Idioms
Similar to, or at the same level as something
In line with
I've been given this ... list of all the repairs needed in the flat. (EXHAUST)
Exhaustive
To start living a more simple life, often in the country.
Get back to nature
I am a frequent/recurrent traveller to Buenos Aires.
Frequent
On the grounds that/of
Because
To become so excited about something that you do notcontrol what you say or do
Get carried away
If the weather is unfavourable, do you have any ... plans? (ALTERNATE)
Alternative
Someone who is very interested in music, art, theatre, etc.
Culture vulture
Her books about her adventures give enjoyment and inspiration to armchair/sofa travellers.
Armchair
In vain
Pointlessly, for nothing
Large in amount, size, force, etc.
Hefty
I was ... when Ella told me she had quit her job. (SPEECH)
Speechless
In a place where few people go, far from any main roads and towns.
Off the beaten track
Susie is the kind of inveterate/habitual traveller who will probably never settle down in one place.
Inveterate
About to, very close to experiencing something
On the verge/brink of
To make you annoyed or angry
Get your goat
Many of today's products are ... , which is having an impact on the environment. (DISPOSE)
Disposable
Living in very comfortable conditions because you have a lot of money.
In the lap of luxury
For many weary/fatigued travellers, the best feature of all is the full, private bathroom in every room.
Weary
In place of somebody, representing somebody
On behalf of
To be very determined to do or have something
Dead set on
Jeremy seems ... about the break-in. (PHILOSOPHY)
Philosophical
With very little money to spend.
On a shoestring budget
I regarded Emily as a seasoned/practised traveller as she had spent part of the summer in France the year before.
Seasoned
Together with, in association with
In conjunction with