Photo: Getty. St Mary Whitby’s Church is Dracula’s church perched on the edge of a cliff in the town of North Yorkshire, where fishermen specialize in fishing. Adjacent to it is Whitby Abbey, which has been abandoned for decades. This monastery is located very close to the cliff, which has become ruined after a landslide and contains ancient tombs. Based on this graveyard, Bram Stoker’s horror novel Dracula was born in 1897. Stoker describes Dracula moving through graveyards and loitering over villages and kidnapping women and children… Dartmoor, Devon Wistman’s Wood, located at 1,200 feet at Dartmoor in Devon, is the precious remains of the ancient forest that covered much of the wasteland, believed to be 9,000 years old, with the remains of ancient forests. rough, stunted oak trees, growing from among moss-covered granite boulders, are now a nature reserve, where visitors feel like they’ve stepped back to centuries ago and completely unaffected by the modern world. Castle Dunluce, Ireland You will feel like you are stepping out into a surreal world when crossing the bridge to Dunluce castle. Dunluce Castle is perched on a ledge next to the edge of a cliff in Northern Ireland, always engulfed in small, fluttering raindrops. Although the castle was once majestic, today it is only the ruins of gothic architecture, with the north wall collapsing into the sea in the 18th century. Castlerigg Stone Circle, Cumbria Castlerigg Stone Circle in Keswick, Cumbria is where the ancient British met in rituals more than 5,000 years ago. These giant rocks are located in the Lake District near Helvellyn, this is one of the oldest stone circles in England, built around 3200 BC and it has now become a holy place. Hambledon Hill, Dorset In addition to being a place of scenic beauty that seemed wild and sunny, Hambledon was also a burial ground for aristocratic families before becoming a fighting fortress in the heart of ancient England. Today Hambledon has become the finest example of an Iron Age hill, with amazing natural vistas and some of the best preserved prehistoric architecture in Europe. This fortress was abandoned around 300 BC. But for 2,000 years it was one of the most important settlements in the West. It is now a National Nature Reserve with many rare species of wild plants and 28 distinctive butterfly species. St Nectan’s Glen, Cornwall For thousands of years, the Trevillet River has carved into the hard cliffs forming a majestic waterfall that cascades down into the valley below. This dramatic landscape has become legendary and attracts many peoples including the Romans who flock to sacrifice and worship the spirit of the river. According to legend King Arthur and his knights were blessed in holy water from this waterfall before searching for the Holy Grail. Up to now, Glen waterfall is of special interest to scientists because of the rare flora and fauna that grow around it. Glencoe, Scottish highlands Waterfalls and rivers flow through this wild, windswept volcano and down below, making Glencoe one of Scotland’s most romantic valleys. At the same time, the mountain is also one of the best ski areas in the country. Although very beautiful and majestic, Glecoe is also a place with the most gloomy legends. The howls of the wind through the valley resemble the groans of the 80 souls of the MacDonald family, slaughtered here in 1692. The murders are thought to be related to a long-standing rivalry between the two families. the MacDonalds and Campbells.

Pula, Croatia There are large eco tents, enough space for four people with two bedrooms, a fully equipped bathroom and a kitchenette. The tent has a beautiful view of Pomer beach. Using mainly wood, the tents have great positions to enjoy morning coffee, or hammocks on the sand for relaxing afternoon naps. Guests can use other nearby facilities such as spa, sauna or visit the windsurf center for a trip out to sea. Lanzarote, Canary Islands The most expensive experience in Lanzarote is the clear night sky, with no trace of light pollution. Visitors can easily admire the sparkling starry sky on clear, cloudy nights. The Eco Dome tent here is designed respecting the landscape and is environmentally friendly, using solar energy and capturing rainwater. Inside there is a double bed, a comfortable bathroom and basic cooking utensils. During the day, visitors can visit the nearby town of Teguise, or take part in hiking and cycling trails. Nea Moudania, Greece The tents in the shape of “bubbles” bring exceptional experiences, visitors sleep under the stars and enjoy a liberal life. Each tent has its own outdoor living area with sun loungers and hot tubs. Nearby is Greece’s second-largest port city of Thessaloniki, with a wealth of exciting and vibrant destinations. Marvao, Portugal Perched on rock formations, each wooden cabin offers views of the river Sever and the Alentejo countryside. The interior space is simple but extremely cozy and romantic, with beds, chairs, tables and cabinets that are only crudely crafted from wood. The hammocks are arranged outside, helping visitors to be quiet and enjoy the surrounding green natural scenery. Ray, France Hanging at a height of more than 20m and connected to the ground by spiral stairs, this tree house is a great place for escapes. Set in a secluded forest, each house is a completely isolated retreat, suitable for honeymoons or romantic dates. Despite the rough exterior, the interior is still full of amenities such as a bathroom, wooden tub, sun loungers… Vipava Valley, Slovenia The highlight of the houses among the trees is the sauna and the beautiful valley views. Open space design with large glass panels helps visitors always feel living in the middle of nature. This land has immense vineyards, which produce fine wines that visitors should not miss. Near the resort, there are also restaurants with many unique dishes of local origin. Halkidiki, Greece Cute and minimalist, these small rooms still have all the amenities and experiences to create the perfect stay. Each cabin has its own private beach area, outdoor bathroom and ample space for sunset viewing and relaxing activities. Sliding glass doors extend throughout the house, allowing plenty of natural light and stunning sea views. Galicia, Spain The rooms here are thoughtfully designed and fully respect nature. The wooden house is hidden in the pine forest, in harmony with the landscape to the extent that the visual response is minimized. The interior is a lovely mix of rustic and sophisticated, with cream tones, stylish hammocks and textile decorations. With two floors, the house has living room, kitchen, bathroom, jacuzzi and sunny balconies.

Singapore Green Plan 2030 is the latest plan with the cooperation and efforts of 05 ministries (Ministry of Education, Ministry of National Development, Ministry of Natural Resources and Sustainability, Ministry of Industry and Trade and Ministry of Transport) to advance to a greener and more sustainable Singapore, while offering more business opportunities and creating more jobs. A City Between Nature, Sustainable Living, Renewable Energy, A Green Economy and a Resilient Future By 2026, Singapore will build 200 hectares of new parks, which are about 8 times the total area of ​​My Dinh Stadium. By 2035, Singapore will have an additional 1,000 hectares of green space. At the same time, Quoc Dao will plant 1 million more trees with the ability to filter an additional 78,000 tons of CO2 for a clean air and plenty of shade. These are some of the key goals of the Singapore Green Plan 2030. Singaporeans and future visitors can expect more nature-based recreational activities, such as hiking, bird watching at the upcoming Nature Parks: Rifle Range, Mandai Mangrove, Khatib Bongsu … Natural parks offer visitors an immersive experience in nature, and also act as green buffers to reduce visitor pressure on nature reserves. Roads in the industrial park will be dense with native trees and plants in multi-layered structures, mimicking those in tropical rainforest. This will make the shady routes wider, cooler and more comfortable for pedestrians. By 2030, the bicycle routes in Singapore will be widened from 460km to 1,329 km. At the same time, the Park Connector Network will be expanded from the current 340km to 500km by 2030 so that tourists and Singaporeans have maximum access to nature. This network will include the Round Island Route, the Rail Corridor and the Coast to Coast trail. Accordingly, all apartments will be within a 10-minute walk from the park. Park Royal Hotel on Pickering in Singapore is designed as a hotel in the middle of a nature garden (Photo courtesy of Trivago) Another prominent target is that 80% of tall buildings will be green. Park Royal on Pickering Hotel’s landscape in Singapore is designed to self-maintain and minimize resource use such as: rainwater collected from the upper floors will irrigate the lower levels of the trees through power without running pumps, while rooftop photovoltaic systems can power the lighting system, in hopes of creating the world’s first energy-free sky garden . In addition, when coming to Singapore, visitors can not help but see the magnificent and magnificent Marina Bay Sands when viewed from afar. This is the first MICE facility in Southeast Asia to achieve ISO 20121 Sustainable Event Management System certification and is one of the largest buildings in Singapore to be awarded Green certification by Construction and Construction Authority (BCA). Mark Platinum, is committed to long-term environmental protection. Schools are also committed to contributing to this green 2030 plan with the goal of reducing carbon use by two-thirds. Mr. Ong Ye Kung, Minister of Transport, said: “We are the only country in the world to stop the increase in the number of transport vehicles. And we are also one of the few countries that has taken advantage of the water cycle and reused the last drop. ” Hopefully in the near future, when tourists return to Singapore, they will be more surprised and interested in a modern, modern country that is green, clean and friendly with the environment.

Project on rehabilitation of wetland habitats in the Mekong Delta In recent days, 3M and WWF-Vietnam organized tree planting activities at Lang Sen Wetland Reserve (hereinafter referred to as Lang Sen Nature Reserve), Long An province in the framework of the project. community-based water in Lang Sen Wetland Reserve. With funding of $ 25,000 from 3MGives – a 3M organization formed to invest in social projects or initiatives in areas such as education, the environment and communities to support sustainable development. The project is aimed at restoring the degraded ecosystem in the Mekong Delta and thereby improving the livelihoods of local people. Lang Sen Wetland Reserve. Located in the middle of Dong Thap Muoi in the Mekong Delta, Lang Sen is home to many fish species and 20,000 species of waterbirds, many of which are rare in the world and endangered like old age. Leptoptilos dubius or red-headed crane (Grus antigone). Of the 87 species of fish in Lang Sen, 27 have been recorded living only in the lower Mekong, including two rare fish species, the giant catfish (Pangasianodon gigas) and the coral (Catlocarpio siamensis). However, like many areas in the Mekong Delta today, Lang Sen is also heavily affected by climate change and the construction activities of hydroelectric plants in the upstream cause self-flow. course is changed and the annual sedimentation has decreased dramatically. Recently, the natural forests of the Reserve, which are home to more than 80,000 waterfowl, are being degraded, due to the rapid changes in climate factors and the hydrological regime of the Mekong River. Tree planting activities in Lang Sen For the people living here, this means that difficulties accumulate when coping with the unusual changes of the climate. Faced with this, 3M decided to take action to help reduce the harm suffered by both the people and the Reserve. “We are honored to be part of the restoration of the forest in Lang Sen. This activity is one of 3M’s efforts towards building a sustainable future. when many 3M employees joined hands to participate in volunteering to plant trees to support this meaningful project. ” – Mr. Jacky Kang, Director of 3M Vietnam, said. Ms. Nguyen Thanh Nga, Business Partnership Program Manager of WWF-Vietnam said: “In WWF’s efforts to build a future where people can live in harmony with nature, the business partners play is playing a very important role in global conservation efforts by demonstrating their social commitment to natural resources and ecosystems. forest rehabilitation in Lang Sen, highlighting our primary concern for global issues, especially in the sustainable development sector.WWF-Vietnam is delighted to work with 3M on nature conservation mission and look forward to positive results brought to Lang Sen Wetland Reserve from this project. ” In total, 8,000 trees were planted on the 7 ha area of ​​Lang Sen. In total, 8,000 trees were planted on the 7 ha area of ​​Lang Sen. Prior to the event, local people were raised awareness about environmental protection and ecosystem health, which is the key to solving local problems in a sustainable way. An estimated 15,000 villagers benefit (directly or indirectly) from the rehabilitated forest area. Local people will respond better to abnormalities from nature, thanks to increased forest cover and improved water storage capacity and thereby mitigating the harmful effects of floods and droughts. for the Dong Thap Muoi and lower Mekong river regions. The development of newly planted forest areas will also be monitored, supervised and carefully cared for. The Mekong Delta wetland habitat restoration project reaffirms the importance of 3M in fostering sustainable development, making changes in the lives of local people. 3M hopes that with the knowledge provided during the training, people in Lang Sen will be able to proactively adapt to climate change. The company will also continue to support people for upcoming activities, with the belief that its business activities will be able to go hand in hand with the people to solve their problems. mankind.

The talented Hungarian architect Tamás Bene has designed a lovely boat house for a young couple from Budapest. The boat house is originally a local fishing boat, anchored at Lake Tisza – an artificial reservoir located in a 7,000-hectare nature reserve, home to wildlife including more than 100 species of birds together. The ship is made of two main materials, aluminum and treated wood. When going into practice, the designer develops the idea based on the needs and wants of the couple. And the most important thing is to design boats in harmony with nature and in harmony with the surrounding environment. To get as close to nature as possible, the boat has a large panoramic window, sliding doors that create a seamless connection to the starboard deck. The interior uses red wood and heat-resistant wood, including a kitchen, dining room with two benches and a table. At night, the table can be lowered by chair to form a unique, space-saving and multi-purpose bed. Each object placed on the boat has its own implications, not redundant by small, narrow space. The boat house also has two roof-mounted solar panels that power electrical appliances, including front and rear headlights, lights, and a small refrigerator. “Drinking water is taken from a 20 liter bottle and can be delivered to the tap with a foot operated pump, so no electricity is needed,” explained the architect. The boat itself is powered by a combustion engine with a capacity of 9.9 horsepower, allowing the operator to navigate around the shallow, winding canals of Lake Tisza./.

A residential area in Ba Thuoc district for tourism development. Photo: Nguyen Nam / VNA Passing the roads with the wild and majestic natural landscape, the Pảban village gradually appears with the folds of stilt houses nestled peacefully on the green hills. The road leading to the village is winding like a soft silk, one side is a cliff, the other is a gentle abyss with terraced fields covered with green rice, girls … All evocative giving visitors a strange feeling of peace when leaving the hustle and bustle of the city. In a traditional house on stilts of the Muong Pả people, Mr. Hoang Xuan Hai – the first person to lay the foundation for the community-based tourism in Paban cheerfully: In Pảban, the Muong make up 95%, the rest are the Thai and other ethnic groups. They live mainly on cultivation, husbandry, and go to the forest to exploit forest products, so their economy is not well off. Realizing the potential for tourism development here, since 2009, Mr. Hai had an idea that he would “entice” people to participate in community tourism, step by step “awakening” the tourism potential here. thereby creating more jobs and income for the ethnic minorities. After 10 years of incubation and planning, in 2019 when everything is ready, Mr. Hai begins with the people in laying the first foundation for Pảban community tourism with the Palm House Community Tourist House. When the project is completed, Mr. Hai has not yet rushed to welcome guests, but has reserved space for local people to do community activities, and then step by step guide his relatives how to do tourism. In the early days, there were also many difficulties, because villagers have been used to plowing and hoe for a long time, so the concept of doing “community tourism” is still too strange. However, seeing the available potentials and benefits brought from tourism development, people are very excited, united, unanimous, hard to learn. Only after a short time, people have grasped the basic knowledge to welcome and serve guests; know, present the rice tray with bold national cultural identity but still ensure the criteria of deliciousness, food hygiene and safety … Mr. Ngan Xuan Bach, a Paban said: Now, the concept of “community based tourism” is no longer unfamiliar to the people in the village. Coming to Pảban, visitors will enjoy the fresh, cool climate, and interesting natural scenery. Tourists will have nights of campfire, drinking canola wine, cultural exchanges and enjoying the dances of Muong and Thai people; immersed in dance songs imbued with national identity. In addition, indigenous people will act as a tour guide to introduce the wild beauty and traditional cultural values ​​of the Muong and Thai Paban people; lead tourists to visit other neighboring villages in Pu Luong Nature Reserve if tourists wish to explore the rich ecosystem of mountains and forests; visiting Thanh Son’s specialty orange and mandarin gardens; experience production labor activities as well as daily life with indigenous people … Ms. Kieu Thi Phien, a tourist from Thanh Hoa city shared: “Ba Thuoc district is famous for eco-tourism areas of Pu Luong, Ban Hieu (Co Lung commune), Bang village, Kho Muong village (commune Thanh Son) and Don village (Thanh Lam commune)… These are places that I have visited and had very interesting experiences. Pu Luong natural reserve to experience community based tourism Although it has not been invested much, but with the wild natural scenery, fresh climate, the people are friendly and still keep the old stilt houses and old stilt houses. ethnic cultural values, I believe that Pảban will be an attractive destination for tourists next time when coming to Thanh “. Pu Long Nature Reserve. Photo: VNA broadcast Mr. Le Van Su, Deputy Head of Culture and Information Department of Ba Thuoc district, said that in the tourism development plan in association with promoting historical and cultural values ​​in Ba Thuoc district in the period of 2021 – 2025. and the following years, the district aims to focus on developing community-based ecotourism; preserving and promoting historical and cultural values ​​imbued with national identity to exploit the typical tourist products of mountainous areas, creating a brand for Ba Thuoc tourism. In the period from 2021 to 2025, Ba Thuoc strives to attract 310,000 tourists; Of which, 80% of the total number of tourists are participating in the community-based tourism accommodation. Tourism activities strive to have a revenue of 465 billion VND; create jobs and stable income for more than 690 local workers.

Located about 80 km from Hanoi, Van Long is the largest wetland nature reserve in the Northern Delta, located in Gia Vien district, Ninh Binh province.

Van Long has been in operation since 1998 and is now a tourist focus of Vietnam

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This is the place that owns 2 records of the Center of Vietnam Record Book in 2010: “Place with the most number of white-rump langurs” and “Place with the largest natural picture”.

In addition to the values ​​of flora and fauna, Van Long also owns wonderful pictures of water-based landscapes. Sitting on an old bamboo boat with friends is leisurely walking through the ravine, the two sides are tall grass, squeezed between the water.

This place is home to many flora and fauna, home, feeding place for fish, birds, storks …

Van Long is known as “no waves” because when traveling on a boat on the lagoon, visitors will see the water surface as flat as a giant mirror.

Time to visit Van Long ecological area is about 1 hour – 1.5 hours.

If you come to Dam Van Long in the afternoon, you have the opportunity to admire many different kinds of birds in the sky.

The idyllic landscape here makes every person feel relaxed and peaceful.