2 . Best royal palaces in Europe you can visit

There are some royal palaces in Europe that they often open their doors to the public.

Drottningholm Palace, Sweden

This breathtaking 17th century palace in Drottningholm is not only the residence of the Swedish royal family, but it’s also a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its impressively preserved castle and theatre. The palace and park are open to the public year-round.

Royal Palace of Oslo, Norway

The official royal residence for the Norwegian royals, this beautiful palace boasts neoclassical architecture and landscaped gardens complete with ponds and eye-catching statues. During the summer months the palace opens to the public on guided tours, which include beautiful staterooms (会客厅), the Bird Room, the Great Hall and the Family Dining Room.

Royal Palace of Madrid, Spain

While the Palacio Real is officially the royal residence, nowadays the Spanish royals choose to live in the Zarzuela Palace instead, with the Madrid palace used mainly for state ceremonies. There are over 3, 000 rooms in this breathtaking palace making it one of the largest palaces in the world. Highlights include the royal kitchens and the painting gallery, while the Changing of the Guard ceremony never fails to be a hit with tourists.

Palace of Versailles, France

If you seek after a palace that’s luxurious (豪华的), then the Palace of Versailles needs to be on your list. France hasn’t had a royal family since the French Revolution in 1789, but this palace offers a glimpse into how the former royals lived, as well as serving as a museum paying tribute to France’s rich history.

7 . How to Travel a Long Distance With a Dog

Whether you are moving across the country or taking a road trip, traveling can be a stressful activity.     1     If you want to travel a long distance with your dog, you need to figure out what you should prepare.

Make sure your dog has all of their vaccinations (疫苗).     2     Take your dog to the vet (兽医) to make sure it is up to date on its vaccinations so that it is protected against some diseases.

Let your vet give your dog medicine for motion sickness (晕动症). If you’ve taken your dog on shorter car rides before, you may have noticed that it gets sick from the motion of the car. Ask your vet if it can help ease the dog’s stomach while in motion.     3    

Pack up the necessary things for your dog in a bag that is easy to get. Every dog is different and needs different items.     4     Keep this bag in an easy-to-reach place so you can take items out as you need them on your trip.

    5     Dogs have a lot of energy, especially if they are young. Take your dog on a walk or a hike to exercise and tire them out. This can help with some nervous energy they may have as well.

8 . Travelling is supposed to be relaxing, but if you are not careful, it can become stressful. Here are several things you need to check before travelling.

Pack your suitcase carefully

    1    . You can do this a few days before leaving so that you won’t forget anything important, like an umbrella or sunglasses in case it rains or an extra pair of shoes in case the ones you’re wearing break. You can also pack an extra bag in case you’ll need it for shopping.

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If you’re planning to stay at a hotel, the first thing you need to do is make your reservation. When making a reservation, pay attention to what’s included in your vacation packages, such as breakfast or transportation. The earlier you book it, the better since hotels tend to become fully booked during peak seasons.

Check the weather forecast

Knowing about the weather is important for a happy travel. Checking weather forecasts can help you decide what items to bring like sunglasses, umbrellas or raincoats.     3    . Especially, when you are travelling somewhere far from home, it’s possible that extreme weather conditions may occur any time.

Make a list of important phone numbers

Make sure you have some important phone numbers.     4    . You can also store them on your mobile phone so that you can easily access them if needed. Make some extra copies in case something happens with the first copy.

Remember to charge your smartphone

Before travelling, make sure that your smartphone is all charged up. It’s important to keep it fully powered if you need to use it to search for directions and addresses, or upload pictures.     5    .

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.