【推荐1】Explore Berlin Like A Local

Do you want to fit in and feel like a local when exploring Berlin? You don’t need to look like a tourist!     1    

Doing research before you go on your trip to Berlin is essential. There are several reliable online and offline sources of information that can help you plan your ideal trip. It’s important to find out as much as possible about the city, including its customs, culture, sights, sounds and food.    2    

Berlin is a city with fashionable, trendy inhabitants and visitors. Comfort, practicality, and neatness all matter to Berliners. It is important to feel comfortable while exploring the city by day or night. Generally, casual urban elegance is key when deciding what to wear when visiting Berlin.     3     Some venues may even allow relaxed urban shorts in warmer months.

    4     With over 170 local train, tram and bus routes to choose from, getting around is easy. Tourists can save money by investing in a transit pass for the duration of their stay. With flexible options available to suit short stay or long stay visitors, it’s easy to keep your transportation costs low.

When visiting a new place, of course, you’ll want to take lots of pictures to seize the memories you make. However, if you really want to blend in with the locals in Berlin, it’s best to quit taking pictures of every single thing.     5     Try not take photos with large cameras or flashes, which can attract unwanted attention that can make a traveler feel unsafe. In addition, remember not to take pictures or videos inside sacred places such as churches and other religious sites.

【推荐2】You may look forward to visiting an amazing real-life castle. If you do, here are some good options for you.

Mont-Saint-Michel, France

If you saw Disney’s movie, Tangled, then Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy would look familiar to you. The castle where the long-haired princess is kept looks much like the impressive ancient church.

Mont-Saint-Michel is one of France’s most visited historical places, with about 2.5 million tourists having a close look at the impressive medieval(中世纪的) architecture every year.

Catherine Palace, Russia

Many castles stick to natural colors, but not the Catherine Palace. Located about 18 miles south of St. Petersburg, Russia, the palace features a sky blue and white facade (正面) covered with gold. Inside the palace sits the extraordinary Amber Room. Completed in 1770, the room was decorated beautifully with golden carvings and mirrors, and the room had its own caretaker.

Leeds Castle, England

Leeds Castle in Kent, England, rises off islands in the center of a lake as if from a childhood fairy tale. Six of England’s medieval queens once lived here and Henry Ⅷ (1491~1547) transformed it into an impressive palace so he and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, could visit in true royal luxury. A ticket allows as many visits as one would like in 12 months.

Kylemore Abbey, Ireland

Built as a doctor’s home in 1868, the castle and its walled garden are now home to a community of Benedictine nuns (修女) who make and sell chocolates and other goods. Families are encouraged to visit for the view of the lake, stories of local legends, and performances in the neo-Gothic church.

【推荐3】Here are four small places in England, all packed with delightful scenery and more.

In the town, ancient buildings lean casually into one another. As a result, wandering down the high street feels like walking through a fairy tale or a Hollywood movie as Lavenham has appeared in many Hollywood movies. Behind the high walls are several excellent restaurants, but first time visitors should go to the Lavenham Guildhall, where you can drink tea in a well-preserved Tudor room.

Home to Gold I Hill, the cobblestone street known as “one of the most romantic sights in England”. Shaftesbury is a major charmer. The tiny Dorset town is also home to the ruins of Shaftesbury Abbey, built in 888 AD by King Alfred, a man well-known for creating England. Shaftesbury is also surrounded by a wealth of incredible countryside rich in picnicking potential including Duncliffe Wood and Melbury Beacon.

St Ives used to be little more than a traditional fishing village, but now it has developed into a popular coastal town. Its soft, sandy beaches regularly win awards and there are also plenty of top seafood dining options. The town has even gained a reputation as a serious arts center, with lots of outstanding galleries led by the Tate St Ives, which features attractive modern art exhibitions focusing on British artists.

Recognized as the “pretticst village in England”. Castle Combe is famous for its handsome honey colored stone houses and flower-lined lanes (小巷) which have decorated countless postcards and magazine covers over the years.

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