I became interesting in playing football thanks to a small accident.

One afternoon where I was in primary school, I was walking by the school playground. Suddenly football fell just in front of me but almost hit me.

I stopped the ball and kicked it hardly back to the playground. To everyone's surprising, the ball went into the net. All the football player on the playground cheered loudly, say that I had a talent for football. From now on, I started to play my football with classmates after school. I am a good player now.

Many of us develop a desire to travel.   (1)  , few are lucky enough to turn that desire into a   (2)  career（职业，事业）. For Trish Sare, owner of Vancouver-based Bike Hike Adventures, Inc., it was a   (3)   story.

“I left home when I was 20 with a   (4)   of traveling the world for five years,” recalls Sare. “During that period, I spent a lot of time   (5)   adventure companies abroad and taking part in some of their adventures. Upon returning, I studied   (6)   and fitness leadership. Then, when we had to do our field placement（实习）, I   (7)   a tour agency. When they heard about my   (8)   , they asked if I wanted to go to Costa Rica for my placement and   (9)   as a tour leader. And that is where it all   (10)  .”

That beginning marked the accomplishment of a   (11)   dream for Sare. Today, she can   (12)   those exciting memories from such places as Thailand, Nepal, Costa Rica and more. Although Sare   (13)   her dream of traveling for many years, she began   (14)   something that offered just a little bit more. So, in 2014, she took the big   (15)   of starting her own company: Bike Hike Adventures Inc..

 Her career has   (16)   her all over the world to interact with people of so many different   (17)   and backgrounds. Looking back, Sare can   (18)   say that it’s been the right choice for her. Here’s her   (19)   for those wanting a similar path:

“Do some traveling   (20)   your own first and then you’ll be marketable to companies,” she concludes.

Planning a visit to the UK? Here we help with ways to cut your costs.

AVOID BIG EVENTS Big sporting events,concerts and exhibitions can increase the cost of accommodation and make it harder to find a room.A standard double room at the Thistle Brighton on the final Friday of the Brighton Comedy Festival(19 Oct.)cost￡169.15 atBooking.com.A week later,the same room cost￡118.15.

If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid—or you’re looking for a big event to pass your time—check out sites such as Whatsonwhen.com,which allow you to search for events in the UK by city,date and category.

STAY AWAY FROM THE STATION If traveling to your destination by train, you may want to find a good base close to the station,but you could end up paying more for the sake of convenience at the start of your holiday.

Don’t be too choosy about the part of town you stay in.Booking two months in advance,the cheapest room at Travelodge’s Central Euston hotel in London for Saturday 22 September was￡95.95.A room just a tube journey away at its Covent Garden hotel was￡75.75.And at Farringdon,a double room cost just￡62.95.

LOOK AFTER YOURSELF Really central hotels in cities such as London,Edinburgh and Cardiff can cost a fortune,especially at weekends and during big events.As an alternative consider checking into a self-catering flat with its own kitchen.Often these flats are hidden away on the top floors of city centre buildings.A great example is the historic O’Neill Flat on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile,available for￡420 for five days in late September,with room for four adults.

GET ON A BIKE London’s‘Boris bikes’have attracted the most attention,but other cities also have similar programmes that let you rent a bicycle and explore at your own pace,saving you on public transport or car parking costs.

Among the smaller cities with their own programmes are Newcastle(casual members pay around￡1.50 for two hours)and Cardiff(free for up to 30 minutes,or￡5 per day).　

With the assistance of Jay and Judy at Brooks Range we discovered the wonderful Brooks Range in 1999, got hooked, and have been back ever since. For many years we flew with bush pilots all over Alaska. Of all of them, Brooks Range is the safest, most reliable flying service we have ever flown with. Jay keeps his planes in top condition. He and all of the other pilots are skilled, experienced, personable, and they really know the country.

—Polly, High Country Adventure

When you fly into the Brooks Range, you want to fly with the best. We’ve been running trips in this wild land since 1979 and we wouldn’t fly with anyone else but Brooks Range. They’re not only the most trust-worthy pilots, but their friendliness and customer service are outstanding —they’re the best.

—Carol & Jim Campbell, Arctic Treks

Brooks Range has been safely flying my clients for years into my remote camps. Although my trips are on horseback, we depend on Brooks Range to get our clients into our area and back. Thank you Jay and Judy for all the air support.

—Mike McCann, Master Guide

Brooks Range dropped me off on my first commercial trip in 1979. Reliability and good judgments are priceless in this business and this is exactly why we still choose Brooks Range today.

—Adams, Wilderness Alaska

Guiding for almost 20 years over most of Alaska, I am flying every year many times into remote wilderness corners of Alaska. I want to have a safe flight for my clients and myself. Flying with Brooks Range always gives me this comfortable and safe feeling. They know what they are doing in this great wilderness. The Brooks Range and I trust their judgment.

—Charles, Owner of Alaska Wild-trek, Alaska

Central Park

Outside among the trees, watch the wildlife—both the human and animal varieties. Call (212) 360-3465 or (212) 360-2726 for events and tours. Central Park stretches from 59th to 110th Sts., and from 5th Ave. to Central Park West.

Empire State building

This is among the most striking buildings in the city, the nation, even the world. The observation deck(瞭望台) on the 86th floor is open to general public, offering a wonderful view of the city. On the second floor you’ll find the New York Skyride, a simulated(模拟的) helicopter ride over Manhattan. 5th Ave. at 34th St., Midtown/ (212) 736-3100.

Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum

Five blocks west of Time Square, this museum has hundreds of air, deep-sea and space exhibits. Walk the fight deck of the 900-foot-long aircraft carrier Intrepid, see dozens of old and modern aircraft and ride the Intrepid Navy Flight Simulator. Pier 86, W. 46th St. and 12th Ave./(212) 245-0072.

Madison Square Garden.

If it’s big, it probably happens at the Garden. Check out sporting events, concerts and much more. Tours are available. 7th Ave, btwn. 31st and 33rd Sts., Midtown /(212) 465-6741.