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unconventional travel

[/ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəl ˈtrævəl/]
noun phrasepl: unconventional travels
viagem não convencional
1. Travel that deviates from standard or traditional methods, routes, or itineraries; journeys undertaken using alternative means or following non-traditional paths
She preferred unconventional travel, hitchhiking and taking local buses instead of flying.
Ela preferia viagem não convencional, pegando caronas e ônibus locais em vez de voar.
2. Adventure or exploratory travel that eschews typical tourist destinations and mainstream transportation
Unconventional travel through Southeast Asia led him to discover hidden villages.
A viagem não convencional pelo Sudeste Asiático o levou a descobrir aldeias escondidas.
NYC Slang
off-the-grid travel, indie travel
Synonyms
alternative traveloff-the-beaten-path traveladventure travelindependent travelbudget travel
Antonyms
conventional travelmainstream tourismpackage tourismtraditional travel

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
viagem não convencional
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
viagem alternativa
Common alternative phrasing in urban context
Portugal
viagem não convencional
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat a different path
travel the road less traveled
think outside the box in travel
go off the beaten track
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