travel vs travelling

Both 'travel' and 'travelling' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Travel' is a noun referring to the act of moving from one place to another, while 'travelling' is the present participle form of the verb 'travel,' used to describe the action of journeying. The choice between the two depends on whether you are referring to the concept of travel or the ongoing action of traveling.

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travel

This is a correct noun form referring to the act of moving from one place to another.

Use 'travel' when referring to the general concept of moving from one place to another, such as 'I love to travel.'

Examples:

I love to travel to new places.
Air travel can be exhausting.
Travel broadens the mind.
The travel industry is booming.
Traveling solo can be a great adventure.

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Car travel is underpriced and therefore we over-consumed.
Our ability to manipulate gravity is essential for long-term space travel.
Standard way to travel through dimensions.
I needed someone willing to travel abroad.
OK, calculating travel time based on current speed.
Somebody told his men my travel plans.
You and mom always travel together.
Citizens can travel abroad without seeking special permission.
Special little advance for travel expenses.
In conventional travel you move towards the destination.
Lot of businessmen travel with their secretaries.
Cia protocol, always travel unpredictably.
Collisions with debris can paralyze space travel for months.
Looking at travel reports, expenses...
Sometimes he booked his own travel.
These rings allow people to travel between dimensions.
Five-mile radius, unknown direction of travel.
Also reimbursement for all travel expenses.
My apologies for the travel arrangements.
It's international, all travel.

Alternatives:

journey
trip
voyage
excursion
tour

travelling

This is the present participle form of the verb 'travel,' used to describe the ongoing action of journeying.

Use 'travelling' when describing the action of journeying or moving from one place to another, such as 'I am travelling to Europe.'

Examples:

I am travelling to Europe next week.
She enjoys travelling to exotic destinations.
Travelling by train is relaxing.
They are currently travelling around the world.
Travelling alone can be a transformative experience.

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Before travelling, consult your doctor.
Enter the number of adults/children travelling.
His other interests include travelling, playing the saxophone and reading.
This is why we started travelling.
Flirting and twinkling with that ghastly travelling salesman.
I used to talk about travelling.
She loves travelling, meeting people and experience cultures.
He symbolizes travelling, music and fertility.
SleepStation is a folding travelling blanket with a pouch.
If a travelling companion is ever required...
I have made proposals about travelling expenses.
Usual travelling documents like your passport.
Design and make with us your travelling belt.
Pay attention: travelling and technology.
Even today the Umbrian countryside is your travelling companion.
Parallel hybrid cars are more suited for long distance travelling.
More about travelling with sports equipment and other special items.
We may not afford tickets and travelling expenses.
Transpotec Logitec is travelling toward the 2015 edition.
20.50 Imagine travelling through a magic world populated by bewitched animals.

Alternatives:

journeying
moving
going
roaming
wandering

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