Playtimes HK Magazine Winter Issue 2018/2019 | Page 94

travel
Prague
Czech Republic
Prague has become one of the most
visited cities in Europe for good reason:
remarkable architecture, rich history
and excellent drinking and eating
options. During the winter, its churches,
castles and other large distinctive
buildings provide a dramatic backdrop
to the city’s attractive landscape.
Its Christmas markets are
considered among the best in
Europe. The Christmas markets
consist of brightly decorated wooden
huts stocked with local handicrafts
- ceramics, jewellery, embroidered
lace, wooden toys, scented candles,
Christmas tree ornaments, hats and
gloves, and puppets and dolls dressed
in traditional costume. Visitors should
find some nice souvenirs to take home
to decorate their houses with or to use
as gifts.
Lake Taupo
New Zealand
New Zealand is the perfect destination
for travellers who love to stay busy. Start
your adventure on the North Island,
where you can test your nerve with a
tandem skydive from 15,000 feet over
the stunning Lake Taupo. For something
more sedate, head deep into to the
Waitomo Caves, where you’ll encounter
nature’s own light show – thousands of
tiny glow worms illuminating the caves.
Adrenaline junkies should head to
Aotearoa’s South Island – specifically
to Queenstown, where white-water
rafting, jet-boating and snowboarding
are the order of the day. The city is also
the home of bungee jumping, offering
a range of free-fall sites over bridges
and canyons. The South is also famed
for its rugged scenery, which can be
explored by hiking with its highest
peaks accessible by guided heli-hikes.
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