English businessman Richard Branson made history on July 11, 2021 as he and three other crewmates became the world's first space tourists. The flight was made by a spacecraft named VSS Unity that was built by Branson's company, Virgin Galactic. The flight lasted slightly more than an hour, and took Branson and crew to an altitude（海拔） of 53. 5 miles above the Earth, just a little above the boundary（边界） of space which lies 50 miles above the Earth.

At that height, the atmosphere turns into the black of outer space and the Earth becomes a bent ball of blue. Travelers also exhibit weightlessness as there is no gravity, the force that keeps our bodies walking on the Earth's surface. Therefore, Branson and his fellows were able to float around in VSS Unity while enjoying the views. They were able to do that for three minutes before the spacecraft began its downward journey. It landed back at Virgin Galactic's space port in New Mexico, United States, which is the same place from where it took off 90 minutes ago.

On landing back, Branson said, "I have dreamt of this moment since I was a kid but honestly, nothing could prepare you for the view of the Earth from space. It was just magical. I'm just taking it all in, and it's unreal."

July 11's flight is the start of space tourism for one and all. In early 2022, customers who could afford a ticket for a quarter of a million dollars could line up for a seat on a trip to space. And guess what—they will have a choice of spacecraft. Jeff Bezos, who owns a famous company, is all set to launch himself into space on July 20 on board a spacecraft built by his new branch company Blue Origin. Blue Origin will also carry tourists to space.

Last night my husband and I were taking a post-dinner walk in a nearby parking lot, where we saw a man bending over on the ground, crushing something with a rock. He was completely focused on his task and didn't look up at anyone passing by. We kept noticing him as we hung around the parking lot and guessed what he could be doing. I thought he was crushing stones to make sand, but why would he do that?

Finally we decided to go up and speak to him. He was crushing pieces of leftover bread that he collected from all his roommates to feed the birds that come there early morning. The large pieces of Indian bread would be difficult for the birds to eat, so he crushes them into a fine powder.

He's been doing this every night, by himself, for the last 3~4 years. What moved us more was that he was surprised when we were even taking an interest in this, since for him it wasn't a big deal. Every night, after reaching his bachelor accommodation from his job as a tailor, he goes around the village collecting leftover bread from all his housemates. He then eats a quick meal and comes here, and spends the next 1~2 hours, thoroughly crushing each piece and makes a neat pile for the birds, which will be gone by next evening.

When we asked him what motivates him to do this simple, small but committed act of service, he shrugged his shoulders and said, "It's just something small I do; so that the leftover bread doesn't go into the trash and the birds get food." We shared his story with the hope that it reminds us to be mindful of leftovers too and perhaps it might inspire someone to start something similar in their own area.

Some cities across the world are well-known tourist destinations and manage to attract most of the global tourists. Whatever the reason is, there is no doubt that they are the world's most popular tourist destinations.

Kuala Lumpur

The capital of Malaysia serves as the base for tourists visiting Malaysia. The city has a modern skyline that is dominated by the world's tallest twin buildings, the Petronas Twin Towers. Tourist love the city as it has numerous great sights and attractions. Besides, there are simply too many choices when it comes to dining options.

Istanbul

As Turkey's capital and most populous city, the city's location has attracted a large number of empires and conquerors in the past. Today, the city serves as one of the top tourist destinations in the world and is regarded as the cultural and historical center of Turkey.

London

The biggest and capital city of the United Kingdom, located on the banks of the Thames River, has a rich history and culture that makes it one of the most visited cities in the world. The city's museums have rich collections of historic and prehistoric artifacts and buildings that display a great diversity of architectural styles from the past to the present.

Bangkok

Thailand's largest and capital city is located in the Chao Phraya River delta in the country, serving as the main gateway for international tourists entering Thailand. The attractions, urban life and rich culture make it a favorite among tourists seeking entertainment at a reasonable price. The nightlife of Bangkok attracts young tourists from across the world.