【推荐1】Escape to the Laid-back Cook Islands at Muri Beach Club Hotel

Relax and recharge in style at the adult-only Muri Beach Club Hotel. Located on the remote island of Rarotonga, the largest of the Cook Islands, Muri Beach Club Hotel stands out from the rest through its modern facilities and well-appointed rooms with a Polynesian style. With only 30 rooms, this hotel promises a close, uninhabited oasis (绿洲) where you re welcomed as part of the family.

This 4-star beachfront hotel is the ultimate base for adventure. Take a glass-bottomed boat to Motus (offshore islands) or try out other activities such as windsurfing or sailing. After a day of exploring, sunbathing and relaxing, return to the comfort and privacy of your modern room, each with its own large balcony boasting scenic views.

If you’re looking for a holiday where you can relax and explore, then a tropical island getaway at Muri Beach Club Hotel is perfect for you.

Make your booking at time of purchase. Your booking confirmation will be sent to you via email. If you have any questions please contact hello@travel-booking.stuff.co.nz.

Book with confidence! If you cancel your bookings up to 48 hours prior to arrival, you can pay no cancellation fees!

【推荐2】Extremely low temperature, strong winds and endless white snow are just a few of the challenges explorers must face in the Polar areas. But a 16-year-old British girl didn't let these worry her. On April 15 Alicia Adams became the youngest person to walk to the North Pole.

She completed the adventure with her geology teacher and two other companions. Each of them carried 30 kilograms of supplies. At times temperatures fell to -45C during the 320-kilometre trip. But they made it in ten days, two days less than her famous father, David Adams' time record for the same walk.

“It is a really good feeling, more of an achievement,” said Alicia Adams after coming to the end of her adventure. “The winds were like angry beasts roaring behind us. The trip seemed endless and there was nothing in sight: no buildings, no people, and no animals. Sometimes we had to walk across lakes covered with thin ice, which is the deadliest threat.”

David Adams is a top British explorer, who reached both the South and North poles on foot. He also set a series of hot air-balloon records and climbed the highest mountain on every continent. “I take pride in what she has achieved but a bit annoyed that she has beaten my time,” her father said playfully.

Asked if there would be any future joint adventures, the dad joked, “I think I would be struggling to keep up with her now.”

Alicia returned to Britain last week where she faces a more normal task of going to school. And she said her achievement would not necessarily mark the start of a life-long exploration. “Going to school is on top of my list,” she said.

【推荐1】NPR’s STUDENT PODCAST CHALLENGE IS BACK — WITH A FOURTH — GRADE EDITION!

Microphone? Check. Headphones? Ready. A story you just can’t stop talking about? Got it! Yup, it’s time again for NPR’s Student Podcast (播客) Challenge. And we’re here to announce the opening bell of year six of this annual competition.

In our first half-decade, we’ve listened to podcasts from more than 80,000 young people all over the country. Students have deeply poured into their microphones personal stories about their families or their identities and serious issues, like how changing climate is impacting lives. On our end, we’ve listened to your feedback each year — great suggestions that have brought our ongoing College Podcast Challenge, and a special prize last year for the best podcast about mental health.

This year, we’ve got a big new change: Since the beginning, the contest has been open for students in grades five through twelve. But this year we are introducing our first-ever fourth grade contest! The sixth annual Student Podcast Challenge is now open for entries and will close on May 3, 2024. Our judges will choose winners in three categories: grade four, grades five through eight, and grades nine through twelve.

As in the past, entries must be submitted by a teacher, educator, or tutor who is 18 years or older. And don’t forget all the tips, advice and lesson plans we’ve compiled over the years, especially the rules around the maximum length of eight minutes, and about the use of music. The podcast should be completed independently. After years of listening to student podcasts, we’ve learned that shorter is better.

【推荐3】Great Barrier Reef (礁)

Marine Conservation Volunteer Program — Cairns

Are you looking for meaningful travel opportunities that put the focus on the protection of easily-damaged ecosystems and threatened marine species? This project is well suited to volunteers who want to help with the reef species monitoring, sea turtle recovery and weekly beach plastic removal.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, unless volunteering with a friend or family member who is 18 or older. You aren’t required to have any specialized experience, as you’ll receive comprehensive training to prepare for carrying out research-based activities at sea. Please note that you need to be able to float and swim at least 50 meters. Please be sure to rate your swimming ability when you apply to volunteer in Australia. All volunteers will be tested upon arrival to the program.

Volunteer schedule

First Day: On your first day of volunteering, you will be accompanied to your project by our local staff. Volunteers typically work in morning and afternoon shifts (换班) that last around 3 to 5 hours each.

Weekdays: A typical volunteer day is as follows:

7:30 AM Breakfast at the volunteer accommodation.

8:00 AM Volunteers leave home and travel to their project.

8:30 AM-1:00 PM Volunteer work and a lunch break.

1:00 PM-3:30 PM Volunteer work.

6:30 PM Dinner at the volunteer accommodation.

Please note this schedule will vary depending on the needs of your particular project. To ensure the safety of our volunteers and respect of others in the volunteer apartment, a curfew (宵禁) of 11:00 PM has been put in place from Sunday to Thursday and a 2:00 AM curfew for Friday and Saturday.