Intermediate travel vocabulary: planning trips, handling delays and problems, and describing real travel experiences abroad.
Free Travel & Transport vocabulary flashcards at the B1 level — all 35 words with definitions and examples. Study them with spaced repetition and recognize and use these words confidently in real conversations.
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layover
a stop between flights in a connecting journey
stopover
a short stay in a place during a longer journey
backpack
a large bag carried on your back, used for long trips
hostel
cheap accommodation where guests often share rooms
immigration
the government process of checking who enters a country
transit
the process of passing through a place on the way to another
turbulence
sudden, unsteady movement of a plane caused by air currents
excursion
a short journey made for pleasure, often as part of a holiday
ecotourism
responsible travel to natural areas that protects the environment
heritage
cultural traditions and historic buildings passed down through history
shuttle
a vehicle making short, regular trips between two places
budget airline
a low-cost airline that offers cheap tickets with fewer services
overland
travelling across land rather than by sea or air
peak season
the busiest and most expensive time for tourism
off season
the quieter, cheaper time for tourism
hitchhike
to travel by getting free rides from passing vehicles
jet lag
tiredness caused by travelling across several time zones
currency exchange
a service where you swap one country's money for another
connecting flight
a second plane you take after landing at an intermediate airport
coach tour
an organised holiday where a group travels by bus
self-catering
accommodation where you prepare your own meals
travel insurance
a policy that covers costs if your trip goes wrong
road trip
a long journey made by car, usually for pleasure
cruise
a holiday spent on a large ship visiting different ports
camping
staying in a tent outdoors, usually in nature
customs declaration
a form listing goods you are bringing into a country
departure gate
the numbered exit at an airport where you board your plane
travel adapter
a device that lets you plug appliances into foreign sockets
sea voyage
a long journey made by ship
guided tour
a tour led by a professional guide who explains the sights
check-out
the process of paying and leaving a hotel
fare
the price you pay to travel on a bus, train, or plane
altitude
the height above sea level of a place
trek
a long and difficult journey on foot, often in wild places
visa application
a formal request submitted to get permission to enter a country