Don’t spoil your trip by wondering whether you’re being ripped off / headed off every time you buy something.
ripped off
I like to get off the beaten track / away from it all and see the things no one else wants to see.
off the baten track
As we sailed into the harbour, we could see fl ags fl uttering / trotting from the castle walls.
fluttering
There’s nothing I like more than soaking up the atmosphere / playing it by ear whilst strolling through the city streets and markets.
soaking up the atmosphere
Have you ever seen an antelope bounding / staggering gracefully?
bounding
Choosing the best holiday from the vast array presented in the media is a daunting / dwindling task.
daunting
It was the offer of self-catering that really stood me in good stead / swung it for me. I hate the idea of having to cook when I’m on holiday.
swung it for me
The best thing is not to plan too much – just go with the fl ow / travel on a shoestring to wherever your fancy takes you at the time.
go with the flow
A good tourist is always of the local culture and customs. MIND
mindful
There’s nothing more than a good guidebook when you’re on a city trip. HAND
handy
I never travel with a backpack. I hate getting all on the back. SWEAT
sweaty
This heat is . Can’t we please fi nd a café or something with some air conditioning? BEAR
unbearable
The next group ready for the tour is not by fi ve. So I’ll take a bigger group. DIVIDE
divisible
As eco-tourism becomes more popular, prices are getting more . COMPETE
competitive
I just need to check ______ something at work before we set off, okay?
on
You’d better take some more colourful clothes if you want to fit _____ with the locals.
in
