Think of travel in Greece, and your mind may wander to images of ferries cruising(巡航)across the Aegean Sea. Taking to the water is essential if you plan to travel between the Greek islands, but there     1     (be) plenty of other ways to enjoy Greece’s amazing landscapes, including planes, trains, buses     2     bicycles.

Cycling in Greece is growing in     3     (popular), best done in spring and fall rather than high summer. Strong leg muscles are     4     must to tackle the mountains, or you can stick to some of the     5     (flat) coast roads than the mountain roads. Some are bicycle-friendly, but others have such steep roads     6     cycling is not recommended.

Overall, cycling infrastructure around Greece leaves something to be desired. Bicycle lanes are rare to nonexistent, and there is a real danger from speeding cars —     7     (drive) by locals and tourists alike.

Bicycles may be carried for free on some ferries, while on others, there may be a fee, or they may not be allowed at all because of a lack of space on board.

You can rent bicycles in most tourist hangouts, but they are not as     8     (wide) available as cars and motorcycles. Prices range     9     €10 to €20 per day,     10     (depend) on the type of bicycle. Always make sure the rental cost includes the use of a helmet.

2 . After a booming summer season, the tourism market has seen an upsurge (激增) in both the supply and demand sides, especially because the coinciding (重合) of Mid-Autumn Festival and the National Day resulted in an “eight-day Golden Week” holiday.

Before the holiday, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism took multiple measures to enhance the quality of cultural and tourism products, such as improving products on the theme of family reunion. For the benefit of businesses and the public, it has extended financial support for “cultural and tourism consumption action plan” in a hundred cities and districts which provides consumer subsidies (补贴), ticket discounts.

The tourism industry saw an explosive upsurge during the eight-day holiday. The railways, before the holiday, said they expected to record about 190 million passenger trips. The airlines, on the other hand, expected more than 21 million passenger trips during the holiday.

And Ctrip reported more than a four times increase in domestic hotel searches compared with the same period in 2022 and 120 percent more than the 2019 holiday season. Also, long-distance travel and family trips remained popular choices while cultural performances and museums drew more young tourists.

The relaxation of traveling abroad has created favorable conditions for the recovery of the foreign tourism sector. In August, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced the group tourism to 78 countries, including Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States, raising the total number of such countries to 138.

Yet the surge in the tourism market is both a blessing and a challenge for tourist spots. Overcrowding in scenic spots, difficulty in obtaining tickets for certain attractions and museums, potential risks, and unsatisfying tourism services are still common. To address these challenges, we propose the following.

3 . 3 Nights Sydney to Perth

Australia: Great Southern Rail-The Indian Pacific

There’s no better way to appreciate Australia than by crossing every inch of it. After setting out on this journey, you’ll have nothing but fun.

Day 1: Depart Sydney in the afternoon and start a true journey of contrasts-it will take you through the heights of the Blue Mountains and across the Nullarbor Plain, from cities of four million to towns of just four citizens.

Day 2: Wake up to a coffee as you arrive in Broken Hill, a classic mining town. In no time, you’ll notice a dramatic change in landscape. For the afternoon and evening, choose between the picturesque city of Adelaide and the historic Barossa Valley.

Day 3: Wake up and be surprised at the beauty of the Nullarbor. Take some time to enjoy the hospitality (服务) of the Outback Explorer Lounge as you travel across Australia’s longest single stretch of railway.

Day4: Arrive in Perth after lunch, having finished an amazing Australian journey end-to-end. Choose to spend some more time in Perth and its surroundings with city tours and day trips to Margaret River and Fremantle available.

Platinum (铂金金) Service includes comfortable accommodations, elegant dining in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car, daily breakfast, onboard lunches, full-size en suite (套房) equipped with shower, tea/ coffee delivered each morning, and select off-train trips.

Gold Service includes sleeper cabins (隔间), meals in the stylish Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car, daily breakfast, onboard lunches, tea/ coffee during your journey, and select off-train trips.

6 . A 4-Day Private Tour in Turkey

A Turkey tour is full of many dream-come-true moments. Here we offer you a 4-day private tour in Turkey.

Day 1 Arrival in Istanbull

Once you land at Istanbul Airport, our local guide will pick you up and send you to the hotel downtown. We will then leave the rest of the day for your own plan.

Accommodation: Fer Hotel☆☆☆☆

Day 2 Istanbul Old City

The first stop will be the ancient Hippodrome, which is now a public square, and where several monuments (纪念碑) still stand, including the most eye-catching obelisk. Then we will head to the nearby Blue Mosque, one of Istanbul’s landmarks. Finally, after today’s sightseeing, we will send you to a new hotel.

Accommodation: Hilton Hotel☆☆☆☆

Day 3 Bosphorus Cruise

In the morning, the guide will lead you to the Spice Bazaar, where you can buy Turkey’s most traditional spices and food. The locals often come here to buy daily goods, so it’s a great place to have an in-depth understanding of their daily lives, too. Then, we will board a ship to enjoy the Bosphorus Strait, which will last for about 2 hours.

Accommodation: Hampton Inn Hotel ☆☆☆☆

Day 4 Cappadocia

Cappadocia is famous for lunar-like landscapes and cave buildings. Among various sites in the region, Goreme Open Air Museum is the best site to visit. Next, we will come to Avanos, a small town specializing in making pottery (陶器) with red clay from Red River. Finally, we will drive to Kaymakli Underground City, consisting of 8 layers connected by tunnels.

Accommodation: Kayakapi Premium Hotel ☆☆☆☆☆

At 7: 00 next morning, we will say goodbye after the driver sends you to the airport.

7 . Bikini Atoll, Micronesia

This was the main area of nuclear testing in the Pacific. There were 23 tests on this small island from 1946 to 1958.When you have flown in from Honolulu, you might be surprised at what you find. Despite its nuclear past, the area looks like an undestroyed place. Thanks to a recent rise in tourism, popular activities include diving and fishing off the beautiful coastline.

The world’s first transcontinental (横贯大陆的) railway was built between 1850 and 1855. It not only connected two cities-Panama City and the port of Colon―but also two oceans―the Pacific and the Atlantic. The line had been in disrepair for many years until areas of land were cleared and a new track was laid over a period of 18 months. In July 2001 it was reopened, offering a 45-minute ride through a forested area.

In 1971, this wildlife park attracted 12,000 visitors who wanted to see the biggest lion population in Africa. From 1983 to 1992 the park was turned into an environmental disaster area during the Mozambican Civil War. After the war, the number of large animals in the park had fallen by 95%. Now, buffalo (水牛) have been reintroduced and the park has received donations from businesspeople and pop stars. You won’t find cheetahs or rhinos back in the park yet, but the beautiful Mount Gorongosa (1,863m) is perfect for hikers.

For years, border disagreements between Kenya and Uganda meant it was impossible to walk to this volcano. Now the situation has been eased, so this far corner of East Africa has reopened. Climbers can enjoy the fantastic view from the top of Mount Elgon (4,321m) but perhaps the most interesting feature is the caves. Some are over 60 m wide and run 200 m into the mountain.