Definitions
a return/two-way ticket
a single/one-way ticket
Do you prefer travelling during the __________ (the most popular time) or __________ (less popular time)?
the peak & low season
+ the shoulder season
Жаль, что мне так и не удалось попробовать блюда местной кухни, когда была на то возможность.
I wish I'd sampled the local cuisine when I had the chance.
a perfect form of SII used in an object clause after the expression I wish to denote regret.
staying temporarily at someone’s home for free, often sleeping on their sofa or floor
couch surfing
being overhyped
being underrated
Do you think (cruising) is a good way to (explore) different cultures and regions?
going on a cruise
embracing
Забронировав билеты в обе стороны, я теперь могу расслабиться и с нетерпением ждать поездки без лишних хлопот.
Having booked two-way (return) tickets, I can now relax and look forward to a hassle-free trip.
an adverbial modifier of reason expressed by a perfect form of PI
luxury travel
travelling on a budget
What places do you recommend (visiting) in Minsk to (feel its distinct vibe)?
sightseeing
soak up the atmosphere
Лучше не бери ничего лишнего с собой и закупись на месте.
You'd better pack light and hit the shops once there.
a non-perfect form of SII used after the expression You'd better to express advice.
+ I'd rather you didn't pack heavy
a non-perfect form of SII used in in a complex sentence in an object subordinate clause after the expression I'd rather to give advice.
missing an opportunity
reaping the benefits of
+ taking advantage of
Вот бы бросить все дела и пойти в поход подальше от цивилизации!
I wish I could get away from it all and go camping in the middle of nowhere/in the sticks.
The modal verb can is used in a SII form in a complex sentence in a subordinate object clause to express a wish.
places teeming with tourists, popular tourist destinations (4)
places unspoilt by tourism
+ in the sticks, in the middle of nowhere, hidden gems
Как опытный путешественник, я предпочитаю сворачивать с проторенных дорожек и открывать для себя недооцененные места, а не ограничиваться привычными направлениями.
As an experienced traveller, I'd rather go off the beaten track and explore underrated destinations than stick to familiar ones.
a non-perfect form of SII used in a simple sentence after the expression I'd rather to express preference.