Module 6

      Very often I hear the question: "Have you ever been to Germany for example?" With pleasure i tell the people which countries I have visited last years. Almost all people travelled all over the world in their life. For example Paul had a brilliant time in Australia. He has made his dream come true: he swam with dolphins. For example Sarah had a lot of things to see and explored in Egypt. She was in the desert with the Pyramids. Also she has ridden a camel. But as for me James has got a really great experience in Italy. He has climbed up Mount Etna. It is the largest active volcano in Europe.

      Another way to explore our world is to be a volunteer. Being a volunteer changes your life. You learn about different cultures. But I think it is not simple to volunteer as it seems. Volunteers work in many different places around the world, including Cameroon, Nepal, Indonesia. They help people to bring positive changes.
     Visiting countries all over the world you shouldn't forget about the cultural habits. Many Chinese people will look at the ground when they greet you. It is a way to show respect. For example in Europe and the USA people shake always hands with a firm grip for showing strength of character, but for Turkish people it is a sign of anger. I have read of the fact, that in Poland yellow flowers uses at funerals and you shouldn't come at a party with them. In Italy yellow flowers indicate jealousy. For example in Malaysia it is rude to point at someone with your index finger, in Russia the same thing is impolite.
     There are some strange travel experiences. One young man was in London and one weird thing happened to him. He got on a London bus under number 7. The bus went through a strange part of London where houses, people looked old-fashioned. This man found out that such a bus with number 7 doesn't exist since 1958. Another 2 young men decided to go camping in mountains. They heard a strange noise like a creature was in pain. They ran as fast as they could back to their tent and called the ranger who came to pick them up. They never found out what that noise was.
    While travelling around the world all people use the mobile phones. It is convenient. Millions of people use mobile phones to keep in touch with friends and family. A mobile phone is actually a sophisticated radio that uses radio waves to communicate, like a really good walkie-talkie. A lot of us can't live without gadgets. But sometimes embarrassing moments happen while using the mobile phone. One man bought a really cool smartphone and he was so busy going through the menu when suddenly he walked smack-bang into someone. It was really funny seeing at him like he was a circus clown with ice-cream all over his face.
Travelling, exploring a lot of countries people get the possibility to make their life more interesting!