Tourism Activities

10 words in this vocabulary list

noun a narrow, keelless boat with pointed ends, propelled by a paddle or paddles

verb to travel in or paddle a canoe

  • The family enjoyed a peaceful afternoon paddling their canoe on the lake.
  • Let's take the canoe out for a spin this weekend!
  • I heard Jake and Sarah are gonna canoe down the river tomorrow.
  • Navigating through the difficult situation felt like trying to steer a canoe in a stormy sea.

noun a hill or sand dune formed by the wind, usually along the beach or in a desert

  • The dune ecosystem plays a crucial role in protecting coastal areas from erosion.
  • Let's go sandboarding on the dunes this weekend!
  • I'm totally down to chill at the dunes with some friends.
  • Navigating through the dunes of life can be challenging, but the view from the top is worth it.

noun a geographical feature found in deserts or coastal areas

  • The sand dune stretched for miles along the coastline.
  • Let's go climb that sand dune over there!
  • That sand dune is perfect for some sandboarding!
  • Navigating through life's challenges can feel like climbing a steep sand dune.

noun a type of recreational activity in which a person jumps from an aircraft and free falls before deploying a parachute

  • Many people dream of experiencing a sky dive at least once in their lifetime.
  • I can't believe Sarah actually went sky diving last weekend!
  • Dude, that sky dive was totally epic!
  • Taking on new challenges can feel like a sky dive into the unknown.

noun the activity of searching for items of interest along the banks of rivers or other bodies of water

verb to engage in the activity of mudlarking

  • Mudlarking is a popular activity among archaeologists and historians for uncovering artifacts along riverbanks.
  • My friend and I love going mudlarking on the weekends to see what treasures we can find.
  • Mudlarking is like a real-life treasure hunt in the mud!
  • Sometimes navigating through life feels like mudlarking, searching for hidden gems amidst the mess.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to limit a noun, either indefinite (a, an) or definite (the)

  • The fishermen would throw chum in the water to attract more fish.
  • Let's throw some chum in the water and see if we can catch some big fish.
  • We need to throw chum in the water to lure in the big boys.
  • Sometimes you have to throw chum in the water to get people's attention.

noun a recreational activity in which a person is secured inside a large transparent ball and rolled along the ground or down hills

  • Zorbing is a recreational activity where a person rolls downhill inside a transparent plastic orb.
  • I heard they're offering zorbing sessions at the park this weekend.
  • Let's go zorbing and have a blast!
  • Sometimes life feels like zorbing, rolling around without knowing where you'll end up.

noun a sport originating from Southeast Asia that is similar to volleyball, but players use their feet, knees, chest, and head to hit the ball over the net

  • Takraw is a popular sport in Southeast Asia that combines elements of soccer and volleyball.
  • We should play some takraw at the park this weekend.
  • I'm really good at takraw, wanna challenge me?
  • The team's coordination was so good, it was like they were playing takraw with each other.

noun an adventurous activity that involves traveling down canyons using a variety of techniques such as walking, climbing, jumping, swimming, and rappelling

  • Canyoning is a popular outdoor activity that involves exploring canyons by hiking, climbing, rappelling, and swimming.
  • I'm thinking of trying canyoning next weekend with some friends - it looks like a lot of fun!
  • Canyoning is like nature's own obstacle course, with all the climbing and jumping you have to do.
  • Navigating through the challenges of life can sometimes feel like canyoning - you have to be prepared for the unexpected twists and turns.

noun a thing that a person or group does or has done, typically for enjoyment or leisure

  • The organization provides a wide range of activities for its members to participate in.
  • We should plan some fun activities for the weekend.
  • Let's find some cool activities to do together.
  • Engaging in mindfulness activities can help clear your mind.