2 . The attraction of an African safari is unparalleled. Here are four ways to experience your trip.

Hot—air balloon safari in Pilanesberg, South Africa

This is the only hot-air balloon safari to launch from inside a park in South Africa. You’ll spot the ‘big five’ (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhinoceros and leopard) among the 7,000 creatures in Pilanesberg in a hot-air balloon and get a bird’s eye view of their behaviour.

A five-night stay at the Palace of The Lost City, includes a hot-air balloon safari, breakfast, return economy flights. From £2,595 per person, based on two adults sharing.

Horse safari in Chyulu Hills, Kenya

At ol Donyo Lodge in the Chyulu Hills, you’ll find a stable of 22 horses, including calm and hardy Boerperds for beginners (aged 12 and above) and a selection of thoroughbreds for the intermediate and advanced.

A seven-night stay at Great Plains ol Donyo Lodge, with daily horse safaris, starts at £7,700 per person, excluding flights.

Sleep out in Onguma, Namibia

The Namibia’s vast Etosha National Park has five lodges, two campsites and 34,000 hectares of wilderness — and offers the opportunity to sleep under the stars on a custom-built Dream Cruiser.

Rainbow Tours offers a six-night trip from £5,595 per person including the unique Dream Cruiser experience, international flights and internal transfers.

Walking safari in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe

You can go off the beaten track to places almost untouched by human activity. 70% of the Mana Pools National Park is accessible only on foot, so the animals are used to seeing people and are more relaxed than when approached by vehicles. If you’re lucky, you might get to spot Boswell, the park’s most famous elephant.

A seven-day safari costs from £7,700 per person. Flights can be arranged at an additional cost.

Cycling is kind to the environment so it is an excellent way to take in the city. Here are 4bike-friendly cities having adopted this green mode of transport to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Montréal has already established protected bike paths since the 1980s. BIXI is the city’s bike-sharing system with 9, 600 bikes and almost 800 stations. Cyclists can make their visit to the Tour de L’lle Montreal, a yearly bike ride where cyclists take to the streets for a day without any other vehicles being allowed on the roads.

Cycling in Malmö is enjoyable due to the relaxed and easy-going manner of most cyclists. The calming atmosphere makes it a great experience, even for nervous riders. A highly recommended bike route is from Ribersborg park to Limhamn Harbour, where riders can take a few good photos of the famous Oresund Bridge.

In the 1970s, bicycles were the main mode of transportation for people in Beijing. However, dedicated (专用的) cycle paths for cyclists were limited. Only in May 2019, did the city launch its first specific cycle path. This achievement in cycling facility is worth a shout-out for a city with over 21 million people.

Bogota first introduced the concept of cycle path in 1974. The idea sees cars being banned from city roads every Sunday from 7 a.m.to 2 p.m., helping cyclists, runners and walkers exercise safely. Since then, the city has slowly but steadily expanded the program, including setting up dedicated cycle paths. As a result, Bogota now has 550km of bike paths and is the most bike-friendly city in Latin America.

5 . Sightseeing in New York

Elis Island immigration(移民)Museum

From 1892 to 1954, 17 million people from all over the world were examined by immigration officials on Ellis island before being allowed to enter America. The building is now a museum to the men, women and children who came to the “New World”, for a new life. No other museum explains so well the origins of the American people and what makes them who they are today.

Statue of Liberty

For many people arriving by ship, their first sight of America was the Statue of Liberty which stands on a small island at the entrance to New York harbor. Opened in 1886, it was a gift from the French to the American people to mark the union of the United States and France during the American War of Independence (1775-1783).

Brooklyn Bridge

Opened in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was the first bridge in the world to be made of steel(钢铁). It stretches across the East River from lower Manhattan to Brooklyn. When it was built, it was the largest suspension(悬浮) bridge in the world. People cross the bridge over a walkway suspended 5.5 meters above the road. From this walkway they have a bird’s eye view of the East River and surrounding districts.

Empire State Building

Have you ever seen New York from above? Well, take a trip up to the Empire State Building’s Observatory Deck and watch the city that never sleeps. Up there you will find an open air 360-degree platform on the 86th floor, where you can see the most awesome views of downtown, midtown, Central Park and beyond.

7 . Planning your Shanghai tour? If you happen to visit Shanghai during late March and early April, you have the chance to participate in the annual cherry blossom festival in Shanghai. The main venue(举办地) for the 2019 Shanghai Cherry Blossom Festival is Gucun Park(顾村公园), Gucun Town, Baoshan District, about 20km north of People’s Square in Shanghai.

Spring has quietly landed on Shanghai with green colors and spring flowers appearing in the gardens and parks around Shanghai. The green spaces in Shanghai are larger than many people expect. Gucun Park is one of the suburban parks favored by Shanghai residents.

Gucun Park has a total area of 434 hectares, the core of Shanghai’s green ecology and the largest suburban park in Shanghai. Gucun Park is mainly composed of 7 gardens Exotic Garden, Forest Barbecue Garden, Suburban Forest Garden, Forest Stroll Garden, Children Carnival, Forest Sports Garden and Botanical Sightseeing Garden.

The park also promotes 4 themed seasonal events Viewing Cherry Blossoms in Spring, Seeing Lotus Flowers in Summer, Appreciating Osmanthus in Autumn and Viewing Plum Blossoms in Winter.

Shanghai Cherry Blossom Festival is the biggest event ever held in Gucun Park annually. The 2019 Shanghai Blossom Festival is also co-sponsored by other 7 parks in Shanghai Gongqing Forest Park, Fengxian Haiwan National Forest Park, Pudong Century Park, Pudong Huaxia Park, Minxing Sports Park, Hongkou Luxun Park and Yangpu Park.

So if you are pressed for time, you may choose to visit any of the 7 parks near your hotel or residence.

Time: March 15—April 15

Entrance Fee: Gucun Park (20 yuan) Gongqing Forest Park (15 yuan) Fengxian Haiwan National Forest Park (80 yuan), Pudong Century Park (10 yuan), Pudong Huaxia Park (free), Minxing Sports Park(free), Hongkou Luxun Park (free) and Yangpu Park (free).

9 . Discovering Great barrier Island

There are several famous surf beaches. Inland, there are hot springs, Bring plenty of sun screen because the UV rays are highly dangerous. Burn times in mid-summer are as low as ten minutes, and you still burn in the water.

Eating seafood is a must. Eat fish caught by locals, or try your luck at some popular fishing areas. January sees the Mussel Festival. Shellfish is cooked up in every way imaginable, and you can also enjoy great music.

Recent track development by the Department of Conservation makes biking exciting on Great Barrier. It is New Zealand law to wear a helmet (头盔) when riding. Watch out for walkers as they share tracks.

There are two companies doing business on great Barrier for all you need for diving. diving is popular everywhere. Don’t forget your diver’s certificate card. If you’re new to diving and would like to experience the wonders of the undersea world, lessons in diving are provided as well as organized diving tours to show you the good places for your first dive.

The hardwood forests on Great Barrier Island were cut down by people for different uses for over 100 years. Walking around, you will see ruins from this industry. Most trees are protected these days. There are some old wooden houses from the 19th century that make for excellent photographs.