Greg

My name is Greg. I live with my wife and kids in a detached house. Our kids are quite young. Susie is almost 10 and the boys, who are twins, turned 6 last month. They have a lot of space around, but for two lively boys their age, that is still not enough. They get bored very quickly. Our daughter does her best to amuse them, but it’s not that simple (laugh). With three children, we must control the family budget. We always manage to go on holidays, but we can’t afford long trips and faraway destinations. That is why we always search for local attractions. Amusement parks are the perfect choice for us. The boys are on cloud nine when they take the roller coaster rides or see people dressed as their favourite characters. Last year, we went to Legoland in Texas. It was fun. The children dream of visiting Disneyland one day. Why not? We just need to plan it well in advance.

Diana

I’m Diana. I was brought up in the countryside where I still live now. My parents bought a farm many years ago and, when they got older, I took it over. We have three horses, four dogs, cats, and hens. There is always so much to be done here. Having animals, which need to be fed and taken care of, is a huge responsibility. When I need to take a break, my parents stay to look after the farm. But I don’t want them to work hard so I usually take a one‑day holiday. Then I head to the city to experience some citylife. Frequently, I go there with my friends. We go to the cinema, and sometimes to the theatre or museum and in the afternoon, to some nice restaurant for a good meal. One day is enough for me. After a busy day in the city, I enjoy a quiet evening on my farm.

Sarah

Good morning. I’m Sarah. I should have retired five years ago, but then I didn’t imagine life without work. I am the owner of a law firm and employ a couple of people. Working in this place means you need to be ready to answer calls 24 hours a day EVERY DAY as our clients are in very different, sometimes dramatic, situations and they count on us. When I’m lucky enough to find some spare time, I rush to the nearby park. I put on my boots, grab nordic walking poles, and go on footpaths where I am out of reach for a few hours. I can walk for hours, admire nature and breathe in fresh air. This way, I rest and charge my batteries. After that walk, I come back to the firm ready for further work.

Jason

Hi, I’m Jason. I’ve been teaching maths for a few years now. I’m single and I am not in the habit of planning things ahead. The same goes for holidays. I’ve been abroad a few times, but for me domestic tourism is the best choice. I truly admire local heritage. Due to the COVID‑19 pandemic in 2020, I explored my region more thoroughly. Nobody could fly planes or travel long distances then. Even now, two years after the breakout, nothing is certain about travelling. I don't mind it, as I simply love going by car to nearby villages or towns, where I study local monuments and learn their history. I relish local specialities, which I always look for. It usually takes me a day to visit a place, but if I find it exceptionally amusing, I book a room in a cheap hostel for an overnight stay.

Ann

I’m not a big fan of spending holidays at home. I’d rather go to some hot countries to rest, get suntanned on the beach and swim in the warm sea. But I’m afraid I can’t afford it, so I need to organise time in the city. Usually, I hang out with my friends and we spend all day long doing sports such as skateboarding. Every day we meet early in the morning and head to the local skatepark. When the weather is too hot, we take a break to hide from the heat in one of our houses where we watch our favourite web series. As it gets cooler outside, we get back to the skatepark. Actually, I’m happy to spend so much time with my friends and I’m glad to have them during the holiday.

Tom

Well, to me, I’m happy when I don’t go to school and I can play with my friends. We have so much fun together! I like it when my parents organise some one‑day trips but I don’t like to leave my mates for long. Besides, I don’t like sleeping in new places. I prefer my own bed in my room. And I miss my books, toys and my cat! We cannot take it with us when we travel long distances.  That’s why short trips are best for me.