"Journeys" refer to trips or travels taken from one place to another. In the context of explorers during the Age of Discovery, journeys often involved long distances, unfamiliar territories, and encounters with diverse cultures.
Related terms
Trade Routes: Trade routes are established paths or roads used for transporting goods between different regions or countries. Explorers sought new trade routes to access valuable resources and establish economic dominance.
Expedition: An expedition refers to an organized journey or voyage for a specific purpose such as exploration, scientific research, or conquest. Many explorers during the Age of Discovery were part of expeditions sponsored by monarchs or trading companies.
Navigation: Navigation is the process of planning and controlling the movement of a vessel (ship) from one place to another. Skilled navigators were crucial during exploratory journeys as they used various tools like compasses and astrolabes to determine direction and position at sea.