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The origin of the word “travel” is most likely lost to history. The term “travel” may originate from the Old French word travail.[3] According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, the first known use of the word travel was in the 14th century. It also states that the word comes from Middle English travailen, travelen (which means to torment, labor, strive, journey) and earlier from Old French travailler (which means to work strenuously, toil).

In English we still occasionally use the words travail and travails, which mean struggle. According to Simon Winchester in his book The Best Travelers’ Tales (2004), the words travel and travail both share an even more ancient root: a Roman instrument of torture called the tripalium (in Latin it means “three stakes”, as in to impale). This link reflects the extreme difficulty of travel in ancient times.

Kalkanvilla.de is at Patara Beach
Patara is located just a stone’s throw from Kalkan. The beach, with its 12 km undeveloped dune hem is simply gorgeous. The Caretta Caretta returns to the egg storage year after year. [...]
Oct 20, 2020 Category: Holiday Ideas 0 Comments
Why Lycia of All Places
Why Lycia of all places? Well, I can think of so much that I don’t quite know where to start. The Lycian coastline ranges from Fethiye to Antalya. She and the corresponding hinterland have [...]
Jun 28, 2020 Category: Holiday Ideas 0 Comments
City of Kas Promo Video
Promo video prepared by the city of Kas tourism bureau. Showing you a wide variety a reasons to visit our wonderful beach town. Wether for a romantic getaway or a family vacation, you’ll [...]
Apr 20, 2015 Category: Holiday Ideas 0 Comments