【推荐2】Greece Family Journey

Greece Family Journey offered by G Adventures is a small-group trip, which is designed for curious families in search of meaningful ways to discover Greece together. Go back in time as you explore thousands of years of history on this 9-day journey through Greece. Experience a time long ago with interactive visits to Greece.

Greece Family Journey is intended for groups traveling with children. There must be a child in your group and anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. One adult may accompany up to 2 children.

·Gain a deep insight into Greek history with visits to the Acropolis, the Pantheon Museum and the Agora of Athens.

·Board a ship to Paros and step foot inside the church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani — one of the most important monuments (纪念碑) in all of Greece.

·Learn about some cooking methods of making local Greek food with a lively cooking class.

·Start a history-packed scavenger hunt (寻宝游戏) in Heraklion City, exploring Greek historical relics and discovering its rich culture.

If you book online before June 1, 15% off for per child!

【推荐1】Jilin is not a place that was ever high up on my list of places that I wanted to go to in China, but after visiting it I can confidently say it should be at the top of yours.

My first stop was the Jingyuetan National Forest Park, situated in the southeast of Changchun city. The freshness and calmness of this park was idyllic, with pockets of people out for their afternoon run or just getting some alone time. I was taken to a cable lift that took me up to one of the highest points and got to toboggan (长雪橇) down the hill side, which I had done once before beside the Great Wall of China, but this time I was in among the trees and wilderness.

The forestry in Jilin is second to none, which was evident when I visited the Changchun Zoological and Botanical Gardens, featuring multiple parades and performances, but my favorite of all was the glowing lantern sculptures decorated around and in among the greenery.   I was fortunate enough to dress up in some of the performance costumes. I have attended a performing arts academy for many years, so I was over the moon when greeted by performers in Siping.

My last day in Jilin was a day of relaxation. I started the day by rafting down a local river, where butterflies adorned the trees like Christmas decorations. From here I made the journey to a rural forest to partake in the intangible cultural heritage protection project of ginseng picking. A master guided me into the forest in search of the root plant and showed me the correct way to unearth the roots. The practice can only be done during two months of the year and the rest is left for the ginseng to grow back. It can take many years for the ginseng to grow to a profitable size.

My expectations were blown up to the mountains in Jilin as the people here showed me all warmth and generosity, sharing their wonderful province with me. It is most definitely a place I’m itching to climb back into.

【推荐2】For those who have never been to Harbin there’s almost an endless list of things to do. Here are several activities that have to be included.

Turning water into instant ice

One can’t go to the Ice Snow World without stopping by the Sun Island Snow Expo. After all, the former is for appreciating illuminated (照亮的) ice at night, and the latter is for checking out snow in the daytime. Tourists from the south might be astonished by the bright sunshine reflected in the snow, so don’t forget the sunscreen.

This is also a good place to toss water and watch it turn into ice instantly. Find a safe place with no one nearby, and enjoy the unique phenomenon.

Snow tubing (雪地滑轮胎) on the Songhua River

In winter, the Songhua River turns into “thousands of miles of ice” and becomes a natural ice-skating rink. The frozen river offers opportunities for many different winter activities. But make sure the ice is solid before going stomping (跺脚) in the snow.

Speeding down Yabuli Ski Resort

One place you shouldn’t miss when visiting Harbin is Yabuli Ski Resort, where you can ski down splendid snow-covered mountains. The snow is thick and moderately hard. There are junior, middle and senior ski runs. Professional staff are available to improve your skiing ability.

【推荐3】Abundant yet rough, diverse yet unique, Jamaica is an island of contrasts. Kingston, on the southern coast, is the island country’s capital and most populated city. Dive in one of the south coast’s four bays and see hundreds of species of fish.

Food & Drink

Jerk chicken or pork is a must; the island spice flavours it perfectly. Watch and learn island cooking at Zimbali’s Cooking Studio, and don’t forget to sample some of the freshly caught seafood available all around the island. For a sweet treat, try the fried bananas or any of the island’s fresh fruit. For coffee lovers, Blue Mountain coffee is a treat.

Activities

Adventure-seekers can climb the Blue Mountains, raft the White River, shoot down a zip line, or ride horses along the beach. Nature and wildlife tours are also available. Those who want a more laid-back holiday can soak up the sun on the beaches, play one or all of the 12 golf courses.

Attractions

In Montego Bay, the coral reefs are spectacular and well worth a day’s diving. Blue Hole or Dunn’s River Falls, both near Ocho Rios, are fun ways to cool off in the water. The Rose Hall Great House is beautiful (and its story is scary)—but everyone comes out alive. You could also book a day trip to Appleton Rum Estate and tour the distillery(酿酒厂).

Accommodation

Jamaica Inn has a well-deserved reputation for old school elegance. A landmark in Jamaica, this five-star private property has been welcoming guests, including well-known names like Marilyn Monroe and Ian Fleming, for over half a century. Located in the easternmost part of the island, the Inn has good ocean views.

【推荐3】Young poets between 18-23 years old are invited every two years to apply for the Tower Poetry Residential Summer School, which takes place at Christ Church in Oxford. The programme can offer opportunity to develop their own poetic voice through a series of exciting and challenging workshops run by two well-known poets during a week. All tuition will be paid for by Tower Poetry, not covering accommodation and food costs.

The Tower Poetry Competition is held every year, with students between 16 — 18 years of age challenged to write a poem. The top three winners will automatically be offered places on the Summer School following their 18th birthday.

Summer School 2024

The 2024 Tower Poetry Summer School will take place on 21-27 August, 2024. This year's tutors will be the famous poets Helen Mort and André Naffis-Sahely and we will have readings from the wonderful John Clegg and Isabel Galleymore.

If you would like to apply for a place on the Summer School, please send the following to tower. poetry@ chch. ox. ac. uk: A short cover letter telling us about yourself. Four or five poems you have written — Applicants are accepted on the basis of your written works. The deadline for application is:30th May, 2024.

To be eligible (合格的) for the Tower Poetry Summer School, you must be no younger than 18years old, and no older than 23 years old, on 21st August, 2024.

Summer School Publications

After each summer school, Tower Poetry publishes a collection of poems written by the attendees of the Summer School.