2 . Belgium is a destination that appeals to travelers who want to enjoy the good life and the friendliness of Belgians.

Heart of Europe

The Kingdom of Belgium is in the northwest of Europe. However, the country has long been regarded as the heart of Europe, which serves as the capital of the European Union. As a result, more than 1,400 international organizations and companies set up their headquarters there.

Cartoon kingdom

Belgium is truly a “cartoon kingdom”. It is said one in every three cartoonists in the world is Belgian. Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is just like a castle in a fairy tale. Cartoon bookstores, cartoon museums, and cartoon gift shops can be seen almost everywhere.

Chocolates

Belgians love chocolates. The average annual consumption of chocolates per person is 6.8kg. The fragrant and creamy chocolates made in Belgium have seized so many people’s hearts with their unique flavors. If you don’t know what brands to choose, maybe the ones specially made for royal families are a good choice.

Delicacies

Belgian people are as good at cooking as they are at making beers. No wonder that Belgian food is as good as French food. Brussels alone has more than 2,000 restaurants, providing all kinds of delicacies from every part of Belgium.

3 . Devon is famous for its beautiful beaches and countryside, as well as being home to a whole host of dog-friendly walks, accommodation and pubs to have a refreshing drink!

Beer to Branscombe Coastal Walk

Enjoy the popular 4.5-nile circular (环形的) walk from Beer to Branscombe where you will find some of the most amazing coastal walks in the UK. Beer is located on the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast, so you and your dog could even go hunting for bones along the way!

Before you head back, stop off in Branscombe at a beautiful 14th Century pub, The Masons Arms. This ideal rest stop is just a short walk away from Branscombe beach, which allows dogs all year round.

Seaton to Beer Cliff Walk

Beginning in the coastal town of Seaton, this 3-mile circular walk takes you along the Jurassic Coast to Beer, a beautiful fishing village.

You can enjoy a refreshing halftime beer at the dog-friendly pub, The Dolphin. After enjoying the village of beer, it’s time to head back to Seaton where you will find The Malt House to welcome you and your dog for a well-deserved drink.

Salcombe to Snapes Point

If you’re looking for impressive views and a dramatic coastline, the 4.5-mile circular walk from Sal-combe to Snapes Point is perfect.

You and your dog can finish your day at The Victoria Inn. This pub is known for its real wood fires, which create a welcoming atmosphere for the cooler months. It also has a wonderful beer garden to catch the summer sun, making it perfect all year round.

In the late afternoon, we found it was so cold     1     our water bottles froze.     2    , the lakes shone like glass in the setting sun and looked wonderful. Wang Wei     3     (ride) in front of me as usual. She is very     4     (rely) and I knew I didn’t need to encourage    5    (she). We were       6     (surprise) by the beautiful view. At one point we were high enough to find ourselves     7    (cycle) through clouds. In the valleys, we saw many yaks and     8     (sheep) eating green grass. We will reach Dali in Yunnan Province soon,     9     our cousins Dao Wei and Yu Hang will join us. We can       10     (hard) wait to see them!

People say Vancouver is Canada’s most beautiful city,     1    (surround) by mountains and the Pacific Ocean. The trees are extremely high, some     2    (measure) over 90 meters. As for Calgary, it is famous for the Calgary Stampede. Cowboys come to compete and many of them have a gift     3     riding wild horses and can win thousands of dollars in prizes.

8 . Biscayne is not very far from the lights, noise and excitement of downtown Miami. But it has a very different atmosphere from the big city. Biscayne National Park was established as a national monument in 1968. It became a national park in 1980. That year, its size also increased. The park now covers more than 70,000 hectares.

If you enjoy water, Biscayne is the park for you. Ninety-five percent of the park is water. Many kinds of animals live in these waters. Some of them are threatened or endangered. You will find the huge, gentle West Indian manatee, the less gentle American crocodile, several kinds of sea turtles, and more than 500 species of fish.

Scientists say Human history at Biscayne begins more than 10,000 years ago. However, evidence of the area’s earliest people is mostly underwater now, as water levels have risen over time. Within the last 3,000 years, people began to settle in the area. Scientists continue to learn about these people by examining the big hills of shells they left behind. The shells contain other waste, too, including early tools and house wares.

European explorers began arriving in the area in the early 1500s. They brought with them diseases like smallpox and measles. Over time, these diseases killed huge numbers of natives. Early explorers arrived in the area on ships. The reefs and rough waters made it difficult for ship captains. Biscayne’s waters contain more than 50 shipwrecks. Scuba divers today can explore six of them.

Four ecosystems come together here, which is what makes the park so diverse. The blending ecosystems create “edge communities.” These edge communities support a huge amount of wildlife. The underwater diversity is what attracts most people to Biscayne National Park. Many visitors come here to scuba dive in Biscayne’s clear and warm waters.

10 . Do you like history? Ancient history can seem so far ________ daily life, ________ when you just learn it from a textbook. Lists of dates and people and pictures of places ________ little interest ________ you’re studying for an exam. But going to locations and seeing famous structures for yourself make history come ________. Pictures may be worth a thousand ________ , but the real thing is worth much more! You will be in awe (惊叹) when you visit Xi’an, one of China’s oldest cities. Rulers of several dynasties including Zhou, Han, Sui and Tang made Xi’an their ________. An ________ wall surrounds the city center, originally built during the Tang Dynasty but ________ in the Ming Dynasty. The wall has 18 gates, and several allow ________ to the city. The South Gate is the most spectacular (壮观的) and has recently been beautifully ________. Two museums near the south gate ________ treasures from the city’s past.

One of the main reasons why people visit Xi’an ________ 35 kilometers from the city. They go to see the burial site of Emperor Qin Shihuang. He wanted an army to ________him in the afterlife, so he had craftsmen create 8,000 terracotta soldieries and horses. These were buried in pits(深坑) ________ Qin’s own tomb. About 2,000 ________ the 6,000 warriors and horses buried there have been unearthed. Visitors walk on a walkway ________the pit to view row upon row of soldiers. It’s an amazing ________.

There is much more ________ to discover in Xi’an. And it’s much more exciting than reading about it in a ________!