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First of all, in both ways of travelling, people

usually rely on the most common means of mass transport,
such as buses, planes and boats. {ndeed, if one is planning
to visit a foreign country or another long-distance location,
he/she has to get on a plane, boat or a bus whether he/she
arranges his travel himself or travels with a tour company.
However, when one arranges his/her own travel, one can Similarity
also take the train. Most tour companies do not offer train
rides to their clients, but individual travellers, especially
students, prefer this way of travelling, mostly because it is
usually considerably cheaper. For example, many university
students who visit European countries buy {nter-rail tickets,
which allow them to take whichever train they want for a
month and travel the entire continent. Another difference is
that when one arranges his/her own trip, he/she always has
the option to hitchhike. {ndeed, especially young travellers
can cover very long distances by hitchhiking while meeting
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As can be seen, although there are a
few similarities between self arranged travel
and travelling with a tour company, these two
ways of travelling differ greatly in terms of
transportation, price, and options. While the
former seems more difficult as it requires
making preparations and can be more
expensive, the latter provides better
accommodation and transportation options for a
lower price. However, when it comes to
freedom, individual travellers have the upper
hand.That is why people should think very
carefully before choosing which way to travel.
{ndeed, their choice can either make their
holiday an unforgettable one or make them
regret their choice.

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