Thursday, April 30, 2009

Travel,Trip,Journey,Voyage,Flight,Drive,Ride

Travel
As a noun, 'travel' refers to the activity in general and is generally used as an uncountable noun.
Examples:
I enjoy travel and playing golf.

Trip
'Trip' is a countable noun which indicates travel to and from a place. It is often used together with the reason for the return journey.
Examples:
I took a trip to the coast last weekend to relax.Frank needs to take some time off and maybe take a trip to some exotic location.

Journey
Journey refers to the actual time spent travelling. It tends to be used in British English more often than in American English.
Examples:
How was your journey from Oxford?The journey to Rome was long and tiring.
Voyage
'Voyage' refers specifically to long distance travel by sea.
Examples:
The voyage to Japan takes about two weeks from San Francisco.Many voyages were made to the Indian Ocean during that period.
Other Common Travel Expressions
Flight
A 'flight' is a noun which refers to travel by air. It is similar to the verb 'fly' which means to travel by air.
Examples:
My flight was delayed in Chicago.She needs to book a flight to San Diego next week.She flew to London last weekend.They might fly a jet next weekend.
Drive
'Drive' is both a verb and a countable noun. It refers to travel by car or other four wheeled vehicle.
Examples:
The drive to the coast is beautiful.She drove for six hours non-stop.Let's take a drive in the countryside.Would you like to drive, or should I?
Ride
'Ride' is generally used as a verb, but can also be used as a noun. It refers to travel by bicycle or motorcycle.
Examples:
Janet rode her bicycle to the grocery store.Can I ride your motorcycle?Let's take a ride on our bikes through the countryside.

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