马拉齐翁的圣迈克尔山, 康沃尔郡, 英格兰 St. Michael's Mount in Marazion, Cornwall, England (© Baxter Bradford/robertharding/Getty Images)

海潮退却之处 Where the sea makes way

马拉齐翁的圣迈克尔山, 康沃尔郡, 英格兰

想象一座从康沃尔海面升起的小岛，潮水退去时才会与陆地短暂相连。每天只有几小时，你可以沿着那条被无数朝圣者和渔民磨出的花岗岩堤道走到岛上。这就是位于马拉齐翁外海的圣迈克尔山，由国家信托基金管理，自17世纪起便是圣奥宾家族的住所，融合了传说、中世纪遗迹与壮阔的海岸景色。

小岛上流传着许多故事：从公元495年大天使米迦勒现身，引导水手脱险，到杰克巨人杀手战胜可怕的巨人科莫兰的民间传说，应有尽有。山顶的城堡最初是12世纪的修道院，后来逐渐改建成一座带有哥特式风格的要塞，内部设有华丽的会客厅、隐秘的楼梯，以及可以远眺海岸线的露台。

山下港口的鹅卵石小路蜿蜒穿过一个历史悠久的渔村，曾经因渔船和贸易而热闹非凡。无论你是在峭壁花园间漫步，还是沿着城堡的防御墙遐想英国内战和西班牙无敌舰队的故事，圣迈克尔山都是一个让历史与传说同样鲜活的地方。

St. Michael's Mount in Marazion, Cornwall, England

Picture a small island rising from the Cornish sea, connected to the mainland only when the tide retreats. For a few hours a day, you can wander across a centuries-old granite causeway made smooth by pilgrims and fishermen. This is St. Michael's Mount, just off the coast of Marazion, in Cornwall, England. Managed by the National Trust and home to the St. Aubyn family since the 1600s, the mount blends myth, medieval history, and sweeping coastal views.

The island is filled with stories: from the Archangel Michael guiding sailors to safety in 495 CE to tales of Jack the Giant Killer defeating the fearsome Cormoran. At the summit stands a castle that began as a 12th-century priory, later transformed into a Gothic-inspired fortress with regal drawing rooms, hidden staircases, and panoramic terraces.

Below, the harbor's cobbled lanes wind through a historic fishing village once busy with boats and trade. Whether you are exploring the gardens clinging to the granite cliffs or wandering the battlements imagining battles of the Civil War and the Spanish Armada, St. Michael's Mount is a rare place where past and legend feel equally alive.

密尔沃基市政厅的八层开放式中庭，威斯康星州，美国 The eight-story open atrium of Milwaukee City Hall, Wisconsin, USA (© lavin photography/Getty Images)

密尔沃基的传奇故事 A tall story of Milwaukee

密尔沃基市政厅，威斯康星州

走在密尔沃基市中心，你很可能会在某个瞬间抬头，被一座高塔深深吸引——那便是标志性的市政厅。密尔沃基市政厅于1895年完工，是一座高耸的弗拉芒文艺复兴式建筑，不仅在天际线上格外醒目，更是这座城市的象征。近八十年里，它一直是密尔沃基的最高点，直到1973年才被超越。市政厅由建筑师亨利·C·科赫设计，融入了鲜明的德国元素，这一点并非巧合：密尔沃基的城市性格与德国移民文化紧密相连，周围的社区也因此带着类似的底色。

这座建筑最令人着迷的细节，其实藏在脚底下：它稳稳立于2500多根白松木桩之上，这些木桩深深扎进密尔沃基河的沼泽河岸。走进室内，迎面而来的是一个挑高八层的中庭，顶部覆盖着一扇巨大的玻璃天窗，也就是今天画面中所看到的景象。

凭借其重要的历史价值，密尔沃基市政厅在1973年被列入美国国家史迹名录，并于2005年被正式认定为国家历史地标。如今，它依旧是这座城市公共生活的核心，也是了解密尔沃基的必访之处。

Milwaukee City Hall, Wisconsin

If you've ever wandered through downtown Milwaukee and looked up in awe, chances are you were staring at the iconic Milwaukee City Hall. Completed in 1895, this towering Flemish Renaissance Revival masterpiece doesn't just dominate the skyline; it defines it. For nearly eight decades, it stood as the city's tallest building, a title it proudly held until 1973. Designed by architect Henry C. Koch, this hall blends German-inspired architecture with Milwaukee's own historic influences. That connection isn't accidental—its design pays tribute to the city's strong German heritage, which shaped much of the surrounding neighborhood as well.

One of the building's most fascinating features lies beneath your feet: its foundation rests on more than 2,500 white pine piles driven deep into the marshy banks of the Milwaukee River. Inside, visitors are greeted by a soaring eight-story atrium crowned with a glass skylight, seen in today's image.

Recognized for its significance, Milwaukee City Hall earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and was named a National Historic Landmark in 2005. Today, it's still the beating heart of Milwaukee's civic life and a must-see for anyone curious about the city's story.

旺格努伊国家公园，雷塔鲁克，新西兰 Whanganui National Park, Retaruke, New Zealand (© Matthew Micah Wright/Getty Images)

随河而行 Flow with it

旺格努伊国家公园，雷塔鲁克，新西兰

旺格努伊国家公园呈现了新西兰最具特色的河流景观。自1986年建立起，它便以约286平方英里的面积横跨北岛中部。旺格努伊河在茂密的森林中缓缓弯曲前行，静默而深远。虽然其本身不在公园的正式范围内，但它几乎塑造了周遭的一切，包括“旺格努伊之旅”——新西兰著名的“伟大步道”之一。

公园大部分地形都披覆着低地的木麻黄与硬木混生林，其中卡希卡提亚、里木松与塔瓦等本土树种稳稳扎根其间。沿着河谷前行，野生动物时常现身，游客可能会遇见北岛棕几维鸟、濒危的蓝鸭，以及其他依赖这片森林庇护的本土鸟类。宽阔的山脊、陡坠的地势与连绵不断的绿意，让这座公园显得比实际范围更广阔、更幽深。

这里的历史藏在一些细小却令人难忘的景物里，比如那座“通往无处之桥”——这座混凝土桥曾为废弃的旧聚居地而建，如今已被森林重新吞噬，只剩孤立的桥身。沿着河岸与通道前行，你会发现这片土地如何将自然景致与昔日社区的踪迹悄然交织在一起。

Whanganui National Park, Retaruke, New Zealand

Whanganui National Park showcases one of New Zealand's most distinctive river landscapes. Established in 1986, the park covers about 286 square miles across the central North Island, with the Whanganui River tracing long, quiet bends through dense forest. Although the river is not officially within the park's boundaries, it shapes nearly everything around it, including the Whanganui Journey—one of New Zealand's designated Great Walks.

Much of the terrain is wrapped in lowland podocarp–hardwood forest anchored by native trees like kahikatea, rimu, and tawa. Wildlife is common along the river valley, where visitors may see the North Island brown kiwi, the endangered blue duck, and other native birds that depend on stable forest cover. The region's broad ridges, steep drop-offs, and uninterrupted greenery make the park feel larger and more remote than its boundaries suggest.

History appears in small but striking features, including the Bridge to Nowhere—a concrete bridge built for a former settlement that was later abandoned and reclaimed by forest. Access points and river routes reveal how the area blends natural scenery with traces of earlier communities.

新天鹅堡，巴伐利亚州，德国 Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Germany (© www.fredconcha.com @ All Rights Reserved/Getty Images)

巴伐利亚的瑰宝 Bavaria's gem

新天鹅堡，巴伐利亚州，德国

新天鹅堡的诞生源于巴伐利亚国王路德维希二世的浪漫构想——一个由中世纪神话与歌剧场景交织而成的梦境居所。城堡隐身于山林之间，塔尖纤细，精巧的石饰让整座建筑宛如漂浮在山谷之上。虽然建造始于十九世纪，但这座宫殿始终未完全竣工，因此也增添了一层淡淡的神秘。

今天，我们所看到的，是德国巴伐利亚新天鹅堡令人震撼的风貌，这座城堡每年吸引数以百万计的游客。最初的设计远比现存规模更加宏伟，其中包括一座从未建成的华丽宝座厅。即便未完工，这座宫殿仍让人得以一窥一位国王的幻想世界——一个由传说与艺术辉煌塑造的理想国度。

新天鹅堡中隐藏着许多耐人寻味的巧思，为它增添了独特而迷人的氛围。即便岁月流转，它依旧是想象与奇迹的象征，吸引着游客走进一个由梦境与永恒织成的世界。

Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Germany

The story of Neuschwanstein Castle begins with the dreams of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, who imagined a retreat inspired by medieval legends and grand operas. Set among mountains and forests, the castle rises with delicate towers and intricate stonework that seem to float above the valley. Although construction started in the nineteenth century, the palace was never fully completed, which adds to its aura of mystery.

Today, we admire the impressive beauty of Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Germany, a destination that attracts millions of visitors each year. The original plans were far more ambitious and included a grand throne room whose throne was never built. Even in its unfinished state, the palace offers an extraordinary glimpse into the imagination of a monarch who longed for a world shaped by myth and artistic splendor.

Neuschwanstein Castle is filled with curiosities that enrich its enchanting atmosphere. Despite the passage of time, Neuschwanstein remains a symbol of imagination and wonder, inviting travelers to step into a world shaped by dreams and enduring beauty.

伯恩斯国家遗产公园，艾尔，南艾尔郡，苏格兰 (© Alister Firth/Alamy)

传统熠熠生辉

苏格兰的伯恩斯之夜

每年1月25日，苏格兰人及世界各地喜爱伯恩斯的人们都会举杯庆祝，纪念这位深受爱戴的民族诗人。伯恩斯之夜的宴席温暖而有趣：主菜是香气浓郁的哈吉斯，搭配芜菁泥和土豆泥；其间穿插伯恩斯诗句的朗诵，再来一口威士忌，这场庆典最终总在《友谊地久天长》的合唱里被推向高潮。即使人在海外，也能轻松延续这份传统：摆盘、诵诗、举杯，让节日的温暖自然蔓延开来。

在苏格兰南艾尔郡的艾尔小镇，伯恩斯国家遗产公园守护着这场传统的发源地。你可以走入伯恩斯诞生的茅屋，在博物馆里细读泛黄的手稿，然后漫步到Brig o'Doon——那座在《塔姆·欧·尚特》中被写得近乎神秘的十五世纪石桥。一旁古老的教堂Auld Kirk，同样为这则故事添上了几分阴影与灵感。沿途的每一处，都让旅程变成一段“能走进去的故事”。无论你是参加热闹的ceilidh，或只是与好友分享一盘哈吉斯，伯恩斯之夜始终承载着温暖、幽默，以及经久不息的诗意。

阿尔卑斯山脉的安德马特小镇，瑞士 Andermatt village in the Alps, Switzerland (© Xantana/Getty Images)

瑞士山间的短逃离 A Swiss escape

阿尔卑斯山脉的安德马特小镇，瑞士

安德马特坐落于海拔约4,715英尺的乌尔塞伦山谷，被壮丽的阿尔卑斯山脉环绕，是瑞士最迷人的小镇之一。自古以来，它便是交通与文化的交汇点，由圣哥达、福尔卡和奥伯阿尔卑三大山口贯通，使这里成为贯穿南北、连结文化的重要门户。

冬季的安德马特是一片银装素裹的童话世界。中瑞最大的滑雪区就在这里，超过110英里的雪道从适合初学者的Nätschen到刺激的野雪地形Gemsstock，应有尽有。除了滑雪，你还可以沿着安静的雪鞋步道漫步，体验冬日健行，或乘着马拉雪橇感受山谷最纯净的风光。若想放松，小镇里还有温泉与水疗中心，让你在充实的一天后惬意放松。

经过一天的户外冒险后，不妨走进舒适的咖啡馆或精致餐厅，品尝带有现代风格的瑞士美味。安德马特小镇的魅力与阿尔卑斯的山野气息交织，营造出温暖而迷人的度假氛围。无论你是追逐粉雪，还是沉醉于连绵山景，安德马特都能带来一段自然与文化相遇的难忘旅程。

Andermatt village in the Alps, Switzerland

Nestled in the Urseren Valley at about 4,715 feet, Andermatt is a charming Swiss village embraced by the majestic Alps. Long a vital crossroads, it's linked by three iconic passes—Gotthard, Furka, and Oberalp—each enhancing its allure as a gateway between regions and cultures.

In winter, Andermatt transforms into a snow-draped wonderland. Its ski area—the largest in Central Switzerland—offers more than 110 miles of slopes, from gentle runs on Nätschen to the thrilling freeride terrain of Gemsstock. Beyond skiing, you can wander along peaceful snowshoe trails, take invigorating winter hikes, or enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the valley's pristine beauty. For those seeking relaxation, the village also boasts spas where you can unwind after an active day.

After a day outdoors, cozy cafés and elegant restaurants invite you to savor Swiss flavors with a modern twist. The village's warm hospitality and alpine charm create an atmosphere that feels both timeless and inviting. Whether you're chasing powder or soaking in panoramic views, Andermatt delivers an unforgettable escape where nature, history, and culture meet.

卡罗维瓦利，波西米亚，捷克共和国 Karlovy Vary, Bohemia, Czechia (© Henryk Sadura/Getty Images)

波西米亚温泉故事 A Bohemian spa story

卡罗维瓦利，波西米亚，捷克共和国

在今天的图片中，冬意已悄悄落在捷克的卡罗维瓦利，这座坐落于浅色山谷中的城市，因山间温泉而闻名。关于这座城市的起源，可追溯到14世纪：据说当时的波希米亚国王、后来成为神圣罗马帝国皇帝的查理四世路经此地，恰好遇见一池冒着白雾的温热泉水。正是这次邂逅，引领波希米亚这片宁静的山谷走上了温泉疗养圣地的道路。

小镇顺着特普拉河与欧赫热河一路生长，它的轮廓也随之清晰起来：长长的柱廊、精致的建筑外立面，以及静静立于河畔的旅馆，共同构成了一种平缓而有序的气质。欧洲各地的贵族、作家和作曲家慕名而来，被温泉的暖意与慢节奏的生活吸引，停驻于此。久而久之，这座城市的独特气质在慢节奏、建筑与温润水气里逐渐显现出来。

凭借着历史悠久的养生传统，卡罗维瓦利在2021年被纳入联合国教科文组织的“欧洲著名温泉古镇”名录，成为众多因天然温泉而发展起来的历史疗养城市之一。即使在冬日，这座城市仍展现着从容与自信，它的根脉依旧系于那股最初吸引人们走进山谷的温热泉水。

Karlovy Vary, Bohemia, Czechia

In today's image, winter settles over Karlovy Vary in Czechia, a pastel valley that built its identity around the hot springs rising through its hills. The eponymous city traces its beginnings to accounts of Charles IV, then king of Bohemia (a historic region of Czechia) and later Roman Emperor, encountering a steaming pool here in the 14th century, an early moment that set this quiet part of Bohemia on the path to becoming a spa retreat.

As the town expanded along the Teplá and Ohře rivers, its character took shape: long colonnades, ornate facades, and riverside hotels that reflected a calm, deliberate rhythm. Visitors from across Europe—aristocrats, writers, composers—came for the warm springs and the slower pace they offered, giving the city a personality rooted in routine, architecture, and water.

That steady link to wellness earned Karlovy Vary a place among the Great Spa Towns of Europe in 2021, a UNESCO group recognizing historic resort cities shaped by natural springs. Even in winter, the city holds a quiet confidence, its story still anchored to the water that first drew people into this valley.

亚伯拉罕湖冰封景象，艾伯塔省，加拿大 Frozen Abraham Lake, Alberta, Canada (© Luis F Arevalo/Getty Images)

大自然的波普艺术 Nature's pop art

亚伯拉罕湖，艾伯塔省，加拿大

湖面看似繁忙，却静得出奇。洁白的气泡一层层叠在透明的冰下，仿佛时间在某个化学反应的中途被按下了暂停键。奇特吗？当然。不过那份神秘感，也只存在于你还没走近它之前。这里就是亚伯拉罕湖，加拿大阿尔伯塔省最大的水库，位于加拿大落基山脉前缘的库特尼平原地带。严冬来临时，正是这片水域将上升中的气体半途冻结，造就了这幅冰封气泡的奇景。

当湖面开始结冰时，化学便接管了这一切。暖季里，湖底的植物逐渐分解，释放出甲烷气体，一点点向水面升腾。等到冬天来临，冰层生成，正好把这些上升中的气泡冰封。夜里再经历一场严寒，又一层薄冰形成，湖面便这样一层层记录下气泡的轨迹。冻结时它们无害，但如果被打破释放出来，遇火就可能燃烧。因此，不建议游客在冰面钻孔或敲击。风向、温差和积雪都会影响气泡的清晰程度，所以每一年的亚伯拉罕湖都呈现出不一样的冰封景象。

如果你也想亲眼见证这场奇景，把它写进自己的旅程故事，那么每年一月中旬到二月中旬是最理想的时段。那时冰层扎实、寒气稳定，视野清透——正好赶在春天重新改写湖面之前。

白沙国家公园，新墨西哥州，美国 White Sands National Park, New Mexico, USA (© Francesco Carucci/Getty Images)

伪装成沙漠的奇境 A desert in disguise

白沙国家公园，新墨西哥州

如果把《冰雪奇缘》里的冰换成白沙，画面大概就会像新墨西哥州的白沙国家公园——一望无际的洁白沙丘，乍看之下仿佛仍带着冰雪的凉意。193 年的今天，这里被设立为国家纪念地，用来保护一种罕见的地质奇观：世界最大的石膏沙丘群。这些沙丘由石膏晶体在数千年的风化中逐渐破碎堆积而成，形成了明亮起伏的沙浪，即使在盛夏也依然触手冰凉。

白沙国家公园耸立于图拉罗萨盆地中央，占地275平方英里。在这片耀眼的白色沙海之下，沉睡着远比公园本身更古老的历史。古生物学家在此发现了人类、猛犸象与巨型地懒并行的化石足迹，成为重现冰河时代迁徙轨迹的最鲜明证据之一。

尽管环境荒凉，这片沙丘依旧维持着自己的生存节奏。皂树丝兰抽出高高的花茎，灌木把根深深扎进土壤。阿帕奇袋鼠鼠、漂白无耳蜥蜴、踏沙骆驼蟋等动物，也都隐身在这片苍白的地貌之中。当电影人需要一种“超脱地球”的场景时，这片土地总会成为不二之选。《天外来客》《艾利之书》《变形金刚》都曾在这里借用过宛如“月光洒落地表”的独特光感。

White Sands National Park, New Mexico

If 'Frozen' traded ice for sand, the result would look a lot like White Sands National Park in New Mexico—cool, white dunes that deceive the eye at first glance. It became a national monument on this day in 1933, established to protect a rare geological phenomenon: the world's largest gypsum dunefield. These dunes were formed from gypsum crystals that broke down over thousands of years, creating bright waves that stay cool even in summer.

Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin, the park spans 275 square miles. Beneath that brightness lies a story far older than the park itself. Paleontologists uncovered fossilized human footprints alongside mammoths and giant ground sloths, providing one of the strongest records of Ice Age movement on the continent.

For all its starkness, the dunes still support a steady rhythm of survival. The soaptree yucca sends up tall stalks, while shrubs anchor themselves deep underground. Animals, including the Apache pocket mouse, bleached earless lizard, and sand-treader camel cricket, blend into the pale terrain. When filmmakers need a landscape that looks otherworldly, this place is dressed for the part. 'The Man Who Fell to Earth,' 'The Book of Eli,' and 'Transformers' all borrowed its 'Moon-on-Earth' glow.

保罗圣方济圣殿，那不勒斯，意大利 Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, Naples, Italy (© javarman3/Getty Images)

普雷比希托广场上的穹顶 The dome of Piazza del Plebiscito

保罗圣方济圣殿，那不勒斯，意大利

走进意大利那不勒斯的任意一座大广场，城市的历史便会在眼前次第展开。拱廊、长长的柱廊、带着古典气息的圆顶争相吸引你的目光。街道风格不断变换——紧凑的巴洛克立面与开阔的新古典主义庭院交替出现。继续向前，你会来到一处宽阔的广场，广场上矗立着一座乍看之下仿佛来自古罗马的建筑。这便是位于普雷比希托广场西侧的保罗圣方济圣殿。

这座大殿于1846年完工。两西西里国王费迪南一世重新掌权后，继续推进了此前由那不勒斯国王穆拉启动的工程，使建筑最终成型。整个设计一丝不苟地遵循新古典主义的架构理念：圆形的主体结构、挺拔的三角山墙，而最引人注目的，是那座借鉴了公元二世纪罗马万神殿的壮丽穹顶。

殿内同样延续着严谨的几何之美：抛光大理石闪着柔光，宽阔的拱门让空间更具层次感，圆形回廊上礼拜堂一间一间静静排布。广场上，环形柱廊自然弯展，围合着大殿，也为那座宏伟圆顶勾勒出完美的背景。打算前往那不勒斯旅行吗？普雷比希托广场正等你来探索。

Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, Naples, Italy

Walk into any large square in Naples, Italy, and the city's history comes into focus. Arched galleries, sweeping colonnades, and domes that echo ancient architecture compete for your attention. Every street shifts in style—compact Baroque facades give way to broad Neoclassical courtyards. Continue exploring, and you will arrive at a wide square with a building that appears Roman at first sight. That's the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, located on the west side of Piazza del Plebiscito.

Completed in 1846, the basilica took shape after Ferdinand I, King of the Two Sicilies, returned to power and continued the construction begun under King Joachim Murat of Naples. The design followed strict Neoclassical principles: a circular body, a triangular pediment, and a dome modeled after the Pantheon—a famous second-century Roman temple.

Inside, the geometry continues with polished marble, broad arches, and chapels spaced along the circular walkway. The piazza features a curving colonnade that borders the basilica and frames its dome. Planning a trip to Naples? Piazza del Plebiscito awaits you.