Rank your favourite ways to get around when you travel — walking, cycling, train, car, plane — and tell me why.

B Natural answer

Walking is my first choice when I'm in a new place, because it lets me slow down and notice small things. I can stop for coffee, check a side street, or change my route without any planning. After that, I’d put the train second. It’s comfortable, reliable, and usually better for longer distances than a car. I also like that I can take in the atmosphere without focusing on driving. Cycling comes after the train for me. It's great for short trips and gives me a bit of exercise, but it depends on the roads and the weather. I’d put the car below that, since it is useful but can be slow and stressful. Plane travel is last, even though it saves time, because the airports, security, and waiting make the day feel heavy.

Key phrases in this answer

• Walking is my first choice — walking is the option I prefer most“Walking is my first choice in a small old town.”
• it lets me slow down — it helps me move at a calmer pace“Traveling by foot lets me slow down and notice more.”
• I can take in the atmosphere — I can notice the mood and feel of a place“I like buses because I can take in the atmosphere of the city.”
• the train wins for me — the train is my top choice“The train wins for me when I want a stress-free trip.”
• you can just look out the window — you can relax and watch the view“On long rides, you can just look out the window and switch off.”
• cycling comes next — cycling is the next option in my ranking“After walking, cycling comes next for short trips.”