50 Idioms for Travel with Meanings & Sentences
Idioms for Travel
1. Hit the road
Meaning: To begin a journey
In a Sentence: We should hit the road early to avoid traffic.
Other Ways to Say: Start the trip, Set out
2. On the go
Meaning: Always moving or traveling
In a Sentence: Our family is always on the go during summer vacation.
Other Ways to Say: Active, Mobile
3. Pack your bags
Meaning: Get ready to leave or travel
In a Sentence: It’s time to pack your bags — we’re heading to the airport.
Other Ways to Say: Prepare to leave, Get ready
4. A breath of fresh air
Meaning: Something new and refreshing
In a Sentence: Visiting the beach was like a breath of fresh air after a long week.
Other Ways to Say: Refreshing change, Rejuvenating experience
5. Off the beaten path
Meaning: In a place not commonly visited
In a Sentence: We discovered a charming village off the beaten path.
Other Ways to Say: Hidden gem, Unusual destination
6. Travel light
Meaning: To bring very few items when traveling
In a Sentence: I prefer to travel light with only a backpack.
Other Ways to Say: Pack minimally, Go light
7. Red-eye flight
Meaning: A flight that takes place overnight
In a Sentence: I took the red-eye flight to New York and arrived at dawn.
Other Ways to Say: Overnight flight, Late-night journey
8. Flying high
Meaning: Feeling very happy or successful
In a Sentence: After visiting Paris, she was flying high with joy.
Other Ways to Say: Ecstatic, Elated
9. Road trip
Meaning: A journey made by car
In a Sentence: We planned a road trip across the countryside.
Other Ways to Say: Drive holiday, Car travel
10. Just around the corner
Meaning: Very near or soon
In a Sentence: Our vacation is just around the corner!
Other Ways to Say: Approaching, Coming soon
11. Get away from it all
Meaning: Escape the stress of daily life
In a Sentence: We went to the mountains to get away from it all.
Other Ways to Say: Unplug, Escape
12. Travel bug
Meaning: A strong desire to travel
In a Sentence: Ever since his trip to Italy, he’s caught the travel bug.
Other Ways to Say: Wanderlust, Itchy feet
13. Itchy feet
Meaning: A strong desire to travel
In a Sentence: She’s got itchy feet again and wants to explore Asia.
Other Ways to Say: Wanderlust, Travel urge
14. Live out of a suitcase
Meaning: Travel frequently and not stay in one place
In a Sentence: He’s been living out of a suitcase for months.
Other Ways to Say: Always on the move, Constant traveler
15. Jet lag
Meaning: Tiredness after a long flight through time zones
In a Sentence: I felt terrible jet lag after arriving in Australia.
Other Ways to Say: Travel fatigue, Time zone shock
16. To take in the sights
Meaning: To visit and enjoy famous places
In a Sentence: We spent the day taking in the sights of Rome.
Other Ways to Say: Sightsee, Explore landmarks
17. In the middle of nowhere
Meaning: A remote, isolated location
In a Sentence: The cabin is in the middle of nowhere, perfect for peace.
Other Ways to Say: Remote, Isolated
18. The travel itch
Meaning: A craving to travel
In a Sentence: After six months at home, I’ve got the travel itch again.
Other Ways to Say: Restless, Wanderlust
19. Get the show on the road
Meaning: Start a journey or project
In a Sentence: Let’s get the show on the road — the adventure begins now!
Other Ways to Say: Begin, Kick things off
20. Take a detour
Meaning: To take a different route than planned
In a Sentence: We had to take a detour due to road construction.
Other Ways to Say: Alternate route, Change of course
21. Off to a flying start
Meaning: Starting very well or successfully
In a Sentence: Our holiday got off to a flying start with great weather.
Other Ways to Say: Smooth beginning, Excellent start
22. Bumpy ride
Meaning: A difficult or challenging journey
In a Sentence: The road trip turned into a bumpy ride due to bad weather.
Other Ways to Say: Rough journey, Turbulent experience
23. Go the extra mile
Meaning: To make more effort than expected
In a Sentence: Our tour guide really went the extra mile to make us comfortable.
Other Ways to Say: Exceed expectations, Do more
24. Break the journey
Meaning: Stop for rest during a long trip
In a Sentence: We decided to break the journey with a night in Jaipur.
Other Ways to Say: Rest stop, Midway pause
25. Footloose and fancy-free
Meaning: Free to travel and explore
In a Sentence: Now that he’s retired, he’s footloose and fancy-free.
Other Ways to Say: Independent, Unattached
26. Culture shock
Meaning: Feeling disoriented in a new culture
In a Sentence: She experienced culture shock when she moved to Japan.
Other Ways to Say: Adjustment difficulty, Cultural confusion
27. Globe-trotter
Meaning: Someone who travels a lot
In a Sentence: As a globe-trotter, he’s visited over 40 countries.
Other Ways to Say: World traveler, Explorer
28. Travel broadens the mind
Meaning: Traveling makes you more open-minded
In a Sentence: I believe travel broadens the mind more than books.
Other Ways to Say: Expands perspective, Increases awareness
29. Go off the grid
Meaning: Disconnect from technology or society
In a Sentence: We went off the grid during our jungle trip.
Other Ways to Say: Unplug, Disconnect
30. A rolling stone gathers no moss
Meaning: Someone who travels avoids stagnation
In a Sentence: He keeps moving — a rolling stone gathers no moss.
Other Ways to Say: Always active, Keeps things fresh
31. A stone’s throw away
Meaning: Very close distance
In a Sentence: The beach was just a stone’s throw from our hotel.
Other Ways to Say: Nearby, Close
32. Pit stop
Meaning: A short break during travel
In a Sentence: We made a pit stop for snacks and fuel.
Other Ways to Say: Quick stop, Break
33. Carry-on only
Meaning: Traveling with only hand luggage
In a Sentence: I packed for the weekend with carry-on only.
Other Ways to Say: Light packing, Minimal luggage
34. To be in transit
Meaning: Traveling from one place to another
In a Sentence: We were in transit for over 24 hours.
Other Ways to Say: On the way, En route
35. Scenic route
Meaning: A longer, more beautiful way to travel
In a Sentence: Let’s take the scenic route through the mountains.
Other Ways to Say: Picturesque path, Leisurely way
36. Travel woes
Meaning: Problems during travel
In a Sentence: Flight delays and lost luggage added to our travel woes.
Other Ways to Say: Travel troubles, Vacation problems
37. Take the plunge
Meaning: Decide to do something new
In a Sentence: I finally took the plunge and booked a solo trip to Nepal.
Other Ways to Say: Take a chance, Go for it
38. Like a local
Meaning: Behaving like a native of a place
In a Sentence: She navigated the streets like a local.
Other Ways to Say: Blend in, Native-like
39. Be bitten by the travel bug
Meaning: Develop a passion for travel
In a Sentence: After his trip to Bali, he was bitten by the travel bug.
Other Ways to Say: Get wanderlust, Become a traveler
40. Home away from home
Meaning: A place that feels like home
In a Sentence: That cozy lodge was our home away from home.
Other Ways to Say: Second home, Comfortable place
41. Go backpacking
Meaning: Travel with a backpack, usually cheaply
In a Sentence: She spent a month backpacking through Europe.
Other Ways to Say: Budget travel, Wander
42. Take a rain check
Meaning: Postpone or delay plans
In a Sentence: I’ll take a rain check on that trip this month.
Other Ways to Say: Delay, Postpone
43. Hop on a plane
Meaning: Quickly take a flight
In a Sentence: I could hop on a plane and join you tomorrow.
Other Ways to Say: Catch a flight, Fly
44. Catch the travel wave
Meaning: Join the trend of traveling
In a Sentence: Young people are catching the travel wave this year.
Other Ways to Say: Join in, Follow trend
45. Go off course
Meaning: Deviate from the planned route
In a Sentence: The storm forced us to go off course.
Other Ways to Say: Change path, Divert
46. Set sail
Meaning: Start a journey by boat
In a Sentence: We set sail for the Greek islands at sunrise.
Other Ways to Say: Begin voyage, Depart by sea
47. Ride out the storm
Meaning: Endure a difficult situation during travel
In a Sentence: We had to ride out the storm in a small cabin.
Other Ways to Say: Endure, Survive
48. Make tracks
Meaning: Leave or depart quickly
In a Sentence: Let’s make tracks before it gets dark.
Other Ways to Say: Move quickly, Get going
49. Up in the air
Meaning: Uncertain or undecided
In a Sentence: Our travel plans are still up in the air.
Other Ways to Say: Not confirmed, Unsettled
50. Wanderlust
Meaning: A strong desire to travel
In a Sentence: Her wanderlust keeps her exploring new countries.
Other Ways to Say: Itchy feet, Travel craving
