6 . The Victoria Tunnel is a 19th-century waggonway (马车轨道) under Newcastle, stretching from the Town Moor to the River Tyne. It was originally built to transport coal from Leazes Main Colliery to the river. The tunnel became an air-raid shelter to protect thousands of Newcastle citizens during World War II.

As Newcastle’s number one on Tripadvisor in “things to do in Newcastle” for several years in a row, Ouseburn’s Victoria Tunnel is something everyone should experience.

Experience life in a Victorian waggonway, and learn how it was built. Be brave-listen to the story of William Coulson’s death and be aware as you hear the approaching waggons heading towards you through the tunnel in the darkness.

Learn how tough life was during World War II; listen for the air-raid warning and the sound of planes passing overhead dropping their bombs, and hear the memories of people who lived through the dreadful period in Newcastle’s history.

During your tour, you’ll also find out which Newcastle landmarks you are walking beneath, including the unique chance to walk underneath Hadrian’s Wall.

Private group visits to the tunnel are enjoyed by a wide range of visitors.

There are two lengths of tours offered:

1%-hour tours-an introduction to the Victoria Tunnel|£10 adult|£5 child (age 7-15)

2-hour tours-go further into the Victoria Tunnel and hear more stories with more time to ask questions|£12 adult|£5 child (age 7-15)

8 . Antarctica Polar Circle — Discovery and Learning Voyage

This Polar Circle and Antarctic Peninsula cruise (航行) passes through waters travelled by humpback whales. Stopping in various spots around the region, the journey offers the chance to hike and dive in the iceberg-heavy waters.

Day 1: End of the world, start of a journey

Ushuaia, Argentina is located on the far southern tip of South America. Starting in the afternoon, you set out from this small beautiful town on Tierra del Fuego and sail the mountainous Beagle Channel for the rest of the evening.

Days 2-3: Path of the polar explorers

Over the next two days on the Drake Passage, you enjoy some of the same experiences encountered (遇到) by the great polar explorers who first charted these regions: cool salt winds, rolling seas, maybe even a fin whale spouting (喷出) high into the air. After passing the Antarctic Convergence — Antarctica’s natural boundary, formed when north-flowing cold waters meet with warmer sub-Antarctic seas — you are in the circum-Antarctic upwelling zone (环南极上升流区).

Days 4-5: Familiar seas, familiar friends

Your return journey is far from lonely. While crossing the Drake, you’re again greeted by lots of seabirds remembered from the passage south. But they seem a little more familiar to you now, and you to them.

Day 6: There and back again

Every adventure, no matter how impressive, must eventually come to an end. It’s now time to get off the ship in Ushuaia, but with memories that will accompany you wherever your next adventure lies.