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[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1444140028752{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Golfing in Barbados
Barbados is not high up on the list of golf destinations in the Caribbean although it does offer about 6 (possibly 7) golf courses which ...
February 6, 2022 , 0
Snorkeling & Diving in Barbados
Barbados is perfect for both snorkeling and scuba diving, with a visibility between 40 and 80 feet, turquoise crystal-clear waters and plenty of shipwrecks and ...
November 29, 2021 , 0
Getting around Barbados
Transportation has improved in Barbados over the years. It’s certainly not as cheap as it used to be when a bus ride anywhere in the ...
November 5, 2021 , 0
Shopping in Barbados
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November 5, 2021 , 0
5 Popular Watersports in Barbados
When you come to Barbados there are lots of things to see and do. With balmy temperatures hovering around 30 degrees year-round and crystal-clear blue ...
November 4, 2021 , 0
7 Days/Things to do in Barbados
If you can bear to tear yourself away from some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, then there are plenty of exciting experiences ...
October 29, 2021 , 0
Eat like a local
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October 29, 2021 , 0
Island touring in Barbados
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October 29, 2021 , 0
What Guests Want to Know
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October 29, 2021 , 0
How to be a Great Host
Elle put together some easy steps every host can follow to prevent hosting from becoming more of a chore than a reward. “Some of our ...
October 29, 2021 , 0