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Traveling
Traveling (pronunciation: /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/), also spelled travelling, is the act of moving from one geographical location to another, often for leisure, business, or other purposes. The term originates from the Middle English word 'travelen', which means to torment, labor, strive, journey, and originates from the Old French word 'travailler'.
Types of Traveling
There are several types of traveling, including:
- Tourism: This is the most common form of traveling, often for leisure purposes. It involves visiting different places, especially those of historical, cultural, or natural significance.
- Business Travel: This involves traveling for work-related purposes, such as attending meetings, conferences, or business events.
- Adventure Travel: This involves traveling to remote or exotic locations for the purpose of exploration or engaging in adventurous activities.
- Pilgrimage: This involves traveling to a sacred place for religious reasons.
Related Terms
- Tourist: A person who travels for pleasure, especially one staying away from home.
- Backpacker: A person who travels or hikes carrying their belongings in a backpack.
- Nomad: A person who does not stay long in the same place; a wanderer.
- Jet Lag: A temporary disorder that causes fatigue and disorientation often experienced by travelers by air across several time zones.
- Visa: An endorsement on a passport indicating that the holder is allowed to enter, leave, or stay for a specified period in a country.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Traveling
- Wikipedia's article - Traveling
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