1 . Travelling with friends can be an amazing experience where you could make lifelong memories or it could ruin your friendship.     1     Here are some rules you should follow to make sure your next trip with friends goes as smoothly as possible.

    2     Sure, you and your friends probably have some similar interests, but that’s not always the case. In an effort to keep everyone happy, go over travel plans and expectations ahead of time. Have each person categorize activities or sights into “must-see”, “want to see” and “would go if we have time”. Plan accordingly and make sure everyone can see some of their top attractions.

Communicate and respect each other. Everyone has personal preferences when travelling— from getting the bed closest to the bathroom or sitting in the airplane’s window seat. But sometimes things don’t go as you like. In this case, share your requirements directly with your travel companions.     3     Have a conversation when problems arise, for communication is the key.

Don’t disappear. When travelling with a group — or even just one other person — you may want some alone time. That’s completely fine, but make sure your friends know where you are and have a way of contacting you.     4    

Get off your phone. Of course, your friends will understand if you need to take a call from a family member, or in the event of a work emergency, but other than that, try to stay off your phone.     5     After all, the appeal of this type of trip is to spend time with friends. Just enjoy it!

2 . Some people love travelling while some prefer to stay at home. If you don’t love travelling, you can make a change now. Why?    1     Please read on to know more.

Travelling takes you out of your comfort zone. Your comfort zone is comforting.    2    When you step into new surroundings, you will learn about the world around you. Travelling alone is a great option. Some people might fear being on their own, but it can really help them grow.

    3    Are you afraid of water? If you are, go to the beach or a lake. Are you afraid of talking to strangers? If so, go to a new place and talk with people you have never seen. Remember, fear can be overcome.

Travelling is a good way to expand your mind. It gets you out of a routine and makes you use your brain, your ears and your eyes. While travelling, there are a lot of things that have to be taken in: new sights, new flavours, new noises, etc.    4    

Have you ever thought about travelling abroad as a volunteer? You can benefit a lot from this kind of trip.    5     Sometimes, you can even get all of your meals and accommodation for free. Volunteer tourism is becoming more and more popular. There are many ways to make a difference and benefit you at the same time.

3 . While it’s wonderful to share a special trip and new experience with friends or family, there’s an attractive case for travel alone from time to time. Solo travel can work for anyone.     1    .

You needn’t discuss with others.

It can be challenging to talk over a trip and time away from work with another busy person in your life,     2    . Usually, these challenges can be overcome by simply planning far in advance. However, if you can’t find a travel partner on short notice, it may be the perfect time to pack your bags and go anyway.

You’re your own great partner.

    3    , you may be surprised at how enjoyable it can be. Just accompany yourself. Depending on the destination, a solo trip can be a powerful and life-changing experience. Imagine sitting on a peaceful beach at sunset or taking an inviting morning hike alone. You can enjoy such a hike without making conversation with anyone.

Meet new people.

If you are a born open person, traveling alone can be a wonderful way to meet locals and make new friends. Often, people who are alone appear more approachable (亲近的) to others.     4    . You could even join a group of like-minded people for yoga on the beach. The key is to keep an open mind while keeping safety in mind, especially in a foreign land.

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For some reason, service at hotels and restaurants seems better when you’re traveling alone. People tend to admire those who travel by themselves.

4 . Travelling offers endless benefits in terms of adventure, as well as getting the opportunity to experience new and unfamiliar things around the world.    1    . In this text, we are detailing some of the most important, benefits of travelling for you.

It can reduce stress. Let’s talk about the big one first, stress.    2    , and it is something that we all experience. Life can throw all kinds of things at you, causing stress and worry. However, travelling can help to relieve these feelings. It allows you to break away from your everyday routine.

    3    . Even the thought of travelling for a break might make you feel more creative and open your mind to new ideas. Jetting off overseas and getting the opportunity to see the world can bring a new viewpoint to your ideas. Increasing creativity is extremely beneficial to us, as it helps us to put any negative energy into our creativity.

It can strengthen immune system.    4    . Travelling exposes you to different climates thus ever strengthening your immune system. That certainly doesn’t go without saying that you should do everything to maintain your immune system when travelling. Get your body well used to plenty of rest, eating well and staying energetic.

It can increase activity.    5    ,so you will stay active, which is always good news for your body. Being more active means your heart rate is increased, your body is able to burn fat quicker, and your circulation can improve. However, do take caution not to overuse yourself, as it can take the enjoyment out of travelling. So let it happen naturally.

5 . Travel off-season

Go to your desired destination while the demand is low and take advantage of huge discounts. During the peak season, the hotel and flight prices increase quickly, and you’ll likely spend more of your vacation time standing in line due to the rush of tourists.     1    

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Websites can help you find discount hotel rooms. Look for places that do not charge extra for children if they use the existing bedding. Stay with the locals. If you and your family are going to stay for a longer period, renting a small apartment is a good choice.

Eat like a local

Why eat at big chain restaurants when you can experience something new?     3    . During your family trip, try new food where the locals eat. This will not just save money, but also provide you with a new and different experience. For smaller meals and snacks, avoid restaurants and try street food or other takeout.

Don’t hesitate to bargain

Tourist-heavy places are known for overcharging for just about everything. Clothes, travel goodies, souvenirs, etc. arc very expensive at these places.     4     Bargain hard to get the best price.

Choose local transportation

    5    . Instead, take buses, railways or subways, which are always cheaper. If you are planning to stay for a while, you can consider renting a car. Hiring a car is much easier than carrying yon bags everywhere if you are moving around a lot.

6 . Traveling abroad is becoming increasingly popular these years. Some people are afraid of making linguistic (语言的) mistakes while traveling. Actually, cultural mistakes may be more serious, which can lead to serious misunderstanding.     1     .

●Touching Someone

    2     In Mediterranean countries, if you don’t touch someone’s arm when talking to him or if you don’t greet him with kisses or a warm hug, you’ll be considered cold. However, if you backslap (拍背) someone who isn’t a family member or a good friend in Korea, you’ll make him uncomfortable.

In Thailand, the head is considered sacred — never even pat a child on the head.

●Talking over Dinner

In some countries, like China, Japan and some African nations, food is important, so don’t start chatting about your day’s adventures while everyone else is digging into dinner.     3     It’s not because your group is unfriendly, but because mealtimes are for eating, not talking.

●Removing Your Shoes or Not

Take off your shoes when arriving at the door of a London dinner party and the hostess will find you rude, but fail to remove your shoes before entering a home in Asia, Hawaii, or the Pacific Islands and you’ll be considered disrespectful. So, if you see a row of shoes at the door, start undoing your shoelaces.     4    .

Once you are on the ground of a different country, remain highly sensitive to native behavior.     5     And don’t feel offended if something seems offensive — like queue-jumping. After all, this is a global village, and we are all very different.

7 . With the summer holiday just around the corner, it seems like everybody is busy planning their vacations.

Travel off-season.

Go to your desired destination (目的地) while the demand is low and make use of huge discounts (折扣). During the peak season, the hotel and flight prices increase quickly.     1    

Save on hotels.

Look for places that do not charge (收费) extra for children if they use the existing (现有的) bedding.     2     If you and your family are going to stay for a longer period, renting a small local apartment is a good choice.

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Planning your meals is another way to reduce your travel costs. During your family trip, try new food the locals eat, which will save money.

Don’t hesitate (犹豫) to bargain (讲价).

Tourist-heavy places are known for overcharging for just about everything. Clothes, travel goodies, souvenirs, etc., are very expensive at these places.     4     Bargain hard to get the best price.

Choose local transportation.

    5     Instead, take buses, railways or subways, which are always cheaper. If you are planning to stay for a while, you can consider renting a car.

8 . Philadelphia is a city known for many things. It is where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, and it was also the first capital of the United States.     1     It is home to nearly 3,000 murals (壁画) painted on the side of homes and buildings around the city.That’s more murals than any other city on Earth.     2    

More than 20 years ago, a New Jersey artist named Jane Golden started a program pairing troubled youth with artists to paint murals on a few buildings around the city.     3    The teenagers involved helped to create magnificent pieces of art, and there were other, even more important, benefits. The young people learned to cooperate and get along with many different kinds of people during the painting. They learned to be responsible, because they needed to follow a schedule to make sure the murals were completed.     4    It is hard for anyone to see the spectacular designs and not feel proud to be a part of Philadelphia.

Take a walk around some of the poorest neighborhoods in Philadelphia and you will find beautiful works of art on the sides and fronts of buildings. Of course the murals are not just in poor neighborhoods, but richer ones as well. Special buses take tourists to different parts of the city to see the various murals, which show the diverse ethnic groups that call Philadelphia home.

    5     It is also a model for other cities throughout America seeking to help troubled youth.

9 . To see the world is one ting. To have someone to share it with is another. Indeed, travel becomes more interesting when you have a travel partner.     1    

You can have someone to talk to. Traveling alone is fun, but wouldn't you feel lonely?     2     This is especially true if you can get a travel companion who is very familiar with the place you're traveling to. You don't have to ask any information from the locals and you can increase the time you spend in the country.

    3     One of the major headaches in traveling is the costs involved. You can't simply ignore the rising price of hotels or plan tickets. You should also think about your daily needs such as your food. Of course, you can't simply go back without bringing any souvenirs（纪念品）to your friends and family. All these can ruin your budget. However, when you have a travel friend, you can have someone to share the expenses with.

You can meet a good friend.     4    You can never count the number of couples who actually found their way into each other's heart while traveling together in another country.

You can have someone to watch out for you. When you're in a foreign land, you'll never be really safe. You don't know the rules as well as the culture of the people. A travel partner will be perfect to remind you of your duties in the country and to watch your back just in case you get lost.     5    

10 . There’s a lot for teenagers to do! Trying new things is a great way to become more independent, explore your own interests and learn about other places and cultures.     1    

What about going to a festival?     2     Camp Bestival has The Den, an area for 13-17 year olds, with music, DJs, workshops and activities-no adults allowed! The Larmer Tree Festival, a three-day music festival, has an excellent Youth Zone where you can have fun.     3     I’d also recommend(推荐) the Citadel. It is a one-day event, so it’s an ideal first-time festival.

Staying somewhere beautiful overnight is another option. The Youth Hostels Association has over 200 places to stay in England and Wales and many of them are close to national parks. The hostels are clean and warm, and they have everything you need. Last summer, I went youth hostelling for four days with a group of friends in the Peak District.     4     What we really liked was being able to cook all our own meals in the kitchen. A one-night stay costs less than $ 20, so it’s a bargain.

    5     You won’t have to organise anything because there are adults to help. But don’t worry they won’t tell you what to do, and you’ll get a lot of freedom to do what you want. Some tours even include volunteer programmes, language programmes or specialties such as photography, so there is something for everyone. One thing is certain: you’ll meet lots of other young people and have a great time.