✈️ Travel Idioms
What does “travel light” mean?
To take very little luggage.
What is “carry-on luggage”?
Small luggage you take into the cabin.
What’s a common greeting in France?
Cheek kisses (la bise)
In which Italian city is feeding pigeons (e.g. at Piazza San Marco) banned?
Venice
Big Ben, tea, and double-decker buses
UK
What does it mean if a place is “off the beaten path”?
Unusual or less touristy.
What does it mean when a ticket is "non-refundable" and "non-transferable"?
You can’t get your money back or give the ticket to someone else.
In which country is slurping noodles considered a compliment?
Japan and China
Where is it illegal to run out of gas on the Autobahn?
Germany
Maple syrup, hockey, and the word “eh?”
Canada
What does “living out of a suitcase” mean?
Traveling constantly and not unpacking.
What is a "standby ticket"?
A ticket that allows travel only if there’s space available.
In Arab cultures, what is often served as a sign of hospitality?
Tea and Coffee: Serving tea and coffee is an important part of the Arab hospitality experience. Offering these beverages is a sign of welcome and respect.
In which country is chewing gum banned in public?
Singapore
Tulips, windmills, and bikes everywhere.
The Netherlands
What does it mean to “catch the travel bug”?
To suddenly want to travel a lot.
What’s the difference between a "non-stop flight" and a "direct flight"?
A non-stop flight is exactly how it sounds—a flight that takes you directly from your departure airport to your destination without any stops.
Unlike a non-stop flight, a direct flight may involve one or more stops along the way. However, even though the plane might land at other airports, passengers on a direct flight do not change planes.
In Thailand, which part of the body is considered the most sacred and should never be touched?
The head: In Thai culture, the head is considered the sacred part of the body, touching someone's head, even if you mean it well, is seen as highly disrespectful.
In which country is it illegal to wear high heels at ancient monuments?
Greece
Geysers, volcanoes and elves.
Iceland
What does “a red-eye flight” refer to?
A red eye flight refers to any flight that departs late at night and arrives at its destination in the early morning hours.
What does "layover" mean, and how is it different from a "stopover"?
Layovers are defined as relatively brief breaks in the trip plan that last less than 24 hours. During these short breaks, people typically wait in the airport terminal for their connecting flights. Stopovers, on the other hand, reflect a longer period of travel, lasting longer than 24 hours.
What is the concept of “hygge” and which country is it associated with?
Hygge is a word in Danish and Norwegian that describes a feeling of coziness and comfort
Where is it illegal to drive a dirty car?
Russia
Thermal baths, paprika and Rubik’s cube
Hungary