【推荐1】The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award has picked some activities to help build confidence, independence and adaptability among youngsters.

Set yourself a physical challenge

Learn survival skills at Sani Resort on Greece’s Halkidiki coast. The activity is sponsored by the Bear Grylls Survival Academy. Lessons include ways of hiding outdoors, seeking routes, building boats and finding food in the wild.

Price: ￡33.50 per day, per person.

Spend time in nature

Head to Ecuador’s Mashpi Lodge to experience about 6,200 acres of cloud forest in an excellent reserve of this country, flying through the treetops on the Sky Bike and Dragonfly Canopy Gondola. The tour is guided by Mashpi’s team of local naturalist guides.

Price: ￡1,030 per room per night, including transfer from Quito and all meals and guided activities within the reserve. Out-of-Ecuador tourists need to pay for flying.

Travel somewhere new

It can be particularly rewarding for young people when they step out of their comfort zone. There’s nowhere better than the wilds of South Africa. Scott Dunn’s teen programme offers an African adventure with two unforgettable experiences to observe wild animals, including a trip to Marakele National Park.

Price: ￡6,000 a person.

Experience a digital detox(脱瘾)

Join Metropolitan Touring’s journey to the Galapagos Islands. Twin it with a digital switch-off, book day trips with expert guides, and travel around the active Sierra Negra volcano. Activities include heading to Santa Cruz Island on the hotel’s boat, diving and surfing.

Price:￡2,730 per person, double occupancy, including all accommodation, return inter-island flights, tours and meals.

【推荐2】“Where should I eat?” We hope to answer that age-old question. This simple list provides a view into Montreal’s good restaurants.

Chef Simon Mathys is celebrated as one of the best in the business. He owns and runs Mastard with his wife, Viki Brisson-Sylvestre. At Mastard, officially opened in January 2021, Mathys prepares five-course menus that are local-product driven, seasonal, inventive and delicious.

When this restaurant said, mid-COVID, that it would be doubling its space, it may have sounded like a risky move — but it paid off. Mon Lapin has been one of the hottest tables around since it opened in March 2018. Its menu changes with the seasons, featuring fresh veggies and seafood.

Started in 1929, this Quebec-style restaurant first served steamed (蒸的) hot dogs out of a horse-drawn carriage (四轮马车). Later, it moved into a building on Fleury Street. Old-school in the best way, Chez Ma Tante remains one of the top hot dog suppliers (供应商) in the city. Open until 4 a.m. daily.

Open since 1982, Dobe & Andy is Chinatown’s leading Hong Kong-style barbecue restaurant. It is now run by second-generation owners, the Ku brothers. Since taking over from their father, they have made some tasty additions, but the time-honoured char siu pork, crispy roast pork and roast duck remain headliners.

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【推荐1】Mother’s Day was coming. Anna really wanted to get her mom something special. In the first grade, Anna made a card for her mom. In the second grade, she wrote her a poem. But now she was in the third grade. Anna thought her mom would want a real gift from a store.

Anna went to a store near her house. That was where she could get her mom’s gift. She saw a beautiful hat, but it was 15 dollars. She wanted to buy a scarf for her mom, but the scarf was even more expensive — 18 dollars! Anna looked around the store but nothing was available (可得到的) for her. She bought nothing because nothing that she wanted was less than 12 dollars.

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【推荐1】While you may be a master of buying Secret Santa gifts or white elephant gifts, shopping for a college student can be quite tricky. Whether you’re shopping for a soon-to-be graduate or a college freshman, our guide has you covered on the best gifts for college students.

For the goal setter: Ban.do 12-month Planner

Gifts for college students that help them achieve their academic targets are always a good idea. This 12-month planner includes year, month and week views to keep classes and extracurriculars organized; while the handwriting on the cover (endless possibilities) provides positive inspiration. There’s also fun artwork, a coloring page and stickers to customize (定制) their planner.

For the tech lover: Apple 10.2-inch iPad

If your college student is glued to their laptop, the addition of an iPad will be a welcome one. It has ten hours of battery life, two cameras and a wide 10.2-inch display that’s perfect for note taking, movie watching and snapping photos. This useful tech gift also pairs with a set of AirPods or an Apple Pencil to help maximize its usage.

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Got a teen who’s always taking photos with their iPhone or camera? Fujifilm Instax Smartphone Printers will definitely delight everyone. It’s one of the greatest gifts for photographers because it allows them to easily print their favorite shots with just the click of a button.

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Future programmers can keep their Joe warm with this app-controlled smart cup. Coffee stays hot for up to 1.5 hours, or all day when paired with the included charging coaster(杯垫). You can even select the exact temperature you prefer. It’s a thoughtful and useful gift for coffee lovers.

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【推荐3】There’re around 50 countries in Europe so you’ll have plenty of options for where to visit. And, with such a diverse set of cultures, it’s impossible to give specific tips for everything in one guide. This Europe guide will give you an overview of Europe and has general tips and tricks you need to start planning your trip around the continent.

Tour the Greek islands

These islands are the mecca of summer beach fun. The island of Ios is party central, Kos and Crete are popular destinations for Brits, Santorini has history, Mykonos has luxurious hotels and yachts, and Naxos is quiet. With hundreds of islands, you can always find what you are looking for!

Ride the rails

Europe is famous for its international rail system. Rail passes like the Eurail Pass make it easy to get from country to country on a relatively small budget (and with lots of flexibility). The Eurail Global Pass covers travel in 33 countries around Europe, including night trains, making it entirely possible to travel all of Europe without a single flight. Riding the European rails is one of the best ways to get around and see the continent on a budget.

Get lost in Paris

The city of lights is everything people say it is. Poets, artists, playwrights, writers, journalists, and more have all written about their love of this city. It’s a place that exudes culture, sophistication, class, and style. The food, the wine, the atmosphere, the history; it’s hard not to see the magic. It would take years to see everything here, but you can get a good feel of the city in a few days.

Hit the Alps

Whether you go skiing in winter or hiking in summer, the Alps hold some of the most breathtaking views in the world. For a popular multi-day hike, check out the Tour du Mont Blanc, an epic 7—11 day hike through France, Italy, and Switzerland. For winter visits, expect to pay at least 75 EUR per day for a lift pass to ski/snowboard.