【推荐1】Making friends is a skill like most skills. It improves with practice. If you want to meet people and make friends, you must be willing to take some action. You must first go where there are people. You won’t make friends staying home alone.

Joining a club or a group, talking with those who like the same things as you do is much easier. Or join someone in some activity.

Many people are nervous when talking to new people. After all meeting strangers means facing the unknown. And it’s human nature to feel a bit uncomfortable about unknown. Most of our fears about dealing with new people comes from doubts about ourselves. We imagine other people are judging us, finding us too tall or too short, too this or too that. But don’t forget that they must be feeling the same way. Try to accept yourself as you are, and try to put the other person at ease. You’ll both feel more comfortable.

Try to act self-confident even if you don’t feel that way. When you enter a room full of strangers, such as a new classroom, walk tall and straight, look directly at other people and smile.

If you see someone you’d like to speak to, say something. Don’t wait for the other person to start a conversation.

Just meeting someone new does not mean that you will make friends with that person—friendship is based on mutual liking and “give and take”. It takes time and effort to develop.

【推荐2】Many of us have desires that might seem to be beyond our abilities，but looking to those who overcame similar difficulties can be a great source of inspiration for anyone trying to live their best life.Here are some quotes(引语) from people who chased their dreams and turned them into amazing realities.

Estée Lauder

“I didn't get there by wishing for it or hoping for it，but by working for it.”

—Estée Lauder，Founder of Estée Lauder

Fun fact：Lauder started out by helping her chemist uncle sell face creams and perfumes and turned millionaire.

Oprah Winfrey

“You know you are on the road to success if you would do your job and not be paid for it.”

—Oprah Winfrey，TV Mogul and Host

Fun fact：There was a time when Winfrey couldn't afford soup.Now，she is a philanthropist(慈善家)and one of the most inspiring persons of her generation.

Madam C．J.Walker

“Don't sit down and wait for the opportunities to come.Get up and make them.”

—Madam C．J.Walker，Civil Rights Activist and Inventor

Fun fact：Walker was known as the first black female millionaire after she launched her haircare line in 1905.In fact，she was the first American woman of any race to be a self­made millionaire.

Sara Blakely

“Embrace what you don't know，especially in the beginning，because what you don't know can become your greatest asset(财富)．”

—Sara Blakely，Spanx Founder

Fun fact：Blakely earned a Forbes cover in 2012 for being the youngest female self­made billionaire.

【推荐3】Everyone at some time feels that their life is going nowhere—and fast. Do you think that your life is stagnating (停滞)? Have you reached a plateau where things are OK, but not very exciting? Do you feel that OK is not good enough?     1    .

Treat yourself

It doesn’t matter if it’s a meal out or a visit to a theater. Make the first thing you do a treat that you have been longing for some time.     2    . Treats can be free, and you can always make time. It’s not hard to organize some time if you want to. Remember, no more excuses! You are worth it!

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Often we lose sight of the positive, beneficial things in our lives. Everyone has things to be grateful for and making a list helps to concentrate your mind on these positives. Sit down with a pad and pencil in a quiet place. Allow yourself a few minutes to think about your life and identify the good things. Make the list detailed, so, for example, when you say you love your garden, single out a particular plant or tree that you especially appreciate.

Take a walk through nature

    4    . If you need a reason, take a camera. Appreciate the sheer beauty of the world we live in, and think how lucky you are to be a part of it. Nothing is more inspiring than life itself.

Life is good. You are lucky to be alive.     5    . Enjoy them and don’t waste them being negative. Follow the advice above and you will surely improve the quality of your life. Be positive, and be happy.

【推荐1】PERU is a country on the Pacific coast of South America with three main areas: narrow, dry, flat land running along the coast, the Andes Mountains, and the Amazon rainforest.

In the 1400s and 1500s, Peru was the centre of the powerful ancient Inca Empire. The Inca emperor lived in the now-famous site Machu Picchu. Spain took control of Peru in the 16th century and ruled until 1821.     1    

    2     From there, you’ll spend one day travelling by boat to your accommodation in the middle of the forest. You can then spend three days exploring the rainforest with a local guide and enjoying the plants and animals unique to the rainforest.

This four-day walking tour will take you will take you on amazing paths through the Andes Mountains on the way to the city of Machu Picchu. After reaching your destination, you will have a day to explore and be amazed by this ancient city.     4    Inca builders cut stones to exact sizes so that nothing was needed to hold walls together other than the perfect fit of the stones.

Spend four days enjoying the unique Spanish and local Indian culture high in the Andes at Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire from the 13th until the 16th century. Stay in a local hotel, visit the museums, admire the architecture, enjoy the excellent local food, and go shopping at the local markets.

Enjoy the beautiful countryside as you spend a day driving along the new highway connecting Cusco to Lake Titicaca. There,a boat will take you to stay with a local Uros family on an island for three days.     5    

So come and experience what Peru has to offer: everything from the ancient Inca culture and centuries-old Spanish villages to deep rainforests, high mountains, and a beautiful coastline.

For more brochures about other package tours around Peru, contact us at tourinfo@travelperu. org.

【推荐2】There’s a lot to see in Badlands National Park (BADL).

Castle Trail: A Badlands National Park Favorite.

We’re kicking things off with the longest trail in the park — and it is an excellent one. This 5-mile journey takes you through the backcountry of Badlands, with the main destination being the incredible Castle Rock formation. Along the way, you’ll hike through grassland. And as always in the Badlands, watch out for snakes.

See Bison in Sage Creek Wilderness Area

Are you as crazy about wildlife? Sage Creck is for you. Located in Wall, SD, this is one of the largest areas of preserved mixed-grass prairie (草原) left in the United States. And it’s one of the best places for North American bison (野牛). But remember to always stay in your vehicle, and never get out to approach a bison. This is not only illegal (非法的), but can cost you your life.

Ascend the Amazing Saddle Pass Trail

Saddle Pass is a short trail, but one you won’t want to miss. One of the most photographed spots in Badlands National Park is also one of the coolest climbing experiences, hands down. Here, you’ll climb up the Badlands Wall itself into a view of the White River Valley. The trail gets its name from the shape of the prairie you’ll travel.

Badlands National Park’s Top Hike: Notch Trail

As the most popular hike in the Badlands, Notch Trail features a fantastic ladder climb and absolutely breath-taking views. This trail is worth the difficulty, but it is not recommended for anyone with a fear of heights, and can be dangerous during or after heavy rains. The most Badlands injuries take place here, so be sure to practice safely.