【推荐1】Hola, bonjour, ni hao, hey you! It’s time to dig into some high school language immersion (沉浸式) programs. Ready to put in some class work overseas? Then these high school study abroad programs are just for you:

Nacel Educational Travel High School Exchange — 9.81 rating (评分)

Kicking it with your host sister, beach days in Italy ... Study Japanese language and pop culture or improve your German with Nacel’s language immersion programs. You’ll live with a friendly local family. Besides, all Nacel students get a free e-learning course before they arrive!

Where? Japan, Italy, France, Germany

GVI’s Language Immersion Summer Camps — 9.76 rating

If you’ re looking to pick up some lesser spoken vocabulary, consider a Nepali language immersion program. Or, consider high school Spanish immersion programs to study Spanish in Costa Rica. With GVI, you’ll learn the language, help with local projects, and be immersed in local culture.

Where? Nepal, Costa Rica

CIP High School Language Exchange Program — 9.59 rating

You’ ll take Chinese lessons at a Chinese high school, along with subjects of your interest. How do afternoons cooking dumplings, practicing Kung Fu moves, and testing out your calligraphy skills sound? Most Chinese lessons will be taught at a local high school and you’ll be provided a room in the school.

Where? China

Carpe Diem’s Caribbean Isles Semester — 8.59 rating

Dancing and the best Cuban sandwiches of your life ! Head to Cuba and add the perfect touch to your Spanish studies. With over 20 years of experience, Carpe Diem’s Caribbean Isles Semester will go beyond all your expectations. Through social outings and adventure travel, you’ll quickly fall in love with this Caribbean cultural hotspot.

Where? Cuba

【推荐2】In China, charms of cities are hidden in their teahouses. Thanks to teahouses, people in cities have a place to express their emotions and thoughts, and getting to know a city is no longer a difficult thing.

Beijing, a small society in teahouses

A teahouse is the place where all walks of lie gather around. It is a small society, Lao She said in his famous play Teahouse. In Beijing, the most popular teahouses are story teahouses. They are places where Beijingers enjoy tea while listening to stories told by the pingshu arists. Other than stories, there are also stages for old Beijing folk art performances like Beijing Opera, xiangsheng and Drum Songs. Many guests come to the same teahouse every day at the same time.

Chengdu, a part of people’s daily lives

Every morning, teahouses in Chengdu open for their customers, and some people even wash up there and then drink tea and have breakfast. It is a special scene in Chengdu. People can spend a whole day in a teahouse, enjoying tea, a newspaper, and birds in cages, just like zaocha in Guangzhou to some extent. They can also have wonderful services such as massages (按摩) and ear cleaning. Mahjong and poker are indispensable elements there. Although it may seem kind of noisy, it reflects the culture of Chengdu. Teahouses there relax both people’s body and their mind.

Hangzhou, a place for seeking inner peace

Hangzhou’s climate and water quality are good for people and tea. Under such excellent natural conditions, high-quality tea is planted. In Hangzhou, tea-stalls (茶水摊) with seats in the open air along the West Lake are popular. Pick your favorite place with your best friends on a sunny day or peaceful night and you can enjoy the breeze from the lake or numerous stars in the sky. Of course, with a cup of tea on the table and close friends around, you can also get a peaceful state of mind.

【推荐3】The world is waiting for you to explore. Where will you go next? Our editors pick four exciting destinations for the year ahead. Grab your bags and go!

Maldives

Why go now: Explore islands on the front lines of climate change

What to know: Maldives is the lowest-lying country on the planet and may disappear in decades due to the rising sea level. So forward-thinking green actions are a matter of survival. The Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve helps protect the Maldives’ coral reefs, which support many coral and fish species, as well as sea turtles, whale sharks, and other animals living in the ocean.

Tasmania, Australia

Why go now: Go to an island that’s wild and beautiful

What to know: Once considered a backwater(闭塞的地方),Tasmania is now one of Australia’s fastest-growing tourism destinations. The key to the attraction of Australia’s southernmost state is its natural beauty, which owes largely to the lasting green spirit of about half a million residents there.

Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia

Why go now: Jump through the Ring of Fire

What to know: Extending into the sea between the Japanese and Aleutian archipelagoes (群岛), Kamchatka is part of the Ring of Fire, the chain of volcanoes. And six separate areas of Kamchatka Peninsula are included within the Volcanoes of Kamchatka UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Guizhou Province, China

Why go now: Step into villages almost untouched by time

What to know: The mountainous region’s plentiful water and cool climate are draws for Apple, Huawei, and other tech powerhouses. This has improved access to the entire province. In Guizhou’s villages, days unfold at a slow pace and people continue farming and textile (纺织品) traditions, which have been practiced since the sixth century. And you can experience this kind of life yourself.