Trip or Journey or Travel
Trip (n.)
The act of going to another place (often for a short period of time) and returning.
We took a five-day trip to the Amazon.
You’re back from vacation! How was your trip?
I went on business trips to Switzerland and Germany last month.
Travel (V.)
Going to another place (in general).
I really like to travel.
He travels frequently for work.
My sister is currently traveling through South America.
Travel (n.)
can be used to describe the act of traveling in general:
Travel in that region of the country is dangerous.
World travel gives you a new perspective.
Incorrect Uses Of Travel:
I bought this shirt on my travel to Thailand.I bought this shirt on my trip to Thailand.
I’m planning a travel to the U.S. next year.I’m planning to travel to the U.S. next year.
I’m planning a trip to the U.S. next year.
Journey (n.)
One piece of travel (going from one place to another) – usually a long distance.
The journey takes 3 hours by plane or 28 hours by bus.
He made the 200-mile journey by bike.
“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step” – Lao-tze, Tao Te Ching
We can also use journey in a more “metaphorical” way to talk about progress in life:
He has overcome a lot of problems on his spiritual journey.
My uncle is an alcoholic, but he’s beginning the journey of recovery.