I went to Turkey for only one reason: to see for myself what the legendary “cat-loving city” really looks like. Although Istanbul is not the capital of Turkey, it is the most prestigious city for tourism in Turkey. Istanbul’s cats are seen by the world through the lens of tourists, attracting more people to go. On the subway from the airport to the city, there are advertisements with cats on the scene. The locals are used to it, but I find it fresh-it’s not even a breed of cat, just an ordinary pastoral cat. In Istanbul, you may bump into hundreds of cats in one day, half a day, or…

Siwa is a small town near the border in Egypt, far away from the capital Cairo. The well-known cities nearby are Matruh and Alexandria. If you leave from Alexandria, you need to take the night bus, and you can’t arrive until the next morning. Despite the long distance, I personally recommend Siwa highly, especially for those who love shopping and handicrafts. The price-performance ratio here is a treasure. For example, the same embroidery work will be several times more expensive on the island in Cairo’s embassy district. This is understandable given the lot rent, but as travelers, we always want to spend where it’s worth it, saving time. There are…

  Itinerary highlights: ① Take the sea as a mat and enjoy fresh food by boat: go out to sea to catch sea urchin and abalone; Visit shallow sea oyster farms barefoot. ② Xunwei Portuguese Garden: 3 wine tasting experiences, and an overview of the two different terroirs of Coal River Valley and the east coast. ③ Ride Maria Island and meet cute wombats and kangaroos unexpectedly. ④ Secret hiking: Explore the white beach of Fishina National Park, enjoy a picnic and take a speedboat. ⑤ Cradle Mountain hiking; Follow the zoologist and visit the Tasmanian devil, the “Tasmanian demon” at night. ⑥ Stay in a characteristic hotel in the…

  Core highlights of the itinerary: ① Drive an all-terrain vehicle deep into the wilderness and complete a 40-kilometer glacial lake exploration tour. ② Hike the classic Porter Glacier Trail and Harding Icefield Ridge to enjoy the glacier wonders. ③ Experience the excitement of white water rafting and drive a jet ski to visit the fjord glacier at close range. ④ Take a boat into Katmai Bay to pursue the traces of humpback whales, sea lions and other marine life and abundant birds. ⑤ Avoid the regular route, take a light plane to the inaccessible wilderness coast, and pursue the foraging activities of brown bears in their natural habitat on…

  Line highlights: ① Explore Bernardo O ‘Higgins and Bainei, two famous Patagonian national parks, and find another way to start W Trail hiking. ② Equipped with experienced guides, 1: 6 service ratio, safe and worry-free; Support of excellent carrier team to solve baggage and transportation connection problems. ③ Have deep and extensive local resources, and be able to cope with route changes caused by bad weather with ease. ④ The combination of 4-night boutique hotel and 3-night simple tent is comfortable and does not hinder the deep penetration into the natural hinterland. ⑤ Packed lunch and dinner in restaurant are included during the hike. The logistics team will be…

    Core highlights of the trip ① Exclusively visit the Aliaca family residence in Lima, which has been inherited for 17 generations, and go deep into the shocking underground burial chamber of 10,000 people in San Francis Monastery. ② Follow the local guide around the streets and explore the hidden corners of Cusco; Taste the most authentic snacks and drinks in the local food market. ③ Walk the Holy Valley Mountains to look for scattered Inca ruins; Get involved in the villagers’ market party and drink a cold beer in the village tavern. ④ Walk with local villagers, hike the fields, and identify ancient herbs and natural dyes; Enjoy…

In the eyes of travelers, the Asia-Europe-Africa Loop is a classic route very suitable for gap year. No matter students or departing professionals, many people choose this route. Walking on this road in summer vacation, you will meet many students and teachers, most of whom start from Xinjiang. It usually passes through Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, then enters the three Caucasus countries of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia, and then crosses Turkey and enters the Balkans. Compared with other European countries, visas in Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Albania are relatively easy to apply for. Among them, the visa for Montenegro is a little more complicated and usually requires an invitation…

Core trip experience: ① Embark on the world’s top coastal hiking route and be in the boundless blue wilderness. ② Visit isolated subsistence farms, taste delicious food in the shepherd’s hut, and stay in simple and warm guest rooms. ③ Experience a unique night’s boat accommodation in a quiet bay with waves and moonlight on your pillow. ④ Learn rope downhill skills and deeply explore the secrets of coastal caves formed 800,000 years ago. ⑤ Walk to the hidden beach that can’t be reached by vehicles, and enjoy the authentic food and wine carefully cooked by the hospitable Sardinian host family. ⑥ Accompanied by professional hiking guides throughout the journey,…

If you ever wanted to escape from reality, where would you find peace?Perhaps the real quiet place is not in the bustling city, but in the distant corners embraced by nature.   On the edge of the world, there are some lonely houses.They either stand on the top of a cliff or hidden on an isolated island, surrounded by magnificent scenery and isolated from the hustle and bustle of the world. This issue takes you closer to ten independent residences around the world.From the isolated island huts in Iceland, the cliff monasteries in Georgia, to the shore villages in Faroe Islands and the old scientific research stations in Antarctica-each place…

Looking back at the Middle Ages, when the land between Rome and Florence became a battlefield for great powers to compete for deer, Orvieto, perched on a nearly vertical tuff cliff, became an important military town that was easy to defend but difficult to attack with its natural barrier. However, within the high walls, the pulse of culture and art of this city never stops. The winding medieval streets unfold slowly around the magnificent cathedral, and now along the streets are taverns, bookshops, cafes, antique shops and handicraft workshops, and the atmosphere is quiet and restrained. On the annual Eucharist Day, more than 400 people dressed in medieval costumes lined…