外國人最想和你聊的文化話題：自助旅游

     Just how comfortable is your sofa? Would you be prepared to let a stranger crash out there for the night? And, on the basis of a bit of email correspondence and seeing a photo of the sofa belonging to "An. Unknown", would you travel halfway across the world to do the same? It might sound crazy, but this is exactly what millions of people have done whilst participating in an activity known as couch surfing.
     你的沙發(fā)舒適嗎？你愿意讓一個(gè)陌生人在你的沙發(fā)上過夜嗎？在只有郵件來往、只看了一個(gè)"陌生人"傳來的沙發(fā)照片后，你會(huì)到地球的另一邊在他家的沙發(fā)上過夜嗎？這些聽起來可能有點(diǎn)瘋狂，不過這恰恰是數(shù)百萬參與"沙發(fā)漫游"的人曾經(jīng)做過的事情。
     Couch surfing is travelling on a budget, using a broad network of contacts in order to get overnight accommodation for free, or at as little cost as possible.
     "沙發(fā)漫游"是一種經(jīng)濟(jì)的旅游方式，可以通過一個(gè)龐大的關(guān)系網(wǎng)免費(fèi)或者用盡量低的費(fèi)用在旅游目的地過夜。
     Participants, dubbed couch surfers, join dedicated websites, providing as much information about themselves as possible in order to make others feel comfortable hosting them, or using them as a host.
     "沙發(fā)漫游者"一般會(huì)加入專門的網(wǎng)站，并盡可能多地提供他們的個(gè)人信息以使其他會(huì)員愿意為他們提供住宿或跟他們換房旅游。
     Various safety features are generally available in such online networks, like verification of names and addresses, personal references, and 'vouching for' a particular member as a reliable host or guest.
     這類網(wǎng)站一般都會(huì)有安全認(rèn)證程序，比如核實(shí)姓名和地址、個(gè)人推薦以及"擔(dān)保"某位會(huì)員為可靠房主或房客等。
     As well as the financial advantages of couch surfing, participants also claim that the practice gives them a more unique, authentic travel experience, allowing them to experience culture and cuisine through the locals, rather than from the confines of sanitized tourist accommodation.
     除了省錢這個(gè)優(yōu)勢外，"沙發(fā)漫游者"還認(rèn)為這種旅游方式讓他們有一段更加獨(dú)特、更加真實(shí)的旅行體驗(yàn)，能夠讓他們通過當(dāng)?shù)厝梭w會(huì)那里的文化和美食，而不是整天被困在旅游團(tuán)隊(duì)的住地。
     In Seoul, hiring a taxi is another good way to find your way around.
     在首爾，坐出租車是找到你的路的很好的方法。
     Taxis are inexpensive and drivers don't expect a tip, but finding an available one can take time in Seoul.
     在首爾，出租車也不貴，司機(jī)也不期待小票，但是找到一輛合適的車要花些時(shí)間。
     Compared to deluxe taxis, regular taxis are a good deal and are cheaper than the bus or subway for three people making a short trip.
     相對(duì)于豪華出租車，普通出租車是一個(gè)很好的交易，比坐公車或三個(gè)人做一個(gè)短途旅行地鐵便宜。
     For individual travellers, however, it is easier and usually quicker to travel around Seoul by subway.
     對(duì)于一個(gè)人旅行的人，在首爾，坐地鐵往往是更迅速和更容易的方式。
     Seoul's subway system is modern, fast, frequent, safe and cheap, but try to avoid rush hours.
     首爾的地鐵系統(tǒng)現(xiàn)代、快速、頻繁，安全而且便宜，但是應(yīng)該避開高峰時(shí)間。
     Taking the subway costs about 6 yuan, and buses are around 5 or 6 yuan.
     坐地鐵大概要六塊錢，坐公共汽車要五塊或者六塊錢。
     Meanwhile, with the appearance of self service travel, e-commerce is becoming more and more popular with yong travelers.
     與此同時(shí)，自助游的崛起，也使旅游電子商務(wù)越來越受到年輕旅游者的青睞。
     Unless you'd rather be skiing, in which case there's the best ski resort, Whistler-Blackcomb, in Canada's British Columbia. Lift tickets here are 43 US dollars.
     喜歡滑雪的人要留意這個(gè)滑雪勝地了--加拿大不列顛哥倫比亞省的惠斯勒黑梳山，纜車票價(jià)是43美元一張。
     The mountains are just fantastic, wonderful restaurants, wonderful nightlife, and a great family atmosphere as well.
     奇異雄偉的山景、一流的餐館、美妙的夜生活，很適合一家大小來玩。
     Looking for a good deal? Try the best bargain getaway-Las Vegas.
     想找些便宜去處？試試最價(jià)廉物美的去處--拉斯維加斯吧。
     There's so many hotels in Las Vegas right now, vying for your dollars, that they are battling for customers. The way they're battling is by lowering the prices.
     現(xiàn)在拉斯維加斯有很多家旅館為了爭取盈利正在搶奪顧客。他們競爭的方法就是降低房價(jià)。
     Maybe you're looking for something more family oriented. T＆L's pick for best family getaway is the US Virgin Islands.
     也許你想找個(gè)更適合全家出游的地方?！堵糜闻c休閑》雜志為你挑選最適合全家出游的去處是：美屬維爾京群島。
     Whether it's St. Crois, St. Thomas or St. John, the Virgin Islands offer a wide array of great beaches, water sports, hiking and nightlife. Prices run the gamut.
     無論是圣科羅斯島、圣托瑪斯島，還是圣約翰島，維爾京群島為你提供了大片寬闊的海灘、水上運(yùn)動(dòng)、遠(yuǎn)足，還有豐富的夜生活。
     But if it's the ultimate you crave, the best Fantasy Getaway is Bora Bora in French Polynesia.
     但是如果你想要終極享受，最妙的去處就是法屬玻利尼西亞的波拉波拉山。
     Bora Bora is a tall, high green mountain surrounded by a ring of small islets called Motus. It is right in the middle of a dark blue lagoon that just is going to be heart-stopping once you see it.
     波拉波拉山是一座高聳、挺拔、蒼翠的山脈，四周環(huán)繞著茅圖斯小群島。它位于深藍(lán)色的瀉湖中央，那種美看了讓人屏息。
     Bora Bora's not cheap. The Bora Bora Nooee Resort and Spa runs$505 per night. But if you crave the ultimate, this is your fantasy island!
     波拉波拉山的消費(fèi)并不便宜。波拉波拉山的奴伊溫泉度假勝地每晚要505美元。不過如果你渴望終極享受的話，這就是你夢想中的國度！
     If you want to hit the links, there's Travel and Leisure's pick for best golf getaway, the Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida.
     如果你想打高爾夫球，《旅游與休閑》為您挑選打高爾夫的最好去處：佛羅里達(dá)州奧蘭多的大塞普里斯。