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Maori magic on New Zealand's South Island

Solo travelers looking to connect with local cultures of New Zealand's South Island have plenty of opportunities with Maori family-owned businesses like Whale Watch Kaikoura or a day with Te Rua & Sons Pounamu Tours to explore the West Coast and perhaps to find a pounamu keepsake, a jade-like stone indigenous to the region.

A walk on the Wilde side in Dublin

There may be no better combination than a pint and a good book — and no better destination to engage yourself in literature than Oscar Wilde's birthplace, Dublin, Ireland. Art and cultural historian Dr. Andrew Lear suggests a hotel with historical significance. "I highly recommend The Shelbourne, where Oscar Wilde stayed on a speaking tour in Dublin."

Big dreams fulfilled on Petit St. Vincent

If the idea of an all-inclusive resort sounds appealing but the crowds of guests not so much, consider the private island of Petit St. Vincent, located 40 miles south of St. Vincent. Getting there is an adventure, including a private flight from Barbados to Union Island and a boat transfer. The 115-acre island features one-and two-bedroom cottages dotted throughout the grounds where visitors can get lost in the sound of gentle waves.

Hygge hunting in Copenhagen

If "hygge" — the elusive Danish definition of well-being — is your idea of an ideal getaway, Copenhagen ranks high for its thoughtful design. Denmark's capital is the best locale to spend an afternoon coffeehouse-hopping with a stack of design magazines.

Sunshine Valley High School prepared to celebrate its 100th birthday, and the drama club planned a special play for it.

Mrs. Collins, the librarian, told them there might be old scripts (剧本) in the library's upper storage area. So on a cool November morning, several club members went to look. Among them were Mia, a junior who loved writing, Ethan, a senior who was good with cameras, and Lila, the club president who hoped to direct plays.

Mia reached for a dusty shelf. Suddenly, a loose page fell. It was a handwritten scene from a play called Starlight Dreams. Under the text was a note: "Act 2, Scene 3—Clara meets her future self under the oak tree (橡树), legs tired but eyes bright, determined to keep going even when the way forward gets hard to see…" It was signed by "Elena Marquez, 1972". Mia saw a leather-bound notebook next to where the page had been and pulled it out—it was Elena's diary.

They carefully opened the diary. One entry said, "July 5th, 1973. The doctor says I need to rest—no more late nights writing, no more rehearsals (排练). But I keep re-reading Clara's lines: ‘You don't stop just because the wind blows hard.' Maybe one day, someone will finish what I started." They realized Elena, a former student, had gotten very sick and left school, never finishing her script.

Mrs. Collins came over, surprised. "Elena was a very talented drama student. She had to leave school because of her illness and never came back. No one knew she left these here," she said. The students felt sad for Elena. "We can finish her play for the school's 100th birthday!" they all agreed.

For two weeks, they worked after school. Mia finished the script, still keeping Clara as the main character. Lila directed the actors in rehearsals, and Ethan made simple sets based on Elena's notes. Mrs. Collins found Elena's address from old yearbooks and invited her to watch the play.

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On the celebration day, the school hall was full of people.

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Elena stood up and ran to the stage excitedly.

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One morning in April, 2025, French photographer Nicolas Cornet stood on Huangshan Mountain. He took photos very fast. The top of the mountain (surround) by moving clouds. There were big, beautiful pine trees on the sharp, uneven peaks. The view was amazing that it was hard to believe. This was Cornet's eighth visit to this well-known UNESCO World Heritage Site in Anhui, China.

Cornet first got attracted by Huangshan about ten years ago after (see) a Canadian photographer's pictures. His first trip there in 2016 was unforgettable. The moment he saw the twisted pine trees, strange rock formations, and endless clouds, he was addicted. "I knew I'd keep coming back," he recalled. Since then, he (return) seven more times. Each season and weather change brings a new look to the mountain, is perfect for his landscape photography.

One of his most memorable moments was seeing Huangshan (cover) in snow. "It was like a fairy tale," he said. He even created a black-and-white photo series inspired by (tradition) Chinese ink paintings. These photos were shown at a festival in the United Arab Emirates, stimulating many (people) interest in visiting the mountain.

During his visits, Cornet experienced Chinese hospitality firsthand. He made friends with local photographers. He also noticed service improvements for foreign visitors, like the growing number of English-speaking staff members. China's visa-free entry policies that now apply thirty-eight countries including France have made his trips easier. Now, Cornet is (careful) planning his next adventure, excited to discover and photograph new parts of Huangshan.

One afternoon, Zameir4 Wally's store, waving his report card. "Look, Wally! I made the honor roll (荣誉榜)!" he shouted5. Wally's eyes lit up as he checked the straight A's. "You did it, kid!" he6, patting Zameir's back. To celebrate, Wally told him to pick any snack in the store for free — a7 he's created after their first meeting.

Earlier that year, Zameir shyly showed Wally his improving grades.8 by the boy's determination and achievements, Wally made a9: "Every time you earn top grades, you get a free treat."

Zameir often communicates with Wally about his schooling,10 he studies during lunch breaks and late nights. "I want my dad to know his late nights and devotion aren't11," he said. At the same time, he told Wally that sharing this12 with Wally felt special.

Now whenever Zameir walks past the store, he and Wally13 warm smiles and waves. This simple connection reminds Zameir he's not14 in his journey. With Wally's support and his own determination, he feels15 to build the bright future he dreams of.

Kristin Laurin, lead researcher from the University of British Columbia, and her team conducted 17 separate experiments involving nearly 2,000 participants. The findings show that participants invariably placed more trust in others who grew up poor than those raised wealthy. But when it came to someone's current financial situation, participants always trusted them less if they were struggling.

The most common approach of the study involved economic games where participants could send money to partners, knowing those partners could either share the profits or keep everything for themselves. In some experiments, participants used raffle tickets (抽奖券) instead of cash. In other experiments, researchers presented participants with detailed profiles of potential partners that included casual mentions of family backgrounds. Participants typically sent more resources to people described as having grown up poor, even when those individuals were now wealthy.

Why do we trust those raised in poverty more than the wealthy? Research highlights moral stereotypes (刻板印象) linked to social class. People tend to believe that lower-class backgrounds are often associated with warmth and morality, while wealth is tied to coldness and selfishness. These character assumptions shape trust decisions. Even when someone had achieved economic advancement as an adult, participants still viewed them through the lens (透镜) of their upbringing. A successful lawyer who grew up working-class was seen as more trustworthy than one born into wealth, regardless of their current identical circumstances.

The picture became more complex when researchers looked at people's present-day financial situations. Participants were more willing to help someone who was struggling financially in trust games. However, they didn't think that person would be trustworthy in return. This shows that our help may come from a desire to assist those in need, not because we trust them. It creates a situation where we may help people in poverty while suspecting they might take advantage of us.

Draper initially secured an office role at a corporate catering (餐饮) company near her home outside Philadelphia. However, when she stepped in to assist the kitchen during a period of operational pressure tied to workforce limitations, her boss recognized her potential and offered a permanent shift to culinary work. Starting with simple tasks like salad preparation, she quickly advanced to more complex dishes, fueled by a passion she describes as "a burning fire" once lit. Balancing work and learning, she signed up for culinary classes — an opportunity she'd previously thought unattainable — and rose to the position of general manager.

Fifteen years into her role, Draper wondered if she should try a new career. Yet, no alternative satisfied her as deeply as cooking. A chance introduction to a family seeking a private chef opened a new chapter. Unaware of this special area in the food industry, she began planning meals, grocery shopping, and cooking in clients' homes, uncovering a need for tailored culinary solutions among busy or uninterested cooks. Using her website Korea's Kitchen, she expanded her client base, eventually moving from private homes to a church basement kitchen and specializing in family meals and catering.

Driven to grow her business, Draper sought her own kitchen space, a goal achieved through networking. In her new venue, she hosts tastings, cooking classes, and catered events. Today, as a leader of an eight-person team, she remains rooted in her core mission: connecting people through food.

The quickest trains take around 2 hours and 55 minutes, covering about 220 kilometers. On weekdays, the first train is to leave at 05:23. Usually, the last departure is at 00:10. Trains depart Brighton at 04:33 at weekends, with the latest train departing at 23:42. This rail line has regular services. The first train is at 03:12 and the last train at 22:39. On average, the train journey takes around 7 hours and 6 minutes, with 13 trains per day.

You may use these guides to book train tickets.

Book tickets ahead of time

Advance tickets are available up to 12 weeks in advance of the departure date and may be less expensive than purchasing on the day. Register today for Advance Ticket Alert to be notified when your tickets become available if you plan on arriving early.

A National Railcard

It covers one-third of all legal rail tickets in the UK if you travel a few times each year.

A Season Ticket

It's for people travelling the same route many times. You can buy it for a week, a month, or even a year. Once you have it, you can take the train as many times as you want on that route during the period you have paid for.

An Anytime Ticket

With it, you can take any train on the day you travel, at any time—no need to book a specific train in advance. They're more expensive than advance-booking tickets, but perfect if your schedule is unpredictable!

A Split Ticket

It refers to the practice of purchasing separate tickets for different parts of a journey rather than a single through-ticket.

My dormitory room was a small but2 space shared with three other freshmen from different backgrounds. We quickly3 over late-night study sessions, shared meals, and stories about our homes and dreams. It felt like finding a new4 away from home.

Classes were filled with new information and challenges. Professors spoke5 about subjects I had only glanced at in high school. I found myself staying up late, digging into textbooks and articles, desperate to6. But among the hard work, there were7 of clarity and joy when a complex concept finally8, or when I connected with a classmate over a9 interest.

Weekends were a time for exploration. I10 through the city's streets, discovered hidden cafes, and11 cultural events. Each new experience broadened my horizons and made me appreciate the12 of life.

Looking back, my first year at university was a roller coaster of13 and growth. It was a time of self-discovery, friendship, and the pursuit of knowledge. And as I14 my second year, I carry these memories with me, as a beacon (灯塔) of hope and15.

When I was in the eighth grade, my class was assigned to be friends with second-grade kids. I got paired with Shelley, a small, quiet girl who never joined her classmates' games. She would sit alone in the corner, staring out the window, and didn't respond to any of my attempts to connect — whether I offered her colorful crayons, sweet candies, or a brand-new coloring book. Even when I sat beside her and talked about my favorite cartoons or funny school stories, she would just look down at her shoes, her shoulders hunched like she was trying to disappear. Days passed, but there was still no sign of change in her. I began to worry that I might never be able to get close to this lonely little girl.

One Friday, I sat down beside her and shared my own childhood story: how I'd felt lonely in elementary school, how I'd hidden my tears so no one would see my pain, and how a teacher's kind word had finally helped me open up. I told her that I knew what it was like to feel like no one understood, and that she didn't have to be alone anymore. When I finished, Shelley's eyes were shining with tears. For the first time, she looked me in the eye and spoke to me, whispering, "Thank you."

The next week, our school planned a "Buddy Talent Show" for the paired students. I knew this could be a turning point for Shelley, so I gently suggested she perform. She hesitated at first, her fingers holding the hem of her dress, but after I told her I'd be right there with her, playing the piano to accompany her, she nodded slowly. I could see a flicker of hope in her eyes, and I knew we were about to take a big step together.

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On the day of the talent show, Shelley stood nervously behind the curtain.

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When the song ended, warm claps and cheers erupted from the audience.

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