Modern life is impossible without travelling. The scientific and technological
progress of the 20-th century has allowed people to overcome time and distance,
to cover in the twinkle of an eye the vast expanse of our planet. The whole world is open now. The
limits and frontiers of the previous period have stopped to exist. We can choose any place on the planet and go there on business
or for holiday.
At the end I’d like to say that people are fond of
travelling. They travel to see other countries and continents, to learn about
people’s tradition, to broaden their minds, to enjoy picturesque places. It’s
gorgeous to discover new things, different ways of life, meet people, and try
different food. If I were asked a question “Where I would like to go”, I
wouldn’t be able to answer this question immediately. It’s a difficult question
for me because I’d like to go wherever I can. For me, the world is a great
book, and I’d like to read as many pages of it as possible.
Thousands of people travel every day by air, by rail,
by see or by road.
Travelling by air is the fastest and the most convenient
way, but it is the most expensive too, and sometimes there are delays and
cancellations of flights. It is better to book
tickets in advance. On the appointed day you go to
the airport by car. Soon you`ll board the big air-liner
and it will carry you to new lands. You check in for the flight, go
through the customs clearance area, the passport control. On
board the plane you can look about. In front of you
in the cockpit you`ll see a pilot and his crew. Some
of the passengers are reclining in comfortable armchairs. There is a kitchenette in the rear part of the plane where the
stewardesses are cooking. Presently we take off and
in a few minutes the voice informs us about the altitude we are flying. Sometimes it is possible to see the land. It is like a geographical map. Time
passes quickly. The plane arrives at the destination
on time. What a thrill!
I also enjoy travelling by train. You can see the beautiful scenery
of the country you are travelling through. Modern trains
have very comfortable seats. There are also
sleeping carriages with compartments and a dining-carriage which make even the
longest journey enjoyable. A hearty talk with your fellow passengers may
be very pleasant, too.
Travelling by sea is very popular. On board the ship there are
tennis and badminton courts, a swimming-pool, a cinema and a dancing hall.
Unfortunately, one can get seasick but there’s some medicine for it.
Some people prefer travelling by car which in its turn
has its advantages and drawbacks. If you are an adventurer you can go
hitch-hiking, travel by bicycles, on horseback. Coach tours are not expensive
and I like them very much. They are planned as
holidays and there is a chance to do a lot of sightseeing and have a good rest
at the same time.
Last year …………. I
went by coach to a few countries and enjoyed the tour very much.
During the ten-day holiday we visited Hungary, Slovenia
and Italy. Sightseeing was combined with rest.
For a few days we stayed at some lovely small hotels.
There was no trouble with the luggage because it was taken
care of at every night stop. Moreover, the hotels
were carefully selected and booked in advance. ………….
The
hotels had such conveniences as air conditioning and laundry service and lots
of facilities like workout gyms, swimming pools, bars and restaurants. The
chambermaids were efficient and the managers at the reception desk spoke fluent
English and sometimes even Russian.
What
should be noted, it's important for travellers to
know how to behave both in their own country and in foreign places. The
spirit
of true courtesy enables one to give due consideration to others, to
appear and
to be at ease in all circumstances, to say and to do the right thing at
the
right time. Personally, when I travel to a foreign country, I try and
learn at
least some minimum vocabulary to be able to show my politeness. Also,
several
maps of the place where I’m going can be handy. I pack my things neatly
and try not to take too much luggage. And of course I take care of my
camera – and keep kind of a journal with the help of my photos – they
act as a
remembrance for years to come.
