Sichuan cuisine, one of the eight major cuisines in China, is now popular all over the world. In February 2010, Chengdu     1     (award) the honorary title of “City of Gastronomy” (美食之都) by UNESCO. To experience comprehensive Sichuan cuisine culture, you should definitely visit Sichuan Cuisine Museum (also Chuancais Museum), the first museum     2     (display) a regional cooking culture in the world.

    3     (cover) an area of more than 40 mu, the museum forms     4     unique cultural landscape of ancient Kingdom of Shu in Chinese history. In this AAA national museum, you can appreciate more than 6,000 pieces of antique and cultural relics related to Sichuan cuisine culture, as well as     5     (catch) a glimpse of new style classic garden scenery and traditional western Sichuan style folk houses. Sichuan Cuisine Museum is the only “EATABLE MUSEUM”,     6     you can not only learn Sichuan cuisine culture by using eyes and ears, but also enjoy it by using mouth and nose. Interesting, meaningful and featured activities are     7     (special) designed from the moment you stepped into the museum to the time you leave. The highlighted experience for your visit should be cooking the typical Sichuan dishes     8     the guidance of the professional chef. There is arguably no better way to know more about a cuisine     9     learning how to cook it yourself.

Start your     10     (explore) from Sichuan Cuisine Museum, enjoy different aspects of Sichuan cuisine, satisfy your curiosity and taste buds and experience all fun for “Playing with Chuancais”.

6 . We’re giving London’s Lidos some love this summer. Whether you're an outdoor swimming fanatic or are yet to dip your toes into the water, there are plenty of options for you. Let’s dive right in!

Brockwell Lido

Located in the corner of Brockwell Park and surrounded by low line art decorated with redbrick walls, the unheated 50m pool has a dedicated army of year-round swimmers, and queues often stretch all around the block on summer days. Do book ahead if you can. There’s also a gym and fitness center on-site, all operated by Fusion, with the added bonus of an outdoor sauna available during the winter season.

Hampton Pool

Hampton Pool is well-known for its famous moonlight swims, taking place late at night in the summer months. Not a night owl? During the day, two outdoor pools are available—a 36m one for the adults, and a 12.5mlong one for learners and toddlers. They’re heated year-round. As well as the moonlight and Christmas Day swims, Hampton Pool offers other special events including picnic concerts in the summer months.

Charlton Lido

Charlton Lido has all the equipment and classes a gym fanatic might need, but we’re here to talk about the outdoor pool. 50m long, heated, surrounded by a sun terrace in the summer months, with drinks available to buy from Coffee Corner in June-September. Members can take part in classes such as aqua aerobics in the outdoor pool free of charge.

Oasis Sports Centre

Central London’s only heated, outdoor pool, this one comes with the added bonus of being located on a sun terrace. The outdoor pool is just one part of the Oasis Sports Centre, which also houses a gym, indoor pool and exercise studios. The 27.5m long outdoor pool is surrounded by a patio area and sunbathing deck, with the added bonus of a sauna nearby. Sure, views of the rooftops of Covent Garden make it feel like something of a hidden gem (宝石).

7 . Some new museums are opening around the world. Here are four of them deserving to be visited.

Maison Gainsbourg, Paris

The Parisian townhouse where the French singer Serge Gainsbourg lived has been closed off to the public since his death in 1991. This spring, though, it’ll finally open as a museum focusing on his life and work. The project has been led by his daughter—the actor and singer Charlotte—and the main attraction will surely be Serge’s living area, with his piano, art deco bar and a huge collection of sculptures.

National Museum of Norway, Oslo

This year, the National Museum of Norway will open on Oslo’s waterfront, becoming the largest museum in the Nordic countries. The museum collection includes 100,000 objects, with highlights including the Norwegian Baldishol tapestry(挂毯) and an array of Golden Age Flemish landscapes.

Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney

The expansion of the Art Gallery of New South Wales has cost a cool $177 million. That’s a lot of money. But it is properly amazing. Visitors enter via a vast glass facade(幕墙), which hangs above a pair of oil tanks from the Second World War period. Torres Strait Islands’ artists’ artworks are given priority in the new gallery spaces.

Museum of Art & Photography, Bengaluru

Opening towards the end of the year, this brand-new gallery in southern India was founded by businessman Abhishek Poddar. He’s known for his collection of art and photos and more than 18,000 of his own pieces will be on display here. Expect everything from sculptures to paintings. Can’t make it out to Bengaluru? The museum is going to have digital exhibits on its website, so you can get your culture enjoyment remotely.

9 . 4 Great US Campsites for Solo Travelers

There’s nothing quite like a good solo trip. In the series covering campsites in the US, we’ll explore the ones that are popular among those traveling solo.

Kingman KOA—Kingman, Arizona

Located in a high desert in the mountains, Kingman KOA isn’t exactly your typical campground. Here you’ll find cabins (木屋), all with impressive views. Crash here and enjoy the best of Arizona’s natural beauty. You’ll definitely want to check out the Grand Canyon Skywalk (just 70 miles away), one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Southwest.

Riverside RV Park—Laughlin, NV

If you’re driving your own RV (野营车) across the Southwest, there’s no better place to stop than Riverside RV Park. Though this is just an RV park, the guests staying here are free to enjoy the many facilities that the resort across the street offers. With a pool, movie theater, restaurants, live music, themed dinners, nightclub, and more, you’ll find lots to do here.

Under Canvas Moab—Moab, Utah

Under Canvas Moab is perfect for the solo traveler who wants to sleep under the stars while visiting many of the national parks in the Southwest. Covering a stretch of 40 acres, this natural getaway offers amazing views of the surrounding mountains from the comfort of your bed. From here, Arches National Park is just a 10-minute drive. Hike through the desert trails to channel the adventurer in you.

Zions Tiny Getaway—Hurricane, UT

Have you been wanting to see what a tiny home is like? Look no further than Zions Tiny Getaway. Situated in the awesome desert landscape of the southwest, this campground features tiny, self-sufficient homes of all shapes and sizes. Have fun exploring all the corners of your cozy getaway. Enjoy the beauty of the desert night under the countless stars.

10 . Nashville Sail Camp

Nashville Sail Camp is a learn-to-sail camp for all levels of sailors. Along with sailing, campers will learn valuable problem-solving and creative thinking techniques. They spend their days on shore and on the water, and will come home with plenty of hands-on sailing experience.

All groups are coached by US Sailing qualified instructors and helped by camp counselors (顾问) and junior counselors. Each day includes lessons appropriate for each learning level.

Opti 1

Our youngest and smallest campers will take the helm (舵柄) for the first time, learning the basics of sailing in pairs on board their boats.

Opti 2

Beginners aged 9 and up as well as Opti 1 graduates will increase their skill level at the helm of an Opti sailboat. Campers are encouraged to learn single-handed sailing after mastering sailing in pairs.

Sunfish

Sailors aged 11 and up will explore the waters on a leisure sunfish boat, one of the world’s most popular day sailing boats. Starting off in pairs to increase confidence and get practice with a friend on board, campers are encouraged to try single-handing the boat by the end of the week. Sunfish campers spend most of their time on the water throughout the week.

What to bring every day

●CGA Class III life jacket

●Packed lunch and a water bottle

●Athletic swimwear, a hat and closed-toe water shoes

●SPF 30 sunscreen

Tips

●Campers must be comfortable in boats and have strong swimming skills.

●All campers are required to wear life jackets in and around the boats and water.

Contact us

Tel: 833-244-3288

Email: info@leadershipacademyllc.com