Travel Writing Vocabulary

adjective having no specific goal or purpose

adverb in a manner lacking direction or purpose

• The aimless wandering of the lost hiker led to their rescue being delayed.
• I spent the whole day feeling aimless and not knowing what to do.
• I was just aimlessly scrolling through social media, not really paying attention to anything.
• His aimless pursuit of happiness left him feeling more lost than ever.

noun A noisy and energetic activity involving a lot of people

verb To move in a hurried or energetic manner

• The city's streets were filled with the bustle of people going about their daily activities.
• I love the bustle of the farmer's market on Saturday mornings.
• Let's get out of this bustle and find somewhere quieter to hang out.
• Amidst the bustle of life, it's important to find moments of peace and reflection.

noun a term used to describe the distinctive characteristics or atmosphere of a particular place or setting, often used in literature to enhance the authenticity of a story

• The artist captured the local color of the village in his painting.
• I love exploring new towns and experiencing the local color.
• Let's check out the local color in this neighborhood.
• The author added some local color to the story by including unique characters.

adjective Describing a place or area that is not often visited or traveled through by people.

• The unfrequented path through the forest was overgrown and difficult to navigate.
• We found an unfrequented beach that was perfect for a peaceful day of relaxation.
• Let's check out that unfrequented spot downtown, it's supposed to be really cool.
• Her mind was like an unfrequented library, full of undiscovered knowledge waiting to be explored.