There are so many websites to help you plan and book trips and, best of all, save money on trips. Here is a selection of four that you should consider bookmarking.
Stay.com
I usually don't trust websites that claim they can plan my trips for me. But for a rough schedule, stay.com is not bad at all.
Here's what you do: Choose one of the destinations. Then go through the listings of top attractions, shopping, restaurants and the like, clicking on whatever appeals to you. Those choices magically turn into a personalized plan that can be either printed out or, better yet, sent to your smartphone, where you can use it—even when you're offline.
Vayama.com
Vayama is a flight search engine that specializes in international airlines. It simply seems to know about more airlines and often finds two one-way flights on different airlines that beat out a round-trip flight on a single one. It also occasionally offers you a lower price on a "secret carrier" whose identity you don't learn until you've booked the flight.
Dishtip.com
If I had to pick just one site to help with restaurant recommendations around the globe, it would be Chowhound. But DishTip organizes the world of eating out in the United States in a totally new way: by turkey sandwich or blueberry pie. In other words, by single dish, not by restaurant.
Sure, you may not specifically agree with its "choices" for the best cookie in New York City or chocolate chip from Jacques Torres, but you have to admit that it is not bad for a website.
Expatsblog.com
The best travel guides are often foreigners who have lived in a destination long enough to know it well but still maintain an outsider's perspective(视角). This site lists over 300 foreigners' blogs by destination, and you don't have to search very far to find very useful travel tips from their personal experiences.
Where to Eat in Bangkok
Bangkok is a highly desirable destination for food lovers. It has a seemingly bottomless well of dining options. Here are some suggestions on where to start your Bangkok eating adventure.
Nahm
Offering Thai fine dining. Nahm provides the best of Bangkok culinary(烹饪的) experiences. It's the only their restaurant that ranks among the top 10 of the word's 50 best restaurants list. Head Chef David Thompson. Who received a Michelin star for his Loodon-based Thai restaurant of the same name, opened this branch in the Metropolitan Hotel in 2010.
Issays Stamese Club
Issaya Siamese Club is internationally know Thai chef Ian Kittichai's first flagship Bangkok restaurant. The menu in this beautiful colonial house includes traditional Thai cuisine combined with modern cooking methods.
Bo. tan
Bo. tan has been making waves in Bangkok's culinary scene since it opened in 2009. Serving hard-to-find Thai dishes in an elegant atmosphere, the restaurant is true to Thai cuisine's roots, yet still manages to add a special twist. This place is good for a candle-lit dinner or a work meeting with colleagues who appreciate fine food. For those extremely hungry there's a large set menu.
Gaggan
Earning first place on the lates "Asia's 50 best restaurants" list, progressive Indian restaurant Gaggan is one of the most exciting venues(场所) to arrive in Bangkok in recent years. The best table in this two-story colonial Thai home offers a window right into the kitchen, where you can see chef Gaggan and his staff in action. Culinary theater at its best.
Bike Rental & Guided Tours
Welcome to Amsterdam, welcome to MacBike. You see much more from the seat of a bike! Cycling is the most economical, sustainable and fun way to explore the city, with its beautiful canals, parks, squares and countless lights. You can also bike along lovely landscapes outside of Amsterdam.
Why MacBike
MacBike has been around for almost 30 years and is the biggest bicycle rental company in Amsterdam. With over 2,500 bikes stored in our five rental shops at strategic locations, we make sure there is always a bike available for you. We offer the newest bicycles in a wide variety, including basic bikes with foot brake (刹车), bikes with hand brake and gears (排挡), bikes with child seats, and children's bikes.
Prices
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Hand Brake, Three Gears |
Foot Brake, No Gears |
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1 hour |
€7.50 |
€5.00 |
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3 hours |
€11.00 |
€7.50 |
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1 day (24 hours) |
€14.75 |
€9.75 |
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Each additional day |
€8.00 |
€6.00 |
Guided City Tours
The 2.5-hour tour covers the Gooyer Windmill, the Skinny Bridge, the Rijksmuseum, Heineken Brewery and much more. The tour departs from Dam Square every hour on the hour, starting at 1:00 pm every day. You can buy your ticket in a MacBike shop or book online.
Yellowstone National Park offers a variety of ranger programs throughout the park, and throughout the year. The following are descriptions of the ranger programs this summer.
Experiencing Wildlife in Yellowstone (May 26 to September 2)
Whether you're hiking a backcountry trail (小径), camping, or just enjoying the park's amazing wildlife from the road, this quick workshop is for you and your family. Learn where to look for animals and how to safely enjoy your wildlife watching experience. Meet at the Canyon Village Store.
Junior Ranger Wildlife Olympics (June 5 to August 21)
Kids can test their skills and compare their abilities to the animals of Yellowstone. Stay for as little or as long as your plans allow. Meet in front of the Visitor Education Center.
Canyon Talks at Artist Point (June 9 to September 2)
From a classic viewpoint, enjoy Lower Falls, the Yellowstone River, and the breathtaking colors of the canyon (峡谷) while learning about the area's natural and human history. Discover why artists and photographers continue to be drawn to this special place. Meet on the lower platform at Artist Point on the South Rim Drive for this short talk.
Photography Workshops (June 19 & July 10)
Enhance your photography skills — join Yellowstone's park photographer for a hands-on program to inspire new and creative ways of enjoying the beauty and wonder of Yellowstone.
6/19 — Waterfalls & Wide Angles: meet at Artist Point.
7/10 — Wildflowers & White Balance: meet at Washburn Trailhead in Chittenden parking area.
Many small American towns are known for their beautiful scenery, but very few have something special to offer. The following are known for their unique styles.
Scottshoro, Alabama
This attractive town is known as "The Lost Luggage Capital of the World" thanks to the unclaimed luggage center, where lost items such as snow skis, instruments and engagement rings are for sale. In addition to the store, which has become one of Alabama's top tourist and shopping attractions, the city's parks and heritage centers are popular places to visit.
Hope, Kansas
Hope is a city in southern Dickinson County, Kansas, with a population of 317. It's the home of Klipsch Museum of Audio History, President William Jefferson Clinton's birthplace and several antique shops. Hope's motto, which is also the name of the town's song, is "There will always be 'Hope' in Kansas".
Branson, Missouri
Although its population is just over 10, 000, Branson hosts over 9 million visitors each year. When the best-selling novel, The Shepherd of the Hills, written by Harold Bell Wright, was released in 1907, readers rushed to the Ozark hills to experience its famous views. Now tourists also get to visit the World's Largest Toy Museum, the world's largest Titanic Museum Attraction and the record-breaking theme park, Silver Dollar City.
Leavenworth, Washington
Leavenworth is a European-inspired destination, offering a collection of outdoor activities all year long. It welcomes almost 2million tourists each year and is home to the Nutcracker（胡桃夹子）Museum, which has more than 7，000 nutcrackers from around the world. Many of its visitors travel to the village in December during its annual holiday festival to see it light up with more than one million Christmas lights.
Your Garden Escape
Even in the big city you can find oases(绿洲) of calm and beauty. From a royal palace to a classical garden, we recommend great green spaces to escape the hustle and bustle of London.
Horniman Gardens
Horniman Gardens cover 16 acres with breathtaking views of London. Visitors can enjoy the Sound Garden, Meadow Field, and even a Prehistoric Garden, which features a display of "living fossils." The gardens are very popular with families, and dogs can be let off their leads in the Meadow Field.
Chiswick Garden
As a classical garden landscape in London, it was here that the English Landscape Movement was born with William Kent's designs. Enjoy fresh bread, seasonal food, and natural wines in the award-winning cafe, while admiring the beauty of the naturalistic landscape, spotted with impressive art and statues.
Buckingham Palace Garden
The 39-acre garden boasts more than 350 types of wildflowers, over 200 trees and a three-acre lake. The garden also provides a habitat for native birds rarely seen in London. A tour of the garden can be completed by having a cream tea in the cafe overlooking the Palace's famous grassland and lake.
Kew Garden
The Royal Botanic Garden at Kew is one of the world's most famous gardens and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Have a walk through the vast garden, spot local wildlife at the lake, or get your hands dirty by trying a gardening lesson. Be sure to visit the Temperate House, which contains some of the rarest and most threatened plants.
