1 . The UK’s greatest football grounds

The British football grounds featured in this guide are some of the best in the whole world. Some stadiums have celebrated more success than others, but each ground has its own rich heritage and unique atmosphere.

Craven Cottage, London

Craven Cottage was designed by the Glaswegian architect Archibald Leitch, who built 20 major football stadiums in the UK, including Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge. The“cottage”itself, lying on one corner of the pitch (球场), was added by Leitch because he’d forgotten to have changing rooms in the original design.

Capacity: 25,700.

Tickets: Adult (18+) £19.99        Children under 18 £9.99

Family bonus: 2 adults+1 child £39.97

Visiting time: Mon-Sat, 8:30 — 20:30

Anfield, Liverpool

Anfield saw the fulfillment of many dreams. Located in the solidly working-class area of north Liverpool, it’s another ground built by Archibald Leitch.

It was torn down in 1994 with the coming of all-seated stadiums, but plans are now underway for a £260 m upgrade including a hotel and a “food hub”.

Capacity: 45,500.

Tickets: Adult (18+) £15.99 Children under 18£8.99

Visiting time: Mon-Fri, 9:00 — 20:00

Old Trafford, Manchester

You’d be hard pushed to find any football fan who hasn’t heard of Old Trafford. The stadium, yet another ground designed by Leitch, has been Manchester United’s home since 1910. However, no games were played between 1941 and 1949.

In 2008, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Manchester United’s first European Cup win, a statue of George Best, Denis Law and Bobby Charlton was displayed.

Capacity: 75,800.

Tickets: Adult (18+) £16.99          Children under 18 £8.99

Visiting time: Tue-Sat, 9:00 — 21:00

Seated by the Tonghui River that runs across southern Beijing, Banbidian village     1    (take) on a quite different look of quietness and is visited by few people. But     2    (actual) it is not far — about 15 minutes’ drive from the capital city’s central business district     3     high-rises are built everywhere.

A major reason is that Banbidian used to have factories which     4    (remove) later, leaving empty workshops and compounds, and also the village is where several railways run through.

Now, people in the village and from art universities are working together     5    (bring) dynamism back to Banbidian. The latest effort is to inaugurate (开创) Art BBD — Tonghui Riverside Public Art Season, which will start in late April and run through August.

In cooperation with famous art schools in and outside Beijing, the village committee recently sent out an     6    (invite) to artists around the world,     7    (hope) that they could contribute their creativity to enriching Banbidian’s new landscapes. Submissions — works and public art plans — began     8     March 20 and lasts till April 15, and finalists will join other works to be displayed at several outdoor spots.

Art BBD was a cultural brand jointly     9    (launch) by Banbidian and the Central Academy of Fine Arts in 2019 to explore projects and activities that help to turn the village into     10     new destination of creativity.

6 . Four Festivals From Around The World

It seems every country has its inviting events on the annual calendar. Here we’ve boiled down the options to add to your bucket list.

The extensive beneficial qualities of the mud in Boryeong coastal region have prompted wellness-related lines, as well as an entire coastal festival. The festival celebrates the natural benefits of this precious resource with a dose of pops, beach fun and street food, drawing visitors from around the world to get messy and learn about the region’s resources.

Rock Oyster Festival is a summer event on the Cornish coast. With musical performances from the huge names, the three day festival also showcases some of the best chefs and restaurants from around Cornwall as well as cooking demonstrations. Big shots in the food world like Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Olia Hercules and Andi Oliver share their stories, while over at Mussel Beach, there’s a celebration of live fire cooking in all its glory.

Copenhagen Photo Festival showcases s international contemporary photography in a stunning, dramatic setting at the water’s edge. The Festival Centre and exhibition park are located in an urban coastal wilderness, formerly an industrial shipyard site. With the theme “Entanglement” for the 2024 edition of the festival, it encourages people to think relations on all the ways we are co-dependently connected.

Noosa is an iconic surf spot on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Big waves crash on to the sunny and expansive beaches, backed by bars, cafes and the Noosa National Park. The annual festival is a homage to global surf culture and talent. Exhibitions, art shows and live music punctuate the moments between the actions on the water, while lighthearted activities such as dog surfing competitions accompany the more serious contests.

8 . If you’re looking for an active winter vacation, there are two strategies: Head toward the snow and cold to ski, sled, and skate; or get as far away from the white stuff as possible. At these North American hotels, there’s a unique winter experience for everyone.

HÔtel de Glace, Québec, Canada

The HÔtel de Glace is North America’s only ice hotel. Each winter, sculptors use 2,000 blocks of ice and tons of snow to build a grand entrance hall, bar, and 30 guestrooms to open in early January. After spending the night on a frozen bed, guests can take a hot shower at the HÔtel Valcartier next door and go snow tubing or ice skating at the neighboring winter playground.

Flamingo Lodge, Everglades National Park, Florida

Shipping containers were used to construct the new Flamingo Lodge near the southernmost visitor center of Florida’s Everglades National Park, The only hotel in the park replaces earlier structures destroyed by hurricanes. In addition to bright, simple rooms, guests find an indoor-outdoor restaurant and views of Florida Bay. The birdwatching out of Flamingo is incredible and the best place to see a crocodile in Florida is at the bay.

Métis Crossing, Alberta, Canada

Stargaze and learn about the culture of Canada’s Métis from the sky watching cabins at Métis Crossing. The 512-acre cultural center has near-zero light pollution. This makes night sky viewing around the campfire particularly appealing. The heated cabins, which gather around the main hotel, have glass roofs over the beds for star views.

9 . The open-air bookstalls (书摊) that line the River Seine are as symbolic of Paris as the Louvre or the Arc de Triomphe. But most of the boxy, dark green stalls must be temporarily removed before the 2024 Summer Olympics for what officials say are security reasons.

Organizers in Paris are aiming to bring back magnificence to the Games, which begin on July 26. The opening ceremony will take place not in a stadium, but along the Seine, with thousands of Olympic athletes riding on a flotilla (船队)of 160 boats before hundreds of thousands of visitors on the river’s banks. The ceremony’s unusual format poses security headaches, for both the International Olympic committee and the Paris police, who said they had concerns that bombs could be hidden in the stalls.

The booksellers, known as “les bouquinistes”, have said they will not compromise, calling the order issued by the Paris police chief last week an affront to the French capital’s history and soul. “Paris without the bouquinistes is like Venice without the boats,” said Jean-Pierre Mathias, 76, who has had a stall along the Seine for about four decades.

Open every day from morning until dusk, the bouquinistes are both a scene along the riverside and a symbol of Paris’s literary culture, attracting curious tourists and locals looking for rare books. The tradition dates back to at least the 17th century and by the 19th century, Napoleon gave approval to the bookstalls, popular with intellectuals and writers, and they became permanent.

The city’s mayor (市长), Anne Hidalgo, initially highlighted the booksellers’ importance to the city and suggested an alternative plan that would keep the stall s in place once the police confirmed they were not a security threat. But that plan was no longer under consideration because the police declared it necessary to remove the stalls for safety, a spokeswoman for Ms. Hidalgo said on Tuesday.

10 . Shrewsbury is an ideal getaway with visitors.

Set off on a self-guided tour of Shrewsbury on one of the town’s new e-bikes. The route is easy to follow with lots of stops along the way, including the Welsh Bridge, Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery and the Victorian-era Shrewsbury Prison. It’s most suitable for ages 14-plus.

This was the world’s first iron-shaped building when it was built in 1797-a forerunner of the modern skyscraper (摩天大楼). A new visitor centre opened in September-it’s also the end point of the Heritage Trail e-bike tour. An exhibition explores how the building has grown and been repurposed over the years.

Situated in the centre of town, this was an innovative example of modern architecture when it opened in 1965. Recent upgrades mean it’s now home to more than 70 independent businesses, including traditional market stands, artisan producers, craft shops and antique dealers.

Opened in 2020, Riverside Cabins is a rural collection of wooden cottages built in18th century, a 20-minute drive from Shrewsbury. Cabins sleep between two and six guests and each come with their own hot baths, as well as Wi-Fi and smart TVs. Try your hand at boating along the river, with equipment available to borrow on site. From £ 135 for a minimum of two nights for a family of four.