【推荐2】May 18th marks the World Museum Day. Have a look at some of the world's strangest museums.

Washington Banana Museum

Ann Mitchell Lovell really loves bananas. In fact, she loves them enough to not only run the Washington Banana Museum, which features almost 4,000 items related to the world's best-selling fruit, but to also upload photos of her favorite items from the museum online so those who can' t make it to the physical location can still enjoy the virtual Banana Museum.

Roswell UFO Museum

Exhibits include information on the Roswell incident of 1947, crop circles, other UFO sightings, Area 51, and abductions (劫持). Regardless of your personal opinion about UFOs, there's no denying that the museum has been quite successful: Since it opened its doors in 1992, it has outgrown two different locations, and now occupies an old movie theater.

Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum

The Ramen Museum is only an hour away and offers delicious, delicate ramen noodles from some of the top ramen restaurants in Japan. As you might expect, this is one tasty tour, as the museum allows you to taste some of the most famous noodles from throughout the country.

Beijing Tap Water Museum

One of the key ingredients(原料)you need to make ramen is water, so when you're done with strange museums in Japan, maybe you should head to China to learn more about tap water, specifically the history of the first water plant in Beijing. Here you can study over 300 items to better familiarize yourself with the 100 year-old history of tap water in China. The best thing about this museum is that any of its drinking fountains can provide you with a lasting gift of your trip.

【推荐3】Four of the Best Art Competitions to Enter in 2023

If you’re creating amazing art but struggling to gain exposure, art contests are a great opportunity for publicity. Ready to show off your art to the world? Check out our guide to some of the best art contests to enter this year.

The Lumen Prize for Digital Art

Prize: $4,000 first prize

Entry Fee: $40 for two works

This digital art competition is organized by Lumen Art Projects Ltd, a non-profit organization that’s committed to providing new opportunities for digital artists around the world. The only requirement is that the submitted artworks must somehow engage with technology.

World Illustration Awards

Prize: A cash prize of £2,000

Entry Fee: £29 per entry

Anyone who’s into illustration is bound to have heard of the famous World Illustration Awards. Illustrators are invited to submit works published since 2018. Winners will not only win a cash prize, but they’ll be offered invaluable global exposure, such as a marketing package in the Directory of Illustration.

Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize

Prize: Over $50,000 in cash

Entry Fee: $ 40 per entry

The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize is an annual international art prize that celebrates diversity and excellence in the visual arts. It aims to inspire creatives from around the world to enter the art profession through funding and increased exposure of their works.

The Sunny Art Prize

Prize: A total cash fun d of £6,000

Entry Fee: £25 for one artwork

One of the most inclusive and diverse art competitions in the UK, the Sunny Art Prize offers unique exposure for both emerging and established artists. Winners will have an opportunity to produce their works during a month-long residency in China.

The yearly Holi Festival celebration is known for its fascinating display of color and beautiful meaning of unity. Each year the Indian people come together to throw colors and celebrate how the color unifies them and washes away their differences. It is also truly a great attraction for a foreign visitor.

As the celebration of New Year, the exact date of Songkran varies every year depending on the lunar cycle but usually happens in April. The tradition of Songkran is to return to your families and pay respect to your elders by spraying(洒) a little water on their hands. However, Songkran has changed over the years and has become a public three-day water fight.

Started in 2004 by a few famous DJs, the festival attracts thousands if not millions of EDM lovers from across the globe. DJs like Tiesto, David Guetta and Afrojack are just some of the big names who give wonderful performances. There is an open field with tents and camps all around for people to rest and sleep while enjoying the music.

Snowbombing is the biggest party on the snow held in Mayrhofen, Austria in April every year. Originally a festival about snow sports, it has grown to become the biggest music festival in the mountains over the past few years. Considered as a snowboard competition like no other, you’ll see the pros of the industry throwing some serious tricks in the park.

【推荐3】Throughout the past century. Canyon visitors are often surprised to learn that Grand Canyon sets no records for immense size. However, this landscape is defined as “grand” due to a combination of factors. The layers have been preserved almost perfectly. Nowhere else on Earth displays so many quantities of the planet’s history. The resulting landscape provides visitors with some of the most magnificent on the planet.

Scenic Spots

There are trailhead of the Bright Angel Trail, historic buildings, and massive crowds. It is a popular stop for many travelers and provides an excellent point for viewing the canyon.

With far fewer visitors, this area can be a great place to enjoy the peace and majesty (壮观) of the canyon. The main viewpoints are Bright Angel Point, Cape Royal, and Point Imperial.

It is a viewpoint to overlook the last few miles of Grand Canyon. Activities include rafting trips on last few miles of whitewater and boat rides on the smooth waters of Lake Mead.

It is somewhat affected, the incredible canyon below the Supai Village is worth the visit. Visitors must park here and hike, ride, or fly to Supai near the waterfalls.

Transportation

While the average distance across the canyon is only ten miles, there are no roads, meaning the trip by car is a five-hour drive of 215 miles. All private vehicles entering must pay a $35 entrance fee.

Bus is an option for customized travel times and locations, providing transportation at any time from any location with drivers that have expert knowledge of the Grand Canyon region.

The train features a historic sightseeing during the way. However, it takes about twice as long as driving to the canyon. Individuals on a train must pay a $15 entrance fee.