Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows Pronunciation: mo-rii Meaning: the desire to capture a fleeting experience

“With every click of the shutter, you’re trying to press pause on your life. If only so you can feel a little more comfortable moving on living in a world stuck on the play.”

Musafir (n.)

Origin: Arabic Pronunciation: mu-sa-fir Meaning: traveler

Musafir remains one of my most favorite words associated with travel.

Odyssey (n.)

Origin: Greek Pronunciation: aw-duh-see Meaning: a long and eventful or adventurous journey or experience

Sonder (n.)

Origin: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows Pronunciation: sohn-dehrr Meaning: the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own—populated with their own ambitions, friends, routines, worries and inherited craziness—an epic story that continues invisibly around you like an anthill sprawling deep underground, with elaborate passageways to thousands of other lives that you’ll never know existed, in which you might appear only once, as an extra sipping coffee in the background, as a blur of traffic passing on the highway, as a lighted window at dusk.

Gadabout (n.)

Origin: Middle English Pronunciation: gad-uh-bout Meaning: a habitual pleasure-seeker; a person who moves about restlessly and aimlessly, especially from one social activity to another; a person who travels often or to many different places, especially for pleasure

Acatalepsy (n.)

Origin: Greek Pronunciation: ey-kat-l-ep-see Meaning: incomprehensibleness; the impossibility of comprehending the universe; the belief that human knowledge can never have true certainty

Origin: Greek Pronunciation: noh-mad Meaning: a person who does not stay long in the same place; a wanderer

Cockaigne (n.)

Origin: Middle English Pronunciation: ko-keyn Meaning: an imaginary or fabled land of luxury and idleness

Origin: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows Pronunciation: o-ni-sm Meaning: the awareness of how little of the world you’ll experience

“The frustration of being stuck in just one body, that inhabits only one place at a time, which is like standing in front of the departures screen at an airport, flickering over with strange place names like other people’s passwords, each representing one more thing you’ll never get to see before you die—and all because, as the arrow on the map helpfully points out, you are here.”

Nemophilist (n.)

Origin: Greek Pronunciation: ni-mo-fi-list Meaning: a haunter of the woods; one who loves the forest for its beauty and solitude

Trouvaille (n.)

Origin: French Pronunciation: troo-vee Meaning: a lucky find; a chance encounter with something wonderful and valuable

Safarnama (n.)

Origin: Persian Pronunciation: su-fur-nama Meaning: travelogue; an account of the travels

Smultronställe (n.)

Origin: Swedish Pronunciation: smool-tron-stall-uh Meaning: literally translates to place of wild strawberries; a special place discovered, treasured, returned to for solace and relaxation; a personal idyll free from stress or sadness

Livsnjutare (n.)

Origin: Swedish Pronunciation: livs-noo-tuhreh Meaning: literally translates to enjoyer of life; someone who loves life deeply and lives it to the extreme

Wayfarer (n.)

Origin: Old English Pronunciation: wey-fair-er Meaning: someone who travels, especially on foot

Kopfkino (n.)

Origin: German Pronunciation: kof-kino Meaning: literally translates to head cinema; the act of playing out an entire scenario in your mind

Hireath (n.)

Origin: Welsh Pronunciation: her-rith Meaning: a homesickness for a home to which you cannot return, a home which maybe never was; the nostalgia, the yearning, the grief for the lost places of your past

Peripatetic (n.)

Origin: Greek Pronunciation: per-uh-puh-tet-ik Meaning: a person who travels from place to place

Luftmensch (n.)

Origin: Yiddish Pronunciation: looft-mensh Meaning: literally translates to an air person; an impractical dreamer with improbable plans and no business sense; one with their head in the clouds

Solivagant (adj.)

Origin: Latin Pronunciation: soh-lih-va-ghent Meaning: wandering alone

Waldeinsamkeit (n.)

Origin: German Pronunciation: vahyd-ahyn-zahm-kahyt Meaning: literally translates to woodland solitude; the feeling of being alone in the woods

Ecophobia (n.)

Origin: English Pronunciation: eco-phobia Meaning: a fear or dislike of one’s home

Origin: Japanese Pronunciation: u-key-yo Meaning: literally translates to the floating world; living in the moment, detached from the bothers of life

Meraki (n.)

Origin: Greek Pronunciation: may-rah-kee Meaning: to do something with soul, creativity, and love; when you leave a piece of yourself in your work

Wabi-sabi (n.)

Origin: Japanese Pronunciation: wabe-sabe Meaning: finding beauty in imperfections; an acceptance of things as they are

Vorfreude (n.)

Origin: German Pronunciation: vor-froy-dah Meaning: the joyful, intense anticipation that comes from imagining future pleasures

Cosmopolitan (n.)

Origin: English Pronunciation: koz-muh-pahl-i-ten Meaning: belonging to all the world; not limited to just one part of the world; someone who has traveled a lot and feels at home in any part of the world

Peregrinate (v.)

Origin: Middle English Pronunciation: per-i-gruh-neyt Meaning: to travel or wander from place to place

Sojourn (n.)

Origin: Latin Pronunciation: soh-jurn Meaning: a temporary stay

Shinrin-yoku (n.)

Origin: Japanese Pronunciation: shin-rin-yo-ku Meaning: literally translates to forest bathing; a leisurely trip to the forest for recreation, relaxation, meditation, and therapy

Origin: Thai Pronunciation: ti-eow Meaning: to wander or roam around in a carefree way

Origin: Serbian Pronunciation: mir-ak Meaning: enjoyment of the simple things in life; the feeling of bliss and sense of oneness with the universe that comes from the simplest of pleasures; the pursuit of small, daily pleasures that all add up to a great sense of happiness and fulfillment

Dépaysement (n.)

Origin: French Pronunciation: de-pe-iz-ma Meaning: the feeling that comes from not being in one’s home country; disorientation due to experience of unfamiliar surroundings; being out of your element like a fish out of water

Itinerant (n.)

Origin: Latin Pronunciation: ai-ti-nr-uhnt Meaning: one who travels from place to place

Numinous (adj.)

Origin: Latin Pronunciation: noo-muh-nuhs Meaning: having a strong religious or spiritual or supernatural quality; indicating or suggesting the presence of divinity; describing an experience that makes you fearful yet fascinated, wed yet attracted – the powerful, personal feeling of being overwhelmed and inspired

Heimweh (n.)

Origin: German Pronunciation: haim-ve Meaning: homesickness; nostalgia; a longing for home

Sprachgefühl (n.)

Origin: German Pronunciation: shprahkh-guh-fyl Meaning: the character and spirit of a language; an intuitive sense of the rule and rhythm of language

Mångata (n.)

Origin: Swedish Pronunciation: mo-an-gaa-tah Meaning: the glimmering, roadlike reflection of the moonlight on water

Dromomania (n.)

Origin: Greek Pronunciation: dro-mo-ma-nia Meaning: an uncontrollable impulse or desire to wander or travel

Sehnsucht (n.)

Origin: German Pronunciation: zen-zukt Meaning: the inconsolable longing in the human heart for we know not what; a yearning for a far, familiar, non-earthly land one can identify as one’s home

Dérive (v.)

Origin: French Pronunciation: de-rive Meaning: literally translates to drift; a spontaneous and unplanned journey where the traveler leaves their life behind for a time to let the spirit of the landscape and architecture attract and move them

Absquatulate (v.)

Origin: English Pronunciation: ab-skwoch-uh-leyt Meaning: to leave abruptly without saying goodbye

Thalassophile (n.)

Origin: Greek Pronunciation: thal-as-o-fahyl Meaning: a lover of the sea; someone who loves the sea or ocean

Yoko meshi (n.)

Origin: Japanese Pronunciation: yoh-koh-mesh-ee Meaning: literally translates to a meal eaten sideways; refers to the peculiar stress of speaking a foreign language

Forelsket (v.)

Origin: Norwegian Pronunciation: phor-rel-sket Meaning: the euphoria you experience when you are first falling in love

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Rückkehrunruhe (n.)

Origin: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows Pronunciation: rukee-ren-ruhee Meaning: the feeling of returning home after an immersive trip only to find it fading rapidly from your awareness—to the extent you have to keep reminding yourself that it happened at all, even though it felt so vivid just days ago—which makes you wish you could smoothly cross-dissolve back into everyday life, or just hold the shutter open indefinitely and let one scene become superimposed on the next, so all your days would run together and you’d never have to call cut.

Eudaimonia (n.)

Origin: Greek Pronunciation: u-de-mon-e-a Meaning: literally translates to human flourishing; a contented state of being happy, healthy, and prosperous

Sturmfrei (adj.)

Origin: German Pronunciation: stirm-fra Meaning: literally translates to storm-free; the freedom of not being watched by a parent or superior; being alone in a place and having the ability to do what you want

Origin: Mandarin Chinese Pronunciation: yu-yi Meaning: the desire to see with fresh eyes, and feel things just as powerfully as you did when you were younger-before expectations, before memory, before words

Photophile (n.)

Origin: English Pronunciation: pho-to-phile Meaning: Derived from the biological term “photophilic” for an organism that thrives in full light, it means a person who loves photography and light

Traipse (v.)

Origin: Unknown Pronunciation: trayps Meaning: to walk or go aimlessly or idly or without finding or reaching one’s goal

 Neophile (n.)

Origin: Greek Pronunciation: neo-phile Meaning: one who loves or has a strong affinity for anything new or novel

Ballagàrraidh (n.)

Origin: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows Pronunciation: bal-la-ga-rye Meaning: the awareness that you are not at home in the wilderness

Vacilando (v.)

Origin: Spanish Pronunciation: vah-see-lan-doh Meaning: to wander or travel with the knowledge that the journey is more important than the destination

Quaquaversal (adj.)

Origin: Latin Pronunciation: kwey-kwuh-vur-sul Meaning: moving or happening in every direction instantaneously

Coddiwomple (v.)

Origin: English Pronunciation: kod-ee-wom-pul Meaning: to travel in a purposeful manner towards a vague destination

Vemödalen (n.)

Origin: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows Pronunciation: ve-mo-da-len Meaning: the fear that everything has already been done

“The frustration of photographing something amazing when thousands of identical photos already exist—the same sunset, the same waterfall, the same curve of a hip, the same closeup of an eye—which can turn a unique subject into something hollow and pulpy and cheap, like a mass-produced piece of furniture you happen to have assembled yourself.”

Commuovere (v.)

Origin: Italian Pronunciation: com-muo-ve-re Meaning: a story that touches or stirs you and moves you to tears

Natsukashii (adj.)

Origin: Japanese Pronunciation: nat-soo-kash-ee Meaning: of some small thing that brings you suddenly, joyously back to fond memories, not with a wistful longing for what’s past, but with an appreciation of the good times

Querencia (n.)

Origin: Spanish Pronunciation: keh-rehn-syah Meaning: a place from which one’s strength is drawn, where one feels at home; the place where you are your most authentic self

Novaturient (adj.)

Origin: Latin Pronunciation: no-vah-ter-y-ent Meaning: desiring or seeking powerful change in one’s life, behavior, or situation

Komorebi (n.)

Origin: Japanese Pronunciation: koh-moh-ray-bee Meaning: sunlight that filters through the leaves of trees

Flâneur (n.)

Origin: French Pronunciation: flah-nœr Meaning: one who strolls around aimlessly but enjoyably, observing life and his surroundings

Hanyauku (v.)

Origin: Kwangali Pronunciation: ha-ahn-yoh-kuu Meaning: to walk on tiptoes across the warm sand

Dès Vu (n.)

Origin: Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows Pronunciation: des-vu Meaning: the awareness that this will become a memory

Gallivant (v.)

Origin: English Pronunciation: gal-uh-vant Meaning: go around from one place to another in the pursuit of pleasure or entertainment

Nefelibata (n.)

Origin: Portuguese Pronunciation: ne-fe-le-ba-ta Meaning: literally translates to cloud-walker; one who lives in the clouds of their own imagination or dreams, or one who does not obey the conventions of society, literature, or art; an unconventional or unorthodox person

Petrichor (n.)

Origin: English Pronunciation: pet-ri-kawr Meaning: a distinctive scent, usually described as earthy, pleasant, or sweet, produced by rainfall on very dry ground; the smell of earth after rain

Circumnavigate (v.)

Origin: Latin Pronunciation: suh-kuhm-na-vuh-gayt Meaning: to sail or travel all the way around the world

Hitoritabi (n.)

Origin: Japanese Pronunciation: hitori-tabi Meaning: traveling alone; a solitary journey

Torschlusspanik (n.)

Origin: German Pronunciation: tursh-luss-pan-ik Meaning: literally translates to gate-closing panic; a sense of anxiety or fear caused by the feeling that life’s opportunities are passing by and diminishing as one ages

Globetrotter (n.)

Origin: English Pronunciation: globe-trawt-uh Meaning: a person who travels widely

Menggonceng (v.)

Origin: Indonesian Pronunciation: menggon-ceng Meaning: to travel by getting a free ride, usually on the back of a friend’s bicycle

Vagabond (n.)

Origin : Old French Pronunciation: va-guh-baand Meaning: a person who wanders from place to place without a home or job

Gemütlichkeit (n.)

Origin: German Pronunciation: guh-myt-likh-kahyt Meaning: a feeling of cozy warmth, friendliness, and good cheer with a sense of belonging

Erlebnisse (n.)

Origin: German Pronunciation: ayr-leeb-nis-eh Meaning: an experience that one feels most deeply, and, in a sense, ‘lives through’ – not just mere life experience, but something memorable which happens to someone

Livslogga (v.)

Origin: Swedish Pronunciation: Meaning: literally translates to life log; continually capturing and documenting one’s life through pictures

Poudrerie (n.)

Origin: French Pronunciation: pu-dre-ri Meaning: fallen snow blown by the wind from the ground, appearing like fine powdery particles across the streets and highways

Yeoubi (n.)

Origin: Korean Pronunciation: yu-bi Meaning: literally translates to fox rain; a sunshower – the event of having a light rain while the sun is still shining

Morriña (n.)

Origin: Galician Pronunciation: mo-rina Meaning: a very deep, nostalgic, and melancholic homesickness experienced as one intensely longs to return home; “a ‘saudade’ so strong it can even kill”

 Víðsýni (adj.)

Origin: Icelandic Pronunciation: vith-see-nee Meaning: a panoramic view

Xenophilia (n.)

Origin: Greek Pronunciation: zen-uh-fil-ee-uh Meaning: love for, attraction to, or appreciation of foreign people, manners, customs, or cultures

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About this blog: This contains 38 unique and creative travel words that you can use in your travel vocabulary. Use them in your travel captions or use them for naming your blog . 

Oh, yes! We love to travel. And we love to get amazed at new experiences. We love to look over in awe at the jaw-dropping scenery before us. At times, words fail. The feeling, the emotions that we encounter after scaling a summit, or after having a scuba diving experience cannot often be described with words. I am sure all of us have these moments when we fall short of words. But there are some beautiful and creative travel words that describe these various feelings very well. Some of these words might not have English equivalents.

As a traveller and writer, I often keep looking for words to describe my feelings. The more I look into these words, the more I fall in love with them. These words have such powerful emotions and feelings! So we decided to share some of our favourite unusual and creative travel words with you.

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UNUSUAL AND CREATIVE TRAVEL WORDS

Peregrinate (v.).

Origin: Latin

Definition: To travel or wander around from place to place

The feeling we have whenever we are visiting any new place. We love to wander around and discover the hidden and not so hidden gems. And Darjeeling happens to be one of our favourite places to wander around. What’s yours?

Nemophilist (n.)

Origin: English

Definition: One who is fond of the forest

Serendipity (n.)

Definition: The fact of finding interesting or valuable by chance

Trouvaille (n.)

Origin: French

Definition: Something lovely discovered by chance

These two words are so close to our hearts. That we would be together was destiny, but our meeting was definitely serendipity! We had been travelling together for a long time, but it was only after our Amarnath Yatra , that we truly realized what travel means to us and what we actually want of our life.

Eudaimonia (n.)

Origin: Greek

Definition: The contented happy state when you travel

Eleutheromania (n.)

Definition: The intense desire for freedom

These two Greek words so wonderfully summarize our feeling when we travel. Travelling makes us contented and happy.

Sonder (n.)

Origin: Unknown

Definition: The realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own

Resfeber (n.)

Origin: Swedish

Definition: The tangled feelings of fear and excitement before a journey

This always happens before a journey. There is a perpetual state of excitement as well as nervousness before I start any journey. And I enjoy both the state.

Before our trip to Uzbekistan, I had a bad case of travel anxiety after I read about Airbnb scams. It was only after I found out methods to detect Airbnb scam , I caught a break.

Fernweh (n.)

Origin: German

Definition: An urge to travel even stronger than wanderlust ; farsickness

Dérive (n.)

Definition: To drift unplanned, only led by the landscape and architect around you.

Have you done this? Have you travelled without any fixed plan? Often it is the unexpectedness of a journey that makes it even better. When we went to Majuli , we did not know where we would visit next. It was an impromptu decision to next visit Meghalaya . And this time we decided to give Shillong and Cherrapunji a miss and visit the offbeat places in Meghalaya . It was surely a memorable trip!

Solivagant (adj.)

Definition: Wandering alone. A solitary adventurer who travels and wanders the globe.

Strikhedonia (n.)

Definition: The joy of being able to say “to hell with it”

The feeling we had when we visited Ladakh !

Numinous (n.)

Definition: The powerful, personal feeling of being overwhelmed and inspired

I had this feeling when I trekked the Rupin Pass summit . It was an overwhelming experience to stand there and look at the Kinner-Kailash range before me.

Forelsket (n.)

Origin: Norwegian

Definition: The euphoria you experience when you are first falling in love

This is such a beautiful and creative travel word. The first time we fell in love with each other, it was confusing. But the tangled emotion that I was feeling at that time was probably known as “forelsket”! And I think it is the same feeling when we fall in love with each other after completing every trek or doing something that we never thought we would do.

Hireath (n.)

Origin: Welsh

Definition: A homesickness for a home which you cannot return, a home which maybe never was.

Sehnsucht (n.)

Definition: A wistful longing and yearning in the heart for travels that have been and travels to come.

Livsnjutare (n.)

Definition: Someone who loves life deeply and enjoys life

Sturmfrei (n.)

Definition: The freedom of being alone and having the ability to do whatever you want.

Sometimes, being alone is the best thing that we can gift ourselves.

Coddiwomple (v.)

Definition: To travel in a purposeful manner towards a vague destination

Nefelibata (n.)

Origin: Portugese

Definition: One who lives in the cloud of their own imagination; an unconventional person

This word so describes me. I love to live in my own imagination.

Hodophile (adj.)

Definition: A lover of roads. One who loves to travel.

Schwellenangst (n.)

Definition: Fear of crossing a threshold to embark on something new.

Don’t we all have the fear while starting anything new? It might be a new job, or a new life at a different city, or even changing our lifestyle. I was always very complacent with my life with a high paying job. But there was a void somewhere. Even after I knew that I have to take the leap, the fear hold me back. The fear of uncertainty was keeping me back from doing what I loved.

Today, I have crossed that threshold. And let me tell you the joy that it brings is totally worth all the difficulties and problems and hard work that went. What is the fear that is holding you back?

Vagary (v.)

Definition: A wandering or roaming journey

Saudade (n.)

Definition: A nostalgic longing to be near something or someone who is distant.

Origin: Danish

Definition: The cosy feeling you get when you are enjoying the good things in life with friends

Commuovere (v.)

Origin: Italian

Definition: To stir, to touch, to move to tears

The feeling we had after completing the Chadar Frozen River Trek .

Origin: Japanese

Definition: A profound and mysterious sense of the beauty of the universe

Definition: Awareness of how little of the world you will experience

These two words sum it all. The universe, the world is so mysteriously beautiful. We can feel and experience only a part of this beauty!

Petrichor (n.)

Definition: The smell of earth after rain

Flâuner (n.)

Definition: A person of leisure, deliberately aimless, simply wandering the streets, soaking in the city

Whenever we visit any city, we love to walk around. It is the best way to discover the charm of a city. We loved to roam around Yangon and explore the city on foot discovering its gems, hidden or otherwise!

Sometimes Kolkata , our hometown does this to us. We simply wander around, soaking in the little delights, wandering around the lanes and bye lanes and falling in love over and over again with the city. And so does Delhi !

Jijivisha (n.)

Origin: Sanskrit

Definition: The strong eternal desire to live and continue living

Rasasvada (n.)

Definition: The taste of bliss in the absence of all thoughts

Exactly what we felt after seeing the Everest and Kanchenjunga ranges in front of us from the Phalut. The Sandakphu-Phalut Trek is a great experience.

Smultronställe(n.)

Definition: Lit. “ Place of wild strawberries ”; a special place discovered, treasured, returned to for solace and relaxation; a personal idyll free from stress and sadness.

Darjeeling and Sikkim is our “place of wild strawberries”. What is yours?

Querencia (adj.)

Origin: Spanish

Definition: A place where one feels safe, A place where one feels at home

Musafir (n.)

Origin: Urdu

Definition: Traveller

Vuslat (n.)

Origin: Turkish

Definition: A union or reunion after being apart for a long time with one’s beloved

This is one of my favourite creative travel words.

Thalassophile (n.)

Definition: A lover of ocean

Waldeinsamkeit (n.)

Definition: The feeling of being alone in the woods

So did you find your travel inspiration from these beautiful and unusual travel words? What is your favourite? Let us know in comments.

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If you love to travel and excited to know different places in world then pack your bag and travel to India. India the birth place of yoga. Good for peace your mind and relaxing body.

Brilliant post, some of these descriptive words I read for the first time. Bookmarked for future reference. Thanks for Sharing.

Thank you Anahita. Glad that you liked the post.

These are indeed words that provide full expression to the meaning of travel. Thanks for adding to my vocabulary. this is indeed the serendipity of reading travel blogs.

Thank you Sandy and Vyjay!

This post was such a treat! I love travel and I love words, and it was nice to recognise a few that I knew, and learn new ones that I didn’t!

Thank you so much! So glad that you liked the post.

I am not just inspired but so well educated too now. Y next travel will now be so well-informed.

Thank you Sanjay!

Thanks for sharing this, great to know these word and their meaning. And yes I can say now I am Nemophilist. 🙂

Thank you Sundeep!

That is a very unique topic for a blog. Though I would want to identify myself with all the term, but I find myself closest to be a Nemophilist and Trouvaille. I also identify with Resfeber. No matter how much I have travelled, I still get a little nervous (and excited) before a foreign trip.

Thanks Abhinav. I can understand that nervous and excited feeling before a foreign trip!

Such words , very useful must say. I love to read and learn new things. These will definitely help me to increase my vocab.

Thank you Pamela!

Woow so many beautiful, unique travel words i am unaware off. Love it

Thank you Gurjeet!

Wow that made for an interesting read. Adding them to my dictionary right away!

Thanks so much.

Thanks for enhancing my vocabulary.. none them was familiar to me so far.

Thank you Sapna! I did not know a few before writing this.

Always admire your writting skills and this time thanks for introducing new words in my dictionary. Great way to increase ones vocabulary with pictures origin and all.

Thank you Pallavi. So glad that you liked the post.

Excellent post..very informative!!

Amazing list! This should keep me busy for a while. I would like to add French noun Flânerie – Aimless strolling or sauntering without a set plan or defined destination; walking at a leisurely pace, simply observing as you’re being taken along. Sometimes I write about similar topics. Here is an example post I wrote in case you or any of your readers find it interesting. Our content complements each other nicely, perhaps we can collab in some way in the future. Keep up the good work. Can’t wait to see something new from you! Cheers!

Thank you so much for the comment and another beautiful word. You blog is amazing too. Maybe we can connect over for a collab in some way. Looking forward.

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29 travel words that describe travel better than you ever thought possible

We love travelling and we love words, so imagine our surprise when we came across a massive treasure trove of travel words that describe how we feel before, during and after we travel better than anything we’ve ever seen, ever. In the history of everything.

These literary gems make ‘wanderlust’ look like an overrated show pony. Which it is. Travel brochures of the future will be littered with the likes of resfeber, eudaimonia and fernweh. At least, they will if we have anything to do with it.

TAKE IT AWAY, WORDS!

1. Trouvaille (n.)

Origin: French

Something lovely discovered by chance, like stumbling on a waterfall in Costa Rica .

2. Dérive (n.)

Origin: Latin/French

Lit. “drift”; a spontaneous journey where the traveller leaves their life behind for a time to let the spirit of the landscape and architecture attract and move them.

Dériving along the Quarry Trail. Photo by Stephen Parry.

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3. Numinous (adj.)

Origin: Latin

Describing an experience that makes you fearful yet fascinated, awed yet attracted; the powerful, personal feeling of being overwhelmed and inspired. For example, you may have a numinous experience at Yosemite National Park , gazing up in wonder at El Capitan, or at a towering black bear.

4. Cockaigne (n.)

Origin: French, medieval trope

An imaginary land of luxury and idleness. Think House Tyrell of Highgarden, minus the poisoning.

5. Schwellenangst (n.)

Origin: German

Fear of embarking on something new; fear of crossing a threshold. But you know what? You should totally just go with it, and cross that threshold.

Getting all Strikhedonia in Jordan. Photo by tegan & nathan.

6. Strikhedonia (n.)

Origin: Greek

The pleasure of being able to say “to hell with it”. Try it now. Head to our North America page  and shriek ‘Strikhedonia’ immediately before booking a trip.

7. Resfeber (n.)

Origin: Swedish

The restless race of the traveller’s heart before the journey begins when anxiety and anticipation are tangled together; a ‘travel fever’ that can manifest as an illness. The only cure is another grand adventure.

8. Vagary (n.)

An unpredictable instance, a wandering journey; a whimsical, wild or unusual idea, desire, or action.

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Embracing eudaimonia in Japan. Photo by Stephen Parry.

9. Eudaimonia (n.)

Lit. “human flourishing”; a contented state of being happy, healthy and prosperous. For example, you are pretty much guaranteed to experience eudaimonia as you watch the sun rise above the ocean in Playa del Carmen .

10. Quaquaversal (adj.)

Moving or happening in every direction instantaneously. It’s a little like when you think your passport’s in your sock drawer but it’s not and your flight’s leaving in three hours.

11. Novaturient (adj.)

Desiring or seeking powerful change in one’s life, behaviour, or situation.

Happily quaquaversal in Guatemala. Photo by Nathan Landers.

12. Sehnsucht (n.)

“The inconsolable longing in the human heart for we know now what”; a yearning for a far, familiar, non-earthly land one can identify as one’s home.

13. Ecophobia (n.)

Origin: English

A fear or dislike of one’s home.

14. Eleutheromania (n.)

An intense and irresistible desire for freedom. Pretty much describes every picture of the Greek Islands  we’ve ever seen.

Livsnjutare in Italy. Photo by The Common Wanderer

15. Livsnjutare (n.)

One who loves life deeply and lives it to the extreme.

16. Solivagant (adj.)

Wandering alone. Although we think it’s better when you’re solivagant with a small group of other solivagant types.

17. Saudade (n.)

Origin: Portuguese

A nostalgic longing to be near again to something or someone that is distant or that has been loved and then lost; “the love that remains”. For example, I have a nostalgic longing for Turkish Delight right now.

Having eunoia in Vietnam. Photo by Damien Raggatt.

18. Eunoia (n.)

Beautiful thinking; a good mind. My love of Turkish Delight proves I have eunoia (or does it?).

19. Sturmfrei (adj.)

Origin: Germany

Lit. “stormfree”; the freedom of not being watched by a parent or superior; being alone at a place and having the ability to do what you want. Like eating 18 waffles in a day in Belgium .

20. Yoko meshi (n.)

Origin: Japan

The peculiar stress of speaking a foreign language (literally means ‘a meal eaten sideways’). If you’ve ever tried to order ramen in one of Tokyo’s  laneway bars, you’ll know exactly what this means.

Selcouth outfits in the Sacred Valley. Photo by Stephen Parry.

21. Selcouth (adj.)

Unfamiliar, rare, strange, and yet marvellous, like adding cheese to your coffee in Colombia .

22. Fernweh (n.)

An ache for distance places; the craving for travel; the opposite of homesickness. Also one of Instagram’s most popular hashtags.

23. Yūgen (n.)

An awareness of the universe that triggers emotional responses too deep and mysterious for words.

It’s hard not to feel yūgen in a place like this. Photo by Damien Raggatt.

24. Commuovere (v.)

Origin: Italy

Only in Italy  would you find such a sensual word meaning to stir, to touch, to move to tears. Possibly while eating a giant slice of thin-crust pizza.

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25. Peregrinate (v.)

To wander from place to place. AKA travel. It’s the very definition. Think of a falcon and BE THE FALCON by embracing its love of flying immediately.

26. Nemophilist (n.)

One who is fond of forests; a haunter of the woods. Not like a spooky ghost; more like a guy with a top-knot who enjoys spending his weekends writing poetry under an old oak tree and drinking black coffee from a vintage thermos.

Peripatetic over a rock. photo by Phoebe Escott-Kenny.

27. Peripatetic (n.)

A person who spends his or her time wandering. There’s nothing pathetic about being peripatetic – we embrace the wanderers wholeheartedly.

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28. Hireath (n.)

Origin: Welsh

A homesickness for a home that you can’t return to, a home that perhaps never was. Which is kind of a downer, but a good excuse to keep travelling.

29. Gadabout (n.)

A person who travels often, and for pleasure. Something we should all aspire to, right? Be professional gadabouters? Update your LinkedIn profiles now, gang.

Now you’ve got the lingo, USE IT! Impress your friends with your newfound vocabulary on a small group adventure with Intrepid .

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ᐅ TRAVEL LOVER: 100 Unique + Creative Travel Words From Around the World

Published January 18, 2024 · Updated January 18, 2024

Get inspiration from around the world with these catchy and creative travel words in other languages >> A list of the best words for travel lovers. ❤️

Travel. It can leave you speechless and then turn you into a storyteller . The experience has a tendency to make us feel a plethora of emotions and when you’re reliving those times there may not be an accurate word to describe the travel experience , the adventure, the magic, the moments, or the way you felt.  This loss of words is more common than you may think. Especially since the English language is limited when it comes to words related to travel or words to describe a person who loves to travel.  Sure, you could use the popular travel word wanderlust, but it is also often way overused (have you noticed every new travel influencer and their dog jumping on the wanderlust-wagon?). Rather use these wanderlust synonyms below instead.

Wanderlust (n.) Origin:  German Definition:  A strong, innate, impulse or desire to travel the world

How do you explain your deep-seated need to get away or the desire to always be on the move and live a nomad existence? Is there a travel-related word to describe the mix of excitement and anxiety one feels on starting a new journey? Are there other creative words for travellers to articulate the curiosity to experience other cultures , other exotic foods , other landscapes, and other ways of life around the world? How can you express the profound feeling of awe you feel on the awareness of the vastness and beauty of the universe when observing the stars? Or the thrill of discovering a hidden waterfall during a hike up a mountain to catch the last sunset?

Fortunately, there are foreign words from other cultures and different languages to voice these special moments. These beautiful travel words , often with no English equivalent, are meant to educate and inspire you. And perhaps even assist with your next clever travel caption for the gram or pinterest.

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What do you call someone who loves travel?

Hodophile — one who loves to travel

Studies have shown that people who spend their money on experiences rather than material stuff, such as travel, tend to be more open minded, creative, carefree, and happier in their life. *searches for my next flight out.

Travel the Word: Unique + Beautiful Travel Words from Other languages of the World

A handful of my favourite words associated with travel. Save a couple of your own favorites from this list , bookmark this page, and add them to your vocabulary before your next adventure!   Describe your explorations with these foreign words about travel taken from different languages around the world . Ready. Let’s go…. 

v. = verb n. = noun adj. = adjective

In alphabetical order….

Absquatulate (v.)

to leave without saying goodbye.

Origin:  North America My close friends know that I absquatulate. Like, a lot.  So no surprise there, when the urge to pack your things and just disappear shows up… with no time to say goodbye. Continue reading to find more creative words for travelers.

Coddiwomple (v.)

To travel purposefully towards a strange location.

Origin: English slang Some days you wander with no plan at all, seeing where the day will take you. And other days, you coddiwomple. I do like the sound of this unusual word related to travel.

Cosmopolitan (v./adj.)

A citizen of the world or at home all over the world.

Origin: English This definition varies, depending on whether you use the word as a noun or an adjective. Even though, the origins of these creative travel words are from English, it can be traced back to Pythagoras, who first used the Greek word kosmos as a way to describe the order of the universe.  Travellers naturally feel at home in the world and the saying, “home is where the heart is” applies perfectly. 

Dérive (n.)

To drift unplanned on a spontaneous journey, leaving everyday life behind and guided by the scenery, architecture, and landscapes.

Origin: French One of my favourite words to describe my travel experience. This untranslatable travel term perfectly describes spontaneous exploration.  There is no strict plan, instead going with the flow away from the beaten beaten path and towards unplanned discoveries such as a beautiful sunset .

Dromomania (n.)

An uncontrollable and irrational impulse or psychological urge to wander or travel without purpose.

Origin: Greek Dromomania, also referred to as travelling fugue or vagabond neurosis, is seen as an abnormal and uncontrollable psychological impulse to wander. It comes from a combination of the Greek words dromos and mania to diagnose those with this condition to spontaneously abandon their everyday lives to travel long distances, even taking up different identities and occupations. This irrational desire stems from a strong emotional and physical need to constantly be travelling and having new experiences. It also often involves sacrificing security, relationships, and careers in the hunt for these experiences. Fantasies about exploring occupy their thoughts and dreams. I guess, I have a serious undiagnosed case of the dromomania.

Ecophobia (n.)

A fear or distaste of home.

Origin:  Greek Now, this unusual word for travel can be used in the literal sense. Or, as I prefer, to describe when you can’t stop thinking about a different place. A place, other than where you live. Say, an exotic tropical island ?

Eleutheromania (n.)

The intense and insatiable desire for freedom.

Origin: Greek When asked why I pursue travel so much, my response often involves an insatiable yearning for freedom, amongst the many other reasons for exploring the globe.   Yes, I’ve since learned that freedom comes from within as much (or even more) than your external circumstances. However, the very act of travelling does leave me feeling free and eleutheromania perfectly describes the desire for this feeling.  For sure, one of my favourite words associated with travel holidays and tourism.

Eudaimonia (v.)

A state of feeling happy and content whilst travelling.

Origin: Greek This is one of my favourite words associated with travel because it such an apt description of the journey. The joy of wandering, the excitement of new discoveries, the contented state of living the dream…. and everything feels perfectly alright. Even when things go wrong . 

Exulansis (n.)

When you give up trying to talk about an experience because none are able to relate to it.

Origin: Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows How many times have you given up trying to explain yourself or something you’ve done because those around you are just not on the same wavelength as you and are unable to relate or even understand. Yeah, I know this feeling all too well and exulansis is one of the most unique travel words I’ve come across to articulate this.

Fernweh (n.)

Distance sickness. A yearning, a longing, an ache to be elsewhere. To be in a far away place.

Origin: German Not as popular or overused as wanderlust, this catchy travel word has gained much traction over the past few years. This German word is often described as feeling homesick for a far away place. A place you’ve never been to before.  This urge to travel is strong and fernweh, a synonym for wanderlust, describes the aching desire to be far away from home.

Flâneur (n.)

Someone who strolls aimlessly and enjoyably, observing life and their surroundings.

Origin: French One of the best words describing travel lovers, flâneur derives from the French  flâner, meaning to stroll or saunter. My favourite kind of days when travelling do not have a plan nor involve a requirement to be in a particular place. It is simply wandering around aimlessly at a comfortable pace, observing the local life and appreciating the day as it unfolds.  Yes, I am a big time flâneur.

Forelsket (adj.)

The overwhelming euphoric-feeling that takes place at the early stages of falling in love.

Origin: Norwegian

Gadabout (n.)

A habitual pleasure-seeker who moves about restlessly or aimlessly.

Origin: Old Norse It is used to refer to a person who gads or walks idly about. A person who’s constantly on the move, restlessly seeking amusement along the way.

Gallivant (v.)

to roam without a plan… to wander about, seeking pleasure or diversion.

Origin: German No list of creative travel words is complete without including gallivant. This word is used to describe the action of going to many different places as a form of enjoyment while completely forgetting or disregarding other things you should be doing. As an example, using travel as a form of escape, something that many a lover of travel is guilty of.

Hiraeth (n.)

A homesickness for a place which you can’t return to. A longing for what may no longer exist.

Origin: Welsh This Welsh term describes not just a longing for home, but a nostalgic desire to reconnect with a place or time period you can’t return to or that may not exist anymore.

Hodophile   (adj.)

A lover of roads . A love of travel.

Origin: Greek A unique word to describe a person who loves to travel.  I mean, what’s there not to love about exploring the world. The unusual sights, the new tastes, the beautiful landscapes and the people you meet along the way. Raise your hand if, like me, you’re the biggest hodophile? *guilty as charged

Holoholo (n.)

to ride or walk around for pleasure.

Origin: Hawaiian One of my favorite Hawaiian words , it is the perfect description of something I do a lot when exploring a new country.

Hozhoni  (n.)

a feeling of being filled with beauty and balance.

Origin: Navajo

The feeling of comfort, relaxation, and coziness in certain settings around certain people, particularly friends.

Origin: Danish This unusual word is not just reserved for travel and holiday, but it is perfectly suited to describe those moments when you’re enjoying a meal, drinks, and those simple pleasures with friends around the world. The Dutch words gezellig or gezelligheid is similar to hygge, describing that feeling of ease and coziness when you’re around friends you feel comfortable with. 

Kismet (n.)

Destiny, sometimes referred to as fate, is a predetermined course of events. It may be conceived as a predetermined future, whether in general or of an individual .

Origin: Arabic This beautiful Arabic-derived word refers to one’s destiny and something that one believes was meant to be. 

Livsnjutare (n.)

A person who truly enjoys life and lives it to the extreme .

Origin: Swedish This unique trip word, of Swedish origin, is often used to describe someone who enjoys life and lives it to the full, making the most of each moment. When I am wandering around the world, in places like Mexico , it certainly feels like living to the extreme. 

The feeling of enjoyment and oneness with the Universe that comes from the simplest of pleasures .

Origin: Serbian

Meraki (n.)

Doing something with creativity, with love, with soul — when you put “something of yourself” into what you’re doing.

Origin: Greek A beautiful word, that also happens to be one of my favourites. Meraki, derived from Greek, describes the action and the feelings that results when one does something with complete focus and love. Being so caught up with what you’re doing as if your entire being and soul is part of the whole experience. Moments of meraki flood my experience often when painting or when exploring a beautiful landscape.

Monachopsis (n.)

The subtle but persistent feeling of being out of place .

Origin: Greek It comes from the combination of words monos and opsis, where ‘monos’ means solitary or unique and ‘opsis’ refers to like or appearance.

Nefelibata (n.)

One who lives in the clouds of their own imagination and does not obey convention.

Origin:  Portuguese  Ok, this is me. Just a beautiful meaning word to describe a person who loves to travel. The direct translation is “cloud-walker,” referring to those, like myself, who live in their own world/imagination. An unconventional person that does not blindly follow the rules of society.  More about me here.

Novaturient (adj.)

A desire to alter your life. The feeling that pushes you to travel.

Origin: Latin This is the feeling that pushed me to quit my job and travel the world. You know, when you are curious to discover what more is out there. 

Numinous (adj.)

The powerful, personal feeling of being overwhelmed and inspired.

Origin: Latin Numinous has its origins in Latin, meaning to be both fearful, awed, and inspired by what you see and experience before you. Exploring tends to bring up all the human emotions, often simultaneously, and these catchy travel words are an apt description of the experience. Like the time I went trekking among some of the highest mountains in the world in Nepal .

The awareness of how little of the world you will experience.

Origin: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows Once you start seeing the world, you realise just how much more there is to see out there.  And you actually reach a point, somewhere along the journey, where you come to the realisation that no matter how extensive your travels are, you will only ever experience a little bit. This realisation is referred to as onism.  This creative word associated with travel is not from a foreign language, but actually originates from a book by John Koenig. 

Peregrinate (v.)

Travel or wander from place to place.

Origin: Latin From the Latin peregrinari, meaning “to travel abroad,” this type of inspirational travel words refers to a long journey in which you travel to various different places, especially on foot.

Peripatetic (adj.)

A person who travels from place to place.

Origin: Greek Originating from the Greek word peripatein, “to walk up and down,” this adjective is used to describe backpackers who are constantly moving from place to place, living a nomadic existence .

Photophile (n.)

A person who loves photography and light.

Origin: English This pretty word is derived from the biological term of the same name for an organism that loves or thrives in light . If you carry a camera with you wherever you go and post to photo sharing websites ( like instagram ) all day, you’re a photophile.

Quaquaversal (adj.)

Directed outwards in all directions from a common centre

Origin: Latin A good word for travel and the desire to experience everything all at the same time. 

Querencia (n.)

The place where you are your most authentic self. Where one’s strength is drawn from; where one feels at home.

Origin: Spanish The term comes from the Spanish verb “querer,” which means “to desire.” Many long term travellers feel at home in the world and their most authentic self when connecting with this place. One of the best words for travel lovers. 

Resfeber (n.)

the restless race of a traveler’s heart before the journey begins, when anxiety and anticipation are tangled together.

Origin: Swedish Another catchy word related to travel, resfeber is universally used to describe the mixed emotions one feels just before the journey begins. These emotions include both excitement as well as anxiety and nervousness when starring in the face of the unknown. Like that time I had decided to climb Kilimanjaro , the highest mountain in Africa . 

Rückkehrunruhe ( n.)

The feeling of returning home after a trip only to find it fading rapidly from your awareness. 

Origin: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows

Saudade (n.)

a deep emotional state of nostalgic or melancholic longing for something or someone far away that one cares for and loves.

Origin: Portuguese This is the creative word to use when you’re fondly thinking back to a beautiful moment during your travels and longing to return to that experience.

Schwellenangst (n.)

a fear of, or aversion to, crossing a threshold or entering a place to begin a new chapter.

Origin: German That anxious and fearful feeling you get when you’re about to begin a new chapter in your life, like a new travel adventure to the Caribbean islands . That’s schwellenangst.

Sehnsucht (n.)

a wistful longing and yearning of the heart for travels that have been and travels to come.

Origin: German

Selcouth (adj.)

Strange and uncommon. Unfamiliar, rare, and yet marvellous.

Origin: Old English This is one of my favourite travel words on this list. Not only because of its unusual sound, but also because it is an appropriate way of describing the way you see things when you travel. Everything is unfamiliar and strange, yet we find it inviting and marvellous anyway, much like my time in these South American countries .

Smultronställe (n.)

A special place discovered for solace and relaxation.

Origin: Swedish This Swedish word directly translates to “place of wild strawberries,” used to describe a location or place in this world where you feel most at home. A place that serves as a refuge from any stress and/or sadness. This place, once discovered, is often returned to for comfort and consolation.

Sojourn (n.)

To stay as a temporary resident. A short period when a person stays in a particular place.

Origin: Old-French Like the months I’ve spent in one of my favorite cities Paris , over the years.

Solivagant (adj.)

A lone wanderer. A solo traveller. A person who revels in the act of wandering alone.

Origin: Latin This popular word, to describe a person who loves to travel alone, as opposed to vacationing with family or friends . It originates from the Latin sōlivagāns, with sōlus meaning “alone” and vagāns meaning “wander.”

Sonder (n.)

The realisation that everyone you pass is living a life just as complex as yours.

Origin: Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows Have you ever had that realisation that a random stranger is living a life that is just as complex and vivid and important as your own. This is sonder. Just a beautiful word and one of the best for travel lovers. 

Strikhedonia (n.)

The joy of being able to say “to hell with it.”

Origin: Greek This word about travel perfectly describes the time you stop making excuses, quit everything, book a one way flight , and explore the world.  Exactly what I did in 2013, leaving behind my well-paying career in finance to travel the world . 

Sturmfrei (adj.)

The freedom of being alone. The ability to do what you want.

Origin: German This German word that directly translates to “storm-free.” However, its real meaning has nothing to do with the weather nor a description about how we feel. It is more a description of the situation itself, such as having the house to one’s self or not having to wait or compromise on what you want to do as a solo traveller.

Thalassophile (n.)

a lover of the sea.

Origin: Greek A coconut, a tropical island, a hammock, (maybe some cute animals like those found on Flamingo Beach Aruba ), and a bungalow that leads directly onto the beach and into the sea. Is there anything more that you need, fellow thalassophile?

To wander or roam around in a carefree way

Origin: Thai

Traipse (n.)

To go on foot. A tedious or tiring journey on foot

Origin: unknown

Travitude (n.) 

when you start to feel grumpy cause you to miss traveling.

Anyone been feeling this way recently? I sure have.

Tripophobia (n.)

The fear of not having any travel trips currently booked.

When the world and travel shut down in 2020, thipophobia was the main emotion running through my veins. What kind of life is it where there are no adventures to look forward to and you’re forced to remain in the same location for the foreseeable future. You tell me?

Trouvaille (n.)

Something lovely discovered by chance. A chance encounter with something wonderful.

Origin: French When travelling, especially without much of a plan and with an open heart, it is not uncommon to discover something beautiful purely by chance. These discoveries make for some of the most memorable experiences. This interesting travel word is often used by French travellers to describe a chance encounter. It’s time the rest of us use this word too the next time we unexpectedly stumble upon an inspiring landscape, a cute cafe, or a welcoming local. 

Vacilando (v.)

The act of wandering when the experience of travel is more important than reaching the a destination.

Origin: Spanish The word, from Spanish, aims to describe someone who travels for travel sake, and not to reach a particular goal or destination. For us, the journey is more important than the destination or vacation spot .  While others despise the act of getting to a place, I savour it and enjoy the long plane, boat, or bus rides and the happenings along the way, especially if the journey occurs in a beautiful setting like the Spanish islands or Greek islands . One of the most inspiring travel words that should be a part of every globetrotter’s vocabulary. 

Vagary (v.)

A whimsical or wandering journey.

Origin: Latin With its origins in 16th-century Latin, Vagārī translates as, “to roam.” This unique travel word to describe the travel experience of an unpredictable or impulsive desire or action for a wandering journey.

Vorfreude (n.)

The joyful anticipation when looking forward to something or while imagining future pleasures.

Origin: German Much like the idea or plan of moving abroad and living in Costa Rica .

Waldeinsamkeit (n.)

The feeling of solitude, being alone in the woods and connected to nature.

Wayfarer (n.)

Someone who travels, especially on foot.

Origin: English The travel term may seem modern, but it goes back all the way to the mid-1400s as a combination of way defined as “a path or course leading from one place to another,” and fare, meaning “to go, travel.”

Xenophilia (n.)

An attraction to foreign peoples, foreign cultures, and/or customs.

Origin: Greek This attraction, appreciation, and affinity for foreign people, their cultures and customs is what draws many to explore the world. These unique travel words, as a synonym for wanderlust, comes from the Greek “xenos,” meaning “unknown, stranger, foreign” and “philia,” defined as “attraction or love.”

Yoko meshi (n.)

The stress of speaking a foreign language.

Origin: Japanese Another word related to travel that literally translates to, “a meal eaten sideways.” It is used to explain the difficulty and stress when trying to speak a language that is not your native language, whether at home or when abroad. Like, that time I found myself in St Petersburg , struggling to speak Russian to get around the city.

The desire to feel things just as intensely as you did when you were younger.

Origin: Chinese As you grow older, life seems to be less exciting. Travelling overseas and exploring new places is one way of mitigating this. Yu Yi is an inspirational Chinese word that describes the yearning to feel things the way you did while growing up, before expectations, before memory, before words.

a profound, mysterious awareness of the vastness and beauty of the universe… and the sad beauty of human suffering.

Origin: Japanese This untranslatable travel word is used for those moments that lead to a greater awareness and trigger a deep emotional response within.

Over to YOU… Did you enjoy traveling the word? How many of these these creative travel words have you heard before? Which one(s) your favorite and which of these unique words associated with travel do you resonate with most? What phrases describe the travel experience and make for the best words for travel lovers in your language? Let me know in the comments below or start a conversation with me on social media.

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For those who travel, wanderlust is a familiar feeling. It’s that nagging voice in your head that says, “Yes, you do need to book that flight,” even if your bank account says otherwise. Regardless of how many passport covers this word may adorn, it doesn’t begin to cover the spectrum of emotions and experiences that can be revealed through the act of travel. Here are 30 travel words from around the world to keep in your back pocket as you're exploring this summer.

From the Latin vagari , meaning “to wander,” this 16th-century word originally meant a wandering journey . Nowadays, "vagaries" refer to unpredictable or erratic situations, but that doesn’t mean the old sense of the word can’t be invoked from time to time.

2. Selcouth

An Old English word that refers to something that’s both strange and marvelous . It's a great way to sum up those seemingly indescribable moments spent in an unfamiliar land.

Who hasn’t felt a strong desire to be somewhere—anywhere—other than where you currently are? That’s fernweh , or “ farsickness ," and this German word has been described as a cousin of wanderlust, another German loan word.

4. Dépaysement

Anyone who has traveled abroad will recognize this feeling. The French word refers to the sense of disorientation that often sets in when you step outside your comfort zone, such as when you leave your home country.

Another gift from the French, this word literally translates to “drift,” but thanks to some mid-20th century French philosophers, it can also refer to a spontaneous trip , completely free of plans, in which you let your surroundings guide you.

6. Peregrinate

To peregrinate is to travel from place to place, especially on foot. Its Latin root, peregrinus (meaning “foreign”), is also where the peregrine falcon (literally “ pilgrim falcon ”) gets its name.

7. Perambulate

Similar to peregrinate, this word essentially means to travel over or through an area by foot. So instead of saying that you’ll be walking around London, you can say you’ll be perambulating the city’s streets—much more sophisticated.

8. Numinous

This English word could appropriately be used to describe the Grand Canyon or the Northern Lights. Something numinous is awe-inspiring and mysterious. It's difficult to understand from a rational perspective, which gives it a spiritual or unearthly quality.

9. Peripatetic

The young and the restless will want to incorporate this word into their lexicon. The adjective refers to those who are constantly moving from place to place—in other words, a nomadic existence. It stems from the Greek word peripatein (“to walk up and down”), which was originally associated with Aristotle and the shaded walkways near his school (or, according to legend, his habit of pacing back and forth during lectures).

10. Waldeinsamkeit

You’re alone in a forest. It’s peaceful. The sun is filtering through the trees and there’s a light breeze. That’s waldeinsamkeit . (Literally "forest solitude." And yes, Germans have all the best travel words.)

11. Shinrin-Yoku

In a similar vein, this Japanese word means “ forest bathing ,” and it's considered a form of natural medicine and stress reliever. There are now forest bathing clubs around the world, but you can try it out for yourself on your next camping trip. Take deep breaths, close your eyes, and take in the smells and sounds of the forest. Simple.

12. Solivagant

In those moments when you just want to run away from your responsibilities, you may consider becoming a solivagant : a solo wanderer .

13. Yoko Meshi

This Japanese phrase literally translates to “ a meal eaten sideways ,” which is an apt way to describe the awkwardness of speaking in a foreign language that you haven’t quite mastered, especially over dinner.

14. Resfeber

You just booked your flight. Your heart starts racing. You’re a little nervous about your journey, but mostly you just can’t wait to get going. The anticipation, anxiety, and excitement you get before a big trip is all rolled into one word— resfeber —and you can thank the Swedes for it.

15. Flâneur

Taken from the French flâner , meaning to stroll or saunter , this word describes someone who has no particular plans or place they need to be. They merely stroll around the city at a leisurely pace, taking in the sights and enjoying the day as it unfolds.

16. Gadabout

This could be construed as the traditional English equivalent of flâneur . Likely stemming from the Middle English verb gadden , meaning “to wander without a specific aim or purpose,” a gadabout is one who frequently travels from place to place for the sheer fun of it. In other words: a modern-day backpacker.

17. Hiraeth

Sometimes, no matter how amazing your vacation may be, you just want to come home to your bed and cats. This Welsh word sums up the deep yearning for home that can strike without warning. As Gillian Thomas put it in an interview with the BBC , “Home sickness is too weak. You feel hiraeth , which is a longing of the soul to come home to be safe.”

This Japanese word can be taken to mean “graceful elegance” or “subtle mystery,” but it’s much more than that. It's when the beauty of the universe is felt most profoundly, awakening an emotional response that goes beyond words.

19. Schwellenangst

Translating to “ threshold anxiety ,” this German word sums up the fears that are present before you enter somewhere new—like a theater or an intimidating cafe—and by extension going anywhere unfamiliar. The fear of crossing a threshold is normal, even among the most adventurous of travelers—but it often leads to the most unforgettable experiences.

20. Commuovere

Have you ever seen something so beautiful it made you cry? That’s commuovere in action. The Italian word describes the feeling of being moved, touched, or stirred by something you witness or experience.

This Danish word refers to a warm feeling of contentedness and coziness, as well as the acknowledgment of that feeling. Although not explicitly related to this term, author Kurt Vonnegut summed up the idea behind this concept quite nicely when he said, “I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or think at some point, 'If this isn't nice, I don't know what is.'"

22. Hanyauku

Here's one for those who have a beach trip coming up. Taken from Kwangali, a language spoken in Namibia, hanyauku is the act of tiptoeing across hot sand.

23. Smultronställe

This Swedish word translates to something along the lines of “place of wild strawberries,” but its metaphorical meaning is something along the lines of a "happy place." Whether it’s a hidden overlook of the city or your favorite vacation spot that hasn’t been “discovered” yet, smultronställe refers to those semi-secret places you return to time and time again because they’re special and personal to you.

24. Dustsceawung

This Old English word describes what might happen when you visit a place like Pompeii or a ghost town. While reflecting on past civilizations, you realize that everything will eventually turn to dust. A cheery thought.

25. Vacilando

In some Spanish dialects, the word vacilando describes someone who travels with a vague destination in mind but has no real incentive to get there. In other words, the journey is more important than the destination. As John Steinbeck described it in his travelogue Travels With Charley : “It does not mean vacillating at all. If one is vacilando , he is going somewhere, but doesn't greatly care whether or not he gets there, although he has direction. My friend Jack Wagner has often, in Mexico, assumed this state of being. Let us say we wanted to walk in the streets of Mexico city but not at random. We would choose some article almost certain not to exist there and then diligently try to find it.”

26. Lehitkalev

Backpackers and budget travelers, this one is for you: The Hebrew word lehitkalev translates to “dog it” and means to deal with uncomfortable living or travel arrangements.

27. Komorebi

This beautiful Japanese word is a good one to save for a sunny day spent in the woods. Komorebi translates to “sunshine filtering through the leaves.” Does it get any lovelier than that?

This Balinese word refers to something that is simultaneously chaotic and joyful. It isn’t specifically a travel word, but it does seem to fit the feelings that are often awakened by travel.

29. Trouvaille

Translating to a “lucky find,” this French word can be applied to that cool cafe, flower-lined street, or quirky craft store that you stumbled upon by chance. Indeed, these are the moments that make travel worthwhile.

30. Ullassa

Just in case you needed another reason to plan that trip to Yosemite, here's one last word for nature lovers. The Sanskrit word ullassa refers to the feelings of pleasantness that come from observing natural beauty in all its glory.

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Other Words For Travel: 57 Creative Words That Inspire The Wanderer In You

The crystal clear waters of Antigua, the rich greenery of the Cliffs of Moher , and the vibrant blues in Morocco, our words can truly paint a picture of the world’s most incredible places .

When you’re itching to travel again, check out a few other words for travel used to describe what you’re feeling and write it in your travel journal .

Here are 57 creative travel words that will inspire the wanderer in you.

Wanderlust [won-der-​lust] Noun | German A strong longing for or impulse toward wandering.

Eleutheromania [ell-uth-ero-may-nia] Noun | Greek A mania or frantic zeal for freedom.

Fernweh [feirn-veyh] Noun | German A deep desire to get away to a foreign place . Direct translation: “distance-sickness.”

Cockaigne [ko-keyn] Noun | French An imaginary land of luxury and idleness. This term comes from the French phrase pais de cocaigne , which means “the land of plenty.”

Quaquaversal [kwah-kwuh-VUR-sal] Adjective | Latin Everything is moving or happening in every direction, wanting to do and see all the things at once in a new place.

Dérive [derry-vay] Noun |  French An unplanned journey where a traveler allows themselves to be guided by the landscape. Dérive means “drift,” so even if one drifts, they will end up on the right path.

Sonder [son-der] Verb | Unknown The realization that each person that passes through your life is living a life as complex as your own.

Heimweh [hime-vay] Noun | German A longing for home or a homesickness for foreign lands.

Hygge [hoo-ga] Noun | Danish A quality of coziness and comfortable friendliness that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being.

Serendipity [ser-en-dip-ity] Noun | English The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

Resfeber [race-fay-ber] Noun | Swedish The restless race of the traveler’s heart before the journey begins when anxiety and anticipation come together. Most often just before buying plane tickets, a mix between excitement and sickness.

Strikhedonia [strick-a-donia] Noun | Greek The joy of being able to say, “to hell with it”.

Musafir [myou-sa-fur] Noun | Urdu A traveler.

Vuslat [voos-lot] Noun | Turkish A reunion after being apart for some time, between oneself and one’s beloved.

Yūgen [you-gen] Noun | Japanese A profound awareness of the Universe that triggers emotional responses too deep and powerful for words.

Dépaysement [dé-pé-i-ze-man] Adjective | French The feeling of not being in one’s own country, like a fish out of water.

Gadabout [ga-du-bowt] Noun | English A person who travels often or to many different places.

Hireath [he-rith] Noun | Welsh A homesickness for a home which you cannot return, maybe one that never existed.

Sturmfrei [sh-turm-fry] Adjective | German The freedom of being alone and having the ability to do what you want.

Ecophobia [eco-phobia] Noun | English A fear or disliking of one’s home, wanting to be somewhere else.

Numinous [noo-muh-nuhs] Adjective | Latin The feeling of being in awe, a combination of both fear and fascination, by what is before you. Also refers to having a strong religious or spiritual quality, but can be used to describe feeling in awe for what is before you.

Schwellenangst [Sch-vell-enn-ong-st] Noun | German Schwelle (threshold) and angst (anxiety), come together to explain the feeling of crossing a threshold to start a new chapter. The feeling before you decide to set out on a new journey, of whether or not you are making the right decision.

Vagary [vay-ga-ree] Verb | Latin A whimsical or roaming journey. In Latin, vagārī means “to roam.”

Trouvaille [troo-vy] Noun | French A chance encounter on a journey, with something wonderful or unexpected.

Saudade [sou-dod] Noun | Portugese The state of nostalgia or longing for someone or someplace far away. Described as “The love that remains” after someone is gone.

Solivagant [soh-LIH-va-ghent] Adjective | Latin Hopeless wanderer. An adventurer who travels or wanders the globe solo. The Latin word solivagus , means lonely or solitary.

Sehnsucht [zane-zoo-kt] Noun | German A wistful longing and yearning in the heart for travels past and future, or a longing for a far-off place, but not one which one can identify at the moment.

Acatalepsy [Akk-at-a-lepsy] Noun | Greek In philosophy, it is incomprehensibility or the impossibility of comprehending or conceiving a thing.

Livsnjutare [livs-new-tara] Noun | Swedish A person who loves life deeply and lives it to the fullest. In Swedish, this word translates to “enjoyer of life.”

Commuovere [como-vary] Verb | Italian The ability to touch or move something to tears.

Yoko meshi [Yo-ko-meh-she] Noun | Japanese The stress of speaking a foreign language . In Japanese, “meshi” means “boiled rice” and “yoko” means “horizontal,” altogether it means “a meal eaten sideways.” “Yoko” also references the fact that Japanese is often written vertically when most languages are written horizontally.

Onism [own-ism] Noun | Danish Refers to the understanding and frustration that one will never be able to see it all, that one can only occupy one space at a time.

Flâneur [flan-air] Noun | French A person who strolls aimlessly, simply wandering to explore a new place and observe the life that is there.

Wayfarer [way-fair-er] Noun | English A traveler. Someone who lets the wind blow them wherever they are meant to go.

Hodophile [Ho-dough-phile] Adjective | Greek  Someone who loves to travel, or “lover of the road.”

Novaturient [no-va-tur-ee-ent-a] Adjective | Latin A desire to change your life.

Coddiwomple [codd-ee-womp-el] Verb | English To travel with purpose to a destination, not concerned about how long the journey takes.

Selcouth [sell-cuth] Adjective | English Finding beauty in the unfamiliar or strange. Experiencing a new culture and place that feels different, but still fascinating and beautiful.

Eudaimoni [u-day-mon-ee-a] Noun | Greek The state of happiness one experiences while traveling.

Nefelibata [Neh-fell-ee-ba-ta] Noun | Portugese “Cloud-walker,” or an unconventional person. One who lives with their head in the clouds.

Vorfreude [for-fr-oy-da] Noun | German The excited feeling before you journey off somewhere new. Joyful, intense anticipation of all the exciting things to come.

Nemophilist [nee-mo-fil-ist] Noun | English A person who loves the forest in all its beauty and solitude.

Querencia [kay-ren-see-ya] Noun | Spanish The place where you feel the most at home.

Komorebi [ko-mo-reh-be] Noun | Japanese The sunlight that filters through the leaves of the trees.

Smultronställe [smul-trons-tell-ah] Noun | Swedish A special place that’s been discovered and returned to for relaxation or solace, “place of wild strawberries.”

Thalassophile [Thal-ass-o-feel] Noun | Greek A lover of the ocean.

Mångata [mon-ga-ta] Noun | Swedish The reflection of the moon on water.

Yu yi [you-yee] Noun | Mandarin The desire to see with fresh eyes and feel things just as intensely as you did when you were younger — before expectations, before memory, before words.

Photophile [fo-tow-feel] Noun | English or Greek A person who loves photography and light.

Waldeinsamkeit [Vall-d-on-zom-kite] Noun | German The feeling of being alone in the woods, in a positive, peaceful, relaxing way.

Meraki [meh-rah-kee] Adjective | Greek Doing something with soul, creativity, and love. Putting a part of yourself into what you’re doing.

Forelsket [fur-ell-skit] Adjective | Danish The euphoria you experience when you are first falling in love with a person or a place.

Peripatetic [perr-a-puh-tet-ik] Adjective | Greek Traveling from place to place, in particular working or based in various places for relatively short periods.

Sprachgefühl [sh-prock-guh-foo-l] Noun | German A person who has the ‘feel’ for a language.

Natsukashii [not-soo-ka-she] Adjective | Japanese A happy recollection of an event or memory in the past, but still missing it. Derived from the verb, natsuku , “to get used to and keep close; to become fond of.” The word used to describe wanting to keep something close, wanting to express fondness for something.

Ukiyo [oh-kee-yo] Adjective | Japanese “The floating world,” is a state of mind emphasizing living in the moment, detached from the difficulties of life.

Wabi-sabi [wah-be-sah-bee] Noun | Japanese In traditional Japanese aesthetics, wabi-sabi is a world view centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. Appreciating beauty that is “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete” in nature.

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Travel Words: 27 Special Worldly Words to Inspire Travelers

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Do you want to travel around the globe but also fill your journey with inspiring and insightful words along the way? Whether it’s a phrase, proverb, fairy tale, or even a religious dictum – learning foreign expressions or travel words can open up a gateway of knowledge while enriching the experience of any trip.

Why Learn New Travel Words?

Learning travel words from other cultures can be a great source of inspiration, especially for those who love to travel. Exploring different languages and learning new travel words can broaden your vocabulary and allow you to express yourself in new and exciting ways. Incorporating travel words from other cultures into your writing or speech can add depth and personality to your communication.

Plus, it’s always satisfying to connect with people from other parts of the world on a deeper level. By embracing linguistic diversity, you can open yourself up to new ideas and perspectives, making you a more creative and culturally aware individual.

Here is our list of 27 travel words to elevate your trips and enhance your life experiences:

Abditory (Latin)

Abditory refers to a secret hiding place, often used for storing valuable or treasured items. The idea of having your own abditory can be quite inspiring, as it gives you a sense of privacy and security. Imagine creating your own hidden nook, filled with special mementos and memories from your travels. It’s a wonderful way to keep your experiences close to your heart.

Datsuzoku (Japanese)

This fascinating Japanese word captures a concept that’s highly valued in their culture. It means to break away from the norm, the established order, and pursue something that brings you joy. It’s about exploring new paths and seeking out experiences that fill your heart with excitement. For travelers, Datsuzoku can be incredibly inspiring and a reminder to let go of expectations and embrace the unknown.

Fernweh (German)

Are you feeling homesick for a place you have never been to? Maybe what you’re experiencing is Fernweh – a German word that translates to “wanderlust” or a strong desire to travel and explore new places. It’s that longing feeling you get when you see a photo of a beautiful landscape or hear someone talk about their travels. Fernweh is more than just an urge to wander, it’s a passion that drives you to experience all the beauty and wonder that the world has to offer.

Gemütlichkeit (German)

The German word is all about creating a cozy and comfortable atmosphere, often involving things like warm blankets, good food, and great company. It’s a feeling of relaxed contentment, of feeling at home while away from home. And isn’t that what travel is all about? Finding inspiration in new places, connecting with new people, and experiencing different cultures–all while feeling a sense of comfort and familiarity. Embrace the spirit of gemütlichkeit on your next adventure and see where it takes you.

Haneul (Korean)

“Haneul” is a Korean word for “sky” or “heaven.” It is often used in Korean culture as a symbol of inspiration and hope. The vast and limitless nature of the sky inspires many to dream big and reach for the stars. In Korean literature and poetry, the word “Haneul” is often used to depict a sense of freedom and a connection to the divine.

Hanyauku (Namibian)

When it comes to travel, inspiration can come from the most unexpected sources. One such source is the word Hanyauku, which has a fascinating meaning when it comes to hot sand. In the Himba language of Namibia, Hanyauku refers to the art of walking on hot sand without showing any signs of discomfort. It’s an ancient practice that has been passed down through generations and is still used today. This incredible skill is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the human body and serves as a source of inspiration for those looking to push their physical limits.

Hiraeth (Welsh)

While difficult to translate directly, hiraeth is often described as a longing or nostalgia for a place or time that may never have existed. It’s a complex emotion that speaks to our deepest desires to connect with the world around us and find meaning in our journeys. Whether you’re exploring new destinations or reminiscing on past adventures, hiraeth is the word that encapsulates all the beauty and mystery of travel in one succinct term.

Hygge (Danish)

Pronounced “hoo-gah”, it’s a term that describes the feeling of cozy contentment and warmth, often associated with a peaceful moment spent with loved ones. Although it’s difficult to translate directly into English, understanding what hygge means can inspire travel and a deeper appreciation for life’s simple pleasures. From curling up with a good book on a rainy day to sharing a meal with friends by candlelight, hygge encourages us to find comfort in the present moment and savor the joys of life.

Jayus (Indonesian)

This unusual word comes from Indonesian culture and refers to a joke that is so unfunny that everyone breaks out laughing. However, it’s often used to describe something that’s funny in an absurd way, which can inspire creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.

Kilig (Filipino)

“Kilig” is a Filipino term that describes the feeling of butterflies in your stomach, the thrill of excitement, or the happiness of being in love. It’s the natural high that one experiences when they feel inspired and touched by something or someone. Whether you’re traveling solo, with your partner, or with friends, kilig is a feeling that can positively impact your journey and give you those unforgettable moments.

Koi No Yokan (Japanese)

The Japanese term is often used to describe the feeling of knowing that you will soon fall in love with someone. However, it’s a phrase that goes beyond romantic love. It’s all about the feeling of intuition, the sense of knowing that something is about to happen. Koi No Yokan can apply to any situation, whether it’s a new job opportunity or a chance meeting with a stranger. The beauty of this concept lies in the anticipation and the mystery of what comes next. It’s a reminder that life is full of surprises, and we should embrace them with open arms.

Komorebi (Japanese)

Have you ever strolled through a forest on a sunny day and noticed the way the sun’s rays filter through the leaves, creating a mesmerizing pattern on the ground? That dappled effect has a name: Komorebi. In Japanese, komorebi refers to the interplay between light and foliage and is often used to describe experiencing nature in a spiritual way.

La Dolce Vita (Italian)

If you’re planning a trip to Italy, you may have heard the phrase “La dolce vita” being thrown around. In essence, la dolce vita captures the idea of “the sweet life” – a lifestyle of leisure and pleasure. This phrase has become emblematic of Italian culture and the allure of travel to Italy.

Lebenskünstler (German)

In German, it loosely translates to “life artist,” someone who lives their life to the fullest and finds inspiration in the everyday. As a traveler, I have met many Lebenskünstlers along the way. They are the ones who embrace the unknown, take risks, and see beauty in the simplest things. They inspire me to live in the moment and approach life with a sense of curiosity and creativity.

Mamihlapinatapai (Yaghan)

Hailing from the Yaghan language of Tierra del Fuego, this word is often cited as one of the most difficult concepts to translate into English. It refers to a meaningful, reflective, yet fleeting look between two people who both desire something but are hesitant to initiate it. While the literal definition may seem abstract, the concept can apply to all sorts of travel-related experiences: connecting with locals, exploring hidden corners of a new city, or simply taking a risk on an adventure.

Meraki (Greek)

Meraki is a beautiful Greek word that is often used to describe the intense passion and creativity that goes into creating something. It can be applied to anything, from cooking a delicious meal to painting a piece of art. This word is truly inspiring and can be used to encourage creativity and exploration in all aspects of life.

Pura Vida (Spanish, Costa Rican)

Translated literally, Pura Vida means “pure life.” However, it’s so much more than that. It’s a philosophy, a way of living, an attitude toward life. Pura Vida is all about enjoying the journey, taking things as they come, and appreciating the little things. It’s an inspiration to live life to the fullest, with a sense of gratitude and joy.

Resfeber (Swedish)

A Swedish word that describes the mix of emotions you feel when embarking on a journey, whether it’s adventure, anxiety, curiosity, or excitement. Essentially, it’s the feeling of butterflies in your stomach and a racing heart as you’re about to board a plane, train, or even a car for a road trip. Resfeber is a reminder that travel is not just about the destination, but the journey that takes you there, and it’s something that can provide inspiration to embrace the unknown and accept that the adventure of travel comes with a mix of emotions.

Saudade (Portuguese)

It’s a Portuguese word that doesn’t have a literal translation in English, but experienced travelers know what it means. It’s a feeling of nostalgia and longing for a place or person that’s currently far away. Even if you’ve never heard the word before, there’s a good chance you’ve felt saudade during your travels. It’s a bittersweet emotion that can inspire us to keep exploring the world, to stay connected with the people we meet, and cherish the memories we create.

Sisu (Finnish)

Sisu is an untranslatable Finnish word that describes a particular mindset. It conveys the idea of inner strength, tenacity, resilience, and perseverance in the face of adversity. It is a quality that Finns hold dear and derive inspiration from when facing tough challenges. Sisu can be found in the way they approach work, sports, relationships, and life in general.

Smultronställe (Swedish)

Smultronställe translates to “wild strawberry patch,” but it holds a deeper meaning for Swedes. It refers to a special place in nature that is known only to a few, a spot where one can escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and find inner peace. Smultronställe can inspire anyone to explore and uncover their own version of hidden havens around the world, whether it’s a deserted beach or a hiking trail. Don’t let the limits of technology stunt your travel dreams; let “smultronställe” be your guide to finding the next adventure that awaits.

Sobremesa (Spanish)

This phrase encapsulates the cultural tradition of post-meal conversation and relaxation. Sobremesa translates directly to “over table” and refers to the time spent lingering over food and drink while enjoying the company of friends and family. This concept is so important in Spanish culture that it has become a cornerstone of their way of life.

Tsundoku (Japanese)

Tsundoku refers to the habit of acquiring too many books, but not having enough time to read them all. It’s a word that many of us can relate to, especially those who love to travel and seek inspiration through literature. Despite being a seemingly innocuous word, Tsundoku perfectly captures that feeling of excitement when we discover a new book we simply can’t resist, even if we still have a pile of unread books at home.

Ubuntu (Zulu)

This mystical, ancient word is a cornerstone of the country’s cultural identity and is held in high esteem by all who live here. At its core, ubuntu represents compassion, connection, and a sense of community spirit. It’s an idea that inspires people to look out for each other, and to recognize that every individual is an integral part of something much larger.

Vacilando (Spanish)

The Spanish term, often associated with writer John Steinbeck, encompasses the idea of wandering with a sense of purpose. It’s about exploring a place, whether new or familiar, with open eyes and an open mind. It’s about embracing uncertainty, taking detours, and discovering unexpected treasures. Vacilando invites us to be present in the moment and to let go of preconceived notions.

Wabi-sabi (Japanese)

Originating from Japanese aesthetics, wabi-sabi is an idea that embraces the beauty of imperfection, simplicity, and nature. It celebrates the flaws and unique characteristics of objects and living things, rather than striving for perfection and uniformity. By traveling to Japan and experiencing the wabi-sabi lifestyle firsthand, you may find a new source of inspiration that encourages you to find beauty in the ordinary and appreciate the impermanence of life.

Schwellenangst (German)

This a German term that refers to the fear of crossing a threshold- a perfect word to describe that overwhelming feeling of apprehension before taking a leap of faith into something new. For those who love to travel, Schwellenangst can be a common experience, particularly when visiting foreign countries with different customs, languages, and cultures. But through facing our fears, we often find the most inspiring experiences and create unforgettable memories.

Worldwide Travel Words

Learning words from other cultures is a great way to bring new perspectives to our work and inspire creativity. By reading about different cultural concepts, we can gain new ideas for approaching familiar problems or finding innovative solutions. It’s also important that we remember the context in which these travel words are used, as their real meanings may differ from those of the language they originated in.

If done respectfully, learning and understanding travel words from various cultures can become a beautiful form of collaboration that can unite us all in our quest for knowledge and self-improvement. As always, we must strive to honor each culture’s unique perspective and traditions without causing offense. To ensure respect and understanding of different cultures within our conversations, the best place to start than by looking at each other’s language.

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Travel Word FAQs

How can i learn new travel words.

Reading about different cultures is a great way to expand your understanding and knowledge of their language and customs. You can also look for language-learning resources online, such as apps or podcasts, to help you get started on learning the basics of a new language. Additionally, if you’re traveling, you could try practicing the language of the country you’re visiting with a local.

Are there any tips for remembering travel words?

One way to help remember new vocabulary is to write down or create flashcards of important terms and concepts so that you can easily refer back to them. Additionally, listening to native speakers of the language is an effective way to learn pronunciation and get a feel for the language. Finally, incorporating travel words into daily conversations or activities is another great way to remember them.

Are there any other ways I can use travel words?

Travel words can be used in many different ways! You could incorporate them into your conversations with friends or co-workers, use them in writing, or even create art inspired by different cultural concepts. They can also be used to help you understand and appreciate the cultures of other countries while traveling. Finally, learning new travel words is a great way to challenge yourself and continually expand your global knowledge base.

Should I worry about cultural appropriation when using travel words?

It is important to be mindful and respectful of different cultures, traditions, and languages when using travel words. Research the deeper meanings behind the words you learn, as some have multiple interpretations or connotations depending on the context. Finally, it is always important to ask for permission before using any words from another culture in order to avoid any potential cultural appropriation or offense.

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25 Words Every Traveller Should Have in Their Vocabulary

25. Numinous (adj.)

Origin: English

Definition: Describing an experience that makes you fearful yet fascinated, awed yet attracted.

24. Dépaysement (n.)

Origin: French

Definition:  The disorientation felt in a foreign country or culture. The feeling of being a fish out of water.

23. Dérive (n.)

Origin: Latin/French

22. Sehnsucht (n.)

Origin: German

Definition:  The inconsolable longing in the human heart for a far, familiar, non-earthly land one can identify as one’s home.

21. Fernweh (n.)

Definition: A craving for travel. Being homesick for a place you’ve never been.

20. Sonder (v.)

Definition: The realization that each random passer-by is living a life as vivid and complex as your own.

19. Hodophile (adj.)

Origin:  Greek

Definition:  “Lover of roads”, or better “love of travel.”

18. Resfeber (n.)

Origin:  Swedish

Definition: The restless race of the traveller’s heart before the journey begins, when anxiety and anticipation are tangled together.

17. Nemophilist (n.)

Origin: Greek

16. Vagary (n.)

Origin: Latin

Definition: An unpredictable instance, a wandering journey; a whimsical, wild or unusual idea, desire, or action.

15. Coddiwomple (v.)

Origin: English Slang Word

Definition: To travel in a purposeful manner towards a vague destination.

14. Annu Miarabilis (n.) (phr.)

Definition:  A remarkable or notable year in history; a year of wonders and miracles, used to speak hopefully of the future.

13. Wanderlust (n.)

Definition: A strong, innate, impulse or desire to travel the world.

12. Yūgen (n.)

Origin: Japanese

Definition:  An awareness of the universe that triggers emotional responses too deep and mysterious for words.

11. Sojourn (n.)

Origin: Latin, Old French

Definition: A period of time when you stay in a place as a traveler or guest.

10. Strikhedonia (n.)

Definition:  The pleasure of being able to say “to hell with it!”

9. Eleutheromania (n.)

Definition: An intense and irresistible desire for freedom.

8. Smultroställe (n.)

Origin: Swedish

Definition:  A special place discovered, treasured, returned to for solace and relaxation; a personal idyll free from stress and sadness.

7. Solivagant (adj.)

Origin:  Latin

Definition:  Wandering alone.

6. Wayfarer (n.)

Definition:  Someone who travels, especially on foot.

5. Livsnjutare (n.)

Definition: One who loves life deeply and lives it to the extreme

4. Sturmfrei (adj.)

Definition: The freedom of not being watched by a parent or superior; being alone at a place and having the ability to do what you want.

3. Cosmopolitan (adj.) (n.)

Definition: At home all over the world,” and as a noun, “a citizen of the world.

2. Selcouth (adj.)

Definition:  Unfamiliar, rare, strange, and yet marvellous.

1. Peregrinate (v.)

Definition: Travel or wander around from place to place.

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coddiwomple is my new favorite word I just learned it because a friend posted it on Facebook and so I ended up on this page thank you for sharing all these great words I feel like I relate to almost every one of them but rarely get the chance to travel. So I fulfil the need Vine taking as many spontaneous road trips as I possibly can

How do you pronounce livsnjutare? I tried searching it but there are many pronunciations I just don’t know which is the real one.

love these words – thanks! and happy coddiwompling.

Such a Great article. Thanks for sharing.

Sorry for my comment earlier, I foolishly believed the “post comment” button would turn a darker shade of green if one finished filling out the formula so I accidentally posted an unfinished comment. 🙂 Sometimes it’s really striking to me how every language lacks beautiful words, even if it’s a universal language such as English, especially since I myself speak at least 3 languages fluently. (German, English and Italian) But I don’t necessarily find this to be a problem , since it makes each language unique. The number 12 is primarily to my liking, seeing that I’m a fan of both the meaning and the language of origin, I’m 14 and started learning English at 11, so please bear with my mistakes 😀

You’re English is AMAZING! I can’t believe you’ve only been learning for a few years. Keep up the amazing work 🙂 Languages are a beautiful thing and that’s amazing that you can speak 3.

I agree that number 12 is the most interesting here. Yūgen. I’m so delighted to find there is a word to describe this.

Fernweh! I realy love your word. ? TY for sharing

You’re very welcome!

I think travel is very good for life and mind.

I couldn’t agree with you more.

Me too. It’s one of my favs 🙂

Livsnjutare. Always.

Hey, I would love sources on these terms. Did you use any special sources, perhaps some kind of etymological dictionary?

I like Nemophilist. I wrote a book about a young wanderer named Everett Ruess. who roamed the southwest of America for four years (in the early 30s) before disappearing. He changed his name to Nemo near the end. Some think because he was a fan of Jules Verne’s Captain Nemo and others believe because of it’s Latin meaning, “No man or no one”. He was definitely one who loved nature.

“Anno mirabilis” instead of “”Annu miarabilis” Apparently a double typo?

numinous as things really are as opposed to phenominal= as things appear

Sturmfrei. Happy to learn the word!

Fernweh! 🙂 I love that word. 🙂

Ahh these are so cool! I already knew a few of them, I really like Hedophile 🙂

I like that one too 🙂

Smultroställe I personally have one near home, well I guess everyone has one 😀

That’s so important to find a place close to where you live. That way it’s always there…not too far away for when you need that time to get away.

Number 9, for me. This is what has been within me alays

That’s one of my favourites too.

Enjoyed this. My favourite was #4: Sturmfrei and #18: Resfeber.

I can definitely relate to both of those as well. I think 13, 9 and 17 connect with me the most.

I read out your content and I really enjoy you this. Your blog is so informative for travel. I’ll wait for your next post.

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100 Trigger Words and Phrases for Powerful Travel Content

Last Updated on May 31, 2024 by The Digital Travel Expert

Can we discuss the magic of travel slogans, quotes, and those powerful trigger words and phrases that can turn your content into a passport to adventure?

Discover the art of crafting powerful travel content with trigger phrases that captivate audiences—while steering clear of spam tactics for authentic engagement.

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Power of Travel Slogans and Quotes in Your Content

First off, let’s talk about travel slogans . These catchy phrases are like the postcards of the digital world, instantly evoking the spirit of a destination or a travel experience. Whether it’s “Wanderlust: Not All Who Wander Are Lost” or “Adventure Awaits: Explore Beyond the Horizon,” incorporating these slogans into your content adds a sprinkle of wanderlust that resonates with your audience.

Now, onto travel quotes . Ah, there’s nothing quite like a beautifully crafted quote to transport your readers to distant lands or inspire them to embark on their own journey. From timeless classics like “The World is a Book and Those Who Do Not Travel Read Only One Page” by Saint Augustine to modern musings like “Travel Far Enough, You Meet Yourself” by David Mitchell, weaving these quotes into your content adds depth and resonance, infusing your words with the wisdom of travelers past and present.

Travel Trigger or Catchy phrases

And finally, let’s talk about trigger or catchy travel phrases . What are trigger words? These are the secret sauce of compelling content, the words and phrases that ignite the imagination and compel readers to take action. Whether it’s “unforgettable adventures,” “hidden gems,” or “off-the-beaten-path,” these define trigger words taping into the deepest desires and aspirations of your audience, enticing them to embark on their epic journey.

So, how can you leverage these powerful tools in the smartest way possible? It’s simple. Start by sprinkling travel slogans and quotes throughout your content to add flavor and depth. Then, pepper your writing with a good list of emotional trigger words and phrases that captivate your audience and compel them to engage with your content.

But remember, authenticity is key. Don’t just toss slogans and quotes to dilute your travel content with a list of spam trigger words. Instead, let them flow naturally within the fabric of your narrative, weaving a seamless tapestry of inspiration and adventure that leaves your readers yearning for more.

So go ahead, fellow travel content creators , and unleash the power of travel slogans, quotes, and trigger travel marketing words in your content. With a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of wanderlust, you’ll craft content that not only engages and inspires but also transports your audience to worlds unknown.

100 Good Trigger Words and Phrases for Engaging Travel Content

Positive trigger words and phrases are essential for grabbing readers’ attention and immersing them in the captivating world of travel.

Here are 100 examples from a list of trigger words and phrases along with brief explanations of how they can be used to create powerful, engaging, and authentic travel content:

• Wanderlust: Evokes a deep desire for travel and exploration.
• Adventure Awaits: Ignites excitement and anticipation for new experiences.
• Hidden Gems: Invites readers to discover off-the-beaten-path destinations.
• Explore the Unexplored: Encourages readers to venture into unknown territories.
• Bucket List: Sparks inspiration to fulfill lifelong travel dreams.
• Dream Destination: Conjures images of idyllic places waiting to be visited.
• Journey of a Lifetime: Highlights the transformative nature of travel experiences.
• Escape Reality: Offers a temporary respite from everyday life through travel.
• Enchanting Escapes: Suggests magical and enchanting travel destinations.
• Epic Adventures: Conveys the grandeur and magnitude of memorable journeys.
• Unforgettable Experiences: Promises experiences that will leave a lasting impression.
• Dive Into Culture: Encourages immersion in local customs and traditions.
• Blissful Beaches: Paints a picture of tranquil seaside getaways.
• Urban Exploration: Appeals to city lovers craving vibrant urban experiences.
• Remote Retreats: Appeals to those seeking solitude and tranquility.
• Authentic Encounters: Emphasizes genuine interactions with locals.
• Culinary Delights: Tempts taste buds with tantalizing food experiences.
• Wander off the Beaten Path: Encourages readers to explore unconventional routes.
• Chasing Sunsets: Evokes a sense of romance and awe.
• Seize the Moment: Urges readers to embrace spontaneous adventures .
• Roam Freely: Inspires a sense of freedom and liberation.
• Picture Perfect: Appeals to photography enthusiasts seeking stunning landscapes.
• Timeless Treasures: Highlights historical and cultural landmarks.
• Nature’s Symphony: Celebrates the beauty and serenity of natural landscapes.
• Seek Serenity: Encourages readers to find peace and tranquility in their travels.
• Embrace Wanderlust: Encourages readers to embrace their love for travel.
• Magical Moments: Suggests encounters with enchanting and unforgettable experiences.
• Cultural Immersion: Promotes deep engagement with local cultures.
• Embrace Adventure: Encourages readers to step out of their comfort zones.
• Infinite Possibilities: Conveys the limitless opportunities travel offers.
• Whispering Winds: Invokes a sense of serenity and tranquility.
• Secluded Sanctuaries: Describes hidden havens away from the hustle and bustle.
• Serendipitous Discoveries: Highlights unexpected and delightful finds.
• Wander Wisely: Offers advice on making informed travel choices.
• Seize the Day: Encourages readers to make the most of their travel experiences.
• Enigmatic Explorations: Suggests mysterious and intriguing destinations.
• Cultural Tapestry: Describes the rich diversity of cultures around the world.
• Beyond Borders: Encourages readers to transcend geographical boundaries.
• A Symphony of Senses: Describes immersive sensory experiences.
• Travel Therapy: Highlights the therapeutic benefits of travel.
• Embark on a Journey: Invites readers to begin their travel adventures.
• Whispers of Wanderlust: Conveys a subtle yet powerful longing for travel.
• Boundless Horizons: Suggests endless opportunities for exploration.
• Authentic Experiences: Promises genuine and meaningful travel encounters .
• Timeless Beauty: Describes enduring natural and architectural wonders.
• Off the Beaten Track: Encourages exploration of lesser-known destinations.
• Seize the Wanderlust: Urges readers to act on their desire to travel.
• Beyond the Ordinary: Promises extraordinary travel experiences.
• Chase Adventure: Encourages readers to seek thrilling experiences.
• Lost in Wanderlust: Conveys a sense of being immersed in travel dreams.
• Majestic Landscapes: Describes awe-inspiring natural beauty.
• Cultural Odyssey: Suggests a deep dive into a destination’s culture and heritage.
• Boundless Exploration: Emphasizes the limitless possibilities of travel.
• Tranquil Havens: Describes peaceful and idyllic retreats.
• Discover the Unknown: Invites readers to uncover hidden treasures.
• Unearth Hidden Beauty: Encourages exploration of lesser-known attractions.
• Journey to the Heart: Promises deep emotional connections with destinations .
• Whispers of Adventure: Suggests the thrill of embarking on new experiences.
• Blissful Retreats: Describes peaceful and rejuvenating getaways.
• Follow Your Wanderlust: Encourages readers to pursue their travel passions.
• Seaside Serenity: Invokes images of calm and relaxation by the sea.
• Cultural Enchantment: Describes the enchanting allure of different cultures.
• Seek Adventure: Encourages readers to embrace the thrill of exploration.
• Enchanted Escapes: Suggests magical and captivating travel experiences.
• Gateway to Adventure: Describes destinations that serve as starting points for adventures.
• Cultural Odyssey: Promises deep immersion in local cultures and traditions.
• Journey into the Unknown: Invites readers to embrace the excitement of the unfamiliar.
• Uncover Hidden Treasures: Encourages exploration of hidden gems.
• Blissful Getaways: Describes peaceful and rejuvenating travel experiences.
• Wanderlust Whispers: Conveys a subtle yet powerful longing for travel.
• Urban Adventures: Describes thrilling experiences in bustling cities.
• Journey to Serenity: Promises peace and tranquility in travel experiences.
• Cultural Revelations: Suggests profound insights into different cultures.
• Explore Your World: Encourages readers to embrace exploration and discovery.
• Coastal Charms: Describes the enchanting allure of seaside destinations.
• Adventure Awaits: Invites readers to embark on thrilling journeys.
• Journey into History: Promises encounters with rich historical heritage.
• Unleash Your Wanderlust: Encourages readers to unleash their passion for travel.
• Wanderlust Wonders: Suggests awe-inspiring and unforgettable travel experiences.
• Seek Adventure: Invites readers to embrace the thrill of the unknown.
• Cultural Revelations: Promises profound insights into diverse cultures.
• Explore Your World: Encourages readers to discover the beauty of travel.
• Coastal Charms: Describes the allure of seaside destinations.
• Journey into History: Invites readers to explore the past through travel.
• Unleash Your Wanderlust: Urges readers to pursue their travel dreams.
• Wanderlust Whispers: Conveys a longing for travel adventures.
• Urban Escapes: Describes city getaways filled with excitement.
• Seaside Adventures: Invites readers to explore coastal wonders.
• Journey Through Time: Promises encounters with historical landmarks.
• Embrace Your Wanderlust: Encourages readers to embrace their love for travel.
• Cultural Odyssey: Invites readers to immerse themselves in diverse cultures.
• Beyond Boundaries: Encourages readers to explore without limits.

These trigger travel words and phrases can be incorporated into travel content titles, captions, and descriptions to captivate readers and inspire them to embark on their own adventures.

What are Spam Trigger Words to Avoid in Travel Marketing?

Spam trigger marketing words are terms that, when used excessively or inappropriately, can trigger spam filters in email providers, social media platforms, search engines, and other digital channels. These words are often associated with unsolicited or low-quality content and can result in reduced visibility, lower engagement, and potential penalties for content creators . Ethical travel content creators should avoid or use these words sparingly to maintain the integrity and credibility of their content.

Here are 40 examples of spam trigger words along with brief explanations of why you should try to use them less or not all in your travel content.

• Free : While offering something for free can be enticing, overusing this word can make content appear spammy or deceptive.
• Limited Time Offer : This phrase may create a sense of urgency but can also come across as gimmicky or insincere if used excessively.
• Guaranteed : Claims of guaranteed results or experiences can raise skepticism if not backed by credible evidence.
• Act Now : Similar to “limited time offer,” this phrase can create urgency but may also seem pushy or manipulative.
• Buy Now : Direct calls to action like “buy now” can be effective in sales-oriented content but may be perceived as aggressive or spammy if overused.
• Instant : Promising instant results or gratification may seem unrealistic or exaggerated, especially in the context of travel experiences.
• Cash Prize : While contests and giveaways can be engaging, focusing excessively on cash prizes may attract the wrong audience or appear opportunistic.
• Exclusive : Describing content as exclusive may suggest elitism or exclusion, alienating some readers.
• Discount : While discounts can be attractive, emphasizing them too much may devalue products or services and diminish brand perception.
• $$$ : Excessive use of symbols, especially currency symbols, can trigger spam filters and detract from the professionalism of content.
• Make Money Fast : Promises of quick financial gains may raise red flags and deter readers seeking genuine travel advice.
• Congratulations : While congratulating readers can be friendly, excessive use of this word may seem insincere or automated.
• Urgent : Similar to “act now,” using “urgent” too frequently may create a sense of artificial urgency and undermine credibility.
• Limited Supply : While scarcity can drive demand, overstating limited availability may appear manipulative or dishonest.
• Risk-Free : Claims of risk-free experiences or transactions may raise suspicion if not accompanied by clear terms and conditions.
• Earn : While discussing opportunities to earn rewards or benefits can be relevant, overemphasizing earning potential may seem overly promotional.
• Best Price : Promising the best price may seem subjective or unsubstantiated without evidence or comparison.
• Increase Sales : While discussing strategies to boost sales can be legitimate, overemphasizing this goal may appear self-serving or sales-driven.
• Buyer Beware : Warning readers about potential risks or scams can be valuable, but overusing this phrase may instill fear or mistrust.
• Limited Quantity : Like “limited supply,” highlighting limited quantity may create artificial scarcity and erode trust.
• No Obligation : While offering content with no obligation can be generous, overusing this phrase may seem desperate or disingenuous.
• Bargain : While bargains can be attractive, focusing excessively on low prices may devalue products or services.
• Click Here : Directing readers to “ click here” may seem outdated or overly directive, diminishing user experience.
• Risk-Free Trial : Similar to “risk-free,” emphasizing trial periods may raise suspicions if conditions are not transparent.
• Winning Notification : While notifying winners of contests or giveaways is essential, overusing this phrase may seem spammy or insincere.
• Earn Extra Cash : Like “make money fast,” emphasizing earning potential may raise skepticism or attract the wrong audience.
• Hurry : Urging readers to hurry may create artificial urgency and diminish trust if not justified.
• Cash Bonus : While bonuses can be appealing, overemphasizing cash incentives may attract the wrong audience or seem opportunistic.
• Click Now : Similar to “click here,” urging readers to “click now” may seem overly directive or spammy.
• Big Savings : While savings can be enticing, overstating them may seem exaggerated or deceptive.
• Exclusive Offer : Like “exclusive,” overusing this term may suggest exclusivity or elitism, deterring some readers.
• Unlimited : Promising unlimited benefits or access may seem unrealistic or too good to be true.
• Double Your : Claims to double rewards or benefits may raise skepticism if not substantiated with clear terms and conditions.
• For Free : Similar to “free,” emphasizing that something is “for free” may seem redundant or overly promotional.
• Limited Time Only : Repeatedly emphasizing limited-time offers may create a sense of urgency but can also appear manipulative or insincere.
• New and Improved : While highlighting improvements can be relevant, overemphasizing them may seem exaggerated or insincere.
• Save Money : While saving money is a common goal, overemphasizing it may seem overly promotional or sales-driven.
• Order Now : While encouraging readers to order can be effective, overemphasizing this action may seem pushy or aggressive.
• Special Promotion : Repeatedly emphasizing special promotions may seem repetitive or insincere.
• Exclusive Access : While exclusive access can be appealing, overusing this term may seem elitist or exclusionary.

By avoiding or using these “spammy” catchy words sparingly, ethical travel content creators can maintain the quality, credibility, and effectiveness of their content while avoiding potential penalties and negative perceptions.

FAQs on Trigger Word Category

What is an example of a trigger word.

“Free” is an example of a trigger word that can sound spammy in sales and marketing.

What are emotionally triggering words?

Emotionally triggering words are terms that evoke strong feelings or reactions in individuals, often tied to personal experiences, beliefs, or memories.

What are trigger phrases?

Trigger phrases are specific words or combinations of words that elicit a particular response or reaction from individuals, often used to provoke emotion, stimulate action, or grab attention.

What are trigger keywords?

Trigger keywords are specific words or phrases that, when used strategically, evoke strong emotional responses or actions from the audience, often influencing their behavior or engagement with content.

What are some negative triggering words?

Negative triggering words are terms that evoke skepticism, mistrust, or discomfort, such as “limited-time offer,” “risk-free,” and “buy now.”

What is an example of a negative trigger phrase in tourism?

“Last Chance to Book Before Prices Increase!”

How do you identify negative triggers?

Negative triggers can be identified by monitoring user reactions, engagement metrics, and feedback to determine which words or phrases provoke adverse responses or contribute to a decline in audience interaction and perception.

Why is trigger a bad word in marketing?

“Trigger” can be seen as a negative word in marketing because it implies manipulation or coercion of consumers’ emotions or responses to drive actions.

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Synonyms of travel

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• as in to traverse
• as in to fly
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Synonyms & Similar Words

• peregrinate
• road - trip
• knock (about)
• perambulate
• pass (over)
• cut (across)
• proceed (along)
• get a move on
• make tracks
• shake a leg
• hotfoot (it)
• fast - forward

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hang (around or out)
• slow (down or up)
• collaborate
• take up with
• keep company (with)
• rub shoulders (with)
• fall in with
• pal (around)
• rub elbows (with)
• mess around
• be friends with
• interrelate
• confederate
• cold - shoulder

Thesaurus Definition of travel  (Entry 2 of 2)

• peregrination
• commutation

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Have you ever been to a place so beautiful, amazing, or surreal that there were no adequate words in your language to describe it? Or maybe you’ve been to a place where everything is just so different from home that it’s hard to find the right way to talk about it.

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Do you ever feel like you need a new word to describe your travel experience? Something that really captures the feeling of being in a new place, seeing amazing things and living life on the go? Well, you’re in luck. Because foreign languages have all sorts of great words for describing travel . Here are 17 of our favorites that help describe feelings you experience on the road in a way English just can’t.

These thought-provoking foreign words each explain a concept that isn’t as simply or easily expressed in English.

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Travel Words From Foreign Languages

1. flânerie.

Definition : Aimless strolling or sauntering without a set plan or defined destination; walking at a leisurely pace, simply observing as you’re being taken along. 

Part of Speech : Noun

Origin : French

Definition : A longing or craving for distant, far-off places; “homesick” for places you’ve never been to. Literally: farsickness. 

Origin : German

  Definition : To become free or untied; to break loose .

Part of Speech : Verb

Origin : Tagalog

4. Novaturient

Definition : Desiring to alter your life; a feeling that pushes you to want to travel. 

Part of Speech : Adjective

Origin : Latin

5. Metanoia

Definition : The journey of transforming your mind, heart, self, or way of life .

Origin : Greek

Definition : A deep, profound awareness of the universe; an unfathomable realization that triggers an emotional response .

Origin : Japanese

7. Peripatetic

Definition : A person who spends his time walking or traveling from place to place .

Definition : A deep, nostalgic, melancholic yearning for something or someone absent; accompanied by the realization that what you’re longing for will never be experienced again.

Part of Speech : Noun  

Origin : Portuguese

9. Lebenskünstler

Definition : A “life artist” who is able to deal with any arising problems in a very artful, almost magical manner. Literally: someone who has mastered Lebenskunst (the art of life).

Definition : A quality of coziness and comfort accompanied by feelings of well-being, relaxation, contentment and presence; often likened to the feeling of drinking a warm cup of cocoa on a snowy day .

Parts of Speech : Noun, adjective

Origin : Danish

11. Resfeber

Definition : The restless feeling before starting out on a journey; a mix of anxiety, excitement and anticipation.

Origin : Swedish

12. Shinrin-yoku

Definition : The practice of going into the woods seeking out a mentally soothing experience; taking in the forest atmosphere with your senses. Literally: “forest bathing.”  

13. Nefelibata

Definition : Someone who doesn’t conform to the conventions of society, literature, or art; an unconventional, unorthodox person who lives in the clouds of their own imagination or dreams . Literally: “cloud walker.”

Definition : A vague sense of unease, sadness, melancholy, nostalgia or yearning; a type of spiritual anguish.

Origin : Russian

Definition : Drifting; a spontaneous, unplanned journey in which the traveler relinquishes control and is guided solely by the landscape and architecture.

16. Rasāsvāda

Definition : The sensation of bliss in the absence of all thought.

Origin : Sanskrit

17. Trouvaille

Definition : A chance encounter with something wonderful; a valuable discovery; a lucky find .

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Aw I love these words! I know a little French and an even smaller amount of Spanish but putting these words from all different languages is such a good idea. Alpas is a great one! Soph – https://sophhearts.com x

I know the feeling of yugen well. It’s being moved to tears when you watch the sunrise from a mountain top, or suddenly realizing how very small you are when confronted with the vastness of the ocean.

Interesting list. I’m curious to also know how you discovered these words.

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How do you say “ You have a nice smile ” in Samoan? How to say “ You have beautiful eyes ” in Fijian? Those might not be the essential travel phrases , like Hello or Thank you. But we can all agree that (mis)communication is part of traveling. And language barriers are real. That is why I always find it extremely useful to learn words and phrases in the language of a country I am visiting. Why? It shows respect. People will be nicer to you. A new language will enhance local experiences and understanding of the culture . IT will make traveling easier and it is a great way to make new friends. So what are those common travel phrases ?

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1. What are Travel Phrases?

Travel phrases are useful phrases to know when traveling abroad. They are a collection of the most common and frequently used words and expressions we use when visiting foreign countries.  From basic greetings to phrases for seeking directions , ordering food , and engaging in cultural exchanges. From a simple ‘’hello’’ and ‘’thank you’’ to longer phrases like ‘’where is the bathroom” and “what is the WiFi password”. Travel phrases equip you with the confidence and ability to connect with locals , by speaking their language , and immerse yourself in authentic experiences .

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2. How to learn short Travel Phrases and Travel Terms

Before we find out what those useful travel phrases are, let’s talk about how to learn them . It might seem daunting but it is actually fun. The reality is, if you will be traveling for at least a couple of days, you will pick up the basic words while abroad . And if you will be spending some time with locals, they will teach you the bad words first anyway. Which you will remember the fastest. 🙂 Now, depending on your destination country, some travel words and phrases will be easier for you to remember than others. People who know these things say that a person can memorize 50 new words per day . My humble estimation would be 10 . This would potentially mean, you can learn all the essential travel phrases in a day or two . I am a realistic optimist and would say to start learning sooner. Like a week before or more.

2.1. Duolingo

I love using Duolingo . It is a free app, where you choose how many minutes you can invest in learning a language and the purpose of your learning (travel). You can choose from more than 30+ languages and I love that lessons are bite-sized . Currently learning Italian for my Tuscany trip but love Polynesian languages – like Hawaiian and Samoan. Duolingo makes learning a language easy . It uses text, speech and is showing cards. So you can hear the pronunciation, see how the word is written and the translation of it plus a visual representation of the words. A great way to learn no matter where you are. Language: Italian, Hawaiian, Swahili  (40+ languages) Download: iOS | Android | Website Price: Free & In App purchases

There are other apps, that have a free trial and then offer paid memberships. Among those, I tried and loved Babbel and Innovative languages . When I was using those two, I was more invested in actually learning the language and not just common travel phrases. Feel free to test out a few and find which one works best for your learning style.

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3. Essential travel phrases

3.1. basic travel phrases.

Those travelling words in English combine expressions that showcase politeness and cultural respect, encouraging positive interactions with locals and serving as a basis for every communication.

• I don’t understand
• Do you speak [language]?
• What is the WiFi password?
• Could you take my picture?
• Where is the bathroom?

ALSO READ: • How to say What is the WiFi password in 101 different languages

3.2. Common travel phrases for greetings and introductions

Below you will find what are some basic greetings tourists should know. Travel greetings lay the foundation for any interaction, allowing you to initiate conversations and make a positive first impression.

• Good morning
• Good evening
• Nice to meet you
• How are you?
• My name is …
• How do you say […] in [language]?
• Speak slowly, please

3.3. Essential travel phrases for directions and getting around

Basic phrases for asking for directions will enable you to navigate unfamiliar streets and find your way around.

• What time is …
• How do I get to …
• How far away is …
• Do you have a map?
• When does the next … arrive?
• How long does it take to get to….?
• Spatial demonstratives: here / there
• Cardinal Directions: North / South / East / West
• Directions: left / right / straight / back / up / down
• Mode of transport: car / bus / train / taxi / metro / plane
• Buildings and places: bathroom / restaurant / hotel / bank / pharmacy / hospital

ALSO READ: • 73+ Essential Greek Travel Phrases for Tourists on a Greek Holiday

3.4. Useful phrases for traveling when ordering food and drinks

Useful phrases when travelling for ordering meals, asking for recommendations, and specifying dietary preferences ensure enjoyable dining experiences and help you explore local cuisines.

• I’m allergic to …
• The bill, please.
• I would like to have …
• May I see the menu?
• What are the specials? 
• What do you recommend?
• Types of diets: Vegetarian / vegan / gluten free
• Food flavors: sweet / bitter / sour / salty / spicy
• Drinks: coffee / tea / water / juice / wine / beer
• Food allergens: milk / eggs / fish / peanuts / shellfish / wheat / soybeans

3.5. Practical travel terms for shopping

Essential phrases for inquiring about prices, negotiating, and asking for sizes or colors are handy when exploring markets and boutiques.

• Could I try this on?
• Do you have this in …
• Excuse me, I’m looking for… 
• Is this on sale?
• When do you open/close? 
• Do you accept credit cards?
• Size: bigger / smaller
• Numbers: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10
• Larger numbers: 50 / 100 / 1000
• Colors: white / yellow / orange/ red / blue / green / pink / purple / grey / brown / black

🔢 “In how many languages does Anja know how to count to 10?” right now probably in around 7 or 8, but when living abroad this number was between 13-15 languages.

ALSO READ: • 73+ Essential Japanese Travel Phrases for Tourists Visiting Japan

3.6. Useful phrases for travelling when checking in a hotel

Phrases you will need when checking in a hotel, asking for towels, fixing air conditioning, enquiring what time is breakfast, and what is included in your room rate.

• … is not working.
• Do you have WiFi?
• Can I drink the tap water?
• Meals: breakfast / lunch / dinner
• Essentials: toilet paper / key / towel
• Amenities: air conditioning / fan / heater / hairdryer

3.7. Helpful travel terms in case of emergencies

Here you will find helpful important phrases to know when traveling in case of emergencies, natural disasters or if you will be needing assistance in difficult or dangerous situations.

• There is a …
• Please call the …
• I lost my passport
• My money was stolen
• Natural hazards: fire / flood / earthquake
• First responders: police / firemen / ambulance

3.8. Beyond essential travel phrases to compliment someone

If you’re like me and really love learning a few phrases in new languages, expand your study beyond the essential travel phrases. I always learn how to say please and thank you, never visit without knowing the local word for “coffee” and never leave without knowing how to say;

• You have beautiful eyes
• You have a beautiful smile

4. Best language Apps for traveling abroad

When it comes to language learning , the options are diverse. You can choose from apps, traditional textbooks, and language courses to podcasts and YouTube videos. I would recommend the previously mentioned Duolingo . In case you fell short and can’t learn the essential travel phrases, or if the situations come your way when those phrases won’t be enough , below you will find language apps I use for you to download before your next trip.

4.1. Google Translate

Google Translate is the most popular language travel app that can be used everywhere. I personally use it on all my travels, when going to Tanzania to learn what some Swahili words mean, when in Mexico to help with my not-the-best Spanish, when in Italy, in Japan and other places. I’m sure you are already familiar with this best language app for travel. The most obvious feature is it will help you translate the destination language into your own one. But the absolute best feature is that it can translate the text using ‘ camera translation ’. All you have to do is open the app, point your camera toward the text in a foreign language and Google Translate will do the rest. Perfect for menus! It also translates text from the photos on your camera roll. And it also works offline, when you download the language pair on your phone. Language: 133 languages Download: iOS | Android | Website Price: Free

4.2. VoiceTra

VoiceTra is a language translation app that translates speech into another language . It is a perfect app for all travelers, supports 31 languages and can be used for free . Although, to make VoiceTra work you will need an Internet connection . The app translates in both ways. From English to foreign language and vice versa . It also offers text input. VoiceTra is great for simple, everyday conversations that you may encounter. Perfect to conquer the language barrier and even more amazing since it allows instant switching between two languages. Use it when buying admission tickets, asking for directions, when on a train or bus, while shopping, or when checking in at a hotel. Language: English, French, Spanish (32 altogether) Download: iOS | Android | Website Price: Free

4.3. SayHi Translate

SayHi Translate language app is an easy-to-use app, designed to be quick, and simple. All you have to do is press a button and start speaking. The app will transcribe your speech quickly and accurately. It supports 101 languages and dialects. It is a free app without any advertisements or hidden fees. In order for the app to work, you will need an internet connection . As soon as you speak, the app will return text and audio in another language. It super easy to change languages quickly and you can even speed up or slow down your speech and choose between male and female voice. Use it on your travels when in an UBER or taxi in a foreign land, when buying local souvenirs from a local lady or when checking in a lovely and unique homestay. Language: English, Arabic, Polish (101 altogether) Download: iOS | Android | Website Price: Free

5. Final thoughts on Essential Travel Phrases and Words

Whether it’s a warm greeting, ordering a meal, or expressing gratitude, are only a few useful phrases when traveling that not only open doors to easier communication but also show respect and help you to understand the destination in a different way. Before traveling abroad, learn at least a couple of common travel phrases that will help you navigate through various situations abroad. Travel terms for greetings and introductions and words showcasing politeness. Basic phrases for asking for directions, ordering food, and checking in a hotel. 

Learn useful phrases for traveling with the help of a language app like Duolingo, learn words when on a destination, or combine both with a language translation app like Google Translate. Find what works best for you and overcome language barriers. What travelling phrases do you think are essential? Bon voyage, Anja

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What are essential travel phrases?

Travel phrases are useful phrases to know when traveling abroad. They are a collection of the most common and frequently used words and expressions we use when visiting foreign countries. From basic greetings to phrases for seeking directions, ordering food, and engaging in cultural exchanges.

What are some basic travel phrases for greetings and introductions?

Hello | Goodbye | Nice to meet you Phrases for greetings lay the foundation for any interaction, allowing you to initiate conversations and make a positive first impression. Find more essential travel phrases on Anja On Adventure blog.

What are some common English travel phrases?

Thank you | Please | Excuse me These common travel phrases showcase politeness and cultural respect, fostering positive interactions with locals. Find more common travel phrases on Anja On Adventure blog.

What are some useful travel phrases for directions and getting around?

Where is … | How do I get to … ? | How long …? Useful expressions for travelling for directions enable you to navigate unfamiliar streets and find your way around. Find more useful sentences for travelling and common travel language phrases on Anja On Adventure blog.

What are essential travel phrases when ordering food and drinks?

May I see the menu? | What do you recommend? | Is this … | I’m allergic to … Those are useful travel phrases in English for ordering meals, asking for recommendations, and specifying dietary preferences to ensure enjoyable dining experiences and help you explore local cuisines. Find more English travel expressions on Anja On Adventure blog.

What are practical travel terms for shopping?

How much does it cost? | Could I try this on? | Do you accept credit cards? Practical travel words in English for inquiring about prices, negotiating, and asking for sizes or colors are handy when exploring markets and boutiques. Find more useful English phrases for travelling on Anja On Adventure blog.

What are helpful travel terms in case of emergencies?

Help | I am lost | Please call the … Helpful travel English phrases to learn when traveling are great to know in case of emergencies, natural disasters or if you will be needing assistance in difficult or dangerous situations. Find more English travel terms and phrases on Anja On Adventure blog.

❥ About Anja On Adventure

Anja On Adventure is a travel blog, a collection of insider tips and information on destinations, that I visited as a solo female traveler, tour guide, teacher, yacht stewardess, and Survivor challenge tester. Anja, is a thirty-something adventure-seeking, sun chasing, beach hopping, gin-loving, tropics enthusiast with a creative mind and sarcastic spirit, who loves coconut and mango but doesn’t like chocolate and sweets. I am passionate about all things travel, maps, and puzzles. Click here to learn more About me .

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2 thoughts on “73+ Essential Travel Phrases and Words You Should Know”

I love languages and love this idea. I always try to learn a little of the local language when travelling – I find it so much fun. Love this post!

Thank you so much Maryanne! There is more of those coming … Planning to post one for the language of each country I have visited…

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50 Words Associated With Travel

Travel is a wonderful way to explore new places, experience different cultures, and create lasting memories. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or just starting to plan your first trip, there are many words associated with travel that help us describe and experience this activity.

From terms for different types of travel destinations and modes of transportation to words that describe the excitement and adventure of going somewhere new, this list of 50 words will help you fully embrace the joys of travel.

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50 Words Associated With Travel Meanings

Journey : A process or act of traveling from one place to another, which may include various means of transportation and can be either short or long.

Trip : A journey or excursion, especially for pleasure. It usually implies a shorter time frame than a journey.

Vacation : A period of time spent away from home or work for leisure, relaxation, or tourism.

Tour : A journey for pleasure in which several different places are visited. Tours are often planned and organized, potentially guided, and may focus on specific themes or interests.

Excursion : A short journey or trip, especially one taken as a leisure activity. An excursion is often a day trip that returns to the place of origin.

Adventure : A trip or journey with an element of risk, excitement, or unpredictability, often involving outdoor activities or exploring unfamiliar areas.

Exploration : The action of traveling in or through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it. This can involve discovery, learning, and adventure.

Getaway : A vacation or trip, typically brief, taken to escape from one’s daily routine or from a stressful situation.

Destination : The place to which someone or something is going or being sent. In the context of travel, it is often a place renowned for its scenic beauty or cultural value.

Resort : A place designed for vacations or tourism, which provides lodging, entertainment, and often meal services.

Hotel : An establishment providing accommodations, meals, and other services for travelers and tourists.

Motel : A roadside hotel designed primarily for motorists, typically having the rooms arranged in a low building with parking directly outside.

Inn : An establishment for the lodging of travelers that is typically smaller than a hotel and may serve food and drinks.

Hostel : A budget accommodation where travelers can rent a bed, usually a bunk bed, in a dormitory and share common facilities such as a kitchen and bathrooms.

Bed and breakfast : A small lodging establishment that offers overnight accommodation and breakfast, often in a private family home.

Airplane : A powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces. It’s a common mode of long-distance travel.

Train : A series of rail cars coupled together and pulled by a locomotive, used for long and short distance travel over land.

Bus : A large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road, typically serving the public on a fixed route and for a fare.

Car : A wheeled motor vehicle used for transporting passengers, which also carries its own engine or motor.

Boat : A vessel for travel on water, which comes in different sizes, shapes, and types, from small rowboats to large cruise ships.

Cruise : A vacation spent on a ship or boat while traveling to various places for pleasure.

Ferry : A boat or ship for conveying passengers and goods, especially over a relatively short distance and as a regular service.

Hike : A long walk, especially in the countryside or wilderness, often undertaken for enjoyment or exercise.

Backpack : A bag that is carried on one’s back, often used by hikers and travelers to carry their belongings.

Suitcase : A case with a handle and a hinged lid, used for carrying clothes and other personal belongings during travel.

Luggage : The bags, suitcases, and personal belongings of a traveler.

Passport : A government-issued document certifying a person’s identity and citizenship, allowing them to travel under its protection to and from foreign countries.

Visa : A conditional authorization granted by a territory to a foreigner, allowing them to enter, remain within, or to leave that territory.

Customs : A government agency responsible for regulating shipments entering a country or region. Travelers may need to declare goods carried with them in this process.

Immigration : The international movement of people to a destination country where they are not natives or do not possess its citizenship, often for permanent residence or work.

Currency : A system of money in general use in a particular country. Travelers often need to exchange their home country’s currency for that of the country they are visiting.

Exchange rate : The value of one country’s currency in relation to another’s. It determines how much one currency can be exchanged for another.

Budget : An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time. In travel, it outlines the expected costs for transportation, accommodation, meals, and other expenses.

Itinerary : A planned route or journey. It includes a detailed plan or route of a trip, often including points of interest, destinations, and a timeline.

Travel agent : A professional who provides travel and tourism related services to the public on behalf of suppliers such as airlines, car rentals, cruise lines, hotels, railways, and package tours.

Guide : A person who advises or shows the way to others, particularly tourists in a foreign country or a place of interest.

Map : A detailed visual representation of an area, showing physical features, cities, roads, etc. It’s a key tool for navigation and planning in travel.

Compass : A navigational instrument for finding directions, with a needle or dial that points to the north.

GPS : Stands for Global Positioning System. A satellite-based navigation system providing extremely accurate position, velocity, and time information anywhere on or near the surface of Earth.

Navigation : The process or activity of accurately determining one’s position and planning and following a route.

Language : A method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way. Knowing the language of a travel destination can enhance the travel experience.

Translation : The process of translating words or text from one language into another. It’s often necessary in international travel.

Culture : The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or social group. Experiencing different cultures is a major aspect of travel.

Food : Any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for the body. Trying local foods is a popular activity when traveling.

Drink : A liquid that can be swallowed as refreshment or nourishment. Like food, local drinks are often part of the travel experience.

Shopping : The activity of buying goods from shops, often as part of the travel experience, especially in local markets.

Souvenir : A thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event, often bought during trips or vacations.

Landmark : An object or feature of a landscape or place that is easily seen and recognized from a distance, especially one that enables someone to establish their location. Famous landmarks are often a focus for tourists.

Monument : A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event. Monuments often have historical or cultural significance and are visited by tourists.

Attraction : A place which draws visitors by providing something of interest or pleasure, like a historic site, amusement park, museum, or natural feature like a waterfall or canyon.

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40 Basic Vocabulary Words and Common Phrases for Travel in English

Embarking on a journey to a foreign country can be both exciting and a bit daunting, especially when language barriers come into play. But fear not, we’ve got you covered! This page is dedicated to all the globetrotters out there who are keen on enhancing their English language skills specifically for travel.

We’ve curated a list of 40 essential English words and phrases that will prove to be your best companions on your travels.

Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or planning your first overseas trip, mastering these words and phrases will not only boost your confidence but also enrich your travel experiences. So, let’s dive in and start preparing for your next adventure with our comprehensive travel vocabulary guide. Happy learning and safe travels!

40 essential English words and phrases for travel

• Passport – “Don’t forget to bring your passport to the airport.”
• Luggage – “Please make sure your luggage is not left unattended.”
• Reservation – “I have a reservation under the name Smith.”
• Itinerary – “Our itinerary includes stops in Rome, Paris, and London.”
• Destination – “Our final destination is Sydney.”
• Accommodation – “I’ve booked accommodation for three nights in the city center.”
• Sightseeing – “We’re going sightseeing in the old town tomorrow.”
• Currency – “What’s the local currency in Japan?”
• Boarding Pass – “Please have your boarding pass and identification ready.”
• Departure – “Our departure time is 6:00 PM.”
• Arrival – “Our estimated arrival time is 8:00 PM.”
• Customs – “You’ll need to declare any items at customs.”
• Visa – “Do I need a visa to travel to the United States?”
• Tourist – “As a tourist, I love exploring new places.”
• Landmark – “The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris.”
• Guidebook – “I bought a guidebook to learn more about the city’s history.”
• Souvenir – “I bought a souvenir from each city we visited.”
• Jet Lag – “I’m feeling a bit of jet lag after the long flight.”
• Travel Agency – “The travel agency arranged all of our accommodations.”
• Backpack – “I prefer to travel with a backpack instead of a suitcase.”
• Could you help me, please? – When you need assistance.
• How much does this cost? – When you want to know the price of something.
• Where is the nearest…? – When you’re looking for something specific, like a bathroom or a subway station.
• I would like to book… – When you want to make a reservation.
• Do you speak English? – When you need to find someone who speaks English.
• I’m lost. Can you help me? – When you need directions.
• Can I have the menu, please? – When you’re at a restaurant and want to see the menu.
• I’m allergic to… – When you need to inform someone of your allergies.
• Can I have the bill, please? – When you’re ready to pay at a restaurant.
• What time does it open/close? – When you want to know the operating hours of a place.
• Can I have a ticket to…, please? – When you’re buying a ticket.
• Where can I catch the bus/train? – When you need to find the bus or train station.
• Is it far from here? – When you want to know the distance to a place.
• Can you recommend a good…? – When you’re looking for recommendations.
• Do you accept credit cards? – When you want to know if you can pay with a credit card.
• What’s the Wi-Fi password? – When you need to connect to the internet.
• I’d like to go to… – When you’re telling a taxi driver your destination.
• Is there a pharmacy nearby? – When you need to find a pharmacy.
• Can I try this on? – When you’re shopping for clothes and want to try something on.
• Could you take a picture of us, please? – When you want someone to take a photo of you and your group.

Wrapping Up Our English Travel Vocabulary Journey

And there you have it! We’ve journeyed through 40 essential English words and phrases that will help make your travels smoother and more enjoyable. Remember, language is a powerful tool that can open doors to understanding new cultures, making new friends, and creating unforgettable experiences.

Don’t worry if you can’t memorize all the words and phrases at once. The beauty of language learning is that it’s a continuous process. Keep practicing, and soon these words will become second nature to you.

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We hope this guide will be a valuable resource for your travel adventures. Whether you’re exploring bustling cities, tranquil countryside, or exotic beaches, these phrases will help you navigate your way with confidence.

Thank you for joining us on this linguistic journey. We wish you all the best in your English learning and your future travels. Remember, every journey begins with a single step, or in this case, a single word. Happy travels and happy learning!

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Travel Calls-to-Action (CTAs): 9 Best Practices and 6 Examples

Do your website and blog inspire travelers to trust , remember and interact with your brand?

If your answer is “I don’t know” (or worse, “no”), then Houston, we have a problem.

The good news: There’s an easy solution to that problem. And that solution is to deploy powerful, engaging travel calls-to-action throughout your website .

This post will walk you through the what, why, and how of the travel call-to-action, or travel CTA. Because, while they may sound like marketing-speak, in practice, calls-to-action are very straightforward: they simply guide travelers to whatever action they should take next . Think of a CTA as your final instruction to website visitors – an instruction you present in the form of a button or a link, such as Sign Up, Download Now, Leave a Comment, Contact Us, or Read More.

What is a Travel Call-to-Action?

Now that we have the basic definition down, let’s get a little more specific; let’s talk about tourism. In hospitality, a travel call-to-action provides direction to, well, travelers. (Shocking, right?)

But really, that’s as complicated as it gets. The sole purpose of a travel CTA is to help travelers do what they already want to mecidiyeköy escort do.

They’re already interested in your destination, your inn, your itinerary, your vacation rental, your fill-in-the-blank.  So, if they’re looking for more information about your bed & breakfast, then your CTA should direct them to more information about your bed & breakfast. If they’re hunting down great travel advice for your area, then your travel call-to-action should link to your downloadable travel guide. Etc. etc.

From there, it’s up to your messaging and travel bookings funnel  (aka “the buyer journey”) to do the rest: How does interest in your destination, become interest in your inn, become a confirmed booking? Your calls-to-action are an important part of the equation.

So, back to the topic at hand. Common travel industry CTAs include Book Now, Check Availability, Reserve, Inquire, and similar terminology. (More on that later.) For now, my point is simple: Strong, well-planned travel calls-to-action are your direct path to converting website visitors into booked travelers .

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Why Do Travel Calls-to-Action Matter?

Pulling numbers out of the air here – your analytics will reveal your true stats – but I’d hazard a guess that 95% (or more) of visitors to your blog and/or website aren’t yet ready to book .

They came for the info you offer. They searched Google for the best restaurants in Orlando, or the most romantic wedding spots in the Turks and Caicos, or the best hiking trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The truth: They’re not here for you.

And that means, once they’ve absorbed the information you offer, they’re gone. They’ve clicked over to a new browser tab, or hit the back button, or returned to Google.

And they’ll probably never think of you again.

Whoosh! <– That the sound of a booking, disappearing into the Land of Lost Opportunity.

That is, unless you have effective calls-to-action in place. If you don’t, well, you’ve already missed your chance. You’ve failed to direct interest to other parts of your site, or to get a new Facebook Like, or to earn your way into a traveler’s email inbox.

Worse, you’ve lost your opportunity to convert this I-might-someday-be-interested-but-right-now-I’m-still-in-the-planning-phase traveler into an eventual okay-I’ve-made-my-decision-and-I’m-ready-to-book traveler.

All because you failed to implement strong, well thought-out travel calls-to-action. It could have been simple, if you had just asked:

Sign up for our newsletter for more Orlando travel tips.

Download our free guide to weddings in the Turks and Caicos.

Follow us on Facebook for more outdoor inspiration from the gaziantep escort bayan Blue Ridge Mountains.

Whatever feels right. Whatever your site visitors are most likely looking for, after they’ve finished reading your page or blog post.

Go on, get inside their heads. Know your personas.

You’ll quickly realize travelers aren’t after your Big Ask (aka the hard sell –the ultimate conversion-to-booking). They aren’t ready to book with you. And that means, your CTA should not be the “Book” button : At best, it’s simply not an effective travel call-to action; at worst, it feels snake-oily – a total turnoff.

So, instead of ending your blog post about Blue Ridge Mountains hiking trails with, “Start your all your hikes at my Blue Ridge View Vacation Rental – book today!”, try something along the lines of, “Planning a Blue Ridge getaway? Sign up for our free newsletter for more great tips, deals, and insider information on the Blue Ridge Mountains.”

And don’t stop with just the one CTA. In addition to your primary call-to-action, secondary travel CTAs should be peppered throughout your site : in your top menu, your sidebar, and your site footer.

This is about engagement and trust-building , not the ultimate conversion. That will happen naturally, once you’ve engaged those travelers and built that trust.

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Best Practices for Travel Calls-to-Action (Travel CTAs)

I know this looks like a long list – nine (NINE?!) best practices for something as small as a single button?

Yep, nine. And I’ll tell you why: Your travel call-to-action is the most important element on any given webpage. Yes, stellar copy and amazing photos do all the heavy lifting, but your CTA is what seals the deal. Without strong calls-to-action, it’s difficult (if not impossible) to convert interest into bookings. 

Now that you’re convinced, take a deep breath. This isn’t hard. We may be talking nine best practices, but they’re all simple and easy to implement. So let’s dive in:

• Use Action Language
• Think Benefits
• Reduce Risk
• Be Helpful (+ Persuasive)
• Keep Them Short & Sweet
• Make Them Clickable
• Location, Location, Location
• Test Regularly

1. Use Action Language (aka Tell Them What to Do Next)

Action language can mark the difference between a visitor clicking a CTA, and navigating away from your site. So,  begin your travel call-to-action  with action-oriented language: “ Book Your Trip”, “ Discover  Costa Rica”, “ Start Planning Your Vacation.”

2. Keep Them Short & Sweet

CTAs are most effective when they’re brief. Make your full offer as concise as possible. For your CTA buttons, shoot for no more than five words . Three and under is better.

3. Reduce Risk

No-obligation or low-obligation calls-to-action reduce risk . In other words, even if a traveler isn’t yet ready to “Book,” he is on your site so he’s probably interested in reading more about your area (CTA button: “Read More about Destination “) or poke around your hotel rooms (CTA button: “See the Suites”). These are both no-obligation calls-to-action.

👇 Oh, and here’s another no-risk CTA! 👇

Request a Free Consult

Once you’ve built a bit of rapport, this same traveler could be willing to exchange his email address for a free travel guide, or for your awesome newsletter, or for a free itinerary. These are low-obligation calls-to-action requiring only an email address (with option to unsubscribe anytime, of course), in exchange for your goods.

Bottom Line: Create low barrier-to-entry CTAs and offer high-quality offers in exchange , and you’ll build trust and ultimately give travelers the confidence they need to book with you.

4. Think Benefits

Copywriters and marketers are constantly harping on you to know the difference between features and benefits .

We have good reason, folks.

Travelers do not care about your features. No, they really don’t. They care about how your features benefit them . So, instead of highlighting the features of your offer (“free guide”), leverage your travel call-to-action – and by this, I mean the entire offer, and not just the button text – to highlight the full benefit of what you’re offering (“everything you need to plan your trip”).

One-word CTAs often fall into the feature pitfall: Book, Submit, Request, etc. Sure, those are all action verbs. And sure, they’re all short. But they don’t build any benefit into your offer. Instead, try  Download Your Free Guide ,  Reserve Your Getaway , or  Plan a Trip .

5. Be Helpful (Yet Also Persuasive)

Your website (blog, email newsletter, etc.) should appeal to every step in the booking journey .

By this, I mean that your website (for example) should have information for: 1) Travelers just starting to research a destination and its offerings; 2) Mid-stage planners who have decided on a destination, but haven’t yet settled on accommodations or activities; 3) Travelers who are ready to book; and 4) Guests who have already booked with you.

Once you’ve shown them where to go next, be persuasive! Make them an offer they can’t refuse. (Free is pretty hard to refuse, by the way, which is why the “free travel guide” is such a strong offer. Just be sure your free guide is AWESOME. It should be packed chock full of great information, use lots of sharp photography, and be designed well. Travelers should feel like they’ve received something of real value.) The offer of a discount, or of special offers, or of other value-adds can also be a strong pull.

Use a travel call-to-action to provide direction. Help. Engage. Lead travelers on a journey through your booking funnel. And use the right persuasive language along the way. (Ex. Don’t invite a first-stage planner to “Book Now!” if they haven’t even decided on a destination. Instead, invite them to “Download a Free Destination Guide.”)

Effective calls-to-action are visually striking. This means:

• They Use Contrast:  Your CTA button or link text should contrast with the rest of your page. The most common way to do this is with a contrasting color that still fits within your site’s overall color palette.
• They’re Big Enough:  A travel call-to-action should be large enough to stand out, but not so large that it looks like a circa 2001 banner advertisement. Your CTA should call attention but never distract.
• They’re Clear:  Now’s not the time to be wishy-washy. Back up your high-contrast, big-enough CTA with clear wording.

7. Make Them Clickable

No explanation necessary: Your CTA should be clickable, and it should click-through (link) to a highly relevant, laser-focused offer . (Ex. “Download Your Free Guide” should link to a free guide.)

8. Location, Location, Location

We all know how important location is to the travel industry. Your website (blog, newsletter, etc.) real estate is no different: Location is key.

Travel calls-to-action can live anywhere on your site – in the middle of your homepage, at the bottom of a blog post, in your sidebar, as a scroll-triggered pop-up or slide-in, etc. – but do  choose CTA location wisely . Place them organically and logically. Always ask yourself two questions:

• When would a traveler be interested in this offer? In other words, don’t serve your offer too soon. A vacation rental website guest probably isn’t ready to “Book Now” from your homepage, but she might be ready to “Explore the Villa.” (Note: A “Book Now” or similar hotel call-to-action button should be available on every page of a hotel, B&B, inn, vacation rental, etc. website. [ex. In the header.] It just might not be your  primary CTA for any given page.)
• What path would lead a traveler to this offer?  For lower-level pages – for example, a blog post about area hiking trails – think about how travelers arrive at your page. (Psst, check your analytics!) Then, serve up a fitting travel call-to-action. (Ex. On that hiking page, offer “Interested in more hiking trails, outdoor activities, and  Area advice? Download our FREE  Area travel guide!” [CTA Button: Start Planning].)

9. Test Regularly

CTAs are not a fix-it-and-forget-it kind of deal, unfortunately. Test them!

For example, if you’re wondering whether “Download the FREE Guide” or “Get Planning!” is the better travel call-to-action, then set up a simple A/B test. Send the exact same content to your entire email list – but with one difference: Half your list gets a “Download the FREE Guide” button, while the other half gets your “Get Planning!” button. See which gets the most clicks.

6 Examples of Effective CTAs for the Travel Industry

There are lots of great travel call-to-action examples out there. Here are a few.

Note: I’ve circled primary CTAs in green; secondary CTAs are in blue.

1. Costa Rican Vacations

(Full disclosure: A client of mine.)

I love Costa Rican Vacations’ approach to their homepage: They don’t go straight for the jugular. They don’t hit you with buttons to BOOK BOOK BOOK!

Instead, their primary CTA doesn’t ask you to buy anything. It doesn’t even try to snag your contact information. CRV knows that they have to build value before travelers will trust them. They also know that  most visitors to their homepage don’t have enough information to make a buying decision . Yet. And so, their primary homepage call-to-action gets you dreaming: What kind of traveler are you? They reel you in first, and then they go for the ask. And it works.

Bottom Line: Your CTAs should always align your goals with a traveler’s goals. And sometimes, that’s just to dig deeper into the information you offer.

2. Hotel Boutique at Grand Central

Let’s get this out of the way first: For most hotels, a Book (or similar) button is going to exist on every page. And that’s because hotels are in a slightly different category than many other travel businesses: Their presence is scattered across the web and guidebooks, so it’s conceivable that website visitors come to their site simply to book.

That said, “Book” should not be the only call-to-action on a hotel website. In fact, I’d argue it shouldn’t be the primary CTA on many sections of the site. And that’s why I like the Hotel Boutique at Grand Central: Their above-the-fold homepage real estate (and CTA) highlights their best deals , accompanied by illustrative photos.

Bottom Line: You may have planned to stay 5 or 6 nights, but this CTA makes you consider staying 7+. And that’s an effective call-to-action.

3. Luxury Villas Orlando

Luxury Villas Orlando is another site that does homepage CTAs right: They don’t ask you to book right away , because they know you’re not ready. You need more information first.

Instead, LVO invites you explore their vacation rentals. They match photography with copy, and then top it off with a logical, unintimidating travel call-to-action. Notice I said unintimidating: Again, there’s no barrier to entry here. They’re not asking for your email address. They’re not asking you to do anything but look a little deeper. And so, you’re likely to do just that. They’ll make the ask (“Check Availability”) later, after you’ve already fallen in love with their villas.

Bottom Line:  Your CTAs are somewhat location dependent. By this, I mean that someone who’s five levels-deep in your site, and has just finished reading your blog post on the 10 Best Hiking Trails in  Your Area , may be willing to exchange her email address for a travel guide, but someone who has come across your homepage and knows nothing about you isn’t ready yet.

4. Sun Cliff Casita

Hello, simplicity, oh how I love you. Above-the-fold, homepage real estate for Sun Cliff Casita has but one call-to-action: Discover.

“Discover” is a great word for a travel call-to-action , because it makes us all feel a little bit like explorers. And who doesn’t want to discover  something on our travels, be it a new food or a new place to do absolutely nothing? That’s why this works so well: Sun Cliff Casita has stunning photography that really does make you want to discover. If the view’s that good, what else does this vacation home have in store for me?

Bottom Line:  Simple can be more than good; it can be great. Don’t be afraid to test out clean, uncluttered homepage calls-to-action, to see if they work for you. Remember, your CTAs will get more targeted as a visitor digs deeper into your site.

5. The Outer Banks

The Outer Banks Official Tourism Authority website starts off with some great CTAs: buttons to Dream, Plan, or Discover. But we’re going to focus on what happens when you click one of those initial calls-to-action.

When you choose Dream, for example, you’re taken to a page that encourages you to dream about your upcoming trip. Scroll down, and the OBX will fuel that dream with videos, articles, and other information. And then, when you’ve scrolled all the way down and are now emotionally invested in your Outer Banks travel planning, only then do they hit you with the Big Ask : What’s your contact information?

Bottom Line:  If the OBX had asked for your address as soon as you had hit the homepage, you probably would have said no. Instead, they placed their offer at the bottom of a secondary page, effectively waiting until you have shown sufficient interest (via clicking + scrolling) and are more likely to take the requested action.

( Note:  “Next” as call-to-action is not the strongest choice. Better options: “Get My Guide” or “Start Planning”)

6. Visit Idaho

Like the Outer Banks, Visit Idaho has an inviting homepage CTA that doesn’t ask for anything more than a click: Plan Your Adventure.

Click through, and the excellent messaging – and Visit Idaho has truly  excellent messaging  – continues, with great photographs, lots of good planning info, and copy that really tugs at the heartstrings . Even better, every page of their site ends with a primary call-to-action: Order their free travel guide. (Or swap your email address for adventures in your inbox.)

Bottom Line:  I keep saying it because it’s true: Don’t place high barrier-to-entry calls-to-action (e.g. give us your money!) too early in your site journey; instead, wait until you’ve earned some trust and emotional investment.

( Note:  “Order” is a psychological stop-word, since it implies purchase. If you offer a free guide, choose action words like “Download Your Guide,” “Get It FREE,” or “Grab Your Guide.”)

5 Ways to Use This Information Right Now

• Do a website audit : Head over to your website (your email newsletter, your drip campaign, your everything) and identify your various calls-to-action. Compare them to the above list of best practices. If your travel CTAs don’t meet all nine points, tweak them.
• Ask around : Talk with your peers. Form a mini-mastermind group, and talk about your various calls-to-action (and their associated offers). What works best?
• Test your calls-to-action : One of the best and easiest ways to test new CTAs is to run an A/B test. This can be as simple as changing the action verb on a button, and tracking whether it yields better results.
• Ask questions (or comment) below : Comment below (or email me) with your questions. Share your findings. Let’s start a conversation about better, more powerful travel calls-to-action.
• Take the next step : Ready to take your copy and CTAs to the next level? Request a free consult and let’s chat.

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June 27, 2017 at 8:41 am

Hi Erin! Just discovered your site. Copywriting is not extended in Spain as much as in the USA, so everything sounds new for me. I’m building a tourism & gastronomy copy site and these advices are simply wonderful. Thanks!

June 27, 2017 at 8:46 am

Hi Joan, and welcome! I’m so glad to hear you’re finding some good info here. Happy writing and please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. (Also, travel and gastronomy throughout Spain – yum! Nom nom, tapas. 🙂 )

June 27, 2017 at 9:09 am

Haha! I hope this to be just the beginning.

I will, be sure.

Tapas, tapas… Pitty I cannot create copy in English for spanish restaurants, job would be half-done before writing everything.

Looking forward your next post!

June 27, 2017 at 9:12 am

Haha, right? Spain and Spanish cuisine almost sell themselves! 9 a.m. and I’m hungry for tortilla…

July 4, 2017 at 7:35 am

Excellent article Erin! I’m tweeting it out to my followers as there is such great advice here for vacation rental owners.

July 4, 2017 at 8:49 am

Thanks so much, Heather! Much appreciated.

April 9, 2018 at 10:16 am

Excellent article, picked a few things for my travel website.

June 7, 2018 at 5:53 am

Wow Erin….I love this article..

I just started interning as a social media and digital manager for a travelling and tour company. I needed to know how to covert with my content and this was of great help… Thanks,

I hope i can reach out if i need more help?

June 8, 2018 at 6:42 am

Of course! Anytime.

November 30, 2018 at 12:23 pm

Thank you for your advices! They’re helping us a lot in designing our own CTA’s

December 2, 2018 at 1:00 pm

My pleasure, Ramiro! What kind of CTAs did you implement?

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May 10, 2017 | Advanced Vocabulary

I’ll be honest with you: I had a completely different lesson planned for you this week. And it was a good one! (But don’t worry! You’ll still get that lesson next week.)

However, at the last minute, I decided to change my plan for this week’s Confident English lesson. Here’s why:

This past week, I traveled to the Caucasus region. The trip was amazing and full of adventure. Plus, I got to meet one of my students face-to-face. It was like meeting a friend after a long time and I feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to meet her.

Also, last year I shared a lesson with you on common vocabulary we use for to Tell Travel Stories in English and it has been one of my most popular lessons. So, yesterday I thought, “ I should do another travel story lesson! ”

And that’s exactly what I’ve done.

Today’s lesson is full of common vocabulary, phrasal verbs, and idioms that we use for telling travel stories, including bad weather and even a car problem! 

Take a few minutes to read the story, review the expressions, and then check out my challenge for you.

An Adventure Travel Story with Advanced English Vocabulary

After checking in and going through security, we had some time to kill so we wandered around the airport and spent a little time reading. I have to say, one of the best things about traveling is all the extra time you have on the flight to read. I love any excuse to get lost in a book and if you want a good recommendation for a book in English, try The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah.

It took two flights for us to reach our final destination, with a 3-hour layover in-between. Thankfully, a cup of coffee and some excellent people watching made the layover go quickly. It was an intersection of east meets west; Europe meets Asia. A wild mix of languages, cultural dress, hairstyles, and fashion statements .

After our final landing, we took public transport into the city, checked into the hotel and hurried to explore the city by foot . We were in a region of the world that was completely new to us: with every step the sights, sounds, and smells were unfamiliar and exciting.

After a couple days in the city visiting museums, important monuments, and enjoying the local cuisine , we headed off into the countryside . Our goal was to see as much of the country as possible in our short amount of time.

A  highlight of the trip was our visit to a remote area of the country. We had to take an off-road vehicle for over an hour to reach an ancient monastery from the 6 th century, which is still used today.

But, in the middle of our road trip, the car got a flat tire .

Even worse: we heard a loud clap of   thunder followed immediately by lightning not so far in the distance, so we knew it would start raining soon – we were in a race against time to get the tire changed.

Luckily the car had all the necessary equipment: a jack,   a wrench  and a  spare tire  (which was thankfully in good condition). On the side of the road, we changed the tire and rushed to  get back on the road just as the first rain drops started to fall.

When we finally reached the monastery, we  hiked up to the top of a small mountain from where we could view a massive valley below and explore some of the caves in the monastery complex. It felt like living inside a history book. Then we watched the beginning of sunset before we started our way back down the mountain.

All in all, it was definitely a peak travel experience : a bit of adventure, a lot of beauty, and some new food discoveries all in one.

to check in

[phrasal verb]: to register your arrival at an airport for travel or at a hotel

time to kill

[idiom]: to have time to occupy yourself with an activity that will make time pass more quickly

[noun]: a trip by or in an airplane

[noun]: a stopover; the stop made in an airport between flights

people-watching

[noun]: casually watching other people as they pass by or move around you; an activity often used to kill time

a fashion statement

[noun]: clothes or style of dress that one wears to attract attention; clothes used to show other’s the type of person one is

[idiom]: to go somewhere or travel by walking

local cuisine

[noun]: the style of cooking, recipes, or food that represents a local culture or tradition

to head off

[phrasal verb]: in this context, to head off means to start or to change direction

countryside

[noun]: a rural area of a country

[noun]: in this context, a highlight means an enjoyable or memorable events, experience, scene, etc.

[adjective]: a remote area is a far away place; secluded or not near well-populated areas

[adjective]: built or designed to be used off of public roads, usually unpaved roads

[noun]: a place where a community of monks live

[noun]: a tire that has lost all of its air

clap of thunder

[noun]: a very loud, sharp sound of thunder

race against time

[noun]: an attempt to do something in a short amount of time or to do something quickly; to hurry to beat a deadline

[noun]: a portable tool to lift heavy objects off the ground (a jack is used to lift a car off the ground so one can change the wheel)

[noun]: a tool used to grip and turn (or twist) a nut, bolt, etc.

[noun]: spare means extra; a spare tire is an extra tire

get back on

[phrasal verb]: in this context, it means to return to

[verb]: to walk a long distance, particularly in rural areas for pleasure, military training, or exercise.

massive valley

massive [adjective]: large, vast, wide

valley [noun]: a long, narrow area that is surrounded by hills or mountains

peak travel experience

[idiom]: an optimal trip; a trip that meets or exceeds your expectations.

Now, what about you? What is your peak travel experience?

Review the vocabulary you’ve learned in this lesson and tell me your best travel story. Where did you go? Who were you with? How did you get there? What did you do and see?

I’d love to hear about it. Take a few minutes to try some new expressions in English. It’s the best way to add new language to your active vocabulary!

I look forward to reading your story,

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Hi dear Annemaria. It is my pleasure to know an awesome English teacher. I have to confess that your videos are really useful and I enjoy and learn a lot from them. By the way I couldn’t find the video about An Adventure Travel Story with Advanced English Vocabulary. Would you please guide me to find it. Best Wishes.

Dear Anne, this is my first time to write something when I were joining your blog since 3 months ago. Your blog was helpful for me. Now, I try to write a story for traveling. I hope you read it and could correct it because I know there are many mistake. A week ago, I just came back from 2 weeks voyage to be a better man. The journey was full of happiness. It was my second time going to overseas. I went to Saudi with my mom. When I arrived at Jeddah, I met with group from Indonesia and …  Read more »

It’s great to have you here, Amin.

Thank you for telling your travel story. And I’m very glad to know you find my lessons useful to you.

It sounds like an unforgettable experience for you and I’m glad it was a positive one. Best, Annemarie

Couple of years ago, I visited New Mexico in the US with my colleagues on a Christmas long weekend. We were all excited to see and experience snow and hot air balloon ride for the very first time. We rented a car and headed off to a city near to our final destination around noon on a Friday, we planned to reach there by the mid night (it was around 12 hours road journey), but it was such a terrific journey and we actually reached the destination at 8 am on the next day. Our snow seeing experience started well …  Read more »

Wow, now that is an adventure, Hari. Thank you for sharing.

I’m sure it was very scary to experience skidding on the road the first time (and experiencing snow, too). I’m glad that in the end everyone was okay and had a great time.

I hope you enjoyed the cuisine in the New Mexico. I think it’s delicious!

Best, Annemarie

3 years ago,I went to Turkey with my family.It took two flights for us to reach our final destination,with about 6 hours layover in between.So,we have a lo;..mt of time to kill.At the first airport,I spent my free time in reading a book.At the other airport,shopping and some people watching made the layover go quickly.When we arrived to our destination,we took a taxi to go to our hotel. The city was in a coastal area.So,the hotel had a view on the sea.There was a swimming pool too.It was an amazing hotel.We stayed there a week.So, I will mention the most …  Read more »

Hello Shavin, Thank you for sharing your story! It was great to see you use so much vocabulary from the lesson. And I’m envious of your time in Turkey. I visited Istanbul a few years ago and loved it! I’d like to return so I can see more of the country and enjoy more of the cuisine too. 🙂

Great use of: to kill some time layover remote area local cuisine peak travel experience

It sounds like you also had a bit of adventure with the boat. 🙂 Thanks again for sharing, Annemarie

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noun as in journey

Strongest matches

• sightseeing

Strong matches

• commutation
• peregrination

Weak matches

• globetrotting

verb as in journey on a trip or tour

• cover ground
• get through
• go into orbit
• knock around
• make a journey
• make one's way
• take a boat
• take a plane
• take a train
• take a trip

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You just travel light with carry-on luggage, go to cities that you love, and get to hang out with all your friends.

He did travel to China and Australia while the story was unfolding.

In doing so he exposed the failure of other airlines in the region to see the huge pent-up demand for cheap travel.

“The tribe is really made of people who put travel as a priority in their entire lifestyle,” says Evita.

Brands like Lo & Sons and Delsey are already tapping Travel Noire to connect with black travelers.

One thing was certain: Grandfather Mole could travel much faster through the water than he could underground.

The mothers know better than any one else how hard a way the little girl will have to travel through life.

He could lie in bed and string himself tales of travel and adventure while Harry was downstairs.

Under ordinary circumstances these men can travel with their burden from twenty to thirty miles a day.

The rules regulating travel on highways in this country are called, "the law of the road."

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verb as in tour

verb as in flow

• mill around
• move around

noun as in systems of information exchange

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verb as in make good time

• make headway
• make strides

verb as in sail

• keep steady pace
• push off/push on
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Action words describe actions, states, opinions, senses, or needs. Writers use them to portray how characters move or think, how a scene unfolds, and more. Some action words have intent or context behind them, while others have a more general use. Below is a list of various action words writers use in literature and that you can use in your works:

These action words have a very physical aspect. Writers use them to describe small and large actions. 

• Arrange The librarian would tirelessly arrange all the books to match her standards. 
• Draw In the old days in Africa, women went to the river to draw water for their families. 
• Enter Pests can easily enter your house if you don’t seal the windows and doors properly. 
• Slept Some of my best memories of my cats were when they slept on my lap while I worked.
• Touch When you’re visually challenged, the tricky part about having a touch phone is knowing where to press it. 
• Run Depending on how many apps your phone needs to run , it can lag or shut down entirely. 
• Wear Shania doesn’t wear wool sweaters because she has very sensitive skin.
• Bike The kids will bike through here on weekends and evenings.
• Hug Tristana gave little Lulu a warm hug and Teemo a scathing look. 
• Snore You may loudly snore because you sleep on your back, so try sleeping sideways.
• Dance Her gracefulness as an acrobat showed in their wedding dance . Check out our list of grammar words .

Mental action words relate to the mind, thoughts, and other similar factors. Writers use them to specify an idea, cerebral action, or feeling. 

• Decide Realtors won’t bother you for a few days to give you time to decide . 
• Fear The tricky part about studying an uncommon fear like thalassophobia is that you can’t find statistics about it. 
• Love All Shiloh ever wanted was to feel her mother’s love . 
• Remember Does anybody remember that weird and funny anime about personified countries being friends and enemies simultaneously?
• Surprise In our country, surprise birthday parties are considered rude if not everyone in the family gets one.
• Understood Our teacher wanted to teach us a lesson about kindness, but the message we understood was that money is power. 
• Think Do you think the boys will see The Devil Wears Prada as a psychological thriller as we do?
• Promise A church marriage is a sacred promise between a man and a woman. 
• Dislike I don’t dislike him for his personality, but I hate the agenda he’s pushing toward me. 
• Forgotten In Harry Potter, an orb called the Remembrall will remind you if you’ve forgotten something, but it won’t tell you what it is. 
• Perceived The other cats perceived Grizabella as a washed-out glamour cat that left their community for fame. 
• Count Annie will say, “let’s count to five,” referencing her passive that can stun targets at the fifth use of her abilities. 
• Pretend Out of all the Crain children, Luke was the one whom we thought was playing pretend with ghosts but was playing with an actual girl. 
• Learn Clara’s father was shocked to learn she had become a runaway bride. 

Sound action words are words that describe certain sounds. The words could also be the same sounds they’re representing, like onomatopoeias. Writers use them to give readers an idea of the type of sounds in their stories or writing. 

• Meow In Barbie: The Princess and the Pauper, one of the cats, would bark instead of meow . 
• Holler I heard that it’s tradition and common practice to holler “timber” when lumberjacks cut down a tree.
• Whistle You’ll know if the older security guard is the one coming towards the station because he likes to whistle as he makes his rounds. 
• Humming The worst thing I heard at night was a lady humming from my hallway when I was alone.
• Whisper Selena would always whisper endearing words to her daughter as she kissed her goodnight. 
• Click 

You can click your tongue in different ways by positioning the organ against different parts of the palate. 

• Bang Mr. Walt shared how five different kids have asked him if the Big Bang created a loud bang . 
• Tweets Hearing the lively tweets of birds in the mornings is always a refreshing way to start your day. 
• Clap We saw the lightning first and heard the loud clap of thunder two and a half seconds later. 
• Buzzing The man found it difficult to sleep with the constant buzzing of mosquitos in his ear. 
• Booed The crowd booed the athlete for his unsportsmanlike behavior. 

Fight action words are words used when describing an altercation or fight. Each word has a specific action and implication, so use them wisely when you write. 

• Punch The neighbors often saw the woman punch her male companion, both jokingly and seriously. 
• Argued Helen’s parents often argued loudly during her childhood, causing her to become loud and argumentative. 
• Rampage The storm’s rampage caused mud floods and destroyed property in the small town of Banaue, Ifugao. 
• Kick He knew we couldn’t kick him out of the team because of his skill, which only made him more arrogant. 
• Thrashed My brother’s favorite part of the movie was when King Kong thrashed around New York and climbed up the Empire State Building. 
• Brawls Many young men still join bar brawls , thinking it makes them look powerful and irresistible to women. 
• Shot Harambe held no hostility in its facial expressions or body language, but they shot him anyway. 
• Devour Gracie’s biggest contender against Gordon Ryan was Pedro Marino, but watching the match was like watching a tiger devour a kitten. 
• Scrimmages Being a wrestler and former professional football player, Roman Reigns is no stranger to scrimmages . 
• Uncoiling In boxing, you must twist your fist when you throw a punch, like uncoiling a spring. 

Creation action words inform readers of the beginning or inception of an item, idea, action, and others.  Before diving in, read our guide on how to boost your creative thinking . 

• Build A big advantage of being an engineer is that you can build your own house and save on labor costs. 
• Invented If you invented this machine, can you tell us how it works? 
• Design My aunt loves to design fashionable clothes, but my grandmother wanted her to become a nurse. 
• Installed The building mechanic expertly installed our air conditioning unit and even shared some AC maintenance tips. 
• Create How many layers did she use to create that strawberry shortcake? 
• Innovated Almost no idea is original anymore, so I innovated something new out of what’s already available. 
• Concocted If I didn’t know any better, I’d say the drink Kenny concocted was tacky and overused. 
• Produced Twin Electronics is proud to report that we’ve produced and sold over 1.5 million gaming units this year alone. 
• Hatch The thieves will hatch one of the best heists but fail to make a Plan B. 
• Write I wonder if she remembers when we all used to write stories together as close friends. 

These action words are words writers use when tackling games, sports, and other similar activities. Consider using these words when you need to write about game-related activities. 

• Chase We only allow the children to chase each other around the playground between 9 AM and 10:30 AM. 
• Duck When the machine whirls its giant arm into you, you must duck or risk falling into the pit. 
• Playing Lizzie never tired of playing board games and tabletop games with her children, enhancing their imaginations and family bonds. 
• Participate Mikey and Nikki wanted to participate in this year’s online tournament but couldn’t because of the slow internet. 
• Hunt More and more horror video games are now adopting the idea of having the main character hunt down the monsters instead of the other way around. 
• Race Is there a secret to Midnight Mare’s outstanding race performances?
• Hide He wanted to hide his injury from his teammates so he could stay on the playing team. 
• Hop I don’t remember the rules for hopscotch, but I remember that we had to hop from one number to another. 
• Wrestle Melinda has expressed her wishes to wrestle with the boys, but the federation forbade it. 
• Winning: Playing martial arts isn’t about winning fights but developing discipline, integrity, and a strong mindset. 
• Lost Shihan was glad he lost the first fight against a much larger opponent without injury. 

Business action words often occur in an office, establishment, or other similar areas. 

• Copying I didn’t know this type of work was as simple as copying and pasting text from one document to another. 
• Submit Fiona had gone out to submit her transfer request earlier this morning. 
• File I didn’t file for leave last year because my boss disapproved of them. 
• Encode You could encode your data faster if you only learned the proper hand positions. 
• Delivered Brianna prepared and successfully delivered a beautiful speech during the meeting.
• Represent Your team leader will represent your department in the forthcoming nationwide company event. 
• Manage Have you tried managing an office full of frustrated actors and ex-convicts? 
• Sell Aaron wanted to sell the homemade jam to his coworkers to earn extra money.  
• Train As an office manager, one of your jobs is to guide and train fresh recruits. 
• Repair Our neighbors called an expert plumber to repair their piping last week. 

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Overview Osmo Action 4 has 2 basic Combos: Osmo Action 4 Standard Combo Includes Osmo Action 4, 1 battery，1 Quick-Release Adapter Mount, and some necessary accessories, which are suitable for beginners. Osmo Action 4 Adventure Combo is the advanced option and includes 3 batteries with a multifunctional battery case. The battery case can be one to give the battery a quick charge and improve efficiency. In addition, other combos have different accessories for different sports scenarios. You can choose the combo that best fits your needs. Notes: 1. The 120fps high frame rate is applicable to 1080p, 2.7K 16:9, and 4K 16:9 video specifications. The 155° FOV supports up to 4K/60fps video recording and requires stabilization to be turned off. 2. The Horizontal-Vertical Protective Frame is required for vertical shooting. 3. Before using the action camera, close the battery cover and the USB-C port cover, and tighten the Glass Lens Cover. It is recommended to install the Waterproof Case for long-term underwater shooting or in environments with high water impact pressure. Osmo Action 4 and its Waterproof Case have an IP68 waterproof rating. Do not use the camera in hot springs or extreme underwater environments or let it come into contact with corrosive or unknown liquids. 4. In 25° C (77° F) laboratory environment and at 1080p/24fps (16:9), with RockSteady on, Wi-Fi off, and screen off. This data is for reference only. 5. Tested in a 25℃ (77°F) laboratory environment while using DJI 30W USB-C Charger with the photo taking/video recording function disabled and screen off, and should be used for reference only. 6. In -20° C (-4° F) laboratory environment and at 1080p/24fps (16:9), with RockSteady on, Wi-Fi off, and screen off. This data is for reference only. Please check the "Product guides and documents" for the full version of these notes. * Due to platform compatibility issue, the DJI Mimo app has been removed from Google Play. You cannot search for DJI Mimo in Google Play. To ensure a better product usage experience, please log in to the DJI official website to download the latest version of DJI Mimo.

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Customers like the battery life of the camcorder. They mention that it has a good battery life, and it lasts the stated time.

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About 500K undocumented immigrants will benefit from this executive order. How to apply

President Joe Biden's executive order Keeping Families Together went into effect Monday, initiating a process that could allow over half a million family members of U.S. citizens to stay in the country legally, the Department of Homeland Security announced.

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services will begin accepting requests as of Aug. 19 to grant parole-in-place to eligible noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens who are present in the country without lawful immigration status.

The notice follows Biden’s June directive to expand lawful pathways to keep families together and address "our broken immigration system."

“This is something that will help members of a community, people who have been working, contributing (to) and building their families in this country,” said Ben Monterroso, co-founder and senior advisor at Poder Latinx, a nationwide civic and social justice organization dedicated to building and strengthening Latino political power.

The Department of Homeland Security estimates that more than two-thirds of noncitizens who are married to U.S. citizens are present in the country without due admission or parole, which makes them ineligible for status adjustment. Under the Keeping Families Together process, 500,000 noncitizen spouses and 50,000 noncitizen stepchildren may qualify for parole-in-place.

“Too often, noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens — many of them mothers and fathers — live with uncertainty due to undue barriers in our immigration system,” said Ur M. Jaddou, director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, in a statement. “This process to keep U.S. families together will remove these undue barriers for those who would otherwise qualify to live and work lawfully in the U.S., while also creating greater efficiencies in the immigration system, conducting effective screening and vetting, and focusing on noncitizens who contribute to and have longstanding connections within American communities across the country.”

Applicants who are granted parole through this process and are eligible could then apply for lawful permanent residence without having to leave the country.

“We have an opportunity to start coming out of the shadows of society and to continue contributing and living lives in this country, especially the half a million eligible to become legal permanent residents, to move on and to become U.S. citizens,” Monterroso said, adding he encourages everyone with the opportunity to apply to do so as soon as possible even amidst the current political climate, which may spook some potential applicants.

“I was legalized through the amnesty of the 80s,” he said, referring to the Simpson-Mazzoli Act of 1986 enacted by President Ronald Reagan that offered legalization and prospective naturalization to undocumented migrants and farm workers who entered the country prior to 1982.

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Besides the immigration reform in the 80s, Monterroso said a similar process occurred during the enactment of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program established by President Barack Obama in 2012 that prompted fear among eligible individuals to put their names in official papers saying they were present in this country.

“The bottom line is we are here, we cannot (remain) invisible and afraid of being known. We have an opportunity to benefit and move forward with a legalized process in the U.S.,” he said.

Monterroso said Poder Latinx will continue its efforts to educate the community on the process and their rights, keeping in mind that the biggest opportunity citizens of this country have will come in November. 

“This is a step in the right direction, but it’s by no means the solution we need. We cannot ignore the fact that we have millions of others who also deserve an opportunity to come out of the shadows,” he said, adding that this is a problem that cannot be fixed solely through executive orders but through proper legislation.

“Those who are families, (those) married to a citizen should be able to participate in the elections to make sure elected officials do the right thing for everyone in this country,” Monterroso said.

Who is eligible to apply for the parole-in-place program?

Eligibility requirements for noncitizen spouses include having been continuously physically present in the country since June 17, 2014, and marriage to a U.S. citizen on or before June 17, 2024.

Applying noncitizen stepchildren must have been under the age of 21 and unmarried on June 17, 2024, and continuously physically present in the country since at least that date. Stepchildren must have a noncitizen parent married to a U.S. citizen on or before June 17, 2024, and before their 18th birthday.

Both noncitizen spouses and stepchildren must be in the country without admission or parole and have no disqualifying criminal history.

How to apply for the parole-in-place program

Interested and eligible individuals must file an Application for Parole in Place for Certain Noncitizen Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens, or Form I-131F , by creating an account online and paying a $580 fee.

No fee waiver requests are accepted for this process, according to the USCIS website.

Immigration resources in Arizona

Many organizations in Arizona currently offer services that can assist immigrant community members and may assist in filing this form:

Poder Latinx  hosts workshops throughout the year that help immigrants apply for residency and become naturalized citizens. Find them at 1616 E. Indian School Road, Suite 480, Phoenix, [email protected],  https://poderlatinx.org/ .

Latinos United for Change in Arizona  offers help with DACA applications, residency renewals and the naturalization process. Find them at 5716 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix, 602-388-9745,  https://www.luchaaz.org/ .

Phoenix Legal Action Network  offers legal support for non-detained immigrants in Arizona by representing them before court in immigration cases. Find them at 602-730-1726, [email protected],  https://planphx.org/ .

The Florence Project  offers legal representation for detained immigrants and education services related to immigration processes in Arizona. Find them at Phoenix line 602-307-1008, Tucson line 520-777-5600, [email protected],  https://firrp.org/ .

La Voz reporter Erick Treviño contributed to this article.

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Stormy weather causes flooding, travel delays across the East Coast

NEW JERSEY (WPVI) -- Severe storms caused disruptions along the roads and railways Sunday evening,impacting travelers up and down the East Coast.

One driver captured video of a road underwater in Wayne, New Jersey.

Heavy downpours in North Jersey forced Amtrak to temporarily suspend rail traffic between New York and Philadelphia.

Officials said it was due to flooding conditions in Newark around 8:20 p.m.

"I'm devastated. They keep changing the update," said Marcia Roye, who planned to travel to Maryland from the 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. "I'm going to wait it out, and hopefully I'll get there at some point."

Amtrak announced service was restored between 30th Street Station and New York Penn Station around 10:30 p.m.

In Bethany Beach, Delaware, storms caused major flooding and road closures.

State police said Route 1 northbound at the Indian River Inlet Bridge was closed to traffic at Fred Hudson Road due to flooding on the north side of the bridge.

Police advised drivers to find an alternate route until the road was cleared.

In Ocean City, New Jersey, the beach closed when thunder and lightning rolled through .

Officials with Ocean City Beach Patrol said there were at least five major rescues in the water due to the intense waves and swimmers who were out of sight.

In Ventnor City, beach patrol leaders said waves were rough there as well, with most reaching five to six feet high.

Lifeguards there made 17 rescues on Sunday, authorities said. A rip current warning is in effect at the Jersey Shore until Tuesday.

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