City Life
Buildings that are important because of their connection to the past.
historic buildings
A person who doesn't eat meat or fish.
vegetarian
A short journey to a place, usually for pleasure.
trip
Bags and suitcases that you take with you when travelling.
luggage
The process of registering at a hotel or airport before your stay or flight.
check-in
Very tall buildings with many floors.
high-rise buildings
Food that you order in a restaurant but take home to eat.
take away
To visit famous places and interesting sights in a city.
go sightseeing
A line of people waiting for something.
queue
A room for one person with one bed.
single room
Streets with lots of trees growing along both sides.
tree-lined avenues
The first small dish you eat before the main course.
starter
A person who travels with a large backpack and usually tries to spend little money.
backpacker
A situation when there are too many cars on the road and they move very slowly.
traffic jams
A small refrigerator in a hotel room containing drinks and snacks.
mini-bar
A part of a city where buildings are old, damaged and poorly maintained.
run-down part of the city
A meal consisting of a starter, a main course and a dessert.
three-course meal
A short holiday in a city, usually lasting two or three days.
city break
To arrange and pay for an organised excursion before you go.
book a tour
A facility that allows guests to order food and drinks and have them brought to their hotel room.
room service
Large paintings on the walls of buildings, often with bright colours.
colourful murals
A question a waiter asks when they want to know if you are ready to choose your food.
Are you ready to order?
The time of year when fewer tourists visit a particular place.
out of season
The value of one country's money compared with another country's money.
exchange rate
A room with two separate beds for two people.
twin room