The World of Travelling Most people enjoy

The World of Travelling

Most people enjoy travelling. They may choose various means of transport and go: by air by sea by train by car by boat on horseback on a bike on foot

If you want your journey to be a success it has to be arranged beforehand. You are to choose the most convenient way of getting at your destination; to book a ticket well in advance.

Synonyms: Travel - moving from one place to another, from one country to another, touring. Journey - a long trip (usually over land). Voyage - a sea journey. Trip - a short journey for pleasure or for a particular purpose.

Allow yourself enough time for: Finding the right platform ( carriage, compartment, cabin) Going through the customs formalities and passport control Taking your bulky luggage to the luggage van Doing some last-minute shopping at the station ( airport, duty-free)

These things can make your journey easier or more rewarding: A season ticket or a travel card A nice book or an interesting magazine A hearty talk with your fellow passengers You can look though the window and admire the picturesque views

These things can spoil the impression of your journey: Travel sickness Heavy luggage Talkative fellow passengers Missing your transport Bad food Bad weather

When you come to another city you are likely to stay in/at: a hotel a motel a hostel a boarding house a guest house bed and breakfast

When you stay in a hotel you check in (register) at a hotel ask for room, suite for a night, two nights

The room you ask for can be: single or double with a shower or a bath with a view of the sea with a twin bed, a double bed

The manager of the hotel can show you the room and the facilities available. The price of your room can include service: laundry service breakfast and some facilities

Don’t forget to check out at the end of your stay. Zhukova Sveta