During the month I spent studying in England last summer,one day stood out.I was only 16 and I was loose on the streets of London.The freedom was wonderful,____for someone who had lived in a small town all her life,the city represented a world of____.

This was not my first____to London.A year earlier,I had been there with my mother,trying to____all the major sightseeing attractions in merely three days.That trip was____but wonderful,but this time I was grateful to be able to simply enjoy the____and culture.

My friend and I discussed where we should go,and decided to go____.This led us to Covent Garden,home of the giant Doc Marten's store and trendy cafes.The market area is one of my favorite places in London.It's a great place to____: You can find everything from the latest fashions to souvenirs that can____be found in England.The street____,from classical musicians to magicians,were fully____.Many tourists gathered to____them.I did not linger（逗留）because I was____just to feel the activity in the street rather than become a____of it.

As the sun set,we headed to the River Thames.The river itself is____special to look at;the____often appears muddy,and no one would like to swim in it.But the view makes the visit____.From there,you can see it all: the Tower of London,the Houses: of Parliament,St.Paul's Cathedral and the Tate Modern Museum.

As I stood on the bridge taking in my____,I realized what an incredibly rich history the city had.Over the next hundred years,the city may change as older buildings will probably____bigger structures,but certain elements will ____.

Kimberly and I had planned a trip to Europe for a long time. Getting the departure time wrong, however, we had to ________ from the original train trip to a ship one.

Boarding the ship, we ________ it was not like a roomy hotel. The room was incredibly tight. The________ in the small bathroom was just a spout (喷头) connected to the sink. You turned it on and sprayed yourself, ________ the rest of the room.

The week-long ship travel was full of adventures. There were people from ________ backgrounds speaking different languages. We had stopovers on islands of all sizes, where we cycled 30-40 kilometers. Then there were whole gales (狂风) — so ________ that even the buses couldn’t pass for safety ________. So finally, we ________ back home.

At all events we appreciated the experience. Our real passion was about the ________ rather than the destination — the missed rides, the ________ ship, the mixture of cultures, and all the ________.

Sometimes people are so ________ to their comfortable life that it scares them to break away from the ________ route. Yet, once out of their comfort zone, the different experiences are what actually ________. Mixing things up, trying new things, seeing something open to adventure — this is what we call unique ________.

A lot of travellers who are going to new cities are often told to begin their trips with a bus tour. This thinking is that they can then go to the places that _______ them. But that is wrong. What you see from the inside of a moving bus is _______ and removed from the real sights, sounds, and smells outside. So the best way to experience any place is on foot and with absolutely no travel plan. _______ go wherever your feet and your interests _______ you.

You will not only get to the _______ sites that are on the bus tour — the museums, the monuments, the city hall — but you will have seen much more. You will have _______ the present life of the city.

But there is a problem: What if I get lost? No one ever gets _______ lost in a major city. At first you can find your way back to a well-known place. If it frightens you to be “lost”, just find a taxi and go back to where you started. However, the _______ things can happen if you get lost. You can _______ at a sidewalk cafe to have a rest. You can ask the local people near you. And ________ they don’t speak your language, your trip becomes more memorable because of the ________. Here are a few more ways to get the most out of your travel.

First, know before you go. ________ a few hours before your trip learning about the history and culture of your destination.

Second, move around like a local. Use the subways and buses of the city you are ________. You will not only save money, but also learn how people really live.

Third, check the bulletin boards. Sometimes you can find advertisements for free concert, and ________ fun activities on bulletin boards around universities.

So the next time you see a travel poster wishing you to have a bus tour, just save your money. Instead, wander ________. I promise you a time you will remember with great pleasure.