Answer — Exercise 3
2 - Explore·New Total English Upper-Intermediate - Students' Book
Question
Listen again and complete the expressions in bold. Then work in pairs and check you understand the meaning of each one.
Answer
- to have itchy feet → to want to go somewhere new or do something different
- went as an independent traveller → to travel on your own, not as part of an organised group or tour
- wandering around → to walk slowly around an area, usually without clear direction or purpose
- bitten by the travel bug → to have a strong urge to travel to new places
- experienced real culture shock → to feel confused or anxious when you visit a place that is very different from the one you are used to
- was really homesick → to feel unhappy because you miss being with your friends and family at home