1 . Best Places to Visit in the World

Mumbai

Mumbai is a busy city located in India, celebrated for its distinctive culture and history. Notable attractions include Elephant Island and the Mumbai Museum. Additionally, Mumbai is a cooking paradise, offering a variety of local dishes and snacks. Visitors can enjoy a range of delicacies, including curry, Indian flatbreads, and yogurt. Best Time; October to February.

Barcelona

Barcelona is an energetic and lively city located in the northeast of Spain, known for its rich history, culture, and delicious cuisine. It boasts (拥有) world-renowned attractions like the Sagrada Familia and the Gothic Quarter. Additionally, Barcelona is famous for its unique football culture, making it one of Europe’s most beloved football cities. Best Time: May to August.

Mauritius

Mauritius is a beautiful island nation situated in the southwest of the Indian Ocean. It is well-known for its amazing beaches, crystal-clear waters, and diverse marine life. Visitors can enjoy water activities like diving, surfing, and fishing, as well as explore jungles and volcanic landscapes. Mauritius also offers world-class hotels and resorts, providing excellent dining and service. Best Time: March to October.

Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a dynamic and culturally rich city located in the Netherlands. Known for its historic architecture, museums, and art galleries, Amsterdam boasts famous landmarks like the Rijks museum and the Van Gogh Museum. The city is also diverse, with international communities and unique cultural events. Best Time: July to October.

2 . Edinburgh Festivals

The Edinburgh Festivals in 2024 are set to bring a wave of colour and huge excitement to the city.

Edinburgh Science Festival—30 March—14 April 2024

Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival—12—21 July 2024

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo—2—24 August 2024

Edinburgh International Festival—August 2024

Edinburgh Art Festival—August 2024

Edinburgh International Book Festival—August 2024

Listen to top class live music when incredible musicians from all over the world roll into town for the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival. There’ll hardly be time to catch your breath before Edinburgh Art Festival launches, an unmissable opportunity to see wonderful visual works created by talented Scottish and international artists.

Let’s not forget about the Edinburgh International Book Festival, where you can join author readings, Q&As and talks covering all types of literature.

To help you make the most of visiting the festivals, we’ve prepared some handy tips:

Charge your phone (and bring a portable charger if you have one) so that you can check out the online programmes.

Wear comfy shoes—a day at the festivals can mean lots of walking.

Check the weather forecast—Edinburgh often experiences four seasons in one day! Make sure to pack a light rain jacket in case of a sudden downpour.

Start your day early so you can secure the best festival tickets and see the most popular visitor attractions before they get too busy.

Head to the Edinburgh VisitScotland iCentre on the Royal Mile and pick up a map to get your bearings.

3 . Published while the climate crisis has given us a clear picture of tourism’s harms, the books below describe the necessity and opportunity for replanning travel as better managed and even more beneficial to local people — which, together, create a good definition for green travel.

“The Last Resort: The history of Heaven, Profit, and Danger at the Beach,” by Sarah Stodola. In this exciting travel book, Stodola studies the history and beauty of beach traveling culture, as well as its effects on the environment and local communities. “This major global industry that has brought about economic and social inequalities and contributed to the climate crisis while suffering from danger of disappearing.” said Stodola.

“Sustainable Travel: The Essential Guide to Positive-Effect Adventures.” by Holly Tuppen. After journeying around the world without flying, Tuppen became a travel expert who views sustainability (可持续性) as necessary to protect our planet and communities. In this book, she presents a general description of sustainable travel and its relationship to the climate and wildlife risk.

“Horizon,” by Barry Lopez. Through six regions, including the Oregon Coast and the Antarctic, Lopez uses his unique style and traveling experience in more than 70 countries to create a book filled with wonders and concern. “Our question is no longer how to use the natural world for human comfort and gain, but how we can cooperate with one another to ensure we will someday fit in with it more respectfully,” he writes.

“Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World,” by Anu Taranath. In this award-winning book, Taranath offers tips for reconciling (使和谐一致) our expectations with the cultural differences we meet while traveling. Although the book isn’t a green travel guide in itself, it does provide necessary social responsibilities that can increase our sustainability efforts to plan our journeys with greater respect.

5 . Locals call it Mosi-oa-Tunya—“the smoke that thunders”. No other _______describes Victoria Falls better. I saw a photo of the falls as a child and I _______ then, that was where I would go one day! Thirty years later, I achieved that _______.

I stood at the entrance of the Victoria Falls Park on the Zimbabwe (津巴布韦) side of the falls! I could not control my _______! From the entrance, I followed the path that leads visitors through the forest to the falls. As I_______ the falls, I heard the thunderous roar and I _______ my steps. I made my way to a clearing and there they were: Victoria Falls! I stopped for several minutes to _______the impressive view, and then continued to walk along the path through the forest. The path branched off to various lookouts (瞭望台), each of which offered _______ views of the falls on the other side of the gorge (峡谷). Aside from walking through the forest to _______   the falls, the park also has several ________ for thrill-seekers. The activities range from fox-flying across the gorge to gorge swinging, I________to stay put (留在原地) and enjoy the view. I watched these thrill-seekers and their screams made me   believe that I’d made the ________ decision!

Seeing Victoria Falls truly was a dream come true and I was________ that I got to see it. It was a ________   that I didn’t get to experience the falls from the other side where the ________ could sit in a natural pool at the very edge (边缘) of the falls.