Task 1. Before reading the article, look through these opinions on solo travel. Do you agree or disagree with them?

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Task 2. Match the expressions and their definitions.

Words

  1. drawcard
  2. retreat to
  3. glued to
  4. acquainting yourself with
  5. itinerary
  6. take the edge off
  7. befriend people
  8. make a conscious effort
  9. at your own pace
  10. self-conscious
  11. all roses
  12. solo travel
  13. fill with dread

Definitions a. a situation that is very positive and without any problems b. becoming familiar with something or someone by learning more about them c. to feel extremely worried or scared about something that might happen d. to reduce the intensity or severity of something unpleasant or stressful e. to become friends with someone by spending time with them and getting to know them f. traveling alone without companionship g. to intentionally put in the necessary work or energy to achieve a goal h. being completely focused on something and unable to stop paying attention to it i. to go somewhere quiet or secluded in order to relax or escape from everyday life j. doing something at a speed that feels comfortable for you, without feeling rushed or pressured k. something that is attractive or interesting and can be used to attract people's attention l. a plan or schedule of activities, especially when traveling m. feeling nervous or uncomfortable about what other people think of you

Now read the article and complete tasks 3 and 4.

Task 3. Mark the statements as True or False according to the article.

  1. Solo travel can be both liberating and lonely.
  2. Sofia Levin is a journalist and founder of Seasoned Traveller.
  3. Sofia Levin finds solo travel limiting when it comes to dining.
  4. The author found dining alone particularly difficult when travelling solo in Beijing.
  5. Joining a walking tour is a convenient way of geographically acquainting yourself with a new place.
  6. Multi-day tours are not a fun way to travel and learn while meeting other people.
  7. Cooking classes are not a great way to experience a new culture.
  8. Staying in a hostel is one of the hardest ways to meet people.
  9. Reaching out to friends of friends is a good way to meet people when travelling solo.
  10. Travelling solo and meeting people requires courage.