Yours,

Li Hua

4 . The Republic of the Fiji Islands is an island nation in the South Pacific Ocean about 2, 000 km northeast of New Zealand’s North Island. The island state is inhabited by native Fijians and other minorities like the Indo-Fijians and other smaller groups. The influence of so many diverse groups of people has contributed in making Fiji society a truly multi-ethnic one. The religion in Fiji is also diverse and every religious group gets equal opportunities.

The Fijians consider their national costume a representative of the culture of Fiji. The national costume of Fijians in the earlier times used to be loincloths for men and grass skirts for women. The skirt lengths would determine the status of a woman. A single woman used to wear short skirts but long skirts had to be worn by married women. The national dress of the Fijians now is Sulu. Resembling a skirt, both genders wear it.

The Fijians are pretty easy-going, but if you are invited into a village, wear simple clothing and take off your hat (wearing one is an insult to the chief) when in the village. Leave your shoes outside the door when entering a home and keep in mind that it’s also insulting to touch someone’s head — which can be tempting when you are surrounded by wide-eyed, smiling children.

When visiting a village, it is customary to present a gift of kava. The gift, (a “sevusevu”) will cost less than FJ $ 20 for a half kilo. If you are accompanied by a guide, he/ she will prepare that. Be prepared to shake hands and answer personal questions like, where are you from, are you married, how many children do you have and so on.

5 . Before this COVID-19 pandemic, family vacations were simple. They consisted of a trip to Disneyworld, a week at a resort, or perhaps a booking on a cruise line that every family member was excited about, The only thing many had to worry about was forgetting the passports or a child forgetting the toothbrush or losing the favorite toy somewhere between the airport and the hotel. Now, the days of vacations look completely different and for those who have taken one during the pandemic, many things have changed.

Many families have routine (例行的) vacations that they take every year and this year. But due to the pandemic, many vacations didn’t happen as planned, So, vacations were put on the back burner and weren’t taken until much later in the year and for many people, change in their work lives allowed this. With more parents working from home and more kids taking part in homeschooling at home, families found going on vacation became much easier without the physical need to be somewhere else. This was also the year that many people remembered that they’re surrounded by nature. Rather than booking the typical vacation to the most-visited destinations or popular theme parks， many people-families especially-chose the lesser-crowded destinations. This meant that more families chose vacation activities such as camping, preferring to connect with nature rather than walk the busy streets. This also meant that vacation rentals (租用的房屋或汽车、设备等) were up in popularity and even in popular destinations, such as beach towns, The possibility of small crowds didn’t stop some families due to the fact that they rented the whole place.

It now looks like these changes might be here to stay, at least for some time longer, before the world returns to a state of normality.

8 . A Guide to Milan，Italy

GETTING THERE

From Malpensa Airport,it’s about 50 kilometers drive west to Milan. From Orio al Serio Airport,it is about 45 kilometers east to Milan.

WHERE TO EAT

Bon Thon Bistrò

Tel:390236588600

Try burgers,pizzas,and regional fish. Must–try: the “spaghetti vongole e bottarga”,£15.95.

WHERE TO STAY

Leonardo B&B

Tel:390236587758

Jeanette and Richard Hyde welcome guests to Leonardo B&B proud of four rooms with comfortable beds. The tastefully decorated holiday house has a private terrace (阳台). All guests can use the 13.5m ×6m swimming pool. Rooms from £78 per night. Holiday house starts from £530 per week and also offers long-term lets (出租) out of season.

WHERE TO VISIT

Museo del Novecento

Tel:390236582769

Learn about the life and artwork of Milan through exhibition (展览) and films. Open by appointment from January to September and from 3: 00 p. m. to 6: 30 p. m.

La Rinascente

Tel:390236584387

This friendly shop carries various regional products. It is the best destination for shopping after visiting local sights. Everyone who goes shopping in Milan will come here to have a look.

9 . When you travel in England you can't miss the visit to Windsor Castle, the family home to British kings and queens for over 1,000 year.

Opening Times at Windsor Castle:

The castle opening hours

◆1 Mar 2018-31 Oct 2018(Monday-Sunday 09: 30-17: 15)

◆1 Nov 2018-28 Feb 2019(Monday-Sunday 09: 45-16: 15)

Prices

Adult ticket:￡21.20

Family ticket(2 adults &3 children between 5 and 17 years old ): ￡54.70

Senior/ College student ticket: ￡19.30

Under 17 years old /Disabled ticket: ￡12. 30

Castle Closing Dates

The castle will be closed on the following dates

◆17&l8Jun20l8

◆12Oct2018

Top tips:

◆Buy your ticket on the Internet before you arrive to save some time.

◆If you want to see the Changing of the Guard ceremony, get to the Castle grounds at 11: 00. During the summer it happens every day, if the weather is good.

10 . Here’s a list of the best three natural wonders to visit in the UK.

The Needles, Isle of Wight, England

The Needles are one of Britain’s most famous coastal landmarks, attracting thousands of tourists each year. Visit the Needles Park at Alum Bay, which offers a range of attractions including fair rides, boat trips and open-top bus tours. You can take a ride on one of the chairlifts (升降椅), which takes you straight down to enjoy the Needles in all of their glory.

Pistyll Rhaeadr, Powys, Wales

Lying in the Berwyn Mountains, it is the tallest waterfall in Wales. Escape the busy noisy activity of city life and visit this delightful natural sight, where vou can take walks from the bottom to the top of the falls.

Fingal’s Cave, Isle of Staffa, Scotland

It’s part of a Nature Reserve in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The cave’s size, its structure and its many strange sounds have inspired writers and artists from all over the world.