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A Slow Journey Through the Highlands

A travel piece about slow rail journeys and walking in the Scottish Highlands.

Venice Learns to Live with the Water

A travel essay on how Venice copes with floods, crowds, and its own fragility.

Unit 72 lessons

A Family Day at the Seaside

A family enjoys a simple and happy week by the sea.

A Weekend in the Old Town

A group of friends explores an old town during a short weekend trip.

Unit 82 lessons

An Evening at the Night Market

A visitor enjoys food, music, and shopping at a lively night market.

A Night Train Through the Mountains

A traveller describes a slow overnight train journey through beautiful mountains.

Unit 92 lessons

Learning the Customs of a Highland Village

Visitors learn about local customs and warm hospitality in a highland village.

Lost in the Medina and Glad About It

A traveller gets lost in an old city and discovers unexpected kindness and hidden places.

Unit 102 lessons

The Souks and Storytellers of Marrakech

A visit to the famous markets and evening storytellers of Marrakech.

How Tourism Is Changing a Coastal Town

An ancient coastal town struggles to balance tourism with its traditional way of life.

Unit 112 lessons

Trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

A demanding four-day trek along the Inca Trail ends with a first glimpse of Machu Picchu.

Crossing the Patagonian Wilderness on Horseback

A small expedition crosses the harsh and beautiful Patagonian wilderness on horseback.

Unit 122 lessons

A Day at the Beach

A family enjoys a simple and happy day together at the seaside.

Visiting the Old Castle

A school trip to an ancient castle on a hill becomes the highlight of the holiday.

Unit 132 lessons

My First Train Journey

A traveller remembers the excitement of a first long train ride across the country.

Lantern Festival in the Old Town

An old town celebrates its famous spring lantern festival with lights, music and food.

Unit 142 lessons

Backpacking Through the Mountain Villages

A young backpacker spends a month walking between remote mountain villages.

Getting Lost in the Marrakech Medina

A traveller wanders without a map through the busy old streets of Marrakech.

Unit 152 lessons

Night Train Across the Andes

A slow night train carries passengers over the high, snowy peaks of the Andes.

Homestay with the Hill Tribe

A visitor stays with a hill tribe family and discovers a way of life that is slowly disappearing.

Unit 162 lessons

Solo Trek to the Remote Glacier

A lone trekker endures five demanding days in the wilderness to reach a shrinking glacier.

The Quiet Case Against Overtourism

A reflection on how mass tourism threatens beloved cities and how travellers might change their ways.

Unit 172 lessons

My First Beach Weekend

A child tells the story of a simple family weekend trip to the seaside.

An Old Town of Lanterns

Two cousins spend a day exploring a famous old town known for its lanterns.

Unit 182 lessons

Across the Country by Train

A traveller describes a long and memorable train journey to the coast.

Happily Lost in Venice

A visitor gets lost in Venice and discovers the quiet side of the city.

Unit 192 lessons

A Homestay in the Mountains

A gap year traveller spends a week living with a family in a mountain village.

Nights with the Sea Turtles

A volunteer joins a night patrol protecting sea turtles on a remote island.

Unit 202 lessons

The Night Bus into the Andes

A solo traveller crosses the Andes by night bus and finds friendship on the road.

Barcelona and the Price of Tourism

A returning visitor reflects on how mass tourism has changed a Barcelona neighbourhood.

Unit 212 lessons

A Night in the Square of Marrakech

A traveller is swept up in the sights, sounds, and hospitality of Marrakech's great square.

In Praise of Slow Travel

A seasoned traveller argues that the best journeys happen when plans fall apart.

Unit 222 lessons

Packing for the Beach

A family packs their bags and spends a happy Saturday at the beach.

A Day in London

A family visits famous sights during a short holiday in London.

Unit 232 lessons

The Night Train to the Mountains

Travellers take an overnight train from the city to the mountains.

Lost in the Old Town

Two tourists get lost in the old streets of Lisbon and discover a hidden cafe.

Unit 242 lessons

A Street Food Tour in Hanoi

A guide leads visitors through the evening street food stalls of Hanoi.

Hiking the Inca Trail

Hikers endure a difficult trek before reaching Machu Picchu at sunrise.

Unit 252 lessons

A Homestay in the Highlands

A traveller stays with a local family in a village among the rice fields.

Overtourism in Venice

A visitor reflects on how mass tourism is changing the city of Venice.

Unit 262 lessons

What Solo Travel Taught Me

A traveller shares the lessons learned from journeying alone for the first time.

Travel and Vanishing Traditions

A traveller in a remote valley questions whether tourism preserves or erases local traditions.

Unit 272 lessons

A Weekend in a Mountain Town

A traveler plans and enjoys a quiet weekend trip to a small mountain town.

Morning at the Coastal Market

A visitor explores a busy morning market in an old coastal town.

Unit 282 lessons

Getting Around a New City

A traveler learns to use buses and trams to explore an unfamiliar city.

The Village Harvest Festival

A visitor joins a traditional harvest festival and learns about village customs.

Unit 292 lessons

An Overnight Train Journey

A passenger reflects on a long overnight train journey through the countryside.

Learning Local Customs at a Homestay

A traveler stays with a local family and discovers the value of respectful tourism.

Unit 302 lessons

A Day at the Beach

A family spends a sunny day at a beach near their home.

A Visit to the Big City

A boy visits a big city with his uncle for the first time.

Unit 12 lessons

Checking In at the Airport

Anna checks in for her first flight abroad and gets her boarding pass at the airport counter.

Going Through Airport Security

Mark goes through the security check at the airport and waits for his flight at the gate.

Unit 22 lessons

Checking Into the Hotel

Anna and Mark arrive at their hotel, check in at reception, and look around their new room.

Asking for Directions

Mark and Anna ask local people how to get to the old castle and follow their directions.

Unit 32 lessons

Taking the Train to Town

Anna and Mark buy train tickets, take a day trip to a nearby town, and get local advice on arrival.

B1 9 min

Renting a Car for the Countryside

Mark rents a car at the airport, checks the contract and the car, and drives into the mountains.

B1 9 min

Unit 42 lessons

Trying Local Food

Anna and Mark find a small family restaurant, try local dishes, and visit a night market.

B1 9 min

Applying for a Tourist Visa

Anna prepares her documents, attends an appointment at the visa centre, and waits for the result.

B1 10 min

Unit 52 lessons

Planning the Trip Itinerary

Anna and Mark plan their ten-day trip, choose cities, book transport and hotels, and adjust their plans.

B1 10 min