Right or Wrong?
The discerned traveller didn't enjoy the poorly maintained hotel and asked for a refund.
Wrong: discerning traveller
The plane landed safely after a very smooth and peaceful journey through a thunderstorm.
Mistake: a bumpy flight
Every summer, they like to go on a road trip around the Caribbean.
Mistake: cruise
After 14 hours on the plane, we were completely exhausted when we landed in Tokyo.
off the beaten track - impromptu visit - shoddy service - touristy - long-haul flight - travel broadens the mind - self-catering accommodation - iconic landmark - alternative route - culture shock
long-haul flight
They quickly booked a last-minute train and spent the weekend in Rome.
off the beaten track - impromptu visit - shoddy service - touristy - long-haul flight - travel broadens the mind - self-catering accommodation - iconic landmark - alternative route - culture shock
impromptu visit
That natural attraction is home to hundreds of wild animals and is protected by environmental laws.
Right
After getting lost, they had to take a substitute road through the mountains.
Mistake: an alternative route
She prefers to book a hotel with no kitchen rather than catered apartment options.
Mistake: self-catering accommodation
Instead of staying in a hotel, we cooked our own meals at the cottage.
off the beaten track - impromptu visit - shoddy service - touristy - long-haul flight - travel broadens the mind - self-catering accommodation - iconic landmark - alternative route - culture shock
self-catering accommodation
Seeing the pyramids in person was unforgettable — they’re truly magnificent.
off the beaten track - impromptu visit - shoddy service - touristy - long-haul flight - travel broadens the mind - self-catering accommodation - iconic landmark - alternative route - culture shock
iconic landmark
The hard trip across the desert tested their endurance and patience.
Wrong: arduous journey
I wouldn’t recommend that hotel – the excellent service they promised was far from the truth.
Mistake: shoddy service
The cultural statue of Christ the Redeemer in Brazil is known worldwide.
Mistake: iconic landmark
We were expecting luxury, but the hotel staff were rude and the towels were dirty.
off the beaten track - impromptu visit - shoddy service - touristy - long-haul flight - travel broadens the mind - self-catering accommodation - iconic landmark - alternative route - culture shock
shoddy service
A fallen tree blocked the road, so we had to drive through the mountains instead.
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alternative route
Many tourists avoid the cosmopolitan town, saying it’s too isolated and underdeveloped.
Wrong: backwater village
We opted for a short-haul travel from London to Sydney — it was exhausting.
Mistake: long-haul flight
Many people believe that travel narrows the mind.
Mistake: travel broadens the mind
This beach town is always packed with visitors and cheap souvenir shops.
off the beaten track - impromptu visit - shoddy service - touristy - long-haul flight - travel broadens the mind - self-catering accommodation - iconic landmark - alternative route - culture shock
touristy
When we arrived in Morocco, everything felt unfamiliar and overwhelming at first.
off the beaten track - impromptu visit - shoddy service - touristy - long-haul flight - travel broadens the mind - self-catering accommodation - iconic landmark - alternative route - culture shock
culture shock
The photos of this far-flung destination make it look more exciting than it really is.
Right
That part of the city is too attracted for tourists — full of souvenir shops and overpriced cafés.
Mistake: touristy
We were stuck for hours due to a predicted delay caused by a sudden snowstorm.
Mistake: unforeseen delay
We explored quiet villages and hidden paths that weren’t even on the map.
off the beaten track - impromptu visit - shoddy service - touristy - long-haul flight - travel broadens the mind - self-catering accommodation - iconic landmark - alternative route - culture shock
off the beaten track
Many people say that experiencing other cultures makes you more open-minded.
off the beaten track - impromptu visit - shoddy service - touristy - long-haul flight - travel broadens the mind - self-catering accommodation - iconic landmark - alternative route - culture shock
travel broadens the mind