1 . Travel inspires adventure, team spirit and growth in children, as I discovered when I took my daughter Mai with me around the world.

When she was four, we had a parent-child _________ through the Fraser River in Canada. I was a travel writer and my job covered from describing the scenery I traveled along to _________ the people I met. So while I was taking pictures, Maia, wanting to prove her _________ as an assistant, began interviewing a couple in the same ship. Unable to spell words, she _________ their answers in crayon. Then when we sat together at lunch, my daughter _________ the kids’ meal and requested the salmon (三文鱼). She explained that kids’ meals might not always be _________ during travel, so her food _________ was “try everything.” That trip proved Maia as such an easy travel _________ .

When she was six, we flew to the Riviera Maya in Mexico. I was impressed by how _________ fearless she was when we dived along a reef(礁石). And I was __________ by how she cleverly worked out that she could order chocolate cake from room __________ alone. But it was on the __________ home, when my glued-to-my-arm kid said it was okay that the airline didn’t __________ us together, that I realized how much travel was __________ her. It helped her become more __________ .

As Mai a grew older, travel continued to __________ her life. We explored the Amazon rainforest, where she learned the importance of __________ our planet. We visited famous __________ in China , where she developed a deep appreciation in its rich cultures and long history. And we __________ at an orphanage (孤儿院) in Africa, where she learned the meaning of love and care.

Travel has also helped Maia develop important life __________ such as independence, problem-solving, and communication. I am grateful for what travel has had on my daughter, and I am excited to see what the future holds for her.

2 . We track down some of the world’s greatest rail journeys.

The Canadian

The trip from Toronto to Vancouver is sleepy 83 hours long — but considering you’ll be winding through snow-capped Rocky Mountains and Canadian Shield forests, the pace suits anyone looking for relaxation, rest and peaceful views. Huge glass windows make the most of the scenery as the train travels across 4,466 km of Canada’s diverse landscape.

The Blue Train

The train spans 1,600 km of track linking Pretoria with Cape Town. More like a hotel on rails than a train, there are carriages where passengers can rest in comfort and have full-sized baths. The journey takes 27 hours from start to finish and crosses some of the most diverse and picturesque scenery on the African continent. Don’t expect to feel the rush of wind through your hair though, as its average speed is just 57 km/h.

The Indian Pacific

Departing from Sydney, it takes about 70 hours for the Indian Pacific to cross the Australian continent on its way to Perth. Stopping at the mining town of Broken Hill, Adelaide, and Kalgoorlie you’ll cover 4,352 km at an average speed of 85 km/h. At that rate, you’ll catch the full glory of the sun setting across the horizon on the longest stretch of straight rail track in the world. Travel in spring for the best of Western Australia’s wildflowers.

Jinghu High Speed Rail

The showcase of China’s modern rail fleet was launched in 2012 and shaves 20 hours off the 1, 303 km trip from Beijing to Shanghai, delivering passengers to their destination in five super-fast hours. It is currently the fastest long-distance passenger train in the world, reaching speeds of 300 km/h.

5 . With the development of technology, life is made much easier when you travel around. Here are some top travel apps for you to use.

Looking for the best vegetarian vacations in China? We’ve arranged China tours for vegetarians with acceptable cuisine. Eating out while traveling     1     a vegetarian won’t be tricky; instead, you can enjoy inspiring destinations and various cultures.

Previously most Chinese vegetarians were Buddhists & Taoists; but now more and more Chinese people focus more on     2     (they) health. By 2018, there had been more than 50 million veggies in China,     3     the number is still   increasing. The vast land of China     4     (offer) many fresh vegetables,   seasonal fruits,   noodles, rice, tofu and yummy dishes     5     are all fine for vegetarians.

On our     6     (guide) vegetarian food tours of China, you don’t need to worry about anything. There are many solutions if you’d like to focus on a meat-free trip. We select clean and     7     (high) rated vegetarian restaurants at every destination. Furthermore, your local guide will take you to discover and sample     8     wide range of unique vegan snacks and street foods at the traditional wet market and back streets,     9     (make) your vegetarian travel to China full of delights.

The other wonderful thing about vegan vacations in China, of course, is that immersive cultural     10     (explore) and real life adventure are always on the menu.

8 . Museums are institutions characteristic of their specific cultural and historical value. For centuries, museums have been in the center of human interest. Here are several best museums.

The British Museum, London, the UK

The long history of the British Museum began in 1753. Its collection is mainly focused on human history as well as art and culture. Furthermore, this collection includes more than 8 million items. With its collection including items from prehistory, ancient Greece and Rome, and of course, items belonging to the history of Europe and Britain, the British Museum is considered the first national museum in the world

Acropolis Museum, Athens, Greece

The Acropolis Museum was founded in 1865. It holds more than 4,000 objects in possession. This museum is the main tourist attraction in Greece. It provides its visitors with an insight into art and history through a unique collection of architectura l sculptures. It’s believed that more than I million visitors enjoy the display of this museum annually.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

The Rijksmuseum was founded in 1800. Its collection goes around Amsterdam’s art and history. This Dutch national museum offers a collection of 1 million items, which extends a period of 800 years. Moreover, these objects are significant either artistically or historically.

Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain

The Prado Museum was founded in 1819. Its collection occupies the vast period of 8 centuries, from the 12th to the 20th century. It houses the world’s richest collection of Spanish paintings, as well as masterpieces of European paintings, attracting more than 2 million visitors per year.

9 . New York City has many remarkable parks and open spaces that are perfect for hanging out in warm weather. Here are four of our favorite places to take a scenic walk, plus where to eat nearby.

Louis Valentino, Jr. Park

Don’t let all of the factories fool you — Louis Valentino, Jr. Park has the best view of the Statue of Liberty. When you get hungry, stop by Red Hook Lobster Pound for mayo-coated lobster (龙虾). Sit at one of the cafe’s first come, first served outdoor tables, or eat on the waterfront.

Riverside Park

Stretching 4 miles from 72nd to 158th St, Riverside Park is perfect for hanging out along the Hudson River, enjoying beautiful views of New Jersey. If walking the whole way isn’t your thing, there’s a bike path too. Daily Provisions offers fantastic sandwich choices, like juicy chicken and smoked bacon.

Central Park

There are many reasons to walk through Central Park this spring: historic landmarks, great bird watching spots, and hanging out with friends. And while these are enjoyable activities, they’re even better with a pastrami sandwich from Pastrami Queen.

Ridgewood Reservoir

At Ridgewood Reservoir, you’ll find an easy hiking spot with a peaceful nature preserve and skyline views of Manhattan. After hiking, head to Rolo’s for various sandwich options. It has outdoor tables but no heaters, so you can take everything to go if it’s too cold out.

10 . Apollo 15 was the first flight to the moon that included a spacewalk. On our return trip to Earth, we needed to recover film canisters (胶卷盒) from the service module. Because it was a new activity, an incredible amount of preparation went into it.

I evaluated the entire plan in terms of safety and results. During our pre-flight analysis, we installed a warning tone in the suit in case of low oxygen pressure. Once all this pre-flight work was accomplished, the actual spacewalk was easy and accomplished in a short time. I had the pleasure of being outside the spacecraft for 38 minutes, and here’s how we did it.

We started suiting up an hour or so before the actual spacewalk. I got a little rush as the Command Module was depressurizing because I was then completely dependent on the pressure in the suit to keep me alive. I had practised this procedure many times on Earth, but this was for REAL and I had to do it just right. Once the cabin pressure went to zero, we opened the hatch (舱口) and went out.

What a feeling to be free in deep space! I concentrated on reaching for the handholds as I made my way to the back of the service module so I would not float away. I had a small problem right away. The high-resolution camera was stuck out in its extended position. I reached the canister, put a safety clip (安全扣) on it, attached by a rope to my wrist. and pulled it out of the bay. Turning around again I made my way back to the hatch. So far, a piece of cake. After another two trips, I finished my task.

By turning my head just so I could position myself so that both the Earth and the Moon were in field of vision. I realized that no one in all of history had ever seen this sight before. What an honour it was.