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Joanne: When I'm on holiday, I usually like to spend the first few days relaxing at the beach or with a book next to a swimming pool. But then after a while I start to get a little bit bored. And so that's when I like to visit an interesting town or maybe a museum or an art gallery.
Jo G: So, what I love to do on holiday is really explore a new place, walking around a lot and visiting all the interesting historical and cultural places. And eating! Eating is important!
Jo B: The kind of holiday I really like at the moment is going back to my hometown. Back to Cornwall, the town called Penzance, where I grew up. And I really enjoy taking my family back there to visit places where I grew up, to meet some of my old friends, and for them to meet their grandpa and spend time with him. So for me, holidays at the moment are about going back, going back in time, if you like, and going back to my home, my hometown.
Kirk: When I'm travelling, I like to go to a place and kind of stay in an area for a while and explore it. I don't really like hopping from city to city. I'd rather get to know a place, and of course you've got to stay there for a bit to do that.
Joanne: I've never ever been to the USA, even though I've always seen it in films and on TV programmes. So, yeah, that's somewhere I'd like to visit and see for myself. Maybe New York or San Francisco.
Jo B: I would really love to visit Mozambique if I get the chance one day. The reason for this, I studied Spanish and Portuguese, and as part of my Portuguese course we read a book that was from Mozambique. And I'm just really curious as to what the country's like. I almost went there when I graduated, to teach English. And I didn't, I went to Brazil. But I've always [been] left with the doubt of what it would be like to travel to Mozambique and to experience the country.
Jo G: I would love to visit Mexico. The art, the history, the ancient history is just so interesting and attractive to me. The food as well. So, yeah, Mexico. If I ever get the chance, I would love to go.
Kirk: Gosh, there are loads of places I'd like to go. I'd really like to go back to Nepal. I haven't been there in 20 years, and I spent a long time there in the past. And I'm sure it's changed loads, and I'd really like to see it. It's a beautiful place with great people.
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when i'm on holiday, i usually do sport or read books , what i love to do on holiday read book on the sea , when i am travelling to oder country i like to visit the old town of this country and know about his history , and i would really love to visit austria
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During holidays, I like to be alone to relax and clear my mind. I enjoy walking in quiet places like forests or by the beach at sunset. I don’t need much just a good book and some nature are enough to make me feel peaceful. One place I’d love to visit is Norway, especially the quiet mountain areas.
I agree with you, I prefer to set with my self to feel peace, or walk on a calm places like peaches I hope to visit Maldives islands if the chance is ready....
I probably enjoy exploring cities full of history, like Rome or Kyoto — places where every street tells a story. I’d want to visit libraries, museums and try local food. For relaxation, somewhere near the sea, like the Greek islands, would be ideal — peaceful but rich in culture.And I actually have already visited both-Rome and Greek islands,so my next destination is definitely Kyoto or some other cities in Japan
What I love to do on holiday to walk around to know the history of the country and the town.
I would like to go in the Shetland, to see the norrenic history and I would like to see the drakkar, tipical Viking ship.
The kind of holiday I really like is to visit towns or countries to discovery its history.
I like when I am gone in Kirkwall on the Orkney islands. I am amazed for the prehistoric location.
I would really love to visit the Shetland, I would see the evidence of the viking life and the drakkars.
I would like to see drakkar live.
Hi Gigi!
Do tell us more about KIrkwall on the Orkney Islands. When did you go and what was the weather like? What sort of things did you see and eat there? I also like to see historical sites. Last year we went to Siena in Italy. Have you heard of it? It was truly gorgeous! It's a UNESCO World Heritage site and steeped in history.
This year I'm hoping to go to Modena in Italy, famous for a type of balsamic vinegar ... I love trying new types of food whenever I go on holiday too!
~ Tinaツ
LearnEnglish team
hi everyone i am from Sudan
when i am on holiday, i usually like to spend time with my self, reading a book, listening to music and scrolling on social media.
I would really love to visit Spain, I think it is an amazing place and full of historical places.
Hi everyone,
I have just come back from Tenerife. And I'm very happy that I chose this particular place. I visited Laura Park and Siam Park. And also I saw the Teide volcano. It was my dream. I enjoyed this wonderful Island. I swam in the Atlantic Ocean every day. I tried a lot of different new dishes and I met new friends. Now I have an opportunity to communicate with them English. Because for me it is really important. I want to improve my level English and communicate with foreigners freely and mistakes.
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Hello , I am ISAM from libya .
When I am on holiday, I like to travel to new places. I love swimming, going by boat for fishing, shopping, and buying traditional items from the place or country I am visiting. Trying the local food is also a good idea. I want to learn some words of the local language.
I also love playing football on the beach and cooking in an open areas.
Hi ISAM,
Thank you for sharing your photo. What an amazing sky! Can you tell us a little bit about it? Where was it taken and I'm intrigued to know where the road goes to!
~ Tinaツ
LearnEnglish team
Hi everyone, I´m Sol from Argentina.
What I really love to do on holiday is travelling and exploring new places, not only beautiful beaches but also cities. Walking around, talking with the locals, getting to know things about the culture and history of the place is what I enjoy most.
Next year for my 50 aniversary I have many plans and I wish to visit some beatiful places with my friends and family.
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Hi Sayedur Rahman,
Well done for leaving a recording for us to listen to! I also love going to see gardens. I'm very lucky to live near some in the UK and often try to go and see one at the weekends. What was the last garden that you went to see?
~ Tinaツ
LearnEnglish team
In March, I spent an unforgettable holiday in the Algerian Sahara.
The weather was warm during the day and cool at night, perfect for exploring.
I visited beautiful sand dunes and enjoyed camel rides across the desert.
We sat around the fire at night, listening to traditional music and watching the stars.
It was a peaceful and magical experience I will never forget.
I everyone, my name Is Angela. I' m from Italy, I live in Toscany near Chianti region. I' m a teacher so I have much free time in the Summer. Most of the time during the holidays, I like to stay at home, in the country side, wolking with my dogs or riding my horse. Every year my partner and I plan a trip in Europe. This Summer we are going to Berlin, Budapest and Crete with our doughters Alice(15) and Alessia(10) and we're planning to visit museums and to eat lots of tipical locale food. I'm so excited!
Happy holiday
Angela
Hi Angela,
I've never been to Budapest ... do let us know how you got on and what it was like! Crete is just lovely, I had my honeymoon there many years ago!
Enjoy your holiday with your family and if you have time afterwards, share a picture too!
~ Tina ツ
LearnEnglish team
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I really enjoy my holidays because I have plenty of time time to visit different places. I love walking around, so that's what I do the most.
I'd like to visit another France or Italy.
Hi analiara, ✿
Welcome to our community space! I also love going on holiday. When you say walking, do you like to walk around cities or do you tend to walk in the countryside?
I remember my mum telling me to always look up when you are walking around a city ... and it's such a good tip, as some of the details in the architecture, up high, is just amazing! Are you off on holiday this year? I'm hoping to visit some parts of Italy with my husband!
~ Tina ツ
LearnEnglish team
Uh-huh... well in my case, it's been long since I don't take a holiday to go out... I mostly like to relax and have a nice cup of coffee, watch a movie, and well, I do like to study new things... buuuut, if you ask me which places I'd like to visit in my future, it'd maybe be London or some country from Europe :>
I like going out with my friends.
On holiday, I really enjoy spending time with my friends.We like going for walks swimming, and having fun at the beach.
I would really like to visit to Spain. It's beautiful country with amazing beaches, interesting culture, and delicious food
When it comes to going to holidays, i get a very tourist!
i like visit everything: explore every city's corners, eat tipycal foods, walking around the city on foot and i really don't like visit museums!
my favourite partner for holidays is my boyfriend and together we never stop!
Hi: I am waad From Egypt
when I am on holiday , I usually enjoy to visit new Places ,I love explore a new place and trying different Food
I would love to visit Paris
Good day 🌅
When I'm on holiday I usually choose a seaside because I like lying in the sun, swimming in the sea, "catch waves", explore the neighborhood and meet the sunrise. I also like buying souvenirs for my friends, relatives and maybe join the tours
Hi SweetHoney ☼
Do you have the seaside nearby? Or do you need to travel to it? I'm very fortunate to have the sea at the end of my road but ... as it's in the UK, it's absolutely freeeeeezzzzzing! I haven't managed to go in yet but I'm determined to at least once this year!
What sort of souvenirs do you like to pick up on your holidays? As a family we always try to buy a 'fridge magnet' to stick on the fridge. It makes the fridge very colourful and is also a lovely reminder of your holiday every time you go to the fridge to get the milk out for your tea!
~ Tinaツ
LearnEnglish team
on holiday, i like to spend time with my family and frends, watching movies, discover new places and cooking.
yes i would ike to go to the united state of america, to visit cities like houston, new york or maryland.
I also wish to go to Western countries like America or any European countries to experience snowing, to try their food and to enjoy the beauty of nature.
I also enjoy taking photos during the holidays to capture beautiful moments. Sometimes l try new hobbies like fishing or baking. Holidays give me a chance to try things l do 't usually have time for during school days. https://www.speakpipe.com/voice-recorder/msg/2vieddc9t850k71t
When I am on holiday, I usually like to lay in my bed from dusk until dawn.
I am joking !
But on a serious note, I like having some rest after have spent many month at work without a ounce of break.
Beside that I really love to play football or get into any physical challenge.
Being on holiday is also the right time for me to visit family's members from whom i did not often hear.
Hi reusiteforever,
It sounds as if you make the most of your time off work – getting some well-earned rest, doing some physical activity and catching up with family sounds like a great way to spend your time.
Best wishes,
Jo (LearnEnglish team)
Hi there all, I'm Italian andas you probaly know, I live in a beautiful country despite it all. But sometime, when possible I'd need to go abroad to make a distance from what I usually know and live. When I go for a holiday I love to rest by the sea or mountains, go for a walk or swim. Eating is also very important to me, knowing new cultures through the local food. And I really love to meet new people and have a good time.
Hi! i'm Vietnamese but I am staying in Canada. When I stayed in Viet Nam, I always stay at home or go around in my city because my family didn't have plan go somewhere in Viet Nam, just stayed at home and relaxed. But I would like go to Da Nang city. That place is a betifull beach city at the central region of Viet Nam.
What do you like to do on holiday?
This for a lot of reasons: first of all I rest doing sports, then I hate heat and crowds and finally I’m an environmentalist and so with the bike (and tent) I feel that my behavior is the right one.
I would like to add that I think I have a better travel experience in this way and it seems to me that it is the only way to really know a place. When I go to tourist cities, it seems to me that I'm visiting a fake place.
Is there a place you'd like to go?
Yes, I would love to go to Patagonia (with my bike) but the long trip by plane scares me (and besides it wouldn’t be very ecological)
Hi everyone,
Now I would like to decribe my holiday. As I need to study and work at the same time, holidays are good opportunity to review important topics, check my understanding, dive deeper into subject, watch videos related to my learning, and constantly improve my learning skills. Maybe it doesn't seem like a typical holiday or relaxing, but I enjoy this kind of brainstorning activity during my holidays.
When I travel, I like to go to places I’ve never been before, such as America and Europe, especially to visit local museums.
When I'm on holiday, I usually start doing some routine homework such as laundry, cleaning up, cooking. Then, I plan a meeting with friends who are available to meet. I love having time with friends just for walking, drinking coffee, watching films at cinema or visiting some events.
Hello. When I am on holiday, I prefer to spend my time with my family and friends, discover new places, play board games and watch movies.
I would like to go to the Dominican Republic and relax there for a few weeks.
When I'm on holiday, I usually enjoy exploring new places. I love walking around interesting towns and trying different foods. It’s exciting to discover new things and experience the culture of each place I visit.
What I love to do on holiday is to relax and have fun while learning about the history and traditions of the area. The kind of holiday I really like is one where I can visit famous landmarks and enjoy local cuisine.
When I'm travelling, I like to take my time and really experience the atmosphere of the place. That’s why I would really love to visit Egypt. The rich history, amazing monuments like the pyramids, and delicious food are so interesting to me. It's somewhere I’d like to visit and see for myself!
I always use my holiday well. I would like to find the places i have never gone and i go there. I sit alone in a quite place and do something, reading book or using social media. When I am at home, I watch movies and sleep. And I also like to try new food.
When i m in holiday, i usually like to spend my time to visit an interesting town, i love explore a new place, walking and eating a new food.
I would love to visit italy , the art , the history , the music and of corse the food is just so interesting and attractive to me.
Hi _chahinez
I love to do 'city-breaks' too. And like you, I love to go exploring in a new place. I recently went to Siena in Italy. It was just so lovely, it was a little too hot to do too much during the day but we tended to get up early, explore and have breakfast in a cafe ... and watch the world go by. Then wander around again in the late afternoon. We were always on the look out for a good place to eat! I also enjoy using the local transport rather than coach tours to see places.
Which city would you like to go to in Italy?
~ Tinaツ
LearnEnglish team
Hi I 'm from Morocco ,it is beautiful country that have amazing culture,good weather, tasty food and great people.
But when i was child ,my only dream is travelling to England and spend my holiday there, I hope that
On holidays, I like to visit the countryside from my maternal or paternal side to catch up with the cousins. Having a whole family gettogether is what I love the most during that part of the year. However, if given a chance to visit somewhere on a holiday in future, I would really like to go for hiking at the mount Everest or maybe to the silent sea beach watching the beautiful waves of the Indian Ocean.
On holidays, i love to visit a country i have not been to before. I love to explore new food and study people' s culture.I love to go with my family and do a lot of shopping and explore new and smart gadgets kitchen equipment and accessories.I will love to visit America in my next holiday.
Hi Toroyo I read your topic about traveling and it caught my attention because we have the same goal for traveling.
I would like to travel around the world and see different cultures and try different foods. Also I would like to visit historic places of different countries.
I am from Afghanistan the country rich of hospitality, but currently I live in Canada.
When i m in holiday, i usually like to spend my time to visit an interesting town, i love explore a new place , visiting and eating a new food.
I would love to visit italy , the art , the history, the music and of corse the food is just so interesting and attractive to me.
When I'm on holiday, I usually spend time at home just watching movies, I don't have long time holiday though. If I have a chance, I would like to visit all over the world. Although, Paris is my priority place because it was very fantastic and most of the famous brands are there.