During a trip through the Southern States when we went to Mississippi to visit some friends who moved there, we spent some days going to local zoos. Animals are one of my passions in life so I try to go to as many zoos and animal related attractions …

It was Valentine’s Day and we thought there was no better way to spend it than exploring the famous Golden Gate Park. We took the bus from downtown to Golden Gate Park, which is a 30 minute ride for $2.00 USD. To shake off the smell of public …

Hard case luggages are the best type of suitcases for us as we are often flying long overhaul flights with a minimum of 6 flights per return ticket. I can imagine already how the luggages are handled and most of all, I am always afraid that its contents …

The Capital City of Nepal is Kathmandu and Nepal is actually in Asia. I have definitely been to Nepal before, and though it is in Asia, I felt that the experiences there were very different with what I could have obtained back home. The sceneries were a …

This B-line bus system is one of the most complex systems that have ever been built. It allows you to travel all the areas of Westchester that you could possibly want. I have seen a few other bus systems and what they lack is what this system offers you …

We get season passes to Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri yearly, so we try to get there at least four or five times a year. One thing we had never done was take a dinner cruise on the Showboat Branson Belle. We had thaught this was more of …

If you have never been to Colorado Springs, Colorado then you have not seen beauty. I traveled to Colorado Springs every year as a child and never found anything I did not like. I have been to the summit of Pike’s Peak by cable locomotive (where they have the …

One of the only state parks I have visited in Alabama is Lake Lurleen State Park. We picked it because it was the closest park to Vision Land at that time that had openings on Labor Day Weekend. You see my husband got this hair brain idea to go …

We were in Santa Fe, New Mexico a few years ago and my son and his father talked me into going with them on a raft ride. Now I am not one who loves the water, I would rather watch it than be in it but an adventure …

The first time I had been to Houston, Tx was about six months ago because my boss sent me there on an assignment and I was very excited because I had heard a lot about Houston and all that it offers. It is one of the largest cities in …

If your skiing ability is beyond that of a beginner, you love the outdoors and hitting the slopes, and you want to go to a mountain that is not the easiest, but not the hardest, you may want to consider going to Camelback Mountain this winter. Camelback does obtain …

Mountainview Nature’s Park is a beautifully developed mountain destination within the heart of Cebu. It’s a wonderful complement to Cebu’s world-renowned beaches - a near-perfect balance of crisp, cool mountain air and white sands with crystal clear waters within a single province.
I myself am a native Cebuana, yet …

The city of Detroit gets a bad wrap. You hear about Detroit being the second most violent city in America and you hear about corruption, but when was the last time you heard something good about Detroit? Having lived both in Detroit city and in the Metro Detroit area, …

I recently went on cheaptickets.com to buy 2 plane tickets. The layout was good as was the design. That was all that was good…I got a confirmation e mail saying I had booked the tickets. However-A little while later I got another e mail saying that my reservation could, …

Living in Florida, we have a lot of local and not so local festivals in our State. Some are right nearby and others are on the other side of the state or in the Panhandle. Some I get to every year and others I’ve only checked out once.
One …

I have been visiting Arcadia State Park in Rhode Island for years. As a child, I used to go there with my family to swim at the beach there. As an adult, I have often visited the park to go fishing, boating and to take hikes on one of …

A few times a year, my partner and I travel along Highway 99, also known as the Sea to Sky highway, to Whistler/Blackcomb ski resort. The Sea to Sky highway is arguably one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in BC. Huge towering mountains rise high …

Akasaka, from my knowledge, used to be populated with Geishas and these are women mistakenly called prostitutes. One of my Japanese colleague used to tell me that these Geishas are highly-trained artists and dancers. As of now, Akasaka is still Tokyo’s main attraction place.
I went with my …

When I think of Palawan, the first thing that comes to mind are the virgin beaches and white sand. When my husband finally decided to go and visit Coron, I was skeptical and did not want to go at first.
We took the PAL Express air (the small planes) to …

St. Croix is a very beautiful island in U.S Virgin Islands and I have the most beautiful chance of going to this nice island with my whole family and relatives some years back.
The main attractions to this place would definitely be the nice white sands and clean water. …

Vishakapatnam is a city in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. There are a good number of interesting places to visit over here. This place is hot over the year. However, October to January is not so hot and these are the months during which one can pay a …

This small resort sits on hectares of land that makes it a worthwhile destination. I can truly say that I wouldn’t mind going back to Durhan Beach Resort for another visit.
My family and I went to this resort last 2009. Coming from Cebu City, it took us …

Quarto Oggiaro is a small town on the outskirts of Milan, unfortunately though it isn’t a very nice place. It has one of the top criminality rates in the tricounty area and it is really dangerous to walk around at night unless of course you were born and raised …

I have a nephew that lives in Oklahoma and although I don’t get to go see him too often and he usually comes to visit me, I did get to go see him this past Spring for a short while when we were traveling to Texas on business. …

My aunt had tried driving from Washington D.C. to Delaware before, and the time took approximately around 2 hours or so. She is really a brave woman and I truly admire her courage. I took solace in her bravery and that was a nice drive that we …

Travelers who come to Thailand always visit Pattaya, Phuket, Chiangmai, and some parts of Bangkok. I just want introduce you the part that not many travelers come visiting, which is Bang Khae. The easiest way to come is by taxies, just tell the driver you want to go to …

The Mardasson memorial lies hidden away in the countryside near the city of Bastogne, in Belgium. It is one of many tributes and reminders of the Second World War dedicated to the Americans who fought and died here. The Battle of the Bulge, the Ardennes campaign, the REAL soldiers …

Aquatica by Seaworld is a large water park that I spent the day at while I was visiting one of my many relatives in Orlando. I really wasn’t planning on doing anything which involved a park, but it turned out to be a great last minute way to spend …

During a trip through Kentucky, we decided to stop in the capital city Frankfort, and we were persuaded to make a stop at Liberty Hall Historic Site. A friendly local suggested we see this site after finding out I was a history buff and that I liked antiques, so we …

Kranjska Gora is located in northern west Slovenia region, right on the border with national park. It is valley in alps.
In summer there are enddless possibilites for hiking and moutain climbing, while true Kranjska Gora live in winter.
Not many lifts, like in france, but with what it has it …

Standing Stone is located at 1674 Standing Stone Park Hwy in Hilham, TN. It’s hours of operation are from eight until ten o’clock at night. It offers camping spots for approximately twenty dollars a night which is a decent rate when compared to most others in the area. It …

For three season backpack or cycle camping this stove is going to be hard to beat. It is tiny, it is lightweight, it works great! that would get it said in one statement but I’ll add a few particulars.
Price $49.99; Optional heat and wind shield price: $9.95
When …

When I visited Fiji I started at the Hideaway resort in Sigatoka.
My stay at Hideaway was fantastic from beginning to end.
We arrived in the evening and was checked in fairly quickly, we went off to the resort’s restaurant and the food was affordable and delicious.
A great thing about …

I am what you would call an architecture nerd, so when I had the opportunity to go see the Blue Mosque while I was in Istanbul I jumped on the chance. It is one of the most famous mosques in the world, although native Turkish people do not actually …

As a long time frequent visitor to Walt Disney World let me be the one to tell you there is no better vacation for families with children. My dad took me the first year the park was opened and I have been two to three times a year since.Walt …

Dragon’s Back is touted to be one of Hong Kong’s favorite trails. We picked out a fine winter afternoon to go there, since this is the best time of the year to hike in Hong Kong. Here’s what I love about this trail:
1. …

I went to Wildwoods in New Jersey for an ultimate Frisbee tournament with my sister. While I didn’t play in the tournament, I did enjoy the Wildwoods’ many activities.
Accommodations: We stayed at a non-descript motel along Atlantic Avenue called Acacia Beachfront Motel. It was clean and comfortable, and the …

Who says mountaineering is an expensive sport? Philippines have several mountains that you can climb whether you prefer day hike or an overnight camp. There are websites & mountaineers you can depend on. You just need to be resourceful in finding the most affordable way to maximize your time.
Let …

One of the benefits of staying in Kasane was that I was very close to Zimbabwe where the famous Victoria Falls is. I readily agreed when my husband suggested that we allocate a day to visit the Falls as it was a mere 70 kilometers away. For about $80 …

If you have been thinking about visiting the Ecuador but haven’t yet, you will now after reading this. Just like anyone else, I had heard enough of the Ecuador and about it adventures. If at all anyone is interested in visiting the Ecuador it is because they are adventurous …

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 …

I bought this backpack on October 21, 2007, primarily because it offered a three-year warranty, which I found unique for backpacks. As the sales lady explained to me, I could return it to Samsonite for repairs within the specified period.
I thought, the maker of backpack is Samsonite, which …

If you are an art lover or just a gawker, this little museum in Amsterdam is a must see. The admission price is dirt cheap for a tourist attraction. It is literally, the best value you can get for your euro in Amsterdam and touring can easily occupy an …

We decided to make our weekly hiking trip to the Horseshoe Bend Military Park today. The park is dedicated to informing everyone about the battle of the Creek Indians at Horseshoe Bend.
They have a small museum inside the visitor center that was quite informative. It’s …

Jackson Lake State Park was only about five miles from my home when I was a kids growing up in Oak Hill, Ohio. When I was in the seventh grade I joined the track team at my school. The thing is I had to walk home after practice if …

Independence Dam is a small state park located in Defiance, Ohio. It lies along the banks of the Maumee river. It offers boating, canoeing, and hiking. As small kids we would play on top of the dam while my dad fished. As we got older we would also …

If you have a vacation coming and you want a place to get away from it all Los Cabos is an excellent choice, it’s quiet, restful and incredibly beautiful, the type of place you hate to leave and when you go home you wish you were …

Kerala Trip was the most beautiful and unforgettable trip of my life. I still remember each and every moment, visited places. Kerala is the very popular honeymoon destination in India.
We traveled by train Kanyakumari Express. We boarded from Pune railway station and the destination station was Ernakulum (Kerala) station. …