Although travelling alone may sound discouraging, solo travel is continuing to rise in popularity. There may be numerous reasons why someone is travelling independently. Here are our top reasons to travel by yourself.
Time for you
Some people say solo travel is the comfort and relaxation of having your very own. However, for those looking for some more adventurous “me-time,” solo tours also typically offer plenty of free time to go it alone. During your time at leisure, you have the freedom to do your own exploration, see the sights you want to see or simply relax and take it easy. With no-one to compromise with, it’s totally up to you.
Meet like-minded people
Solo travel doesn’t mean you have to travel alone. Solo travelers come from all walks of life, but they usually all share the same passion — a desire to see the world! It’s often the people you meet on holiday that are the max highlight of the entire trip and, even though you’re travelling alone, you’ll have amazing memories of the shared experiences you had together with people in your group. Take plenty of pictures to remember forever.
You’ll never be alone
Group travel is ideal for solo travelers as it offers the opportunity to a group of like-minded people, each interested in their chosen destination. Being part of a group provides extra security (especially key for independent female travelers who may feel anxious about being on their own) and for everyone there is the benefit of an expert local guide who is keen to share their knowledge. The guides also accompany you on tours and can offer suggestions on what to see and do in your leisure time to ensure you have an authentic and enjoyable experience.
So, if your friends and family are unable to join you on your dream holiday, don’t let that stop you. Travel Department is delighted to partner with Reader’s Digest and offer their readers an exclusive discount on 2023 & 2024 holidays. To discuss any questions or make a booking simply call 0203 966 0527.
1. What is the best part of the entire solo trip?| A．The beautiful scenery on the way. | B．The freedom to choose your destination. |
| C．The people you meet during the trip. | D．The pictures you take along the way. |
| A．Protection and security measures. | B．Company and personalized suggestions. |
| C．Knowledge and leisure activities. | D．Freedom and enjoyable experience. |
| A．To educate. | B．To explain. | C．To advertise. | D．To instruct. |
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【推荐1】A record of 6.15 million trips was made by Chinese mainland tourists to overseas destinations during the sevenday Spring Festival holiday，which ended on Thursday，according to the China National Tourism Administration.'That is an increase of 7 percent compared with last year's Spring Festival.About 374,000 trips were organized by travel agencies，a 2.5 percent increase.
The administration also reported growth from individual and highend(高端的) travelers and said that in addition to top and coastal cities，inland cities—such as those in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region—became important source markets.With many Chinese now traveling abroad for Spring Festival，their choice of destinations has expanded along with their growing interest in foreign cultures and services.
“Chinese tourists are increasingly willing to experience local cultures and services，including staying in private homes，appreciating plants and watching monkeys in hot springs，” Li Xuejing，the agency's marketing manager，said.
A Chinese tourist surnamed Guo，who was vacationing on an island in the Philippines，said：“I now pay more attention to relaxation and enjoyment during the holidays instead of shopping or choosing gifts for relatives.”
Another choice is Britain.Though the devaluation(货币贬值)of the pound is a factor，Britain's rich history and famous education tradition have caught the eye of Chinese.
1. How many trips were made to foreign countries during the Golden Week of this Spring festival holiday?| A．6,150,000. | B．2,500,000. |
| C．7,000,000. | D．374,000. |
| A．They're reported to have become important attractions. |
| B．They're famous for all kinds of plants and monkeys. |
| C．They have the best hot spring in the world. |
| D．They belong to coastal source markets. |
| A．Go shopping for gifts. |
| B．Study foreign cultures. |
| C．Relax and enjoy herself. |
| D．Chat with her relatives. |
| A．A guide book. |
| B．A newspaper. |
| C．A scientific magazine. |
| D．An advertisement. |
【推荐2】It’s believed that Canada is one of the most wonderful choices for travelers. Travel in Canada has become exciting as a number of lakes including “Great Lakes” in Canada make it attractive. In fact, Canada has more lakes than any other country which contains fresh water. In addition to lakes, Canada has a number of beaches as it has a long coastline on its north, east, and west. Travelers from around the world come in large numbers to enjoy sunbath at various beaches.
Niagara Falls lie on the border of Canada and the US. It is now popular for its beauty and is a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Niagara Falls are most attractive during summer season when weather condition is charming and attractive. Any Canadian will recommend that to you. At the Canadian side, floodlights light up both sides of the fall for several hours after dark and the whole scene becomes magnificent.
When traveling to Canada, travelers can enjoy doing shopping at Toronto which is considered a leading city. It symbolizes American culture and the spirit of independence. Migrants form European, Latin American, Asian and Caribbean races inhabit the place and make it a multi-cultural society. Ottawa, on the other hand, is the capital of Canada and center of political activities.
Vancouver is an enlightening city in Canada which was named after British Captain George Vancouver, who explored the area in the 1790s. The city is a leading industrial place in Canada. Another tourist attraction in Canada is the capital city of British Columbia, Victoria. The city is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.
Travel in Canada is being made easy as transportation facilities are of higher standard. Besides, very few people know that Canada is a high-paying country in terms of wages per hour. In addition to a popular tourist destination, Canada is an economic powerhouse of North America, particularly in agriculture products. Canada dairy industry exports milk products around the world.
1. What attracts travelers most in Canada according to the first paragraph?| A．Coastlines and sunbath. | B．Mountains and water. |
| C．Animals and plants. | D．Lakes and beaches. |
| A．Charming weather conditions | B．Summer Niagara Falls |
| C．Floodlights at Canadian side | D．The hydroelectric power |
| A．Its people come from different countries | B．It displays the Canadian bravery. |
| C．It is a political center in Canada. | D．Travelers can buy something cheap there. |
| A．Remind us to keep him in mind. | B．Compare Vancouver and Victoria. |
| C．Introduce the city of Vancouver. | D．Tell us a history story. |
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
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When many of us take a vacation, more than anything, we seek to relax. We spend long, lazy days on a beach chair. But too often, we return home, very tired.
It doesn’t have to be this way. Come home refreshed after an active trip! And you won’t be too tired!
Active vacations are often the most relaxing ones of all. We don’t expect you to take up running. Rather, we ask the sedentary (久坐不动的) vacationers to spend two to four hours a day doing things, such as walking in city streets, going to a zoo or biking beside the ocean.
These kinds of activities aren’t just good for your physical health. They improve your mental (精神的) health as well. And they make vacations memorable and worthwhile.
Here are some fresh ideas to make your vacations as pleasurable as they are active and healthy.
◆A walk at dawn or dusk can make you feel or look young again. Try to make this a daily thing that is done regularly.
◆Don’t allow yourself to spend all your time sitting in front of the water.
◆Many of us spend a large part of our vacations on the road, either getting to and from our destinations (目的地), or using the car for sightseeing. But no matter how beautiful the scenery is, great memorable vacations don’t happen in a car seat.
1. What is the purpose of the passage?| A．To show us how to make our vacations relaxing. |
| B．To tell us where we should go for our vacations. |
| C．To explain to us why vacations can sometimes be boring. |
| D．To introduce the relation between vacations and health. |
| A．In low spirits. | B．Pleasant or cool. |
| C．Feeling energetic. | D．Feeling regretful. |
| A．to go on vacation by car |
| B．to get out of the car for sightseeing |
| C．not to spend too much time on the road |
| D．to go camping to get close to the nature |
【推荐1】Museums allow visitors to learn about a variety of subjects, including art, history, science, animals, nature, and more.There are great museums around the world worth exploring.
Solomon R.Guggenheim Museum, New York City, USA
The building itself was designed by admirable architect Frank Lloyd Wright.The exhibits inside constantly change, so you could experience Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, modem contemporary art.And the exhibition of this year is about contemporary art and China.
Musee du Louvre, Paris, France
Not only is the Louvre an art museum, but it is also a royal palace, and includes parts of a medieval castle hidden in its basement.Inside the Louvre, you can find Classical sculptures, Egyptian relics and Mesopotamian cultural relics, as well as Italian Renaissance(文艺复兴)paintings.
Design Museum, London, England
This museum opened November 2016 and is dedicated to contemporary design in every form.British architectural designer John Pawson remodeled he former Commonwealth Institute in Kensington.It has three times the amount of space of its original location in Shad Thames, and can offer a wider range of exhibitions.
Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy
Galleria degli Uffizi is Italy's richest and most celebrated art gallery.It was the governing dynasty's administrative center.It is home to famous art pieces like Gentile da Fabriano's Adoration of the Magi, Botticelli's Primavera and The Birth of Venus, Piero della Francesca's twin portraits of The Duke and Duchess of Urbino, and Michelangelo's Doni Tondo.
1. Where can you enjoy Chinese art?| A．Design Museum. | B．Musee du Louvre. |
| C．Galleria degli Uffizi. | D．Solomon R.Guggenheim Museum. |
| A．Ancient relics. | B．Contemporary art. |
| C．Michelangelo's works. | D．Contemporary design. |
| A．John Pawson. | B．Frank Lloyd Wright. |
| C．Piero della Francesca. | D．The Duke and Duchess of Urbino. |
【推荐2】The magic spell of motion pictures never fades away. Filmgoers are eager to celebrate the charm of the big screen again. Here are four titles on top of the screening schedule.
A First Farewell
IMDb rating: 7.0
Set in the Xinjiang region, the story unfolds between farm boy Isa and his friend Kalbinur. Isa reads a story called A First Farewell in school, and although he does not fully understand the idea of farewell, he will soon experience it himself.
The film won the Asian Future Best Film Award at Tokyo International Film Festival in 2018 since screened the same year and a Crystal Bear at the 2019 Berlinale.
Coco
IMDb rating: 8.4
This Disney-Pixar production offers a heart-warming comedy combining fantasy, music, family values and Mexican culture. Miguel meets charming Hector in the Land of the Dead and they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history.
First showed in 2018, Coco brought home two Oscars, one Golden Globe and one BAFTA Award.
The Pursuit Happineess
IMDIi rating: 8.0
This film is based on a true story about a man named Christopher Gardner. Forced to live out on the streets with his son, Gardner takes on an unpaid internship as a stockbroker, with slim chances for advancement to a paid position. Never giving up, the man at last is none other than the real Christopher Gardner.
Since first screened in 2006. the film has encouraged lots of strugglers.
Ne Zha
IMDb rating: 7.5
Ne Zha is the one who should be the spirit bead（念珠） hero but he becomes a devil, because the spirit bead and the devil bead are switched.
Ne Zha, released in 2019, is the top grossing animated film ever screened on the Chinese mainland. The box office hit has grossed more than 700 million dollars worldwide.
1. Which film is adapted from a true story?| A．A First Farewell. | B．Coco. |
| C．The Pursuit of Happiness. | D．Ne Zha. |
| A．A documentary film. | B．An animated film. |
| C．A dramatic film. | D．An action film. |
| A．They are big-screen films. | B．They won International awards. |
| C．They all got high IMDb rating. | D．They are instant hits since screened. |
【推荐3】2023 Youth Writing Contest: Competition Finals!
We received over 430 submissions from 30 cities across the Mainland for our 2023 Youth Writing Contest, exceeding all our expectations!
The next step? Having finalists read their work live at our Live Reading Party in Shanghai. Can’t make it to Shanghai? No problem! You can join us via Tencent Meeting to read your story to our audience and judges.
We’ve narrowed down the pack down to 35 finalists, who have been notified via email—so please look out for an email from That’s Marketing!
If you have not received an email, it means you have not been selected as a final ist this year, but some really good entries just missed out, so we encourage you to try again next year!
We’d like to invite everyone—those who submitted works, those who considered doing so and those who are simply interested to join us—from 2—6 pm on Sunday, November 19 at Lounge by Topgolf, Shanghai, to celebrate our country’s budding writers and poets.
Each finalist will read his or her piece aloud in front of an audience and panel of judges(in person or via Tencent Meeting). Our esteemed judges will then pick three winners in each of the three age categories, with the winning submissions to be published in the January 2024 issue of Urban Family magazine.
Finalists and one other family member will be given FREE tickets! If you’d like more, you can purchase them for just RMB 50 (which includes free flow soft drinks). Click below to purchase these very limited tickets.
If you have any questions, please contact us by scanning the QR code below or adding our marketing WeChat.
1. Who are the target audience of this article?
| A．35 finalists notified through email. | B．All competitors who submitted works. |
| C．Our country’s promising writers and poets. | D．Those who are interested in Youth Writing Contest. |
| A．Urban Family magazine will pick out winners. |
| B．Audience will vote for winners via Tencent Meeting. |
| C．Judges determine winners after listening to finalists. |
| D．Topgolf, Shanghai will select winners in each age group. |
| A．Nothing. | B．RMB 50. | C．RMB 100. | D．RMB150. |
