Vocabulary

• on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• lean on: To depend on someone for support or help.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
• local communities: Groups of people living in the same area or having particular characteristics in common.
• touch down: (Of plane) to land on the ground
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
• my personal favorite: Something that I like more than other things.
• in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
• dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
• ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
• destination: The place you are traveling to
• spot: A certain place or area
• identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
• stunning: Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
• reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
• heritage: Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
• lean: To balance against or on something for support
• indigenous: Being naturally from an area, not somewhere else
• draw: To attract attention to someone or something
• preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
• advance: Forward movement by an army
• planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• immerse: To put something in liquid until it is covered
• silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
• peer: A noble, but not royal, person, e.g. lord or duke
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• interior: Part of country that is far from the border, coast
• beneficial: Giving an advantage, having a helpful effect
• coast: Land near the sea or ocean
• dust: To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
• mediterranean: Describing the sea between Italy and Africa
• citizen: Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
• host: Mass; a great number
• anniversary: Date occuring every year of a past event, wedding
• protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
• addition: Act of adding something; thing that is added
• celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
• pioneer: Person exploring a new place or field of endeavor
• actively: Doing things to achieve a specific goal
• valley: Area between mountains with river running through
• interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
• area: Amount of measured space
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• milestone: Significant event in your life (or in a project)
• list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
• cosmos: The universe
• orphan: Child whose parents have died
• travel: To go to a place that is far away
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• quickly: Without taking a lot of time; fast
• safari: Tour to watch animals in their natural environment
• hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
• plan: Drawing of how something should be done or made
• good: Proper, appropriate or right
• call: A order or request for action
• run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
• visa: Authorization to enter a foreign country
• endanger: To bring a person/thing into a dangerous situation
• lore: Traditional knowledge or tales relating to a thing
• hedonism: Philosophy of devoting yourself to pleasure
• lifeline: Rope or cord used to attach a person to a boat
• seaside: Resort area next to the sea shore
• winery: Distillery where wine is made