Traveling or Travelling – Proper Word to Use?

You may find it confusing but the word traveling or travelling can be used interchangeably.

The word “Traveling” is commonly used in American English while “Travelling” is widely used in British English.

There are some instances when you can’t interchangeably use them. One of which is the game of Basketball. Americans invented the term “traveling violation” rule. Use the particular term as is since it is already a written rule when you play the sport.

American English is prevalent In the Philippines. The United States colonized the country for 48 years from the Spanish rule in1898 until the end of World War 2 in 1946. No wonder the influence of Americans remained in the country including its English grammar rules.

Your grammar is not important in today’s world. All you need is to travel outside your usual route and learn to communicate with other people 🙂