After returning from visiting family in China six months ago, I want to take the opportunity to share my opinion on one of the most beautiful places you can visit while vacationing in Beijing. The place is called White Cloud Monastery, or in Chinese, Biyun Guan. It’s roughly ten miles …

The Teatro Degollado in Guadalajara absolutely blew my mind. From the very moment I approached the front of the building I was greeted by an architectural beauty. The building was made to resemble a Greek Pantheon, with tall columns and all.
Inside the theater itself, the view was even …

My friend’s whole family (her husband, daughter and mother-in-law included) invited me and my husband to join their trip to Niagara Falls. We were not able to apply for a Canadian Visitors Visa so we all decided to stay on the American side of the falls. We all live in …

If you are a traveler looking to save a bit of money then you probably have stayed at a Best Western hotel. I have stayed at a few of these and I have had a mixed experience with them.. Some of them are good, and some have been very …

The Shanghumukham beach is one of the most well known beach in India. To reach the beach all i had to do was drive 8 km from Thiruvananthapuram. The first time when i came to this beach i was hardly 7 years old and then after 12 years i …

A couple years ago I went with my dance company down to Disney World to participate in their Magic Music Days program. It was a great experience, with a few not-so-great things.
On the first night, as part of our “VIP treatment” we had a barbecue followed by “special” seats …

I love visiting Fiji, which is in the South Pacific. I went with my boyfriend before and I loved everything about this area. There are lots of great looking beaches and the weather was really great and fun throughout. I find that there are lots of …

I have been to Dominica with my 2 best friends before and this place is really awesome. It is actually a lush and green volcanic island and in a setting with lots of coastal villages and pretty, spectacular sceneries. I remember being in this place and loving …

The last stop on all of the major tour trolleys driving around historic Savannah is River Street. Why last? Because you will want to take your time there, buy lots of stuff, and then you will be tired enough to go back to your car satisfied at the …

Varese on the road which will lead to the Highway/Malnate/Other locations has a bowling arena. Now don’t expect who knows what. There are about 12 lanes and all are pretty cool. At certain points they will cut the lights and turn on the black-lights which will give the arena …

There is a sign positioned prominently at the junction on the A896 road where the Bealach na Ba pass to Applecross branches off at the hamlet of Tomapress. It is not the usual type of road sign with nothing more than a destination and a mileage figure - no, …

Perlis is actually the most closest to Thailand and I didn’t know that in the beginning, but my boyfriend told me that and I was like, “What, really”? No wonder whenever I read the papers and the criminals would have traveled all the way to Thailand and escape. …

I got this travellers’ wristbands at a marine sports shop in Breskens, Holland a few years back. I was there shopping for life vests as I knew that we would take numerous boat rides in Guinea-Bissau. I also thought that it would be better to have these vests as …

Mahabalipuram in Tamilnadu, South India is a great tourist destination in India. It is close to the Chennai city on the Corommandel coast. Famous for the various art forms like temple buildings, monuments and natural beach sceneries. The soil is extremely sandy as it is …

Have you ever been to Lagos? So many people regard that place as Nigeria`s New York. There however remains some stark differences in both cities.
I came to Lagos two months ago. I discovered that most of the streets are dirty and overcrowded. The houses in some places arie in …

My fiancé and I love to hike, we like to go almost every weekend. We recently tried a new trail called the Natural Bridge Trail in Keowee Toxaway. This time we decided to take our golden retriever puppy who is only about four months old but loves …

Wet ‘n Wild Water Park in Orlando, Florida should have its name changed to Wet ‘n Whack. If you thought waiting online for the Saw Mill Log Flume at Six Flags Great Adventure was bad enough, wait until you come to this park. This place is all about long …

There is a wonderful medieval core within the city of Vienna where time seems to have stood still. The place to begin this exploration in my estimation is the Stephansplatz.
The enormous cathedral referred to, as the Stephansdom is the beginning point and is a gauge as far as treks …

Hereford in Gloucestershire, England is my home town and where I was born. It is located in the Midlands, about 3 hrs from London. It is a small town very close to Ross - On - Wye, Leominster and Ledbury.
Hereford is a small farming town and still has a …

The Sears Tower “Sky Deck” In Chicago is a waste of money. It’s no where near worth what it costs, unless you have your military ID then you get in for free. You have to watch a movie before you go up, it’s really educational and great for kids, …

A lot of my foreign friends ask me what city or town they should stay when visiting Manila. I only have one answer for them, Makati. Although many know this city as a financial district, there are plenty of hotels, shopping malls and restaurants all over the area. From …

When we had the pleasure of touring some of the Southern States while visiting with friends in Mississippi last year, we were looking into possible animal related attractions or zoos that we could go see. One of the best little treasures that we fell upon was the Wild …

Miami International Airport has traditionally had a poor reputation with passengers travelling to, from or through this airport. I think that whilst some of the allegations may have been true in the past, Miami International Airport has changed a lot in the last few years, and no longer …

Walt Disney World offers a park for all ages. Walt Disney World is made up of 4 different parks and is in Orlando, Florida. There is also a park called Walt Disney Land in California.
Animal Kingdom, Epcot, MGM and Magic Kingdom are the four parks in Walt Disney World. …

It was a hot fall afternoon and we had nothing better to do but ride around out in the Big South Fork Park. We passed the West Entrance Trailhead of the Big South Fork Park and decided to stop. Now we had hiked the John Litton Farm loop trail …

Sasso Del Ferro is a beautiful landmark on the Northern Lakes of Italy, and more precisely on Lake Major. It is accessible by two different means. The first and easier way is to take a cable lift all the way up, it is about 10 minutes long and a …

I have to say that visiting the Capilano Suspension Bridge is the “welcome to Vancouver” for any visitor. You haven’t been to Vancouver if you haven’t been in this magnificent nature spot.
Stanley Park, known the world over as Vancouver’s sprawling forest and wildlife sanctuary, just doesn’t cut it. …

I was very excited when I visited the cape coast castle located at cape coast in the central and southern provinces of Ghana. This castle was built by the Danes and later occupied by the British in the olden days, when they were involved in the slave trade …

Whenever we venture over to Kissimmee or Orlando of a weekend, we try to make a point of visiting the Osceola Flea and Farmer’s Market on Rt. 192 near St. Cloud and Kissimmee. It’s not what you’d typically think of when going to a country flea market. It’s …

Grandfather mountain located in Linville, North Carolina which is one mile south of the Blue Ridge mountains. Grandfather mountain is the highest peak in the Blue Ridge mountain range. I went to Grandfather mountain when I was about seven or eight with my grandparents for a day with …

Ellenboro, North Carolina used to be a big time railroad town. They still use the railroad but not as much as in the early days of the town. They have a small city park next to the city hall in the center of town. My kids used to love …

If you are looking for a fun place to vacation this summer, try Adventureland in Altoona, Iowa. I have been going to this theme park for the last 25 plus years and I love it. There is something there for everyone.
One of my favorite rides is the …

My family and I have been camping for years, and have enjoyed a variety of campgrounds. Most of them are pretty nice, but once in a while we come across one that we wouldn’t want to stay at again for one reason or another. I like campgrounds …

Taiwan is not a very big country, so I planned to visit her four largest towns within 10 days from south to north, Kaohsiung, Tainan, Taichung, and Taipei. Tainan is located some 30 minutes by local train from Kaohsiung, therefore I did not book any hotel but did a one-day …

I am writng this review because I want to let people know what a hard time I had with expedia. I had used orbitz in the past and will keep using orbitz in the future. I booked a trip for spring break for 12 of us. …

One day in February 2012, I visited a kind of museum housed in one of the four pylons of Sydney Harbour Bridge. I thought that it was a small one. I was quite surprised that the museum is sufficiently large to accommodate a number of departments within one single …

This is one of my most favorite cities in the world! Why? Because it’s clean, it’s green, everything is cheap and best of all, there are no TYPHOONS of any kind!
The City:
It is rare to find garbage in the streets in Davao, in fact, you’d notice that as early …

When I was 9 months pregnant, well actually 9 and a half weeks pregnant, my friend got the bright idea to help induce labor by having me go for a walk. This was not just any walk however, it was the Newport, Rhode Island Cliff Walk.
I’d lived …

Colorado River Smooth Water Rafting
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Page, AZ
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Rafting down the Colorado on a smooth water rafting tour was one activity that our group of RV’er all participated in. Page, AZ is approximately 300 miles from Las Vegas and a world away. We enjoyed this leisurely float …

If you are traveling to Tokyo, I think the Imperial Palace East Garden is a place worth visiting. This place is not only easily reached but also quite beautiful to enjoy. It is said that the best time to visit is March or April (spring season in Japan), but …

I was excited to visit Beijing for the main reason that it is where the Great Wall is located. It was more cold than what I experience in Shanghai.
From the hotel we drove for about an hour. The Great Wall was situated in the mountains of Beijing. There was …

I went to the Bald Head Island which is off the coast of North Carolina to help with clean up after it had been damaged by a hurricane. I have never been to an Island so for me this was a whole new adventure. The only way to …

I learned about this place from other people through their blogs. They say that it is a must see spot. The location is in the city center at the corner between Rue Sethathirath and Avenue Lane Xang. It is very easy to get to this place, on foot if …

While visiting some old friends of ours who moved to Mississippi, we had the opportunity to go to the Jackson Zoo in Jackson, Mississippi. I have been to a lot of zoos over the years because of my avid love of animals. Sorry to say it, but this …

When I got into my new hobby, photography, I am constantly in search of subjects. Gardens, flowers and historic places are my favorite. While it is still summer, I make sure I take advantage of the nice weather for outdoor shoots. Cranbrook House and Gardens is one of the places …

If you are from New York and you have ever been to Long Island, NY then you know that the transportation system in terms of what is available to the public is very small compared to the services of transportation available to the public that can be found in …

St. Augustine is America’s oldest city, full of mystery, intrigue, and beautiful places of contemplation. There are different feelings in different parts of the city; grandiose Victorian structures, modest colonial Spanish homes, and ancient stone fortifications. Visitors have a sense of wonder while traipsing these historic sites. Perhaps none …

Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro is one of the most popular beaches here in the Philippines. Those who live in the cities often go there for a quick weekend get-away. It’s also accessible; the Batangas Port is around 1 ½ hours away from Manila (depending on traffic conditions), and …

I bought the Antler Coda Suitcase (Large) while I was in Hong Kong earlier this year. I bought it at the Sogo department store for a discounted price of HKD2000. What first attracted me to it was that it was lightweight, and I liked the color. …