IELTS Speaking Part-2 An interesting journey you have been on

Describe an interesting journey you have been on.

You should say:

• Where you went

• How you travelled there

• Who you went with

• And say how it affected your life at the time

One of my most memorable trips was to Amsterdam in February. It was a spontaneous decision to book the trip, and I love nothing more than embarking on adventures without meticulous planning. The thrill of wandering aimlessly through new streets and discovering hidden gems is what makes such journeys so exhilarating.

I booked a round-trip flight to Amsterdam at the last minute, but I encountered a minor hiccup with my visa. Thankfully, this issue was resolved swiftly, and we proceeded with our travel plans. Upon arrival in Amsterdam, we were greeted by a transfer driver who took us to a charming hotel right in the city center.

Our hotel was bustling with around 50 other young travelers, primarily couples from various European countries. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and we quickly struck up friendships with a couple of other pairs. Exploring the city with these new friends added an extra layer of enjoyment to the trip.

This journey had a significant impact on me. It was not just about the sightseeing but also about the people we met and the spontaneous adventures we embarked upon. Some of the highlights included the lively nightlife and the joy of drinking excellent beer and devouring freshly made waffles.

One of the most unforgettable moments was a night out in downtown Amsterdam. We stumbled upon a bar that had a karaoke night, and someone performed “Living on a Prayer”—but in Dutch! This quirky experience encapsulated the joy and unpredictability of the trip.

Overall, this trip was more than just a holiday; it was a series of delightful encounters and experiences that left a lasting impression on me. It reinforced my love for spontaneous travel and showed me how much joy can be found in unexpected moments.

Table of Meanings and Translations

Phrase/Expression	Easy English	Bangla	Russian	Hindi
Spontaneous	Done without planning	স্বতঃস্ফূর্ত	Спонтанный	स्वाभाविक
Wandering aimlessly	Walking around without a specific goal	উদ্দেশ্যহীনভাবে ঘোরা	Бродить без цели	उद्देश्यहीन घूमना
Hiccup	A small problem	ছোট সমস্যা	Небольшая проблема	छोटी समस्या
Hiccups with visa	Issues related to visa	ভিসা সংক্রান্ত সমস্যা	Проблемы с визой	वीजा से संबंधित समस्याएँ
Charming	Attractive and pleasant	মজাদার	Очаровательный	आकर्षक
Bustling	Busy and lively	ভিড়	Оживленный	व्यस्त
Warm and welcoming	Friendly and hospitable	উষ্ণ এবং আতিথেয়তাপূর্ণ	Теплый и гостеприимный	गर्म और स्वागतपूर्ण
Quirky	Unusual and interesting	অদ্ভুত	Оригинальный	अजीब और दिलचस्प
Unforgettable moments	Experiences that are hard to forget	অবিস্মরণীয় মুহূর্ত	Незабываемые моменты	अविस्मरणीय क्षण
Devouring	Eating quickly and eagerly	লোভের সাথে খাওয়া	Поглощение	झपट लेना
Encounters	Meetings or experiences with people	সাক্ষাৎ	Встречи	मुठभेड़
Reinforced	Strengthened or confirmed	শক্তিশালী করা	Укрепленный	मजबूत करना
Delightful	Very pleasing or enjoyable	আনন্দদায়ক	Приятный	आनंदजनक
Unpredictability	The quality of being unpredictable	অপ্রত্যাশিততা	Непредсказуемость	अप्रत्याशितता
Impression	The effect or feeling something leaves on you	প্রভাব	Впечатление	छाप
Quirky experience	An unusual and interesting event	অদ্ভুত অভিজ্ঞতা	Оригинальный опыт	अजीब अनुभव