Teacher: Lisa

My name is Young. I am 36 years old and have one 4 year-old son. I work for a ship building company. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about my summer holiday in 2007, when I was in Vietnam. I worked there for 2 years alone, without my family. Since my wife was working in Korea at that time, I made a decision to meet my wife in Bangkok, Thailand in order to both see my wife and enjoy my summer holiday - killing two birds with one stone.

I made a schedule for my wife to arrive in Thailand later than me and depart earlier than me, because I was obligated to keep her safe since she can’t speak English. I arranged my entire itinerary without a travel agency by booking a hotel, designing the schedule, and searching for famous places to visit. I enjoy making my own travel itinerary, because I can go wherever I want to.

We had a very nice time together for 5 days in Thailand. We took an all-over body massage, which my wife liked much more than I did, and we looked around a famous palace. We also had some local food. It didn't taste very good to my wife, so we usually looked for a Korean/Japanese restaurant even though it was more expensive. Furthermore, we watched a funny show, which is well known world wide, and explored downtown, the beach and local market etc.. Anyhow, it was the most fantastic journey that I have ever had.

Thank you for reading about my summer.

Discussion Questions:

Tell me about what you understood from the story!

1. How many days did Young and his wife spend in Thailand?

2. Why was this holiday in Thailand so special for Young and his wife?

3. Do you like to make your own itinerary when you travel, or book with a travel agency? Explain your choice.

4. Young and his wife meet in a place that neither have ever been, would you do this? Why or why not?

5. Where is the most interesting place that you have visited? Why was it so special?