The United Kingdom (UK) is rightly celebrated as the birthplace of the railway. The UK’s rail network is not only a testament (证明) to engineering genius, but also the gateway to some of the most attractive landscapes to be found anywhere in the world.

The West Highland Line

Considered by some to be the most beautiful railway line in the scenery on the earth, this line takes passengers from the busy city of Glasgow through Scotland’s wild western highlands to the remote port of Mallaig. Built in stages through the 1890s, the line is a true wonder of late Victorian British engineering. The line passes through Corrour, the UK’s highest altitude train station.

The Caledonian Sleeper

Linking London with the Scottish Highlands, it has been taking travellers northward during the night along the West Coast Main Line since way back in 1873. Passengers can enjoy falling asleep to the rhythm of the train on leaving London, then waking up to the beauty of the Highlands at dawn right outside your window.

The Cambrian Line

Wales, with its dramatic landscapes and historic sites, offers some of the most scenic train journeys to be found in the UK. And perhaps the jewel in the Welsh crown is the Cambrian Line, which weaves its way through Mid Wales to the coast. The route begins in Shrewsbury in England and is famous for its scenery. Travellers will love the wonderful views of the Cambrian Mountains, a range of peaks.

The Settle-Carlisle Line

Opened in 1876, the 73-mile-long route takes travellers from Settle Junction in North Yorkshire to Carlisle in Cumbria. Rolling hills, beautiful valleys and picturesque villages along the way leave a deep impression on passengers. Threatened with closure in the 1980s, the line was saved thanks to the efforts of rail lovers, and passenger numbers have gone from strength to strength.

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Tutors Wanted: Math / Science / Humanities + Test Preparation

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Wage: $27 – 30 per hour

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule: Afternoons, evenings, weekdays, weekends

Job description:

We’re looking for tutors to join us before the next school year starts.

Our suitable candidate will be able to assist middle and high school students with test preparation and academic work in Math, Science and / or Humanities.

We’ll pay for your training before this fall and can also offer flexible summer tutoring chances, including teaching group classes.

Once our fall semester starts on August 21, we’ll have even higher demand for tutoring sessions on Sundays from 1 p. m. to 8 p.m. as well as from3 p. m. to 9 p. m. Monday-Thursday.

What we offer:

※ Flexible scheduling. Tutors work from 15 to 30 hours per week depending on availability and student demand.

※ Free Sunday dinners during the academic year.

※ Fun staff gatherings

※ Health insurance reimbursement (补偿) for staff working over 30 hours per week.

※ We are 5 minutes’ walking distance from the Menlo Park Caltrain Station.

Applicants must：

※ Have a good command of the subjects they tutor.

※ Be willing to tutor students through the full academic year.

Application instructions:

※ Email us your resume (简历)

※ Tell us why you want to join Academic Trainers and describe your experience of tutoring students if you have any.

※ Let us know your scheduling preferences and potential start date.

※ Tell us which of the subjects you are able to tutor-Math, Science and / or Humanities.

Country Boom

July 7-9 at Bayfront Park ∣ Ages 16＋ Only

3-Day GA (General Admission) Ticket includes access to the concert grounds throughout the entire weekend (Thursday, Friday, & Saturday). It also allows access to public food, drink, and game. General Admission wristband does not allow access to the following campsites: VIP Areas and Party Pit.

Welcome To Rockville

July 19-22 at Daytona International Speedway ∣ Ages 14＋ Only

It is a four-day hard rock and heavy metal music festival. In November 2021, this festival returned on a new week, November 11-14, at its new home at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. Its 10^th year brought in a record attendance of 161,000 people, making it the biggest rock festival in America that year.

Tidal Wave Festival

August 12-14 at Hollywood Palladium ∣ Ages 8＋ Only

The 3-Day GA Ticket allows admittance for the three days of the Festival and includes: 3 Days of music and beach. It offers unlimited access to all the 30 performances and activities. Low-priced souvenirs, free water refill stations, shaded areas and cell phone charging stations are also available. Free General Admission is offered to children aged 8 but must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.

Boots and Hearts Music Festival

Sept 4-6 at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds ∣ Ages 18＋ Only

It is a multi-day country music and camping festival produced by Republic Live Inc. The festival is held annually at the custom-designed festival grounds, Buffs Creek Event Grounds in Ontario, Canada.