Prime Time 4, Coursebook

The world is yours Reading: Different ways of travelling a) Read the following descriptions of alternative ways of travelling and match them with the pictures. c4vg8g 6 2. WWOOFING W orld W ide O pportunities on O rganic F arms (WWOOF) has been around since the 1970s. There are WWOOF hosts in 210 countries, where you can stay for free in exchange for your help with gardening or farming activities. A homestay usually includes a place to sleep and food. A visit can last from a few days to over a year. WWOOFing lets people help the organic movement and experience rural life in a different country. 1. BACKPACKING The idea of travelling with your luggage on your back has been around for a long time and is usua lly associated with a type of nature-loving, “hippie” way of li fe. It is a way of independent travel which includes the use of public transport and cheap accommoda tion such as youth hostels or campsites. Most backpackers believe that it is more than just a holiday. They want to experience the “real” dest ination and not only the typical tourism side. 4. COUCHSURFING This type of travelling is a favourite among those people who are not only interested in the destination, but also in the people they meet and the friends they make. Instead of paying for a hotel or apartment, they stay with people who offer a free room or even their couch to guests from all over the world. If you want to join the couchsurfing community, you need to register on the platform and create a profile in order to get in touch with possible hosts. Alternative ways of travelling C A E F B D 1 3. INTERRAIL The Interrail Pass is a rail pass available to all European citizens. The pass allows unlimited rail travel in up to 31 countries for a certain period of time. You can choose the length of your trip and how many countries you would like to visit in advance. Interrail is a cheap way of travelling for young people across Europe. 10 1 Unit Going abroad ten Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv