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non-standard travel

[/nɒn ˈstændərd ˈtrævəl/]
nounpl: non-standard travels
viagem não-convencional
1. Travel that does not follow conventional routes, methods, schedules, or accommodations; unconventional or alternative forms of transportation and tourism
Non-standard travel might include hitchhiking, backpacking off the beaten path, or using local transportation instead of tourist services.
Viagem não-convencional pode incluir fazer carona, mochilão fora das rotas turísticas, ou usar transporte local em vez de serviços para turistas.
2. Travel arrangements that deviate from typical commercial tourism packages and established tourist infrastructure
They chose non-standard travel, staying in hostels and taking local buses rather than booking all-inclusive tours.
Eles escolheram viagem não-convencional, ficando em hostels e pegando ônibus locais em vez de reservar passeios tudo incluído.
Synonyms
alternative travelunconventional travelindependent traveloff-beat travelgrassroots tourism
Antonyms
standard travelconventional travelpackage tourismmass tourismcommercial tourism

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
viagem não-convencional
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
turismo alternativo
Alternative tourism is commonly referenced in this region
São Paulo
viagem independente não-padronizada
More formal usage in business and academic contexts
Portugal
viagem não-padrão
Literal translation commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

off the beaten path
going against the grain
thinking outside the box
taking the road less traveled
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