Why is Budapest a popular travel destination?

http://www.origo.hu/utazas/magyarorszag/20131202-miert-van-tele-budapesttel-a-kulfoldi-sajto.html?sec-top
See links in the article to read articles about Budapest

Snowy weather in March disrupts travel

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21766663

150 years of the Tube

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20968919

Dumb ways to die

http://dumbwaystodie.com/


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Travel and tourism articles and more

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/
http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/
http://www.bbc.com/travel

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/

41 places to visit before you die

http://www.boredpanda.com/amazing-places-to-see-before-you-die/

Venice vs. cruise ships

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-19498631

Alternative tourist guides in Greece

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/fast_track/9745758.stm

Night train in Ukraine - video

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/fast_track/9727345.stm

Travel agent or the internet?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/fast_track/9300289.stm  
Match the phrases.
A. set                      information
B. in the comfort     those issues
C. hugely                personal preference
D. shop around       for the best deal
E. a huge                convenient
F. readily                of their own home
G. back                  factor
H. overwhelming    acknowledged
I. a raft of              of love
J. satisfy the           in fashion
K. get hold            new appetite
L. fallen out           the consumer
M. a matter of       response
N. confuses          of
O. time and          foot in
P. tackles all         time again  
Match the expressions with their Hungarian meaning.
sprung up              gyarapszik, virágzik
obsolete                csupán, kizárólag
thrive                    kipattant, felugrott, kibújt
solely                    felbőszült/elkeseredett
laborious               elavult, idejétmúlt
exasperated          eszes, hozzáértő, furfangos
savvy                    munkás, fáradságos  
Why are the numbers mentioned?
500
12
28
5
38
700
12
81
46
60
Complete the missing words. 
shere c____________
dire p____________
have their travel plans d______________ by a volcano
rewamp their w___________
to up their g_______________

Fat tax on Ryanair flights?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/9184076/Ryanair-puts-weight-behind-saving-fuel.html

All-inclusive holidays

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17836841

Discovery retires

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-17749899

Climbing Mount KIlimanjaro

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/fast_track/8740026.stm

Fewer tourists in Egypt - video

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-16879675

United Breaks Guitars -. a song

What is the safest mode of travel?

http://www.bbc.com/travel/blog/20120127-travelwise-what-is-the-safest-mode-of-travel

Safety tips
Driving:
article-
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-driving-safety/accidents-hazardous-conditions/10-safe-driving-tips.htm
videos-
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/auto/car-safety-videos-playlist.htm
Public transport:
article-
http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/family/safety-tips-public-transportation.htm
flying:
article and video-
http://www.airsafe.com/ten_tips.htm
article:
http://www.bbc.com/travel/blog/20120120-a-record-year-in-airline-safety
cruising:
aricle-
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9546629/ns/travel-cruise_travel/t/tips-cruise-safety/#.TyVEgIFNhQN

The meanest employee in the world - Little Britain

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Carol Beer has left her job at the bank and is now delighting customers in this travel agency in a new town, Sponge Bob Squarepants.
Carol: That's all booked for you Mr. Ryan. One flight drive return to Toronto.
Man: Thank you. I’m so looking forward to it. I haven’t seen my daughter in four years.
Carol: Right.
Man: One thing I forgot to say! Is it possible for me to have a vegetarian meal on the plane?
Carol: I just have to cancel your booking!
Man: Oh, don't do that!
Carol: Right. I've done that. So you want a flight to Toronto on the 14th?
Man: Yes.
Carol: Computer says no.
Man: What?!
Carol: Yeah. The last ticket, someone must have taken it.
Man: I just need a flight to Toronto but with a vegetarian meal.
Carol: I can get you a vegetarian meal ... on a flight to Berlin ... will be leaving tonight.
Man: The meal isn't that important!
Carol: It's a lentil bake with a rocket salad.
Man: No, I don't want that!
Carol: I've just put it on hold for you in case you change your mind! ... Oh I got a nut riso on a flight to Beijing ... that leaves in ten minutes!
Man: No!!!
Carol: I got a piece of marinated tofu on a flight to Vancouver.
Man: Vancouver. That could work!
Carol: ... that is taxing now. If you run, you might just get on it!
Man: Obviously not, then.
Carol: Right.
Man: Can I get to Toronto the following day instead ?
Carol: Computer says no.
Man: You didn't even type anything in there!
Carol: Computer says no.
Man: Thank you very much!
Carol: Oh, Hang on! Hang on! ... Good bye!