You know Australia is a big country, but you may not know how easy it is to get around. The untouched beaches that go for miles and deserts that touch the horizon are just there, waiting to be reached and explored. The following are the different ways you can explore our vast country.

Getting around Australia:

Air

  Flying is the best way to cover a long distance in a short time. Moreover, competition among airlines makes great flying fees available for you.

Drive

  Australia has a vast network of well-maintained roads and some of the most beautiful touring routes in the world. It’s easy for you to find car rental companies at major airports, central city locations, suburbs and attractions.

Bus

  Bus travel in Australia is comfortable, easy and economical. Buses generally have air conditioning, reading lights, adjustable seats and videos. Services are frequent, affordable and efficient.

Rail

  Train travel is the cheapest and gives you an insight into Australia’s size and variety. Scheduled services are a great way to get quickly between our cities and regional centers.

Ferry

  The Spirit of Tasmania runs a passenger and vehicle ferry service betweenMelbourneand Tasmania nightly. Extra services are running during summer rush hours. Ferries connect suburbs in our capital cities.

Walk

  With easy on the feet pedestrian streets, walking is a great way to get around our cities.

  Besides all the above, you can also experience some of the longest tracks and trails in the world in central Australia— impressive journeys of a thousand kilometers or more that can take several weeks to complete.

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Shakespeare once called the English countryside “the precious stone set in the silver sea”— and he is not the last to sing high praises of its beauty and historical charm.

The countryside is particularly beautiful during the summer, especially in August and September. As one travels the countryside, you’ll find more of its treasures: so many plants and animals, romantic castles, secret gardens, and villages so unchanged in the last decades that they seem to have been caught under a fairy’s spell.

Must-sees include Derbyshire, called “the heart of England” and home to the National Park. The great peaks were the muse (创作灵感) of the Bronte sisters (and if you love the book Jane Eyre, you can visit North Lees hall, where the real Eyre family once lived).

History lovers will enjoy a visit to Lincoln city (its most famous son is Lord Alfred Tennyson). It is also known for its cathedral, the charming tea shops, a small castle. One would never guess its violent past — built by the Romans, it was once a center for arrow (箭) making.

Harry Potter fans shouldn’t miss a visit to Alnwick, which is better recognized as the “Hogswarth” in the movies.

Let’s not leave out the Wessex region, where one can see one of England’s greatest mysteries, Stone Henge. You can also go to the City of Bath, which has been famous for its medicines springs since the Roman times. Other popular attractions include Salisbury Cathedral, the landscaped gardens of Stourhead, and the cobbled (用鹅卵石铺的) streets of Shaftesbury. This is also home to Oxford, one of the world’s most famous universities.

Art lovers will also like a visit to East Anglia, whose landscapes inspired the painter Constable (he was born in Dedham village). This is also home of the University City of Cambridge, and the famous architectural attraction, King’s College Chapel. Be sure to visit the aircraft museum of Duxford.

The Disney theme park, its first on the Chinese mainland and the second in Greater China,after Hong Kong Disneyland, will open in Shanghai on June 16,a Thursday Tickets on sale willbegin on March 28, 2016.

   A standard single day ticket for the Shanghai Disney Resort costs 370 yuan ($56 2),while 8 peak-day ticket for festival and holiday periods will be sold for 499 yuan , the resort announcedon February 3rd.

   Children between l and l.4 meters tall and seniors aged over 65 years old can enjoy a 25% discount on the ticket price. A two-day ticket will be available at a 5 percent discount.

   Tickets can be booked on the official website or through the hotline 400-180-0000.

   In comparison with the other five Disney parks around the world, a one-day ticket for the Hong Kong Disney costs 539 Hong Kong dollars ($69.2) for adults aged 16 t0 64 years old, while that for the theme park in Tokyo is being sold at 6,900 yen ($58). Disney says the park will also reflect Chinese culture. The combination of Disney and Chinese cultures will be seen in many classic Chinese designs, such as a teahouse-Wandering Moon. Celebrations of seasonal festivals and stage shows will also include Chinese language, performers, theatrics and acrobatics (杂技) .

   The resort is expected to bring 5 million new passengers annually to the Pudong International Airport after it opens. It is also expected to attract 10 million visits a year.

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Malaysia announced on Tuesday it would introduce e-visas for travellers from China to boost tourism between the two countries.

The e-visa system will be carried out in three stages, beginning with an introduction for visitors from the Chinese mainland, and then to Chinese citizens who live outside the mainland. Finally, it will be extended to countries including India, Myanmar, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

Malaysia will allow visitors e-visa stays of up to 30 days, though some visitors will be approved for as many as 90 days, the travelling department said.

In an interview with the Dato’ Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz, Minister of Tourism and Culture in Malaysia, he told the Global Times that the policy was designed to attract Chinese tourists among competition from neighboring countries such as Japan and South Korea. The Southern Daily reported on Wednesday that South Korea is expected to double the period of visa-free entry for Chinese transfer passengers to 10 years.

Last year, 1.6 million people travelled from China to Malaysia, he said. The ministry expects that number to hit at least 2 million this year, and possibly reach as high as 4 million.

Although the global economy has slowed, the tourism industry has continued to grow. The Malaysian government believes that the tourism industry will stimulate trade and investment, as well as create job opportunities in the country.

Tourism contributed approximately $38.1 billion to Malaysia’s GDP in 2014, accounting for 14.9 percent of the total. Foreign tourists spent about $17 billion in the country over the course of the year, according to a note the ministry sent to the Global Times on Tuesday.

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Good afternoon, and welcome to England. We hope that your visit here will be a pleasant one. Today, I would draw your attention to a few of our laws.

    The first one is about drinking. Now, you may not buy wine in this country if you are under l 8 years of age, nor may your friends buy it for you.

  Secondly, noise. Enjoy yourselves by all means, but please don’t make unnecessary noise, particularly, at night. We ask you to respect other people who may wish to be quiet.

    Thirdly, crossing the road. Be careful, the traffic moves on the left side of the road in this country. Use pedestrian crossing and don’t take any chances when crossing the road．

      My next point is about rubbish. It isn’t lawful to drop rubbish in the street. When you have something to throw away, please put in your pocket and take it home, or put it in dustbin．

Finally, as regards smoking, it is against law to buy cigarettes or tobacco if you are under l6 years of age.

I’d like to finish by saying that if you require any sort of help or assistance you should contact the police, who will be pleased to help you. You can call write or directly go to ask any policeman.

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    When it comes to searching for where to take your next vacation, Finland may lust be your answer. Right on the edge of the Finland wilderness is a hotel unlike any other in both look and feel.

    The Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is certainly off the beaten path, but take one look at its futuristic glass igloos(圆顶建筑)and you'll realize that doesn't mean that you're roughing it. According to the resort's website, the unique place began all the way back in the late 1900s when its founder was traveling down the Finland road.

    According to the age-old tale, his car broke down and he was forced to make camp near the woods. Obviously, he immediately fell in love with the location and set up a roadside stop-in that eventually grew to be the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort.

    But if you're wondering what the real deal is with this hotel, we've got the scoop. The luxury(奢华的)resort is not only home to comfortable log cabins with built-in glass rooms, but is also equipped with snow igloos, where visitors can get warm in a very cold environment. Cool, right?

    But in addition to the surrounding view of wilderness and auroras(极光), there's no doubt that the most fantastic part of the resort is the field of glass igloos. And did we mention you have the most perfect view of the Northern Lights as well?

    It is a comfortable little Finland spot with an awesome place to rest your head and a great view. Now, pack your bags, book your stay and have an ICE day!

      Winter is a very special time in Northern Norway. Winter also means skiing, and Narvik can offer some of the best skiing in Norway. The view and light change frequently and no two days are the same. For many people, the northern lights are an unforgettable sight, and in Narvik the sky is especially clear and great for watching at night.

       The tourist season lasts from February to April, although May can be fascinating too, often with fantastic dry snow and an unbelievable light lasting well into the evening.

Ski hire

        It is possible for adults and children to hire skiing equipment such as snowboards. All equipment is prepared for us. If you would like to book your equipment, please email Narvikfjellet.

Cross-country skiing

        There are 12 kilometers of cross-country ski run in Narvik. You need to bring your own skis as there is no cross-country hire. However, equipment can be bought at local sports shops in and around Narvik.

Off-piste skiing（非场地滑雪）

      In order to explore Narvik’s off-piste opportunities, you need to know the dangers when choosing routes. It is suggested that you bring necessary equipment such as a shovel（雪铲）and a GPS locator. Ask Narvikfjellet for an experienced guide. With a guide, you can explore Narvik’s special off-piste areas in a safe manner.

       Sometimes it is nice to do something different and not everybody enjoys skiing. Then you can go horse-riding, or visit the local museums.

Price examples for the 2015--2016 season

Time      Children(8-15years)      Adults

1 day       NOK 230             NOK 325

3 days      NOK 590             NOK 835

5 days      NOK 815             NOK 1,170

7 days      NOK 970             NOK 1,375

Children 0-7 years can enjoy the service for free

   BRITAIN is a popular tourist place．But tours of the country have advantages and disadvantages.

GOOD NEWS

       Free museums．No charge for outstanding collections of art and antiquities（文物）.

      Pop music． Britain is the only country to compare with the US on this score.

      Black cabs． London taxi drivers know where they are going even if there are never enough of them at weekends or night.

      Choice of food．Visitors can find everything from Ethiopian to Swedish restaurants.

      Fashion．Not only do fashion junkies love deeply and respect highly brand names such as Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen; street styles are justly loved, too.

BAD NEWS

        Poor se rvice．“It’s part of the image of the place．People can dine out on the rudeness they have experienced,” says Professor Tony Seaton, of Luton University’s International Tourism Research Center.

       Poor public transport．Trains and buses are promised to defeat the keenest tourists, although the overcrowded London tube is inexplicably (难以理解的) popular.

       Rain．Still in the number one complaint.

      No air-conditioning．So that even splendidly hot summers become as unbearable as the downpours.

     Overpriced hotels．The only European country with a higher rate of tax on hotel rooms is Denmark.

      Licensing hours．Alcohol (酒) is in short supply after 11 p.m. even in “24-hour cities”.

Venice is among the top three destinations for visitors to Europe, according to the latest Lonely Planet, one of the world largest travel guidebook publishers.

     But in truth, Venice doesn’t need Lonely Planet to talk it up. It has been famous for centuries. Visitors return with tales of romantic trips along its waterways and its outstanding architecture of cobbled（铺着鹅卵石的）squares, churches, theaters and museums. Literature and Hollywood have also played their part in making the beautiful city into a legend（传奇）.

     You approach Venice by boat, or rather by gondola: Visitors are rowed across the lake to the city itself in a taxi on the water. In fact, Venice is not one place, but 117 little islands separated by waterways and connected by bridges and boats. The Grand Canal is the most famous of these waterways.

     What should you see in Venice? The first place you should check out is the Piazza San Marco. It is not hard to find Italian painter Canaletto Antonio Canal’s famous 18th century painting of it on the internet to get an impression of what it looks like. St Mark’s Basilica（教堂） is easy to see and the Piazza is the social, religious and political center of the city. That Napoleon Bonaparte is said to have called it “the drawing room of Europe” gives you some sense of its historic importance.

     But Venice has been getting less and less powerful for many centuries. Its fame today largely comes from its uniqueness and its beauty. It’s these that have allowed it to host many cultural conferences. Venice is home to the Art Biennale every two years, and the Venice Film Festival is the most important in Europe after Cannes in France.

     Sadly, Venice is going down in another sense: it is sinking, or rather, the waters around and below it are rising. The reasons for this are complex（复杂的）, but experts think that global warming is playing a part. This rising of the waters is another urgent（急迫的）reason to visit Venice — who knows how long it will continue to be possible?