【推荐1】Travel is not only beneficial to our minds, bodies, and souls, but it will be important to many countries and communities that rely on tourism dollars to make ends meet. Now I’d like to go a bit more in depth with strategies for travelers to leave less of a mess behind.

Pack with great care. How you pack sets the tone for how you will interact with the place you visit. Take as little as you can. Pack useful things like a large scarf or a quick-dry towel that can double as a blanket, pillow, or sun guard.     1    

Save water and energy. Paying for the hotel room doesn’t mean you should waste the resources.     2     Take short showers and reuse towels. Turn off the lights and turn down the heat when you leave.

    3     When you travel with least luggage, it’s not a big deal to hop on a bus, train, or ferry, all of which come with a smaller carbon footprint than private cars or plane rides. Public transportation routes give you a different view of a city and a culture, bring you into contact with locals, and add some colorful stories to your adventure.

Avoid single-use plastic. When hanging out, carry a cloth shopping bag for any purchases.     4     Avoid takeout meals that produce waste.

Leave reviews.     5     By taking the time to leave a thoughtful review that analyzes the eco-credibility of a place you’ve visited, you can help the business get recognized for its effort, and encourage other travelers to prioritize (优先处理) environmental standards.

【推荐2】A family cruise (乘船游览) offers a convenient and cost-effective alternative winter vacation. So here are appealing at-sea vacation ideas to consider this winter.

Explore Asian Metropolises with Regent Seven Seas

Regent Seven Seas’ high-end, all-inclusive ships take visitors to world-class destinations across Asia, from Hong Kong to Beijing, aboard the Regent Seven Seas Voyager. Departing on Dec. 17,this 12-day cruise offers plenty of outdoor activities. Kids will enjoy the waterfalls of Miyazaki, Japan, and the legendary street food scene in Hong Kong. As for onboard cuisine, families can choose from a variety of dining options, from fast food at the pool deck to an advanced Italian eatery to a popular steakhouse.

Tour Australia with Princess Cruises

For a faraway family vacation this winter, consider exploring Australia aboard the Sea Princess. Leaving on Dec. 17, the Sea Princess will take passengers to Airlie Beach, a launching pad( 停机坪) to the Whitsunday Archipelago and the Great Barrier Reef. And on the ship, little ones can enjoy a wide range of onboard activities, from dance classes to volleyball classes. I n the evening, parents and their kids can enjoy kid-friendly movies.

Discover Patagonia with Seabourn

Seabourn offers one of the most unique family-friendly trips in winter. The amazing journey to Antarctica and Patagonia aboard the Seabourn Quest departs on Nov. 29, and includes a jam-packed agenda. Animal lovers can admire penguins, seals and other fascinating wildlife up close via daily Zodiac boat trips. Back onboard the ship, kids can relax in the hot tub, watch shows, play board games and curl up with a book at the library.

【推荐1】Belgium is a destination that appeals to travelers who want to enjoy the good life and the friendliness of Belgians.

Heart of Europe

The Kingdom of Belgium is in the northwest of Europe. However, the country has long been regarded as the heart of Europe, which serves as the capital of the European Union. As a result, more than 1,400 international organizations and companies set up their headquarters there.

Cartoon kingdom

Belgium is truly a “cartoon kingdom”. It is said one in every three cartoonists in the world is Belgian. Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is just like a castle in a fairy tale. Cartoon bookstores, cartoon museums, and cartoon gift shops can be seen almost everywhere.

Chocolates

Belgians love chocolates. The average annual consumption of chocolates per person is 6.8kg. The fragrant and creamy chocolates made in Belgium have seized so many people’s hearts with their unique flavors. If you don’t know what brands to choose, maybe the ones specially made for royal families are a good choice.

Delicacies

Belgian people are as good at cooking as they are at making beers. No wonder that Belgian food is as good as French food. Brussels alone has more than 2,000 restaurants, providing all kinds of delicacies from every part of Belgium.

【推荐3】It’s hard to imagine that just 25 years ago, Berlin was a city split (分开) into two by the Berlin Wall. I’ll never forget how people were excited as the Berlin Wall came down in 1989. Since then, Berlin has become one of the coolest cities in Europe. Here are the main reasons why I think Berlin is cool.

It’s affordable. Berlin has cheap hotels and everyday objects. You don’t have to worry about spending too much money when visiting Berlin.

It has fantastic festivals. Berlin knows how to give parties, and there is a festival here every month of the year. Perhaps the most famous is the Berlin International Film Festival.

It has great architecture (建筑设计). Berlin has beautiful architecture of its own. The Brandenburg Gate, built in the 18th century, is one of the city’ s most famous buildings, symbolizing more than 200 years of history. The TV Tower is as good as the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the London Eye.

The art scene is flourishing (繁荣). Berlin is a city of living art. Artists are allowed to create works of art on the sides of buildings.

If you want to visit an affordable European city with culture and lots of colors, Berlin is the place to be. What are you waiting for? Get to Europe’s coolest city before everyone else discovers it.

【推荐1】Here are some restaurants. The following is some information about them.

Smiths Fish and Chips

Smiths Fish and Chips has become a favorite among tourists and locals. The menu features the usual British food such as home-made pies and chicken chips. It also has a selection of quality drinks of different tastes. The specialty, fish cake, is a must-try dish.

Spizzico

Spizzico is an Italian restaurant. The comfortable atmosphere gives you the traditional taste of Italy. Pair your main course with a bottle of wine from its collection for a more satisfying dining experience. For a more relaxing lunch with your family and friends, you may choose the outdoor dining in the big back section while watching the scene of the business district.

Molly Roffey’s Irish Pub

Molly Roffey’s Irish Pub seeks to give a real Irish restaurant experience to Singapore diners. It takes pride in offering a large selection of imported drinks, as well as serving quality Western food and Irish food with reasonable prices. In further keeping the Irish tradition alive, it has been known as the access to live broadcasts of sports matches and live entertainment.

Paddington House of Pancakes

It brings you truly healthy pancake (络饼) meals from all around the world, made from the freshest ingredients (材料). With a knife and fork, you will eat your way around the globe. From hundreds of the world’s favorites, it narrows them down to 100, What a pity! There are only 3 meals a day.

【推荐2】We will take a look at 3 presidents and their favorite poets.

Theodore Roosevelt and Edwin Arlington Robinson

Roosevelt so liked Edwin Robinson’s work that he invited him to dine at the White House in 1905, and later helped to provide the poet with a job at the New York Customs House. In a letter to his son, Roosevelt wrote: “I am much struck by Robinson’s two poems which you sent Mother. What a queer (怪物), mystical creature he is! He certainly has got the real spirit of poetry in him.”

Abraham Lincoin and Robert Burns

Like other presidents, Abraham Lincoln enjoyed poetry. Lincoln was especially fond of Scottish poet Robert Burns, and put many of his poems to memory. In 1865 Lincoln was invited to give a toast at a ceremony honoring the poet, but he declined, writing: “I cannot frame a toast to Burns. I can say nothing worthy of his generous heart and genius. Thinking of what he has said, I can not say anything that seems worth saying.”

George Washington and Phillis Wheatley

An educated African slave, Phillis Wheatley became the first African American woman to publish a collection of poetry, with the book appearing in 1773. Three years later, she sent a poem she wrote to George Washington that celebrated the general’s leadership, Washington wrote back to praise her “great poetical Talents” and told Wheatley that if she ever visited Cambridge, Massachusetts, he would “be happy to see a person so favored by the Muse”.

【推荐3】What a Scoop! Readers’ Favorite Ice-Cream Shops

From pear and cheese in Edinburgh to pomegranate ripple at Ventor, our reporters show off the coolest licks.

Mary’s Milk Bar in the Grassmarket is popular with locals and visitors, and is the perfect pit stop for people dashing between fringe festival shows. Flavors change every day, with pear and cheese among the regulars. You can grab your ice and walk up the Vennel Steps for breathtaking views of Edinburgh castle.

Aisha

“Che buono! The best gelato (ice cream) outside Naples!” exclaimed my son’s Italian girlfriend on her first visit to Delphini’s. Giovanni grinned and gave her an extra, free scoop. Every day there’s a queue outside this shop in this progressive south Devon town. Delphini’s gelato is made out of organic local milk and cream. What’s more, it is dairy-free, making it a good option for vegans in Totnes. Flavors change daily and they do free tasting.

Kate

Shepherds Ice Cream Shop in Abergavenny is a Wes Anderson-styled drop-in. It’s all made locally from goat-milk, the business is run by two generations of a family that has some sort of tradition around a golden scoop. Shepherds often pop up with a vintage ice-cream trailer at festivals and events around the UK. It’s my family’s year-round Friday treat.

Alexia Tucker

Crave Ices at Ventnor invents new flavors constantly. Always over 20 choices, plenty of sweet, creamy ones, but also salty, alcoholic and non-dairy delights. Recent highlights include pomegranate ripple, whisky marmalade (over-18s only!). Once I mentioned a flavor I’d enjoyed the previous year. They made some especially for me so I could have it again before I left for home.

Lucy Marder