📘 Part 3: Cycling
Is two-wheeled travel better than four? Rory dives into the debate, weighing the pros and cons of being on the road and exploring why some countries are total havens for it while others are... not.
This episode's vocabulary
Intensity (noun) - the quality of being very serious and having strong emotions or opinions.
Pedestrian (noun) - a person who is walking, especially in an area where vehicles go.
Run-ins (noun) - if you have a run-in with someone, you have a serious argument with them or you get into trouble with them.
Infrastructure (noun) - the basic structure of an organization or system which is necessary for its operation, esp. public water, energy, and systems for communication and transport.
Haven (noun) - a safe or peaceful place.
Nimble (adj.) - quick and exact either in movement or thoughts.
Versatility (noun) - the quality of being versatile (= able to change easily or to be used for different purposes).
Engage (verb) - to become involved, or have contact, with someone or something.
Viable (adj.) - able to work as intended or able to succeed.
Phase out (phrasal verb) - to remove or stop using something gradually or in stages.
Terrain (noun) - an area of land, when considering its natural features.
Jaunt (noun) - a short journey for pleasure, sometimes including a stay.
Neuroplasticity (noun) - brain's ability to learn.
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