Let’s talk about tourism.

Let’s talk about travelling. Why do people travel?

I must admit that nowadays tourism has become very popular and turned into a prosperous business. More and more people travel every year though the motivation for this is different. If you want to experience a whole new environment, to see new places and meet new people, travelling is the right way. Travelling on business allows people to get more information about achievements of other companies and helps them make their own business more successful. Some people travel for educational purposes, or they visit their distant relatives and Mends.

Today more and more people would prefer to spend their holidays travelling. Rich or poor, old or young they strive to leave the place where they live or work and move to another spot of our planet at least for a week.

As far as reasons for travelling are concerned, people travel to see other counMes and continents, modem cities and the mins of ancient towns, to enjoy picturesque places. It is always interesting to discover new thing and other ways of life, to meet different people, taste different food, examine various architectural styles, visit museums and art galleries. Travelling is a remarkable key to understanding other cultures, a wonderful opportunity to leam more about the world we live in.

What means of transport do you prefer and why?

Nowadays people can travel in different ways. People usually travel by air, by rail, by sea or by road. All means of travel have their advantages and disadvantages. And people choose one according to their likes and financial possibilities. Of course, travelling by air is the fastest and the most convenient way, but it is the most expensive too. Travelling by train is much slower, but it has its advantages. Not only have modem trains very comfortable seats, but also you can see much more interesting places of the country you are travelling through. Speed, comfort and safety are the main advantages of trains and planes. That is why many people prefer them to all other means. Travelling by sea is popular mostly for pleasure Mps.

As for me I prefer travelling by car. I think it’s very convenient. You don’t need to reserve your tickets. You don’t need to carry heavy suitcases. You don’t depend on the timetable. You are free to stop and change the direction whenever you want. You can admire the landscapes you are passing by and you can take a break for a picnic if you feel hungry.

What questions would you ask a tour guide on a tour of London?

Do 1 need a passport or visa?

What are the emergency numbers I can call?

What is the best time of the year to travel there?

How long will it take me to get to the destination?

What excursions are included into the tour?

You have visited some foreign countries. Which of them did you like most and would you recommend your friend to visit?

If I were you, I would travel around my own country first and then travel abroad. There are a lot of places to visit in Belams such as Mir castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Belarus, Brest fortress, which is a must for those who are interested in our history, Belovezhskaya pushcha, a beautiful national park with rare species of animals and birds, and others.

What difficulties can you have when visiting a foreign country? Is it possible to avoid them?

Visiting a foreign country, people usually come in touch with culture, traditions and ways different from their own. To avoid possible difficulties one should get acquainted with this or that country beforehand and then follow the proverb "When in Rome, do as the Romans do."

It means that visitors should show respect for the other culture and its traditions. In this way it will be possible to avoid difficulties.