Day 10 - Section 1: Tourism & Travel

Budget-friendly travel

/ˈbʌdʒɪt ˈfrendli ˈtrævl/

Du lịch tiết kiệm

Budget-friendly travel has become more popular among students recently.

Go on a business trip

/ɡoʊ ɒn ə ˈbɪznəs trɪp/

Đi công tác

My father often goes on a business trip to Singapore twice a year.

Follow a strict itinerary

/ˈfɒloʊ ə strɪkt aɪˈtɪnəreri/

Theo một lịch trình nghiêm ngặt

I prefer exploring freely rather than following a strict itinerary.

Gain life experiences

/ɡeɪn laɪf ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪz/

Tích lũy trải nghiệm sống

Traveling to new places is the best way to gain life experiences.

Book a long-haul flight

/bʊk ə lɔːŋ hɔːl flaɪt/

Đặt một chuyến bay đường dài

It’s usually cheaper to book a long-haul flight a few months in advance.

An affordable bus fare

/ən əˈfɔːrdəbl bʌs fer/

Giá vé xe buýt hợp lý

Traveling by coach is a great choice due to its affordable bus fare.

Commute by motorbike

/kəˈmjuːt baɪ ˈmoʊtərbaɪk/

Đi làm bằng xe máy

Most locals in Vietnam commute by motorbike because of its flexibility.

Luxury seaside resort

/ˈlʌkʃəri ˈsiːsaɪd rɪˈzɔːrt/

Khu nghỉ dưỡng ven biển sang trọng

We stayed at a luxury seaside resort during our summer vacation.

Budget hostel

/ˈbʌdʒɪt ˈhɒstl/

Nhà nghỉ giá rẻ

Backpackers often choose a budget hostel to save money.

Experience a homestay

/ɪkˈspɪəriəns ə ˈhoʊmsteɪ/

Trải nghiệm ở nhà dân

Experiencing a homestay allows you to learn more about local culture.

Confirm the reservation

/kənˈfɜːrm ðə ˌrezərˈveɪʃn/

Xác nhận việc đặt chỗ

Please call the hotel to confirm your reservation before you arrive.

Late check-out

/leɪt tʃek aʊt/

Trả phòng muộn

Some hotels offer late check-out for an additional fee.

Go sightseeing

/ɡoʊ ˈsaɪtsiːɪŋ/

Đi tham quan ngắm cảnh

We spent the whole afternoon going sightseeing around the Old Quarter.

Iconic landmark

/aɪˈkɒnɪk ˈlændmɑːrk/

Địa danh biểu tượng

The Eiffel Tower is an iconic landmark that everyone wants to visit.

Avoid tourist attractions

/əˈvɔɪd ˈtʊərɪst əˈtrækʃnz/

Tránh các điểm du lịch đông đúc

I like to avoid tourist attractions and find hidden gems instead.

Join a guided tour

/dʒɔɪn ə ˈɡaɪdɪd tʊər/

Tham gia tour có hướng dẫn viên

Joining a guided tour is helpful when visiting historical museums.

Get away from it all

/ɡet əˈweɪ frəm ɪt ɔːl/

Trốn khỏi mọi thứ (áp lực, ồn ào)

I love traveling to remote islands just to get away from it all for a while.

Off the beaten track

/ɒf ðə ˈbiːtn træk/

Những nơi hẻo lánh, ít người biết

I prefer exploring places that are off the beaten track rather than famous cities.

Broaden one's horizons

/ˈbrɔːdn wʌnz həˈraɪznz/

Mở rộng tầm mắt/kiến thức

Traveling to different countries is a fantastic way to broaden your horizons.

Travel on a shoestring

/ˈtrævl ɒn ə ˈʃuːstrɪŋ/

Du lịch với ngân sách rất thấp

When I was a student, I used to travel on a shoestring by staying in dorms.

Sample the local cuisine

/ˈsæmpl ðə ˈloʊkl kwɪˈziːn/

Thử/thưởng thức ẩm thực địa phương

One of the best parts of any trip is the chance to sample the local cuisine.

Peak tourist season

/piːk ˈtʊərɪst ˈsiːzn/

Mùa du lịch cao điểm

Airfares and hotel prices usually skyrocket during the peak tourist season.

Suffer from jet lag

/ˈsʌfər frəm ˈdʒet læɡ/

Bị mệt mỏi do lệch múi giờ

It took me nearly three days to recover after suffering from severe jet lag.