With the _  _(1)  __ (improve) of life standards, there are a growing number of people travelling each year, _  _(2)  __ is a good way to enjoy life. Some people would like to take a package tour, _  _(3)  __ others would rather travel on their own. I prefer the latter, because I feel that it's much more convenient and cheaper than taking a package tour as I _  _(4)  __  (do) before. 

First of all, travelling on my own, I can arrange my time and route _  _(5)  __ (free). For example, when I get to someplace I like, I choose to stay longer and don't have to think about others. Secondly, the schedule is relatively tight joining package tours, and tourists can only stay for a very short time in tourist attractions. _  _(7)  __ is difficult to enjoy every landscape carefully. _  _(6)  __ (three), in order to earn money, some travel agencies force tourists _  _(8)  __  (buy) things. In the meantime, travelling on my own is much cheaper. Finally, the trip is designed to relax. However, many people say that package tours are not to make them feel really _  _(9)  __ (relax), but even more tired. 

On the whole, I feel like _  _(10)  __  (travel) on my own, which is more convenient.