1 . Now, a growing number of people like traveling. To make traveling a worthwhile experience, you need to know the following things.

First and foremost, when traveling in foreign countries, you have to respect their way of life.     1     Otherwise, you may get yourself on the wrong side. Remember: When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

    2     Just make an effort to know as much as possible about your place. Get to know their religion, language, culture, etc. Learning does not mean you should be aware of everything. It includes appreciating obvious things, so you can interact better with the people of the country.

Choosing proper time will make every penny count. High seasons are times when people travel in large numbers.     3     You could save on tickets if there are not many tourists. In some places, you may find hotels are at a very low discount in the low season.

Please be nice to the people that you meet. You will get treated in the way you interact with them. Share information with them, and you may get a nice experience in return. They may teach you their language, customs, lifestyles and so on.     4    

Don’t think of the next time, Enjoy the present.     5     You can interact more with the locals and take part in the activities they hold, which will make your trip a memorable one.

2 . Done with Dragon’s Back and tired of the Twin Peaks? Check out these lesser-known hikes in Hong Kong with rewarding views and fewer crowds on for size.

 Tai Po Kau Forest Walk

Best for: Families

Tai Po Kau Forest Walk is located inside the Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve, a popular destination for nature lovers. It features different colour-coded trails (小径) which allow you to control the duration of your hike. This nature reserve is also home to various wildlife, so if you’re lucky, you might be able to see some resident owls or even fireflies. Another benefit is that Tai Po Kau has a thick forest which provides plenty of shade for the entire duration of the hike.

Distance: 3-10 km

Duration: 45 mins-3.5 hours

Difficulty: 2.5 out of 5

 Little Hawaii

Best for: A waterfall hike

Known as the easiest waterfall hike in Hong Kong, Little Hawaii was once the water reservoir (水库) for factory in the 1900s. Now, it’s the perfect spot for a leisure walk. Altogether, there are 3 waterfall spots. As the highlight of the hike, you can go upstream to view the waterfall from a different angle.

Distance: 2.5 km

Duration: 1 hour

Difficulty: 1 out of 5

 Wo Yeung Shan

Best for: Advanced hikers

As the fifth highest peak in Hong Kong, Wo Yeung Shan offers breathtaking views of the city. Those well-trained hikers who are up for challenge can even climb up the Wo Yeung Rocks for photos. You nay end the hike at Shing Mun Reservoir, where minibuses and taxis are available to return to the city.

Distance: 9.5 km

Duration: 4.5 hours

Difficulty: 3.5 out of 5

 Lai Chi Wo

Best for: Heritage and wildlife

Explore the northeast comer of the New Territories through the old Hakka village of Lai Chi Wo and the Double Haven Geo Area. Along the well-paved trail, you will also be impressed by hundreds of species of wildlife here. Don’t miss the chance to check out the wetlands and fishponds around Double Haven too.

Distance: 16 km

Duration: 4.5 hours

Difficulty: 2.5 out of 5

3 . The world is full of beauty in every corner. Here are four world’s top breathtaking and beautiful travelling destinations (目的地) for you to pay a visit to.

Dominica is known as “nature island” for a reason. This tiny Caribbean state, focuses on hot springs and long -distance walking in the rainforest rather than playing on the beach. Boiling Lake, in the Morne Trois Pitons National Park, can be reached by mountainous paths, a body of water that is well worth a visit.

Lake Bled is one of the largest freshwater lakes on Earth. At its center lies a small island, surrounded by deep blue water. It’s no surprise that Lake Bled has developed into one of the hottest destinations in Europe in recent years. Suitable for walking and diving (潜水) adventures, this is a corner of Slovenia that needs to be explored.

As a hard-to-reach place in the heart of Kenya, Samburu provides a quiet and safe environment, which is good enough for some of Africa’s most unique wildlife to live in. The rich grassland of its national nature protection area is home to the endangered giraffe, as well as the pioneering Elephant Watch Camp.

Located on Italy’s Amalfi Coast, Positano is one of the most beautiful villages in Europe. Famous for its special small gift shops and waterside restaurants, not to mention the Byzantine Church (教堂), it makes for the perfect summer getaway. For divers, with its colorful plants and fish, it’s a really perfect place. Make sure to see its full form by taking a boat out from the beach for excellent sunset views.

5 . Tiger Conservation Safari: India

December 2022—6 days

Register now at tours @newscientist. com and we will contact you soon with full tour details.

Visit the protected areas of Tadoba in search of the Bengal tiger, putting yourself in forest life.

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi

You will be met on arrival and sent to the 5-star Roseate Hotel. You can spend the day in its rooftop pool overlooking Delhi or explore the city, which may be one of the world’ s largest cities, but building wonders — new and old — fill the city. Mughal treasures, including the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, are added by more recent additions (添加物) to Delhi’ s traditional buildings, such as the Lotus and Akshardham Temples.

Day 2: Journey to Tadoba

Take the early morning flight to Nagpur. On arrival into Nagpur, you will be met by our local guide, who will take you to Tadoba National Park. Part of the park contains Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (保护区), one of India’s most exciting and best-protected tiger reserves.

For the next 4 nights, you will be staying at Bamboo Forest Safari Lodge. Later this evening there will be a welcome dinner.

Days 3-5 : Safari Drives

The next three clays will follow a similar schedule, as you head into Tadoba National Park searching for India’s tigers as well as the park’ s many other wildlife species and birdlife.

The day starts early, usually before sunrise, as this is when the wildlife is at its most active. Mornings begin with tea in bed. Breakfast will normally be taken in the park.

Day 6 : Departure

Go to Nagpur airport for your flight back to Delhi and your journey home. We can make extra days sightseeing with a private guide covering the Golden Triangle of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, including the Amber Fort and The Taj Mahal. Please ask for more details.

7 . A week ago I went on a drive to explore an area of Eastern Washington that I’m not familiar with at all. It was the rolling countryside north of where I live, near the little town of Manson.

The geography here is dry but lower, wider, and full of rolling hills. The area miles intothe distance towards the East. It seemslike a very rural, mainly uninhabited (杳无人烟的) area, but actually, as you explore, you quickly realize that there are houses even in the most remote (遥远的) looking areas, little pockets of human life here and there.

I think that people who live in these areas are either retired, working remotely from home, or really need the peace and energy that the quiet countryside can give.

Driving up a lonely, winding road, suddenly there was a flash of color above that passed over the car. Of all things it was a peacock (孔雀). What on earth was it doing in this remote area? It seemed really out of place. It flew from one side of the road to the hill on the other, joining eight others that were already there, enjoying the sun. Their colors were brilliant. And yes, they seemed more comfortable in that area than in palace gardens. They are, after all, very much like pheasants (野鸡), just much more beautiful. Someone nearby must have attended them. I could only see one female; of course she wasn’t as beautiful to look at as the males. Her feather was much more like the grass and rocks of her surroundings.

These little day trips always seem to bring surprises, even in remote areas. There is always something that will prove to be unexpected.

9 . Listen carefully. Don’t answer too quickly. At least, don’t say “yes” too soon. A friend might ask, “Want to take a hike?” You should say, “Where?” If he replies “The entire Appalachian Trail (阿巴拉契亚国家步道)”，take warning. Here’s why.

The trail is one of the longest marked footpaths in the world. It starts at Springer Mountain, Georgia. It winds (蜿蜒) along the top of the mountains. It goes through 14 states. It ends at Mount Katahdin, Maine. As the crow(乌鸦)flies, this is about 2,200 miles. But when walked, the trail is 2,600 miles. If you walk nonstop, it takes about six months to walk through the trail.

Most hikers begin from Springer Mountain. They start around April 1. This is why. The snow has probably melted (融化) in the south. But there may still be snow in the north. By the time they reach Maine, the snow will have been long gone. What’s the chance of making it nonstop? Here is the data. About 1,500 people try it each year. About 300 people make it. It is a great challenge.

Careful planning is necessary. There are problems to solve. The biggest one is the weight on one’s back. Too many hikers start out with too much. Wise ones don’t carry food. They send packages to post offices along the way. There are no campfires allowed. Some shelters are near the path. But the trail is crowded. It is hard to find space. A perfect tent is necessary. And it rains a lot. Great rain gear (用具) is needed. It should be light.

Benton MacKaye founded the trail. The first section of the trail was opened in 1923. It is cared for by volunteers in each state. Do you plan to go? Read lots of books by people who’ve done it.

10 . A remote hospital in an area of Bangladesh has been named the world’s best new building. The Friendship Hospital in Satkhira was announced winner of 2021’s impressive RIBA International Prize on Tuesday, with its architects (建筑师) praised for putting “care and humanity at the heart of its design”.

RIBA (the Royal Institute of British Architects), which organizes the award, praised the hospital’s design for fitting in with the surrounding countryside and creating an “uplifting and inviting experience for visitors, patients and healthcare professionals”.

Constructed from locally-made materials, the 80-bed hospital was built around a series of courtyards lined with shaded walkways, which encourages natural ventilation (通风) and rules out the need for air conditioning. And a canal cuts through the center of the site to separate inpatient and outpatient wings, helping with “micro climatic cooling” during hot Bangladesh summers. The architects also created a drainage (排水) system that channels rainwater into a storage tank for future use and prevents the courtyards from being flooded with water. Kashef Chowdhury, the lead architect, described honoring such a project from a little- known place as an important moment. “This may inspire more of us to devote limited resources and means to an architecture of care both for humanity and for nature,” he said in a press statement.

Held every two years, the prize honors buildings or structures that “demonstrate design excellence and social impact”. In a press release announcing the winner, RIBA noted that the Friendship Hospital was built in a “friendly environment”, where grain fields have been turned into sea-food farms due to rising sea levels.

“It is a demonstration of how beautiful architecture can be achieved through good design when working with a relatively limited budget,” the chairman said. “The hospital is a celebration of a building contributed to humans.”