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223 - Itchy Feet: 10 Travel Expressions & My First Trip in Years
After seven years of being glued to my kids, I finally packed a bag and took a trip on my own. In this Chat with Shana episode, I take you back to my backpacking days in Europe: hostels, grocery store picnics, and one very loud night in Amsterdam. Then I tell you about my recent trip to Ireland and Tenerife, where I stepped way out of my comfort zone.
Along the way, you’ll learn 10 common American English expressions about travel, including:
✈️ to have itchy feet
🐛 to get the travel bug
💸 to be on a tight budget
🏰 a tourist trap
🌍 off the beaten path
Plus a bonus expression you’ll hear…
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