Idioms
This phrase means to learn and experience new things while traveling.
“to broaden your horizons”
In this country, people eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve for good luck.
Spain
Tourists go to China to see me. I eat bamboo all day and look adorable doing nothing.
Pande
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the world’s most famous football players, was born in this country.
Portugal
In this country, you must slurp your noodles loudly to show you like them.
Japan
This means to deeply experience a culture or language, not just observe it.
“to immerse yourself in”
In this country, people throw water at each other to celebrate New Year during the Songkran festival.
Thailand
In Thailand, tourists love to ride me… but maybe they shouldn’t (I’m very heavy and emotional).
Elephant
Shakira, known for her singing and dancing, comes from this South American country.
Colombia
In this country, it’s normal to put french fries inside your sandwich.
Belgium
Traveling alone often helps you do this: step away from what feels safe and familiar.
“to get out of your comfort zone”
In this country, during La Pourcailhade, a village used to host pig-screaming contests.
France
In Australia I just jump around all day with a baby in my pocket.
Kangaroo
BTS, the world-famous K-pop group, comes from this Asian country.
South Korea
In this country, people sometimes eat fried tarantulas as a snack.
Cambodia
This expression describes suddenly developing a strong love for traveling.
“to be bitten by the travel bug”
In this country, people celebrate La Tomatina, a giant tomato-throwing festival.
In the Arctic, I stay cool… because I am cool.
Polar bear
Leonardo da Vinci, the painter of the Mona Lisa, was born in this European country.
Italy
In this country, ketchup is banned in schools to protect traditional meals.
France
When traveling without strict plans and letting things happen naturally, you do this.
“to go with the flow”
In this country, the Camel Dancing Festival is held, where camels are decorated and compete in performances.
India
Tourists come to Galápagos to watch me move at 1 km per decade.
Giant tortoise
Nelson Mandela, the leader who fought against apartheid and became president, was from this country.
South Africa
In this country, people eat fermented shark, called “hákarl.”
Iceland