【推荐1】Article Contest — Teens Making a Difference!

No matter your age or what your life is, you can always make a difference. Teen Ink knows this, and so does Natalie Silverstein — author of Simple Acts: The Busy Teen’s Guide to Making a Difference! For this contest, we want to know what simple acts you’ve done to make a difference! Please click here for online registration.

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Articles must be between 250-350 words.

Deadline: December 31 this year

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Winner and honorable mentions will have their articles published in Teen Ink magazine. Overall winner will receive a copy of Natalie Silverstein’s book, Simple Acts: The Busy Teen’s Guide to Making a Difference and a $25 Amazon gift card.

【推荐2】Hottest Travel Destinations

Sometimes figuring out the best place to go can be difficult. Here are some hottest travel destinations that offer some of the most beautiful, artistic, and fashionable places on the globe.

Ibiza, Spain

While Ibiza is known as a party city, there is far more to do in this historic town than simply drink and dance under the stars. Built mainly in the second century, it’s a world heritage site with architecture dating back to as early as the 7th century. Don’t miss Charo Ruiz, Ibiza’s most famous fashion brand. Plus, the Ibiza Fashion Festival takes place every June.

Tangier, Morocco

Known as the “door to Africa”, Tangier has a rich and complex history dating back thirty centuries. It has all the beauty of the natural world. After spending a morning sunbathing by the Mediterranean Sea, get in some amazing shopping and discover great deals on everything. Before you head home, stop off in Marakesh to visit some of the top Moroccan designers.

Havana, Cuba

Stepping onto the streets of Havana feels like stepping back in time. For a day of sightseeing, check out the remaining architecture of Old Havana, which was built ten centuries ago. You can easily do it with one of the area’s many walking tours. Or visit the Museum of Rum for a taste of the island’s most popular wine. You might come across a clothing shop offering some classic finds!

Melbourne, Australia

Built largely during the 1850s gold rush, Melbourne remains as alive as ever. Make sure to check out the hottest Australian brands. Moreover, visit the Block Arcade in Collins Street to see some of the 19th century architectural details the world has to offer. And, if you want to catch the largest consumer fashion festival in the world, grab tickets for the yearly Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival.

【推荐1】Italy’s most attractive towns

Whether you’re looking for historical adventures or attractive walks along the coast, here are Italy’s most fascinating towns.

Positano

Positano is the ideal introduction to the perfect Amalfi Coast. The fascinating town transports you to a beautiful setting with pink houses. The views from this delightful town are perfect, with the ocean stretching as far as the eye can see. The beaches are peaceful, with a day in the Italian sun inviting you to dive in and take in all Positano offers.

Alberobello

Lying in the Itria Valley countryside, the unusual town of Alberobello awaits. The white-washed round houses are located in Aia Piccola, a quiet residential area, and Rione Monti, with local shops. If you’re in the mood for an adventure, the Itria Valley is a great starting point for picturesque bike rides and scenic drives, with the caves of Castellana and Adriatic being only a short drive away.

Polignano a Mare

Situated on Puglia’s Adriatic coast, Polignano a Mare, is a picture-perfect of old town on a hilltop. The narrow streets with beautiful whitewashed houses will transport you to a simpler time. Caves along the coast are one of the top reasons for visiting the Adriatic coast. Visitors are invited to swim to explore the natural wonders. If swimming isn’t your thing, then hiring a boat to go along the coast is a must for the adventurers.

Cefalu

Located in Sicily, Cefalu is the example of old-town elegance. Featuring stone streets, a sandy beach, and local skill shops, you’re in for a true Italian experience. This seaside town is a must-visit because it is a microcosm (缩影) of everything that makes Sicily so attractive as a destination. Whether you want to enjoy the Italian sun on the beach, go on a historic exploration, or want a city-style break, the little town has it all.

【推荐3】The World’s Most Amazing Caves

Humans have been drawn to caves for thousands of years. Here are four of the world’s biggest caves.

Son Doong Cave, Vietnam

Son Doong Cave in the remote(偏远的)forests of Vietnam holds the title of the largest cave in the world. Son Doong is a spreading network of tunnels and caves, the largest of which could contain an entire New York City block with 40-story buildings. Parts of the cave’s top have fallen down，creating vast skylights that allow life to grow to a height of hundreds of feet beneath the forest floor.

Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, the United States

Mammoth Cave in Kentucky is the longest cave system in the world, with 426 miles explored—and scientists guess another 600 miles have yet to be discovered based on measurements of air movement within the caves. Mammoth Cave has drawn visitors since the 1800s, and 10 miles of underground passages are accessible to tourists today.

Sac Actun. Mexico

The longest underwater cave system in the world, Sac Actun winds(蜿蜒)more than 215 miles under Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Adventurers can take a drop in the Sac Actun system through more than 248 cenotes(天然井)—the natural swimming pools that form when sinkholes connect the surface to the underwater caves.

Veryovkina Cave, Abkhazia, Georgia

Veryovkina Cave is the deepest cave in the world, spreading 1.4 miles beneath the surface. It takes professionals a week to make a round journey to Veryovkina Cave, They have to brave waterfalls, tight presses and sharp drops. But the payoff is excellent—Veryovkina

Cave’s end is a beautiful blue lake about 50 feet long and 25 feet wide surrounded by black black rocks.