3. What is a good travel partner? A good travel partner must be open-minded, energetic, and adventurous. It's essential to get along
well with your partner, because you will need to agree on many decisions, such as where to eat,
where to go, and how long to stay in one place. The person you travel with also has to be
considerate and patient. You need to enjoy his or her personality and company; otherwise, your
holiday will turn into a disaster.
4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of air travel? Well, flying is fast and saves time. From Fuzhou, you can fly to Shanghai in an hour, but it will
take you at least 6 or 7 by train. In addition, taking a plane is quite comfortable, because the seat is
large; you usually have more leg room than on a bus. On top of this, you can enjoy the food on
board, and I am not even talking about the breathtaking view you have if you are sitting by a
window. On the other hand, a plane ticket is usually expensive, although prices have gone down in
the last few years
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And it is also troublesome to get to the airport, because they are obviously
always far away from the city center.
5. What different kinds of accommodation can people use when they are travelling? Well, since China opened up to tourism, hotels have mushroomed everywhere. There is a great
variety of accommodation choices for all budgets
.
Four-star hotels can be found in big cities and
around famous tourist destinations. However, most travelers choose to stay in smaller hotels that
offer more reasonable prices
.
In addition, there are quite a lot of home-stays. A family welcomes
you for the night. You can have dinner with them, and it's a great chance to learn about the local
customs and food. Backpackers with a limited budget can pick a youth hostel, and they can share a
dorm with other travelers. I have also heard of couch-surfing, which is a great hospitality
exchange network for travelers. It works in a very simple way: you can sign up on the website,
and you agree to provide your couch, or a bed, to travelers who might come to your hometown: In
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exchange, you could stay on someone else's couch anywhere around the world. It's a network
based on trust. But it is also a great opportunity to meet people and have a great time when you
travel alone.