Traveling

 

Traveling

 

Idioms

 

• staycation = a vacation in which you explore your home town or region, or just relax at home, rather than traveling
• off the beaten path/track = less famous attractions or destinations
• in the same boat = we are all in the together; in the same situation
• backseat driver = A passenger in a car who gives unwanted advice to the driver.
• take the high road = do something ethical or noble

 

ex1) My neighbors decided they couldn't afford a vacation this summer; but they put together a nice staycation by visiting the zoo, children's museum, and other local attractions.

ex2) I wanted to visit the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, but my brother wanted to visit places that were off the beaten path.

ex3) I am so stressed for my exams, but I know my classmates are in the same boat.

ex4) I can't stand backseat drivers like my father-in-law! He's always telling me to speed up or slow down.

ex5) Stan was rude but Jorge decided to take the high road and not say anything rude back.

 

 

Quotations

 

One travels to run away from routine, that dreadful routine that kills all imagination and all our capacity for enthusiasm

Ella Maillart (1903-1997), Swiss travel writer and photographer

 

The traveler sees what he sees. The tourist sees what he has come to see

G.K hesterton (1974-1936), english writer and literary critic

 

 

Questions

 

1. What makes us happier, things or experiences?
2. What countries have you traveled to? What were your impressions of these countries?
3. What is the most challenging experience you've ever had while traveling? How did the experience affect your viewpoint about that place, that trip, or travel in general?
4. Is travel different now that from when you were younger and traveling with your family?
5. Where would you like to travel to if you were able? What would you have to do in order to prepare?
6. How important is it to familiarize yourself with the language and culture of the places you travel to? Why?
7. How would you describe your perfect trip? Would you travel with people or by yourself? Why?
8. Are you planning any trips in the near future? If so where will you go? What are you mos looking forward to about this trip?

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'in the same boat'은 주로 nagative한 상황에 쓰임.

 

'backseat driver' 와 관련해서 나온 표현 중에는 

Too many chefs in the kitchen과

Too many chiefs, not enough Indians가 있는데 이 표현은 논란의 여지가 있으므로 쓰지 않는 것이 좋다. 

 

'take the high road' 

Michelle Obama의 "When they go low, we go high."

 

1. Experiences become your identity and make our story.

New perspective에 관해...

walk a mile in his(her) shoes

put yourself in their shoes

undercover boss

 

이 외에도

 

Minimalist (Marie Kondo)

Zero gravity

Luxun

 

미국 모든 도시가 눈이 마주쳤을 때 웃는 건 아니다.

특히 대도시에서 더...

 

Taiwan을 여행한 학생이 추천한 Green Island

 

What makes you go to trip

Foodie, Safety, Film, etc.

 

Grand Canyon의 Mule Rider에 대해서도 이야기를 나눴다.