Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
• turn on
• blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
• hands down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
• next to: Being located along side another
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• have to: Must do
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• hit the road: To begin a journey; to leave.
• first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
• formerly known as: Used to indicate a previous name of a person or place.
• across the board: Broad in scope or content
• music scene: The environment and community related to music in a particular location or genre.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• bubble up: To rise to the surface in bubbles.
• scarf down: To eat something very quickly and eagerly.
• go on: To continue doing something
• off the beaten path: In a place where few people go; not well known.
• in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
• wash down: To take a drink to help swallow food.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• with good reason: Having a valid or justifiable cause or explanation.
• on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
• heading to: Going in a particular direction.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• brush up: To improve your knowledge, skill, or memory of
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• check out
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
• next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
• check on: To check that things are OK, correct
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• fly through: To move or pass through something very quickly.
• complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
• word of mouth: Information spread by people telling each other.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• incredible: Very good; amazing
• destination: The place you are traveling to
• continent: Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
• stunning: Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
• heritage: Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• adventure: An exciting and often dangerous experience
• architecture: Design and construction of buildings
• planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
• blend: To combine different elements or substances
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
• quarter: 25 cents
• downside: Negative aspect of something
• trip: To release an electrical switch
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• scenery: Stage props during a play; a country view
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• great: Very good; better than before
• pose: To be or exist as (a problem, threat etc.)
• popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
• colonial: Of a system where one country controls another
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• bay: Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
• side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
• list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
• united: To join or come together for the same goal
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• travel: To go to a place that is far away
• expensive: Costing a lot of money
• southern: Concerning a region in the south
• tourism: Visiting to new places, e.g. abroad, for vacations
• port: City where ships can shelter during a storm
• surf: To view webpages on the internet
• cape: Clothing without sleeves worn over the shoulders
• inexpensive: Having a low price; cheap
• rhino: Large mammal with one or two horns on its nose
• yoga: Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
• traveler: Person going from one place to another
• beer: Alcoholic drink that is made from wheat or grains