Prosecco山丘，科内利亚诺和瓦尔多比亚德内，威内托大区，意大利 (© Richard T. Nowitz/Getty Images)
醉人的山峦
科内利亚诺和瓦尔多比亚德内的Prosecco丘陵是大自然与人类智慧完美结合的地方。由于其独特性，这些山丘已被联合国教科文组织列入世界遗产名录。特殊的丘陵地带给该地带来了由葡萄园和树林构成的有机环境。而在马赛克般的景观中脱颖而出的小村庄和葡萄园，却只是让这个地方显得独一无二的部分因素。
如果您想领略这迷人的景色，又想进行一次远足，您可以选择Prosecco丘陵之旅。这是一条长达50公里的小路，周围的景色堪比童话世界。一路上，您可以欣赏到位于狭长的草地梯田上的小葡萄园、壮丽的山脊和富有特色的村庄。此外，您还可以品尝到著名的Prosecco葡萄酒，并参观17世纪乡村建筑的经典之作：克罗达水磨坊。
比斯第恶土，新墨西哥州，美国 Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness Area, New Mexico (© Ian Shive/Tandem Stills + Motion)
因时间而改变 Transformed by time
时间是伟大的变革者，它改变着世界，也改变着我们所有人。例如，新墨西哥州的这片名为比斯第恶土的荒地，曾经是一片郁郁葱葱的热带森林。近7000万年前，这里没有扭曲的地形和高耸的尖塔，而是一群白垩纪晚期恐龙的家园，包括甲龙、鸭嘴龙和强大的霸王龙。如今，这里到处都是另一种奇观，岩层看起来更像是雕塑，而不是自然现象。比斯第恶土的名字“Bisti/De-Na-Zin”是以纳瓦霍语命名的：“Bisti” 的意思是 "在土坯岩层中"，“De-Na-Zin” 则来自附近的 "站立的仙起重机"石刻。来到四角地区的游客一定不要错过这片由页岩和砂岩组成的超凡脱俗的景观。
Time is the great transformer, changing the world and all of us. For instance, this New Mexico badland—the Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness—was once a lush, tropical forest. Nearly 70 million years ago, instead of twisted terrains and towering spires, this place was home to an array of Late Cretaceous dinosaurs, including armored Ankylosaurs, duck-billed Hadrosaurs, and mighty Tyrannosaurs. Today, the area is filled with wonders of a different kind, rock formations that look more like sculptures than natural phenomena. Bisti/De-Na-Zin is named after Navajo words: Bisti means 'among the adobe formations,' and De-Na-Zin means 'standing crane,' a reference to nearby rock carvings of the bird. Visitors to the Four Corners region shouldn't miss out on this otherworldly landscape of shale and sandstone.
Roques de Benet，埃尔斯港自然公园，加泰罗尼亚，西班牙 Roques de Benet, Els Ports Natural Park, Catalonia, Spain (© Sergi Boixader/Alamy Stock Photo)
攀登新的高峰 Reaching new heights
奇特的山峰耸立在埃尔斯港自然公园的上空，这是一组位于西班牙加泰罗尼亚地区波特斯德托尔托萨贝塞特山的岩石群。这组岩石群里最高的山峰海拔约3,330英尺，从山顶上俯瞰埃布罗三角洲，可以看到溪流和松树林，还有通往山中的小径。该山的名字中包含“Benet”一词，这个词源于阿拉伯语，暗示着该地区有着丰富多彩的过去。如今，埃尔斯港自然公园是各种动物的家园，从野生山羊和水獭到秃鹫和老鹰，园区内物种丰富。不过，动物并不是该地区唯一的“居民”。山脚下还坐落着一个具有社区意识的村庄，村民们仍然保持着共同的传统，例如使用植物纤维来制作篮子和厨房用具的古老工艺。
Jutting into the sky above Els Ports Natural Park, the Roques de Benet are a cluster of rock formations in Catalonia, Spain, whose tallest peak stands about 3,330 feet above sea level. Overlooking the vast wetlands of the Ebro Delta, the peak offers views of streams and pine forests, with trails that lead into the mountains. The word 'Benet' comes from Arabic, hinting at the area's varied past, including both Arabic and Christian settlers. These days, the park is home to a variety of wildlife, from ibex and otters to vultures and eagles. Animals aren't the only inhabitants of the area. The villages nestled at the base of this massif still maintain their shared traditions, such as the age-old craft of using vegetable fibers to create baskets and kitchen utensils.
Wahclella Falls，哥伦比亚河峡谷，俄勒冈州，美国 Wahclella Falls in the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon (© Eric Vogt/Tandem Stills + Motion)
尽情地嬉戏玩水吧！ Get your splash on
在俄勒冈州一处狭缝型峡谷的尽头，有一个特别的地方正等待着徒步旅行者去探索：瓦克莱拉瀑布。其水源来自哥伦比亚河的支流坦纳河，这个瀑布的名字是由马扎马登山俱乐部的成员以美国原住民村庄的名字命名的。走到步行道的尽头，游客可以观赏到壮观的两级瀑布，水流从350英尺高的地方坠落到下面的水潭中，而这个水潭正是一个绝佳的玩水、纳凉胜地，当你在里面游泳的时候，可别忘了留意附近的水鸫（也被称为美洲河乌），这是一种以瀑布为家的鸟类。人们可以看到它们沿着溪流飞翔，偶尔也会潜入水中。
Nestled in the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon, there's something special awaiting hikers: the Wahclella Falls. Fed by Tanner Creek, a tributary of the Columbia River, these waterfalls were named after a Native American village by members of the Mazama Mountaineering Club. At the end of a trail, visitors can see the spectacular two-tiered cascade that crashes down 350 feet into a pool below, which is the perfect place to take a dip and cool off. While you're swimming, keep an eye out for the water ouzel—also known as the American dipper—a species of bird that lives here. They can be spotted flying along the stream and occasionally diving into the water.
曼谷的交通圈和高速公路，泰国 Traffic circle and highway in Bangkok, Thailand (© Avigator Fortuner/Shutterstock)
陷入循环之中？ Stuck in a loop?
在生机勃勃的泰国，曼谷这座城市充满了活力！这是一座占地面积超600平方英里的城市，其常住人口预估超过1000万人，占泰国总人口的15%以上。作为泰国的首都，曼谷拥有繁华的城市基础设施，而复杂的交通圈和高速公路网正是其特色。1864年竣工的石龙军路，是曼谷第一条利用现代方法铺设的马路。石龙军路的建成亦是曼谷历史上的重要节点，曼谷的主要交通方式自此从水上交通向陆路交通转变。而1972年引入的复杂的高架快速路网和廊曼收费公路的建成则使得开车进出城更加方便。多年来，曼谷的交通网络在不断地发展，以满足城市扩张的需求。
In vibrant Thailand, the city of Bangkok pulses with life! Covering an area of more than 600 square miles, it is estimated that over 10 million people live there, roughly 15% of the country's population. The capital city is home to a bustling urban infrastructure, featuring a complex network of traffic circles and highways. In 1864, the completion of Charoen Krung Road marked a turn in the city's transit by serving as a pioneering construction project utilizing Western techniques. The introduction of a complex elevated expressway network in 1972 and the Don Mueang Tollway has made it easier to drive in and out of the city. Over the years, the road network has evolved to meet the demands of this sprawling urban expanse.
从蒙特维多看到的阿雷纳尔火山, 哥斯达黎加 Arenal Volcano seen from Monteverde, Costa Rica (© Lukas Bischoff/Getty Images)
睡美人 A sleeping beauty
热带国家哥斯达黎加在向你招手！图中展示的圆锥形的阿雷纳尔火山高达5437英尺，屹立于周围的热带雨林以及该国最大的湖泊阿雷纳尔湖之上。1968年，在一次大规模的喷发中，这座沉睡的火山咆哮着苏醒了，当时的岩石飞溅了半英里多。而最近一次的大规模火山活动发生在2010年，如今，这座曾被熔岩照亮过山峰正处于休眠状态。对于观鸟者而言，阿雷纳尔火山国家公园是一个必游之地，公园内拥有500多种鸟类，除此之外，该公园还是各种动植物的家园，包括赤短角鹿、美洲狮、白脸卷尾猴、兰花、蝎尾蕉和蕨类植物。高高的阿雷纳尔火山俯瞰着这些热带树木，形成了一副壮观而美丽的风景。
Greetings from tropical Costa Rica! The conical Arenal Volcano rises to an impressive height of 5,437 feet, standing tall above the surrounding rainforest and Lake Arenal, the largest lake in the country. The sleepy mountain roared to life in a massive 1968 eruption that buried about 6 square miles under rocks, lava, and ash and devastated three villages. The last significant volcanic activity there took place in 2010, and the once lava-lit peak is currently dormant. With over 500 species of birds, Arenal Volcano National Park is a must-visit location for birdwatchers. The park is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including red brocket deer, pumas, white-faced monkeys, orchids, heliconias, and ferns. Arenal makes for an imposing and beautiful sight, towering over the tropical trees.
莫迪卡，西西里岛，意大利 Modica, Sicily, Italy (© Sandro Bisaro/Getty Images)
提起意大利，米兰、罗马和威尼斯等标志性城市往往会成为人们关注的焦点。然而，在西西里岛上却有一个名气不大的宝地，名叫莫迪卡。这座城市从1693年的一场地震的废墟中崛起，成为巴洛克风格建筑的奇观。这座被联合国教科文组织认定的世遗之城，其居民人口不到6万，鹅卵石铺就的小巷里留存着史前部落、古希腊人、罗马人、中世纪阿拉伯人和诺曼人的足迹。圣乔治大教堂和圣彼得教堂等地标性建筑的宏伟气势令游客叹为观止，而莫迪卡公认的巧克力则以阿兹特克人传统工艺制作而成，诱惑着众多美食爱好者的味蕾。所以，下次意大利向你招手时，选择去莫迪卡走一走人迹罕至的小路吧！
When Italy comes to mind, iconic cities like Milan, Rome, and Venice often steal the spotlight. However, on the island of Sicily lies a less famous gem—Modica. It's a city that rose from the rubble of an earthquake in 1693 to become an architectural wonderland of Baroque-style buildings. With fewer than 60,000 inhabitants, this UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts cobbled lanes, echoing with powerful footprints—from prehistoric tribes to the ancient Greeks and Romans to the medieval Arabs and Normans. Landmarks like the San Giorgio Cathedral and San Pietro Church awe visitors with their grandeur, and Modica's famous chocolate, crafted with Aztec-inspired techniques, tempts the palates of food enthusiasts. So, the next time Italy beckons, how about taking the road less traveled to Modica?
班堡城堡，诺森伯兰郡，英格兰 Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland, England (© Blackbeck/Getty Images)
随波逐流 Grow with the flow
班堡城堡坐落在英格兰诺森伯兰郡班堡地区，矗立在海岸旁边突出的黑色火山岩上。图中所展示的是班堡沙丘，班堡城堡和附近的海滩就掩映在该地区独特的沙质地貌中。班堡城堡曾经是盎格鲁-撒克逊人的战略要塞，经过几个世纪的演变，形成了如今这座宏伟的建筑。这座城堡在抵御维京人的入侵中曾发挥了关键作用。然而，北欧人摧毁了城堡最初的防御工事，之后在中世纪期间又对其进行了重大改造。城堡还是古代诺森伯兰王国的所在地，这是一个中世纪的盎格鲁-撒克逊王国，位于今天的英格兰北部和苏格兰东南部。班堡城堡面朝北海，被生机盎然的绿草所环绕，怀抱如此美景，班堡城堡成为了许多电影的取景地，比如《麦克白》、《夺宝奇兵：命运之盘》、《艾芬豪》等。
Bamburgh Castle perches on a crag of volcanic rock, overlooking sand dunes and the coast of Northumberland, England. The fortress, once a strategic Anglo-Saxon stronghold, evolved over centuries into the imposing structure seen today. The site was the seat of the ancient Northumbrian kingdom—an early medieval Anglo-Saxon kingdom covering present-day northern England and southeast Scotland. The original castle was destroyed by invading Vikings in 993 and a new castle was built here by the Normans. Today's castle is the result of various restorations in the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries. After surviving its share of attacks, Bamburgh Castle has made its way to the limelight due to its impressive silhouette against the North Sea, featuring in productions like 'Macbeth,' 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,' and 'Ivanhoe.'
大峡谷国家公园，亚利桑那州，美国 Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona (© Jeremy Janus/Getty Images)
深不见底的鸿沟 Deeply chasm-matic
祝大峡谷国家公园生日快乐！今天是由亚利桑那州科罗拉多河雕刻而成的著名峡谷的一个里程碑：自伍德罗·威尔逊总统于1919年将其指定为国家公园以来，已经过去了105年。大峡谷是由河流、风和山体滑坡形成的独特景观，它的起源可以追溯到500万到600万年前。大峡谷承载着印第安人、欧美拓荒者和旅行者的故事，还有陡峭的山谷和五颜六色的岩层等地质奇观。所有的这些区域都由国家公园管理局监管。除了在科罗拉多河上巡游、参加时光之路徒步旅行或登上沙漠景观瞭望塔等旅游冒险活动以外，该公园还是联合国教科文组织指定的世界遗产和注册在案的国际黑暗天空公园，你可以在这里观赏到清澈的星空。
Happy birthday to Grand Canyon National Park! It's been 105 years since this Arizona landmark was designated a national park by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919. The origins of this exceptional landscape, carved by the Colorado River, wind, and landslides, date back up to 6 million years. Alongside its steep valleys and colorful rock formations, the canyon holds the stories of Native Americans, European, and American pioneers—the oldest human artifacts found here date back nearly 12,000 years. In addition to tourist adventures such as cruising on the Colorado River, joining the Trail of Time walking tour, or climbing up to the Desert View Watchtower, the park is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a registered International Dark Sky Park for crystal-clear stargazing.
