Travel Exploration Vocabulary

noun the tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by seeking entertainment or engaging in imaginative activities

• Escapism through literature is a common way for people to temporarily forget their troubles.
• Sometimes I just need a little escapism in the form of a good movie.
• I use video games as my go-to escapism when I need a break from reality.
• For some, social media serves as a form of escapism from the monotony of everyday life.

verb To search or look around in a casual or careless manner

• I decided to poke around the library to see if I could find any relevant research papers.
• I like to poke around antique shops on the weekends to see if I can find any hidden treasures.
• Let's poke around the abandoned building and see if we can find anything cool.
• She always likes to poke around in other people's business, but never shares her own.