Travelling

Every day hundreds of people travel from one place to another. They
travel to work, to school, or on business. Many people travel for
pleasure and traveling has recently become one of the most popular
hobbies. Traveling is also an interesting way of spending holidays. In
every season of the year the airports, railway stations, seaports, and
bus stops are full of people traveling for long or short distances.

When people travel a long distance they usually travel by air. Traveling
by air is exciting, fast comfortable, relatively safe but rather expensive.
In the 20th century it became one of the most important means of
transport. It takes nearly 6 hours by plane to get from the western to
the eastern coast of the U.S.A. There are several American Airlines, all
of them private. They include the most popular and biggest airline
companies such as the Pan American, Delta…

When people choose to travel by plane they usually go or phone to the

airlines or travel agency to get information about flights. At the airport
the passengers travelling with international or intercontinental airlines
have to show their flight tickets and passports. An official weight their
luggage can take only 20 kg. The passengers must also go through
the customs. Then the passengers can go to the waiting room. In the
plane the stewardess shows them their seats. Before the aircraft
moves, the notices flash up „Fasten Your Safety Belts” and „No
Smoking”. During the flight the stewardess offers the passengers
some meals, drinks, cigarettes and sweets. The passengers can also
read magazines.

Traveling by train is the most common form of travelling. In our

country trains are used daily by many people to and from work or
school. They are cheap, less polluting, safe but not very clean and
comfortable. Fast trains are more comfortable for longer distances.
They do not stop at every station. There are also a sleeping car and
the dinning car in fast trains.

Coaches are buses for long distance travelling. They are fast,
comfortable and the prices of tickets are quit reasonable. During
holidays the travel agencies offer many coach trips to the mountains
or seaside resorts.
Many people sat, that car is the most comfortable mean of travelling
and seeing places. Others think it is just a necessity because it is
quicker than public transport. But for many people motoring is a
pleasure. They enjoy driving a car at a high speed and do not think of
the dangers of fast driving. The cars are comfortable and quick, but
they are not safe and are rather expensive. In spite of that the number
of cars on our roads and highways grows higher and higher every
year. The growing number of cars is a danger not only for people but
also for environment of the country.

Many young people of all countries of the world like travelling by bike.
Some go to school by bike; others prefer cycling as a sport or a hobby.
In recent years many young people go for holiday trips by bike which
is healthy and exciting. This type of travelling depend much on
weather and therefore summer is the best season for cycling tours.