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OFF THE BEATEN TRACK

6 Grammar: Modal verbs and phrases ✃


Gyrkyzstan Djamenia
Beautiful, isolated Himalayan republic. Very difficult to reach Small newly-independent state in sub-Saharan Africa. It has
but vast unspoilt mountain landscape. both desert and rainforest.
Last year there was a lot of snow. Not possible for planes Was dangerous and politically unstable but now much
to take off or leave for one month! better. Government killed thousands of rebels.
Wealthy Russian holiday-makers have started going there. Oil has been discovered there so it’s about to change and
Visit it before it changes to just another ski resort! possibly suffer environmental damage. Visit it now!

Things to do Things to do
Summer: trekking, mountaineering, rafting, bungee- Desert: camel riding, camel trip across the desert,
jumping and hunting visit ruined cities
Winter: some winter sports like skiing – facilities not Jungle: gorillas, amazing waterfalls and great wildlife
great
Things to know
Things to know Good idea to take gifts from home to give to people,
No food or drink allowed into the country. e.g. pens.
Alcohol is banned in most places. No visa needed. No airport tax.
No visa needed but $50 exit tax. Get all vaccinations!
Very important to get travel insurance and special Get used to people looking at you and following you –
insurance for winter sports. especially kids.
Good idea to take/hire camping equipment.
Travel
Travel Fly to Nigeria or Algeria and then get a flight from there.
Flights are expensive. No direct flights. Change in Local buses OK but be patient! Very slow!
Moscow or Tashkent. Your guides and drivers will be armed (heavily)!
Public transport poor. In the past not safe to travel – still a bit dangerous.
Hire a minibus and driver (quite cheap).

The McKenzie Islands Kirlian Island


The smallest nation on earth – a group of about twenty A 1,500 sq km rock in the Southern Ocean. The windiest
coral islands 1,500km west of Hawaii. place on the planet but with a spectacular volcano.
Rising sea-levels threaten the islands’ existence. Last year Once only inhabited by a few scientists and fisherman and
inhabitants of the fourth largest island were forced to hundreds of thousands of penguins.
abandon it. Visit this island paradise before it disappears The island has started servicing cruise ships and is starting
under the waves! to lose its character. Get there before it does!

Things to do Things to do
Beaches: sunbathing, swimming, relaxing in paradise Volcano: crater and lava fields, trekking, spectacular cliffs,
Sea: diving, snorkelling, sailing, fishing and incredible rock climbing, bathe in hot springs
surfing Wildlife: penguin and seal colonies

Things to Know Things to know


Need a tourist visa. Apply through Australian embassy. Better in summer – long, cold and dark winters.
Get your diving licence somewhere else. Very expensive! Bring own food (though can buy some things – very
Learn some of the local language – the locals will love you expensive).
for it! Little accommodation and basic. Book in advance.
Possibly the friendliest people in the world. Electricity only a few hours a day.
Most accommodation is basic beach huts. Take camping equipment and outdoor gear.

Travel Travel
Costs a fortune to get there. Flights from Hawaii, Jakarta Ships from Australia take seven days and cheap.
and Auckland (not scheduled). Some flights from Australia and Seychelles (not scheduled
Boats between islands are cheap. and very expensive).
Possible to walk everywhere – taxi if you’re feeling lazy! Trips to Antarctica are available by boat and plane.

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