When the opportunity arose for me to do some summer traveling, my first urge was to southeast Asia. Being budget-conscious, I eventually decided on Thailand.

 I’d been introduced to the country by the well-received 2010 Thai film Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives, which sleepily brings out a land in which a dreamy sense of the unknown is so obvious and superstition(迷信) is not only a natural response, but a wise one.

 On the warm and rainy island of Phuket, I found the best way to access Thailand’s treasures was by motorbike. I rented one for four days for about 200 RMB and went on a tour guided mainly by fantasy.

  The Thailand I saw by motorbike was one where religion is ever-present. Though Buddhism is the country’s official religion, the footprints of other faiths can be found all over. Statues of the Hindu gods Shiva and Ganesha aren’t uncommon in the country’s large number of Buddhist temples, and Muslim places of worship are splendidly equipped in communities in Thailand’s south.

  My motorbike allowed me to do more than just see and feel Thailand’s rich cultural heritage, it also allowed me to taste it. Tourism is a leading industry in Thailand, so in top destinations like Chiang Mai, Phuket and Bangkok, there are plenty of restaurants that appeal to international visitors with easy and familiar eats, especially around hotels and hostels. Finding something that tastes truly authentic, fresh prawns cooked in yellow curry and served with spicy beans, for example, is made much easier with a motorbike.

  More than anything, my motorbike allowed me to escape the shabby, crowded spaces Thailand is famous for. Deep in the mountains, with the sound of my 125cc engine melting off into the jungle, I found the Thailand I wanted, calm, fascinating and steaming with an ancient temptation.

 Thailand is a place thick with mood and myth, and if you’re wiling to walk in, you’ll be rewarded.

     Eco-tourism involves people traveling to beautiful but environmental sensitive places. Such trips are  41  carried out with an experienced guide. Over recent years, this type of travel has been steadily gaining  42 as more people search for new travel experiences.

        Eco-tourism has many benefits. First, all the  43  spent by the tourists is used to 44 the important environmental spots they visit.  Second, it helps  45 to better understand the environment, thereby  46   their knowledge of the world. Furthermore, this style of travel is also more  47  of the local culture.

            Compared to   48   tourists, eco-tourists use energy more efficiently, save water and produce less rubbish by finding ways t 49   it. These behaviors have a   50   and lasting effect on the local environment.

      Two things are needed to make eco-tourism a/an  51  . First, it should be done in small groups. And second, because it requires considerable effort, both eco-tourists and locals must be 52  in their commitment to improving the environment.

       Green travel provides local people with jobs in parks,  53   and shops. One great achievement of eco-tourism has been the 54  of illegal hunting. Former hunters can now work as guides to help keep the animals 55  in their natural surroundings. Green travel also   56  local people’s quality of life, especially children’s.

         Peru is one country using eco-tourism to promote respect for the   57    . It’s now able to take better care of its rainforests because of a/an   58   on more sustainable(可持续的)travel.

         59  this, local people’s living-standards have improved. Many others are now following Peru’s   60   and using eco-tourism to preserve their environment for the future generations.

Waldseilgarten is an adventure mountain holiday center that offers guests a thrilling night in the wilderness. Nestled at the top of a mountain, daring guests can spend the night hanging off the tree tops, or over a cliff face.

During the warmer months, the center hosts adventure nights out, where guests can sleep in their own portaledge, hanging several meters above the ground. A portaledge is a hanging tent system that is generally used by rock climbers on climbs. At Waldseilgarten, the tents are hung from thick branches of large free-standing trees, where guests can only ascend or descend with rope assistance.

Guests looking for more air and an extreme camping experience can choose to sleep on an overhanging platform, positioned amongst huge cliff faces measuring between 1000 and 2000 meters high. However, if that’s just a little too extreme, the resort also offers easier sleeping options, including cliff platforms between 100 and 300 meters high, or tree platforms between two or four trees, with easy ways to the ground at any time.

All guests partaking in an adventure night out will receive rope climbing training before spending a night in nature. Trained staff teach simple rope climbing techniques, and other useful skills for hiking and rock climbing.

Waldseilgarten seems to offer a camping experience you will definitely remember, however that experience doesn’t come cheap. A night sleeping in the trees in a portaledge will set you back $336 per person, while the cliff face ledges go for $1199. The cheapest option is the tree platforms, at $168 per person per night.

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Here is the tour that’s voted “3rd best tour in London” on the Best Things to Do-Trip Advisor! Hairy Goat is the best and most original tour company in London.

    Do you like walking around a city and discovering something that makes a great photo? London is full of interesting photo chances and maybe you need someone to lead you to them. The tour is perfect for team events, families, groups of friends and school or college classes.

    Bring: A fully charged camera and plenty of memory cards or film, a drink and wear comfortable walking shoes. Dress for three hours’ walking outside.

    Price: ￡45 per adult (18yrs and over),￡40 per child (12-15yrs) and full-time students (student ID required). Some tours to be booked and paid in advance. Please call or email for details. Please follow the links on the website or call Corinna at 

    Meet: Meet in front of the Royal Exchange Building at Bank Underground Station. Take Exit 3 or 4 from the underground station.

    When: See the website for scheduled dates.

    Duration: Three hours, at a comfortable walking pace.

    Finish: By an underground station within the city. Location varies daily.