Although summer is hot, it is the peak travel season. If you don't know where to travel, you can refer to the recent US "National Geographic" recommended five attractions around the world for travel lovers, there is always one that suits your heart!
1. Expedition under Midnight Sun (Nordland, Norway, Lofoten Islands)
From late May to mid-June, midnight sunlight (a polar day phenomenon) illuminates the Lofoten Islands in northern Norway 24/7. The fairyland-like Lofoten Islands are located in the Norwegian Sea on the edge of the Arctic Circle. The rolling hills are uneven, and there are many simple and elegant fishing villages on the island, which are the starting point of expedition travel. For the most spectacular views, head out to the open water at midnight, where golden skies meet shimmering ocean. Experience stunning scenery and wild nature under the romantic midnight sun. As you pass seal and cormorant habitats on your expedition, you can also see white-tailed sea eagles, stretching their wings and claws, swooping down to grab fish that fly out of the water.
2. Drive along the Oregon coastline (Samuel H. Boardman National Scenic Promenade, Oregon, USA)
Oregon has a rugged coastline, and for the best views, get the Samuel H. Boardman National Scenic Corridor! This 12-mile (19-kilometer) long scenic promenade is part of the Pacific Coast Highway, a strip-shaped national park on Oregon's southern coast. Along the way you can see sandy beaches, small puddles, rolling waves, seals, huge stone arches and sandstone. Jodi Fritts, City Manager of Golden Beach City, said: "Every time I walk through this promenade, I can't help but marvel, because the scenery here is so breathtaking. I especially like the view from Cape Ferrelo, the view from the cliffs makes you feel like you've reached the end of the world."
3. Umbrella Music Festival (Seattle, Washington, USA)
The Umbrella Music Festival (Bumbershoot) in Seattle, the United States is the largest urban arts festival in North America. The time is from August 30 to September 1. This year is the 44th. The Umbrella Festival is a creative hodgepodge of everything from live music, comedy, theatre, dance, film, arts and crafts to literary and visual arts. Barbara Mitchell is the speaker for this artistic extravaganza. She said the Umbrella Music Festival represents Seattle's urban culture, where generations of young and old come together to explore the worlds of music, art and comedy, informally, and roam the sea of summer joy.
4. Horseback riding in the Andes (Zureta Estate, Inpabra, Ecuador)
Zuretta Estate is a 4,000-acre (about 16.2 square kilometers) large ranch located in the Andes Mountains. Horseback riding trails continue from 9,000 feet above sea level to 11,000 feet above sea level. The mountains have lush forests, local villages, ancient Inca ruins, and a vast vista of mountains. The Zuretama breed at this ranch is unique, able to adapt to high altitudes and to navigate difficult terrain. June McCormack, a visitor to the ranch, said: "There are horses and roads for all levels of riders, I haven't ridden in years and I had a fantastic experience."
5. Artificial Shipwreck Reef (Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama, USA)
There are more than 17,000 man-made reefs in southern Alabama, including the sunken LuLu, the state's first wreck reef built for recreational diving. On May 26, 2013, the 271-foot (82.6-meter) cargo ship "sunk" to the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. In the process of turning the wreck into a reef, it attracted a variety of undersea life, and nature covered the surface of the ship with a layer of seaweed, which many marine microorganisms depend on.
