Idioms #1
a time of heavy traffic
rush hour
when many cars on the road and they can't move easily
traffic jam
A plan or schedule for a trip.
itinerary
To pack more things than you really need.
overpack
money you pay to travel
fare
a small car accident
fender bender
in the same bad situation
in the same boat
A place far away or less popular, where few people go.
hidden gem
To pack only a few things.
travel lite
to get on a bus
board
looking for a fight
cruising for a bruising
feeling great
flying high
Simple, old-fashioned, but charming and cozy.
rustic
Something you buy to remember a trip.
souvenir
a ticket used for bus travel to many places
bus pass or transit pass
to leave, to start a trip
hit the road
to be in control, in charge, the one making decisions
to be in the driver's seat
To give someone special care and make them feel relaxed and spoiled
pamper
A famous or easy-to-see place, like a building, statue, or mountain.
landmark
the act of leaving a place
departure
to forget the order of one's words or thoughts
lose one's train of thought
in the future
down the road
A place far away or less popular, where few people go.
off the beaten path
A place that takes money from tourists but doesn’t give a good experience.
tourist trap
the place to which somebody is going (final stop)
destination