An extra activity which we did while in Phophonyane was the Gobolondlo Mountain Drive. For the price of E 300 for 4 people this tour would be conducted in a matter of two hours, I was glad that the tour included the use of their own vehicle …

In Sevierville, Tennessee, we took some local advice and decided to go spend an afternoon at the Rainforest Adventures Discovery Zoo. First off, we were pleasantly surprised at the price to get in. We had gotten a coupon from a coupon book that our motel had in it’s …

I just returned from a trip to San Francisco, California where I was lucky enough to visit Alcatraz Island. After reading several books about San Francisco, I saw that travelers were advised to book tickets well in advance if you wish to see this historic prison. I booked two …

Once I traveled through gorgeous British Columbia it didn’t take much for my travel companion to convince me to travel into the unaffected beauty and wilderness of the Yukon. The area due north of British Columbia is absolutely breath-taking and should not be missed.
In order to give you a …

I am very lucky to be living in the center of the city. I have easy access to the most important things in day to day living including supermarkets, a clinic, a pharmacy and such stuff. I am also fortunate to be near a travel agency as there …

My hair isn’t even dry yet from our day trip to Little Brasstown Falls in Long Creek, but I couldn’t wait to write a review on the experience. Let me first start by saying that there are no signs and no advertisements anywhere for these magnificent waterfalls! …

The last time I got home to Rhode Island, we were looking for something unusual to do or see that I hadn’t done before. This is difficult in Rhode Island because I was born and raised here and am known to be quite a traveler of sorts finding …

One place that I would love to live is nearby Sebastian, Florida. It’s truly unlike any other area in Florida. It’s just North of Vero Beach and just South of Palm Bay. The pace of life is slower there and the theme of the day is always …

Myrtle Beach State Park is a fun place to visit . I have been going there for years and love the ocean front wooded campground . My first trip was with a bunch of friends when I was in high school , but even today I enjoy going back …

I recently visited a sleepy town in the Herault region of Southern France called St Pons de Thormieres. Most people who visit this region of Languedoc go for the sun see and sand options of Montpellier and Beziers, here there are the clubs, bars and fun but sometimes …

The last time I acquired a Travel Neck Pillow was some 10 years ago. It was a given buy an office mate. Her mother in law arrived from the Unites States then and she was given some Travel Neck Pillows which she gave away to us. Well that …

If you are looking for a quiet vacation on a seaside, in a peaceful surrounding this surely is the place to go. Situated near a small town on one of the world known Croatian islands Hvar is a complex of apartments called Maslinovi dvori. It is true that this …

I have had the pleasure of going to many different places during my lifetime, I have seen plenty of beautiful cities and countries, but personally I will have to say that my personal favorite has been Spain.
Spain is known for its good food and pleasurable people to interact with. …

Having lived very close to Lake Hartwell, our family never really considered taking a vacation at Foxwood Hills Resort & Club in Westminster, SC. When several other individuals from our church mentioned what a great time they had at a vacation destination close to home, we decided to …

My family had visited Florida for two years in a row and hadn’t yet explored Disney World, so a few years ago we decided to take a trip down to see Mickey Mouse. Although Kissimmee-area buses pick-up visitors bound for Disney World, we decided to take the car, and …

A few years ago, my son and a friend of his asked if we would go to Andretti Thrill Park with them. It was at the time, fairly new and all the local teenagers in the area and even the littler set were talking this place up as …

Imagine an individual stepping off the U-Bahn at the Stephansplatz station in Vienna, Austria. She and her group move along up stairways and escalators, passing by security systems and the underground shops and delis, beside hundreds of German-speaking Austrians and tourists from around the world. As she rides the …

This museum is just within walking distance from my house and often, my family would visit it during weekend as it is also open during Sundays (mornings only). I pay a very minimal fee and the visit can actually be completed in 1 or 2 hours unless you want …

We get to Eureka Springs, Arkansas a few times and year, and usually stay the weekend. There is so much to see and do in this quaint little town. On one of our visits we got a list of historic sites from our hotel desk. One of the places …

Yesterday i went on a quick trip to Como lake, and wow was it a beautiful sight. I was lucky enough to get a good day of sunlight, i went high in the mountains and there was the most beautiful sight you could ever have imagined. The lake looked …

Quite simply, for me, the prospect of biking around Ecuador is intimidating. The roads here are steep and crowded with traffic. The terrain that can be covered, Cotopaxi, Otavalo, and Pichincha Volcanoes, have elements that I wouldn’t be comfortable covering by myself. I have met those …

I am a fitness freak and love to keep myself fit as a fiddle. Since travelling had become an integral part of my life —“ I found it rather difficult to keep up my fitness routine and this slowly started showing. I had now started feeling stressed and tired …

This is a product which I first noticed at CVS for the price of $19.99 and it had a big sign that said “as seen on TV” and I thought to myself that I should stay away from the product because I do not believe that anything sold on …

After going to the Grand Palace, this is the second temple that we’ve visited. Since our trip is a “Do Your Own” trip, we’re always carrying our maps with us. To get here, you can either hire a taxi or a tuktuk (tricycle). Since it’s near at the palace, …

Having never climbed a mountain before, I was really excited about experiencing the Smokey Mountain National park. My husband traveled much of it as a child and wanted me to see it, while we were still young enough to make the treks. I was looking forward to the majesties …

Of all the many fresh water lochs in the Highlands of Scotland, among the most loved by those who have seen it must be Loch Awe, which lies in the Argyll & Bute region of the south-western part of the area. It is more than 25 miles in length, …

Padeng is a mid-sized town on the western coast of Sumatra Island, Indonesia. It is a kind of a remote place. I got the opportunity to visit Padeng last year at the invitation of a friend of mine living there.
I flew from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Padeng by …

Fall Creek Falls is a state park located about thirty miles from Crossville, Tennessee. We went to visit it the second weekend in July. The first spot we stopped at appeared to be man made. It had a concrete wall that you can sit on with a ladder going …

I am a card carrying member of the Zoo card program. Basically, many zoos across the US accept this card and you only pay half price to get into the zoo. I love going to zoos and this card has saved me a bunch of money each year.
We …

I would like to recommend a great family day out. The day out in question is to the Cotswold wild life park and gardens. We took our animal loving 3 years old their a few months back and we all had a whale of a time. …

On a recent trip to Ocean City New Jersey, we decided to search for something fun and different. We had seen the smiley-faced parachutes being towed by boats for a few days. We decided to check it out.
On checking it out, I read that Ocean City Parasail …

Visiting State or Federal parks are always a perk for me because I can share that experience with my son who loves to be outdoors and exploring. When we travel to the mountains, he can fly up and down the trails before I can even start. One of the …

The Forbidden City. This majestic palace built in the fifteenth century and served as the central seat of power in China for over four hundred years, from the Ming to the Qing dynasty, is engraved in the world’s consciousness as a city that both beckons and threatens with its mystical …

Linesville Fish Hatchery is one of my favorite places to visit and to take the kids for a different kind of educational experience. If you happen to be a fan of fishing, whether it be in Lake Erie, a river, or one of the other numerous lakes in …

For those of us that enjoy camping being able to prepay and reserve our camp site is very valuable. Reserve America provides just that, and they do it for free. They offer site maps and detailed information not only about the campground but also about the individual sites. You …

If you are a first time visitor to Peru you are about to experience a 3rd world country like you have never experienced before. Some might say it is a dirty, poor, rural country. Others might say it is an exotic land that is far …

West Coast Express is the name for the transit system in use between
Vancouver’s Waterfront area all the way to far away Mission. I knew that the service existed, but until I embarked on it on December 10, 2010 for the first time, there were many things, which I …

Waipio Valley is a beautiful black sand beach which requires 4 wheel drive to get to. The valley is located in Honoka’a on the Hamakua coast of the Big Island. This beach is amazing with a 50 foot waterfall you can hike to in the back of the valley. …

We do like to take short breaks down to Devon and Cornwall when we can. The one time we stopped in a lovely location by ST Ives called Lelant. The accommodation was a one bedroom bungalow called Leafy Hollow.
We had a little trouble finding the accommodation as …

I love asia. Probably because I am asian myself. I also love shopping. And as an asian and a shopper, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HONG KONG. No other shopping capital will ever tempt me as much as Hong Kong!
Well, first off, when I arrived, it was the middle of February …

After my experience with the Fun Spot USA in Kissimmee, I wasn’t looking forward to trying another again. In truth, I would never have gone to another Fun Spot again, but my sister begged me to go to the one by her, in Orlando. Even after I told her …

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. …

Pinnacle Mountain State Park is located just west of Little Rock, Arkansas. Aside fromthe spectacular scenery, Pinnacle Mountain has several hiking trails for people of any level of fitness.
I am not very fit, so we took one of several trails up the mountain right to the top, followed by …

The first time I ever visited Key Largo for a weekend, we stayed at a place called “Island Bay Resort”. It sounds large, but in fact, it is only 10 rooms and very private and quiet. The cottage we picked was a one bedroom cottage with an efficiency …

While visiting Holland, Michigan, my Dutch grandparents wanted to take us to see as many authentic Dutch attractions as we could, and one day they planned a visit to the Deklomp Wooden Shoe and Delft Factory. Although I have been to the real Holland several times, I was looking …

Rasmancha temple is the most renowned temple in Bishnupur in Bankura. Bankura district is in the western region of the eastern state of West Bengal in India. It was built by the ardent Lord Vishnu devotee Malla ruler, King Beer Hambira in 1587. This temple is devoted to Lord …

I have been living in the city of Surrey for over a year before I finally got acquainted with Bear Creek Park. My friend drove me there only recently, and I wondered why I haven’t had a chance to visit it before.
It is an amazing place, and a …

Blackcomb Mountain is one of Canada’s top ski resorts. It has countless runs for all levels and beautiful conditions for skiing and boarding.
You probably already know that. Here’s what you don’t know.
First of all, Blackcomb is extremely expensive to ski. You’re looking at 80$ for just the lift …

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 …

Personally this hotel is the one that I liked less compared to all the other ones i’ve been to. First off it’s only a 3 star hotel but in high season it costs as much as it’s 5 star competitors, personally i don’t find that to be very fair, …