From long-distance trails (小径)to family-friendly adventures around town, we have a various programme of guided walks so there’s something for everyone.

This is a super warm-up walk. We start at the Moffat Old Churchyard, where John Loudon McAdam, a Scottish civil engineer and road-builder, is buried. Later on, we will pass Dumcrieff House where he once lived. A roller (碾轧机) he once used is still in the grounds.

Where better to admire the starry sky than in Moffat, the only Dark Sky Community in the UK. Walking up the Gallow Hill path in the dark is an experience in itself, as it will be really, really dark. Elizabeth will provide everyone with head torches (头灯) to help us find our way and tell you some of the science and stories behind the stars and the rest of our universe.

Dave will lead a walk around Gallow Hill. This is a mixed habitat for birds that is at an exciting stage of development. It contains some beautiful mature woodland. It also has a large open area, which is now being replanted with trees.

This is a waterside walk along the wooded banks of the River Annan. This river is a wildlife habitat where you may see gray herons, sand martins, dippers and various species of ducks. This walk is mainly flat so you’ll be able to talk while you walk. It might be a little muddy in places so you are advised to wear walking boots and watch out for the few tree roots along the riverside.

“Military-style” travel has become the latest fashion among Chinese college students, who spend as little money as possible to travel to as many places as they can during the weekend, rarely taking a break or even sleeping.

    1     (save) money, they usually hop on a normal-speed train on a Friday night, arrive at the destination city on Saturday morning, travel freely in the city, sleep at     2     24-hour restaurant for a few hours on Saturday, then repeat the same busy schedule on Sunday before returning to their university in time for classes on Monday morning.    3     (video) of them taking such trips have been trending on social media platforms, with many netizens     4     (praise) them for their energy and high ability to implement their plans. However, others question whether such a busy schedule is     5     (health).

According to professors, the trend of “military-style” travel is essentially a form of budget travel that     6     (appeal) to specific groups of people. It is reported that for many university students with limited budgets and time limits, the desire to explore the world     7     travel independently is a basic motivation. These young travelers are     8     (little) concerned with in-depth experiences and more focused on checking off popular tourist destinations on their schedule. This has led to the emergence (出现) of a type of tourism     9     travelers are willing to sacrifice comfort and luxury for affordability and     10     (convenient).

6 . Many travelers often ignore small places in Europe, but there are some hidden ones that offer impressive architecture and natural scenery. Here are four places in Europe that are worth a visit.

If you want to see a perfect French village, go to Eguisheim. It has beautiful half-timbered (露明木架的) houses, stone streets and churches in the Middle Ages. You can also visit a lovely Christmas market in December. Be sure to check out the Chapelle Saint-Léon IX. which has painted ceilings and colorful windows with scenes from Alsace.

Lauterbrunnen is a beautiful town with wooden houses and small village churches. But its towering rocks, high mountains, and some of the tallest waterfalls really stand out in Europe. And please don’t forget this fun fact that J. R. R. Tolkien was ever inspired by Lauterbrunnen when he was writing about the Rivendell valley in The Lord of the Rings.

If you dislike the crowds, enter Český Krumlov, an incredibly pretty town. This charming town in the South Bohemia region has red-roofed houses, attractive fountains in the squares, and a well-known castle where you can have a view of the Vltava River. And you can explore the town in less than half-an-hour walk.

Afonso Henriques, the country’s first king, was born in Guimarāes. The city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has great examples of Portuguese architecture with beautiful tiles (瓷砖) from 600 years ago. Even though Guimarāes is a bit bigger than the other places on this list, it still has a charming feel with small shops and open areas.

Mentioning Sydney, Australia, most people think of the Sydney Opera House.     1     (shape) like huge shells or rising sails, this famous building on Sydney’s Bennelong Point graces the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is one of the world’s great architectural     2     (representative). The location is amazing. Water surrounds the structure on three sides, and the Royal Botanic Garden border it to the southeast. Danish architect, Jørn Utzon won an international competition     3     its design, but withdrew from the project after     4     (technique) and financing problems. Finally, its construction     5     (complete) in 1973 at a cost 14 times the original budget. By this time, Utzon had left the country, never returning to see his impressive creation.     6     (current), visitors can enjoy a performance in the Sydney Opera House, dine at one of the restaurants, or see the highlights of the Sydney Opera House on a guided tour. The structure includes theaters, studios, a concert hall, exhibition rooms     7     a cinema. Touring the Sydney Opera House is rewarding, but its     8     (astonish)architecture is perhaps best appreciated from a distance. One of the best sites to photograph this top Sydney tourist     9     (attract) is Mrs Macquarie’s Chair in the Royal Botanic Garden, or visitors can catch the ferry (渡船) to take     10     photo from the water as they sail past.