Show Notes
After seven years of being glued to my kids, I finally packed a bag and took a trip on my own. In this Chat with Shana episode, I take you back to my backpacking days in Europe: hostels, grocery store picnics, and one very loud night in Amsterdam. Then I tell you about my recent trip to Ireland and Tenerife, where I stepped way out of my comfort zone.
Along the way, you’ll learn 10 common American English expressions about travel, including:
✈️ to have itchy feet🐛 to get the travel bug💸 to be on a tight budget🏰 a tourist trap🌍 off the beaten path
Plus a bonus expression you’ll hear Americans use all the time: “not my cup of tea.”
You’ll also hear some news: I’m going to start showing up more on YouTube, on camera! Follow along here: https://www.youtube.com/@americanenglishpodcast
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We live in a day and age that is driven by science and technology, yet people are still superstitious. According to a study I read by YouGov, 9% of Americans claim to be superstitious, while another 35% admit to not being very superstitious, but somewhat. That makes over 40% of individuals in the United States somewhat superstitious.
Have you ever noticed how many of your best stories begin with, “The first time I…”?
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