Another ghoulish delight is Metairie Cemetery; it is attractively landscaped with some of the most amazing tombs in New Orleans. In the 19 century the city was the premier venue for horseracing, and the Metairie Racetrack was the most famous in the area. After the Civil War, …

I live not too far away from Lassen Park, so it has a special fondness for me, especially the memories of frequent trips there with my family.
The main attraction is Mount Lassen which last erupted in 1915, but there are numerous other sights to see as well.
I’ve actually hiked …

During our recent Coron trip, one of the places we went to was Maquinit Hot Spring. It was not included in our package tour so we just went there on our own. From our hotel beside the pier, we took a tricycle to the springs which cost …

In 1996 I went to San Lorenzo, Ecuador with my national guard unit to help build three schools. You don’t realize how poor people in a third world country really are until you go there. We took a C130 out of Charlotte, North Carolina and flew straight to …

While airplanes are some of the quickest and easiest ways to travel, I still like taking the train. I have been on Amtrack many times and not all of them are pleasant, fun, or quick, but there are the few times that stick out in my mind and it …

I am from a foreign land and have just won a trip to London out of luck. I am afraid of heights and so I really hated going to the London eye. I had to take a couple of tranquilizers to keep myself asleep on the plane going to …

I lived in Kings Cross for several months in 2008 and can vouch for the fact that it is one part of Sydney that never sleeps. This is not a family orientated place, somewhere you would head out with the kids, or a very place to shop. There are …

It is a small but beautiful town in Central Japan. We needed around 50 minutes to travel from Osaka by train. Many friends of mine suggested me to visit as many temples and shrines as possible, as most of good ones are located there. But as my son does not …

The first time I saw a cape vulture was in a museum. I thought they were scary and very ugly. But, as Botswana has them in a place which was not too far from Gaborone, we decided to see them. The road from Gaborone to Manyelanong was not bad …

Our company outing’s venue was at Balai Resort. Balai Resort has two in Batangas, one in Anilao and the other in Laiya. It is located in San Juan Batangas. I have to admit the trip was quite long and boring; we have to endure about 3 hours or so …

My dad says that Penang is actually “Pearl of the Orient”. I think that is a nice name for a state but then do not underestimate this island, for there are about 1.2 million people breeding in it. Most of the population on this island is made …

For you who like to travel and see the remain of old building and temple, I suggest you to visit Sicily Island, Italy. In my opinion, it is really beautiful place to stay for holiday. If you are going there in summer holiday, don’t be surprise if you can …

Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire is understandably best known to most people outside the United Kingdom - and in truth, probably best known to many people in the country as well - for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare. I do not
have anything in particular against the Shakespeare industry the town …

Grand Cayman Island is a truly amazing place! I went there a few summers ago and loved it! I definately hope to get back! The island itself is so pretty and driving down the road with the beach to the side is so amazing! You see gorgeous, gorgeous blue …

I was in Munich at that time, winter 2005. My colleagues and I want to go to Venice, to getaway from our routines after 2 weeks training in Munich. We chose Venice because people said it was a very romantic place to visit. We have to choose whether we …

The Carnegie Science Center has long been known as one of the best museums in Pittsburgh. I recently visited it for the first time when my parents were staying with me and I absolutely loved it.
The Carnegie Science Center is a museum primarily aimed at children, to teach …

Hyderabad is a large city in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. Hyderabad is rather crowded, but it has got numerous interesting tourist attractions. One can reach Hyderabad by air, train as well as bus. The railway station of Hyderabad is very crowded. One can use buses while traveling …

The Vatican is a very popular attraction, and it is a bit intimidating to try to see it all. This is one site that I would suggest taking a guided tour. The main issue is that it is easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude and scale of …

This is a very large park. The entrance to the park is on Hwy. 107. You pay to get into the park. The park is all trees, large beautiful pines are everywhere. We have parties down by the shelter a couple of times a year. …

Bethlehem PA is the home of the Bananna Factory, a scientific museum and playground for children and adults of all ages. The Bananna Factory is the ultimate place of fun, experimentation, and learning for just about everyone. You literally can’t walk out of the place without feeling …

My husband and I went to Alaska on May18, 2008 sailing the Crystal Harmony. The Harmony is a beautiful ship with excellent service and the best food I ever tasted. The boarding went very well. People were driven up to the …

Olde Mystic Village is a really magical village and I have the pleasure of going there with my aunt and my whole family. My aunt did not bring her family along during that time since the children were spending time in their cousin’s place and having a blast …

The variety of sight-seeing opportunities within the South Bank of London is far too great to describe within one article. However that said sites I’ve found particularly interesting are described within this review and I highly recommend you make each of the locations I’ve listed here part of your …

Camara and Capones Islands
Last year my wife and I went to San Antonio, Zambales, and to the small fishing village of Pundaquit. From there we took a boat ride to the famed Anawangin cove and bypassed the two now less famous islands of Camara and Capones. We camped overnight …

In Jamestown, RI, there is a State Park known as Beavertail where we have some of the most breathtaking views of Narragansett Bay. It is also home to the Beavertail Lighthouse and Museum. It’s been a family favorite for my entire life.
There is a rocky shoreline along …

If you are someone who enjoys art and nature, the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is the place to visit. It is one of the best spots my family visited when vacationing in the USA. Aside from the fact that there is no entrance fee to the garden …

Wilder Mountain is the name for the mountain where the old town of Wilder Tennessee is. It is off Hwy 85 between Monterey and Clarkrange TN. Wilder used to be a coal mining town but when the mine went out of business most of the town became like a …

Traveling through New Mexico we were beginning to get cabin fever when we saw a sign on I40 for clear lakes and scuba diving at Santa Rosa Lake State Park. We decided to check it out, we were definitely ready to stop for the day. Santa Rosa …

Last year we took a five day motorcycle trip which is an economical way to travel. It was a lot of fun but there is always the drawback of having to stay in a motel every evening. While many of the casino’s hotels we stayed in had …

One fine Sunday morning we decided to drive to Pine Mountain. The primary source of attraction for my husband and me was the Animal Safari. It promised a near African safari experience with hundreds of exotic animals from around the world. There were six of us.
We bought tickets for …

This past summer when I was home visiting family in Rhode Island, I had the pleasure of spending the day out on a family member’s boat in Narragansett Bay. After a morning of fishing, boating and sunbathing, we headed into Wickford Harbor. After tying up at the dock …

When travelling into London via the tube I use the station at Chalfont and Latimer. The station is located in the small town of Little Chalfont which is in the Chilterns. The station also has the Chiltern Railways service from Aylesbury to London Marylebone running through it. …

Hollywood, Ca now this is some place that everybody has heard of! This place has so much to do and shopping is something that my friends loved to do and there was more than plenty of that for them. Some people may not like this place based mainly on …

Hershey, PA bills itself as the sweetest place on earth. Home to the Hershey Chocolate company, it offers tours, restaurants, the gorgeous Hershey Hotel and a large amusement park. If you’re planning a trip there, remember to make time for the Hershey Trolley Works History and Chocolate tour through …

When my friends and I took a trip to Coron, Palawan, we really asked our tour guide to include Kayangan Lake in our itinerary. Recently Kayangan Lake was featured on the cover of Time Magazine, and since then, it shot up to popularity, prompting locals like us, and foreigners …

I’ve been taking vacations in the South for several years now. Many of them have been to sunny Florida. There are as I’m sure everyone knows a ton of attractions you can go see while visiting and a good many of these are in Orlando.
Not …

Bristol is one of the most historic cities in England, and I think it is a great choice for a visit. It is unfortunately the case that a lot of visitors to England only see the most popular tourist attractions such as London or Stratford-upon-Avon, but for those willing …

When my husband’s former boss and wife visited us in Botswana, they did a whole trip of southern Africa. For this trip, the wife did all of her travel bookings with Island-Safari. This internet operated company swears to cheaper than other operators on the net for travels within …

When I tell people that sometimes I spend New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World, they think I’m crazy. They all say it must be so crowded, loud, and filled with rude people. I always enjoy telling them about how wonderful, exciting, and memorable it can be. Because that …

Lets face it. The majority of Americans these days are seeking vacation destinations that are family friendly, fun, and affordable. Most people look endlessly for places with beaches, great shopping, wonderful foods, and a good nightlife when planning their annual family vacation. Lucky for many of them, …

Do you have only 30 hours in Busan? Do not worry, I still could enjoy this second largest city in Korea during that short period, you may follow my way. I arrived at 10 am and left this city at 4 pm on the next day and managed to visit …

Calicut is a small city in Kerala, a southern state of India. Calicut is almost 400 kms from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala.
I had heard from people that Calicut is a place worthy to be visited. I decided to see what was special in this place and spent two …

Lizard Island is really gorgeous and this great travel destination is located in Queensland, Australia. This beautiful island has a really world-class facilities and amenities. I went with my boyfriend and we really felt that this island is a great romantic spot for the both of us. …

If you haven’t been to Sarawak in Malaysia, then you must do it. I am glad that I have been to this nice place before with my boyfriend and it is a totally different world out there. Sarawak appears to be Malaysia’s precious gem and I truly …

Have you ever been to Idaho? Well, I have and there is this particular great town that I would like to review and write about. It is none other than Boise and this downtown is a great place to chill and relax with lots of friendly people …

During my first year at the University of Pretoria, I made a rather surprising discovery when I came across the resident Eduardo Villa Museum on campus. I was shocked, firstly, that there are actually a number of museums on campus, and secondly, that I had spent a couple of …

I have visited Jacksonville in North Carolina on two separate occasions. The first occasion was after my step-son was killed in a car accident. He had been based at Camp Johnson for training in the Marine Corps and they were having a memorial service for Jason. We drove to …

During a recent trip in southern Utah I was impressed by Tropic Reservoir. However, I was not happy with the King’s Court Campground by the reservoir where we stayed.
The campground has an oval loop roadway throughout, and some people turned their 10 year old kids loose on ATVs and …

Somewhere in the South Pacific, I love this place called Moorea so much. There were lots of beautiful flaura and fauna and definitely a great beautiful and natural paradise to be found. I felt that everything was truly remote and glamorous and if you have been to …

Went to Caramoan for summer.It was a very tiresome experience. From an almost 10 hour bus ride from Manila to Daraga to the 3 hour drive from Daraga to Sabang port and another 2 hour boat ride to the final stop. A friend who also went said that …