1 . I used to travel to make myself relaxed.Two years ago, I was rather busy with my business and under a lot of _______, so I went to Las Vegas for a holiday.

When I was on holiday, a(n)_______ suddenly came to me.I had long wished to pay a visit to the Greek island of Santorini. Therefore, the idea of a two­week European _______ alone was born.

I'd driven alone across the US before, but traveling to other countries whose languages aren't the same as mine _______   me.I was worried that I wouldn't be able to _______ with anyone.

But I soon _______   that if I wanted to follow my dreams, I had to step out of my comfort area.If I let _______ take control of me, I'd get nowhere.

As I was in search of more places visit on my trip, I found Mykonos, Greece, which I _______   just as much as I liked Santorini. When I arrived in _______, it was like I was in a dream.

What I appreciated best was the bus ride to Venice.As I rode the bus and enjoyed every new thing I saw, I was completely ________ from the pressure of my work.How ________ it was to see people riding their bikes to the ________ they would like to go to!

Some people might say, “It's not a big ________; it's just Venice. Thousands of people go there every day.” But is was more than that to me.It was about having a ________ and when it was time for it to come true, don't let it ________.

2 . Travelers to new cities are often told to start their trip with a bus tour. It is said that they can then get a full view of the places that _______ them. Nonsense! What you see from the _______ of a moving bus is ______ and completely removed from the real sights, sounds, and  _______ outside. Be adventurous! The best _______ to experience any place is on foot and with absolutely no travel plan._______ go wherever your feet and your interests_______ you. You finally will get to the ______ sites as you are on the bus tour―the museums, the monuments, the city hall --- but you will have seen much more. You will have _______ the present life of the city.

“But what if I get lost?” people might ask. No one ever gets _______ lost in a major city.

At first, you can find your way back to a(n) ______ location. If it ______ you to be “lost”, just find a taxi and go back to where you started. However,_______ things can happen if you get lost. You can _____ at a sidewalk café to sit and relax. You can ask the local people at the next table about the directions. And _______ they don’t speak your language, your trip becomes more memorable because of the ______. Here are a few more ways to get most out of your travel.

Know before you do. _____  a few hours before your trip learning about the history and culture of your destination. This will help you understand what you’re seeing.

Move around like a local. Use the subways and buses of the city you’re ________ You’ll not only save money, but you’ll also learn how people really live.

Check the bulletin boards (布告牌). Sometimes you can find advertisements for free concerts and______ fun activities on bulletin boards around universities.

So next time you see a poster advertising an introductory _______ tour, save your money. Instead, wander on your own. I promise you a time you’ll remember with great pleasure.