A change is a good rest

It’s a well-known fact that when on holiday most people try to avoid doing things they have to do all the year round. I believe that any holiday must be a change. You need to get away from all usual routines, to escape from the stress and the strain of everyday life.

Millions of people all over the world spend their time traveling. They travel to see other countries or cities. They travel to enjoy picturesque places or simply for a change of scene. It’s always interesting to discover new things and different ways of life, to meet different people, to try various food, to listen to various musical rhythms.

Those who live in the country are fond of going to big capital cities. They spend their time visiting museums and art galleries, looking at shop windows and dining at exotic restaurants.

City dwellers usually like a quiet holiday by the sea or in the mountains, with nothing to do but walk and bathe and laze in the sun.

Most travelers and holiday-makers take a camera with them and take pictures of everything that interests them- the sights of the city, old churches and castles, views of mountains, lakes and vast forests.

People travel by different means of transport. People travel to have holidays or on business. If they travel on business they choose the fastest transport. They often travel by plane or by train. It is very expensive but it is very fast. And if people want to have a rest they choose traveling by boat or by car. When you travel by car or by bike you plan your trip yourself.

Personally I prefer traveling by car with my parents. I think it’s very comfortable because we don’t have to book tickets and we needn’t carry heavy suitcases. When I travel I can watch a video, listen to music or admire picturesque landscapes through the window. We can stop wherever we want and spend at any place as much time as we like.

If you travel a lot you gain new experience which you may find useful in your further life. So traveling is great.

1. What is your idea of a perfect holiday?

For me a perfect holiday is a trip to some foreign country because it helps me to explore the world, it broadens my outlook, enriches my knowledge of life. It is exciting to learn more about other places and countries, about their history and geography. It is interesting to get acquainted with customs and traditions of different countries, to take pictures of the places I’ll remember all my life. When I travel to a foreign country I also make friends and have a good chance to practice my English.

What exotic country would you like to visit and why?

I would like to visit one of the African countries. Mainly because their way of life differs greatly from the way of life of European countries. The animal and plant world is also different. There are tribes who haven’t been touched by civilization. They live so close to nature. And I’d like to learn more about it.

Have you ever experienced a culture shock when visiting another country?

I don’t think I have. The thing is that before going to another country I surf the Net and try to learn about the accepted ways of behavior there. There are some difficulties of course but I wouldn’t call them a shock.

What is the most relaxing activity for you?

The most relaxing for me is doing some physical activities. I enjoy swimming in summer or going skating in winter. I really like it because while swimming I can think about something pleasant and my mind has a rest. Besides it’s good for my health.