5. Jersey tides
Although small, Jersey has one of the largest tides in the world. At low tide, twice a day, the island almost doubles in size, with miles of extra sandy beach and rockpools galore – a perfect playground for kids and great for small marine creatures who thrive in the warm shallow water. At Portelet Bay you can walk to Île au Guerdain, (otherwise known as Janvrin’s Tomb, after a plague-ridden sea captain was buried there), and along the causeway at St Helier to Elizabeth Castle. Just watch out for the sudden rush of water at your feet as the tide advances.
6. The SandWizard
The SandWizard's gallery contains a unique collection in Jersey on the Channel Islands, including elegant and detailed sandcastles. If you're a fan of unusual attractions or modern art, this is a site you won't want to miss.
The giant sandcastle sculpture inside the SandWizard's dome took over 130 days to complete and comprises over 50 tons of sand, painstakingly crafted into a masterpiece. You can spend some time taking photographs, and if you’re lucky, maybe the artist will make an appearance and you can discuss his inspiration.
8. The Folk & Costume Museum
The Folk & Costume Museum in Guernsey is one of the most popular attractions on the Channel Islands. Operated by the National Trust of Guernsey, the museum is housed inside of a quaint cluster of restored and renovated landmark and traditional farm buildings, all set within a cobbled courtyard in Saumarez Park.
The museum hosts a collection of historic outfits and costumes from the history of Guernsey dating back 200 years. Here, you can see authentic examples of domestic, agricultural, trade and even childhood costumes worn during the past 2 centuries.
10. Gâche melée
Gâche melée is a heavy and dense Guernsey cake that is traditionally prepared with a combination of apples, flour, sugar, milk, salt, and suet (instead of butter). When baked, it is recommended to serve the cake cut into squares, and it should ideally be accompanied by a dollop of Guernsey cream or a scoop of ice cream on the side.
2. Burma
Burma was the official name for the country till the end of the twentieth century. At the beginning of the name change, many other countries refused to recognize the name Myanmar.
However, slowly and gradually, more countries agreed to the new name. And now most people call this country Myanmar, but the people still call themselves Burmese.
