【推荐1】With the trans-Tasman travel now in place, many of us are dreaming of afternoons watching sunsets fall over New Zealand’s dramatic mountains and lakes. After a long time of lockdown, it’s an appealing prospect. One great way to see the sights without breaking the bank is to rent a camper（野营车）.

“It’s amazing to see the smaller towns and learn about what happens on an orchard（果园）or a farm while staying in my camper, ” says Karen Nisbet, a 38-year-old New Zealander who has spent more than four years on the road.

If you’ve never taken a camper trip before, you might be wondering what it’s like. In New Zealand, you can camp at many places if you have the right vehicle. “To be able to camp better, your vehicle needs to be certified as self-contained, ” says Andy Ford, who runs a business renting campers in Auckland and Christchurch. “That basically means you have a portable toilet, and you’ve got water and food supply on board. ”

“There is something to check before booking, because if you camp outside a campground without the proper certification, you can be fined. Even with a self-contained vehicle, it doesn’t mean you can camp anywhere, ” Mr Ford adds. Many cities and popular tourist destinations like Queenstown often have restrictions, as do areas marked for conservation.

The good news is that it’s easy to find a place to stay. NZ’s Department of Conservation has a website you can use to search for camping sites around the country, or you could use an app.

If you’re camping, it’s important to make sure you deal with your waste properly. Many camp-grounds will have a dump（垃圾场）nearby for convenience, but you may need to plan ahead.

【推荐2】The Most Beautiful Islands in the World

Mo’orea is a place to relax and appreciate the quietness and beauty of nature. Experience the island’s real Tahitian culture and explore beautiful nature on foot. Pass by white churches and sleepy fishing villages, and stop along the way to buy some fruit, fresh fish or an ice-cold coconut.

Kaua’i, Hawaii

Kaua’i is also named “the garden island”. On the south shore, you’ll find sites with cultural, historical, and geological significance alongside beautiful beaches. The island of Kaua’i has been featured in more than seventy Hollywood movies and television shows, notably Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park and Jurassic World.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has long appealed to the adventurous, with mountains to climb, thick forests to explore and ancient sunk ships to discover in its warm Indian Ocean waters. There are beautiful beaches, but with so much to see and do, finding the time to lie back and relax might prove to be a challenge. Whether on land or out at sea, exploration always calls and the curiosity cannot be resisted.

Ko Phi Phi, Thailand

The Ko Phi Phi is located in the Andaman Sea, a marginal sea of the Indian Ocean. Located off the west coast of southern Thailand, it offers an interesting range of plants and animal species. The island guides can take you to the amazing forest where you’ll see many animals, like monkeys, snakes and wild birds.

【推荐2】Brightly—Raise Kids Who Love to Read

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