1 . La Vida Local in Mexico City

About Your Trip

Climb ancient temples in Teotihuacán, watch free style wrestlers in action and have a drink with your fellow travelers on our five-day trip to Mexico City. We’ve teamed up with a Local Insider to show you the real side to this international big city. Drop your bags off at the Zocalo Central Hotel near Roma, before hitting the streets on a walking tour of the Condesa district. You’ll also have the chance to taste meat tacos in Roma, visit Frida Kahlo’s house, then sing with the mariachis (墨西哥街头乐队) floating by your boat in the Xochimilco canals.

Trip Highlights

•Explore hidden corners of CDMX with our Local Insider

•Cheer on masked wrestlers in the beer-filled free style wrestling

•Sail the Xochimilco waterways in a one-of-a-kind painted boat

•Join a private tour through one of the most dynamic food markets in the city

•Discover the ruins of Teotihuacan, a massive Mesoamerican pyramid complex

Accommodation

Zocalo Central Hotel, Mexico City

Expect comfortable beds, an onsite gym and excellent service at this neoclassical (新古典主义的) style hotel, right in the historic center. Take dinner on the rooftop overlooking the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral and Plaza del Marqués below.

Important Info

•You must be aged 25 years or over to join this trip.

•Please be sure to check whether or not you need a visa to enter the country you’re traveling to.

•We won’t charge you extra if you travel alone—you’ll share a twin room with another traveler of the same gender.

•Please be aware that travel insurance is a must for all travelers.

•Please be aware that the traveling schedule, activities and hotels are subject to change. While unlikely, these changes can happen due to circumstances beyond our control. We will always do our best to ensure minimal impact on your experience.

2 . Packing Tips for Travel

Packing smart and light is quite necessary for a comfortable trip. Light baggage ensures trouble-free travel. Here are some essential packing tips to help you enjoy your travel.

Regular use/handy items. Regular use or your personal handy items need to be taken instantly or separated from the luggage whenever required.     1    . And then start packing them after clothes and valuables. Include some useful items such as ear drops, eye masks, medicines, a small towel, and scissors (less than 6 inches).

Vacuum(真空) and space bags. It is not surprising that the entire packaging may be done just with vacuum bags, space bags, and plastic bags. Being airtight and waterproof, these bags provide great room for storage. They can fit in stuff three to four times greater than conventional bags.     2    .

Family packing tips. Often those travelling with kids tend to believe that they might require a whole range of products for their kids.     3    . Try to carry only the essential items and leave the rest that can be bought outside. You can download apps for kids that do not require the Internet connection. This will keep them engaged on the route without carrying a range of toys.

    4    . When it comes to clothing for women, having a choice of common colors is great, as they can mix and match outfits. A set of lightweight tops and jeans is ideal for both indoor and outdoor. Bring a set of waist coats, long sleeves, and pants for formal wears.     5    , as they tend to be heavy. Instead, try fashionable sneakers, which give good comfort to your feet.

Following these tips will help you in managing your travel in an efficient way. Enjoy your trip! Bon Voyage!

4 . As the world reopens to travelers, the planet’s national parks offer a whole lot of peace and quiet landscapes. Here, let’s find some national parks which are safe and possible to travel to.

Generations of vacationers have heard the song of Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic”. When you are bored with the tourists crowding the Old Town, particularly in the peak summer season, choose the national park located only 15 miles offshore. Blanketed in a pine forest, Mljet Island offers activities like cycling, hiking, kayaking(皮划艇) and swimming in the famous saltwater lakes.

Travel 30 miles from the Riviera and you can discover one of France’s last wild areas, a place of great biodiversity and varied landscapes. There’s a red-rock valley, the grass filled with wildflowers, villages located on sheer rock cliffs, etc. Did we mention the prehistoric rock art? A guided hike through the “Valley of Wonders” shows Bronze Age petroglyphs(岩画) carved in stone.

Why go for one volcano when you can explore two? Vatnajökull National Park isn’t just a park. This World Heritage Site is formed by volcanic and glacial(冰川的) activities in southeastern Iceland, and covers 14 percent of the country.

Created in 1932 as Ireland’s first national park, Killarney is a 25,425-acre area of mountains, lakes, and woodlands. It’s a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve because of its diversity of habitat and species. The park is home to Carrauntoohil, the country’s highest mountain at 1,038.6 meters. And the forest, filled with oaks, yews, and lichens, presents Ireland’s native woodland.

With the days    1    ( grow) colder, Pasang has made preparations for the winter by purchasing    2    generous amount of natural gas to warm his home.

“In the past, we burned cattle dung (牛粪) for heating. The rooms would be covered with dust, and the sky would sometimes get gray,” said Pasang, a resident of Lhasa, capital of southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region.

His home was connected by natural gas pipelines seven years ago. “With the gas, my home is warmer, and we are also contributing    3    bluer skies,” he said.

Now, the signature blue skies dotted with white clouds not only give local people a breath of fresh air but are also a vital part of the region’s charm for visitors from home and abroad. The wide use of natural gas is one of the keys behind the clean air in Tibet. “In Lhasa’s case, so far natural gas    4    (adopt) for heating in more than 90 percent of its urban area,” said a local company in charge of natural gas supplies.

Amid the country’s boom of new energy vehicles (NEVs),Tibet is also popularizing NEVs while phasing out (淘汰) older cars with high pollution and high energy    5    (consume).

Electric cars are also gaining    6    (popular) for their eco-friendly features and lower costs. Penpa, another resident in Lhasa, said he and many of his friends have replaced their traditional vehicles with electric ones. “Everyone should make an effort    7    (keep) the air clear in Lhasa,” Penpa said.

Atop a mountain over 5,000 meters above sea level, the Ali observatory — more than 1,400 km from Lhasa — is still frequented by astronomy lovers    8    brave (勇敢面对) a zigzagging road to get a much    9    (close) look at the stars.

Zhou Yunhe, director of the observatory, said more than 3,100 tourists have visited the observatory since the turn of the year.

Despite the impact of COVID-19, Tibet received 36.89 million tourists in the first three    10    (quarter) this year, up 15.2 percent year on year, and tourism revenue surged 26.6 percent, official data showed.

8 . If you've never been to Moscow, you should go and see this fantastic city. There, you can ____ Russian culture first-hand, especially if you are a(n) ____ lover.

One of the many exciting parts ____ the famous Red Square that has a magical effect on all visitors to Moscow. From Red Square, you can see the most important ____ in the capital: the Kremlin, the State Historical Museum and of course, the Saint Basil's Cathedral with domes (穹顶) that look like a beautiful stone flower ____ by the architects of the 16th century.

Not many people realize that Red Square's ____ has nothing to do with Communism (共产主义) or Soviet Russia. The Old Russian word for “beautiful” and “red” was the ____; Red Square means “Beautiful Square.” All major streets in Moscow radiate (向周围伸展) from here, and Red Square is the ____ square of Moscow ____ the symbolic center of all Russia. Its history ____ the 1490s when a new red-brick Kremlin was built. Businessmen from all over the world came to ____ here and the square became a big market. On days of great festivals, there were many celebrations here, turning the ____ into an open-air gathering (聚集) place.

Moscow's tourists travel to the Red Square to ____ its beautiful architecture and history. Besides the square, there are so many places of ____ in this beautiful city. If you are visiting Europe, don't forget to see Red Square with your own ____.

9 . Day Trips & Tours from London

Golden Tours provides popular day trips in the UK to destinations! Fully organized tours from London are professionally guided, there’s no better way to begin an exciting adventure during a day trip from London.

Price: Adult:￡54,Child: ￡51,Family (2 adults&2 children): ￡205

As one of the most famous attractions, Stonehenge promises to be an unforgettable experience. During this day tour, you’ll get to go up close to these ancient stones and piece together the evidence before you. How did they get there? Who put them there? Why are they there? There have been many theories for the existence of Stonehenge but this is your chance to work it out for yourself!

Price: Adult: ￡95, Child: ￡86,Family (2 adults &2 children): ￡355

You couldn’t imagine a castle in a morel beautiful setting! Surrounded by 500 acres of parkland and a still lake, Leeds Castle used to be the first choice for the royals to spend theirsummer vacation-Henry VIII once lived here with Catherine of Aragon. During this private visit，your tour guide will show you how the Tudors (都铎王朝) lived here. Transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach will be provided, and this tour operates in English, Chinese, Japanese and Spanish.

Price: Adult: ￡101,Child: ￡91,Family (2 adults &2 children): ￡374

You’ll get to visit the location of the University of Cambridge and the famous Senate House, once used for gatherings of the Council and now a traditional place for degree ceremonies. With its neoclassical architecture and rich history, you’ll get to learn more about its place in Cambridge culture. Considering its high popularity, you need to reserve your spot online.

Price: Adult ￡89 Child: ￡79 ,Family (2 adults& 2children): ￡326

Explore Stratford-upon-Avon, the home town of Britain’s most celebrated writer-the influential William Shakespeare. The town is proud of its rich history and there are plenty of houses and cottages that still stand in the half-timbered (半木质的) style. It’s the perfect place to find out more about Elizabethan history.