I’m a huge fan of Lighthouses and a Nautical nut as well. I have been visiting the Outer Banks for years. One of the times that I went, my husband and I decided to check out the Bodie Lighthouse just before we were leaving after a two week …

Our company is actually Australian based, and our corporate heads hail from the land down under. When my boss said they were coming and I was tasked to entertain them during their stay (or more like act as their chauffeur/tour guide), I had to rack my brains out for …

I went on several safaris while visiting Kenya, but Tsavo East National Park is one of the great places to view animals. This national park is one of the oldest and largest African safari parks in Kenya.
I noticed that it was a bit of a drive from Nairobi to …

When I decided to go to Nepal, I found out that there was no direct flights to Kathmandu from my country. With several countries as my choice as a stopover, I took the opportunity to stop by Bangkok, Thailand and spend several days there before heading to Nepal.
My initial …

It’s amazing that visitors to the fine city of Chicago do not see Navy Pier for what it is: the ultimate tourist trap. This park is full of lousy food-court style food, shops selling trashy souvenirs, and all the other trappings of a second-rate small town …

While traveling to Washington D.C. may not be an ideal trip for those who truly despise traffic and a city atmosphere, it is certainly an experience that every person should have atleast once in their life. See that nation’s Capital Building, take a tour of the White House, …

Earlier in the summer, I took a vacation to Miami with two of my best friends and we spent part of the day at Miami’s Seaquarium. I call the seaquarium an answer to Orlando’s Seaworld without the rides. I liked seaquarium because it was exactly Orlando seaworld except they …

A couple of weeks ago, we took a trip to Independence, Mo., to spend the weekend with my husband’s brother and his family. On Saturday the guys had some “men stuff” to do, so my sister-n-law suggested we go into Kansas City and have a little fun with the …

The best thing for me with the HI-Hostel in Chicago was the location. We walked to nearly all the attractions we had planned to see, including the Buckingham Fountain, the Art Institute and the Field Museum. It is also close to Lake Michigan and several excellent ice-cream shops. The …

My family recently made their first trip to Roger Wheeler State Beach or Sand Hill Cove, Narragansett, RI. The trip was well worth it and the location was absolutely beautiful, well worth the drive to get there. The cost to enter the park is quite affordable and …

Just a few days ago, I decided to complete my tour in the island of Bohol in the country of Philippines. This is one of the best tourist destination in the country. I’ve been to some parts of it last year but I decided to go back because the …

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 …

Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico, is a wonderful destination. I have been several times and have just come back from a weekend spent there with my boyfriend and his son. This is a great family vacation spot if you are in the area. A must-see is the …

The Approach Trail for the Appalachian Trail is located at Amicola Falls State Park in Georgia. The Approach Trail is 8.5 miles long and extremely hard. Some hikers say it is like a trial run because if you can’t hack this 8.5 miles portion then you will …

It was one beautiful summer and for our regular summer retreat chose Pagudpod Island as our destination. Results of researches done on the internet about Pagudpod encouraged us a lot to visit the place. The positive reviews about the superiority of the beaches enticed us all the more. So …

The town of Lewes Delaware is rather historic, but uniquely combines history with the trendiest restaurants and art shops for those who enjoy a sense of modern culture. It is the type of place where you can drive to the town, park your car, and walk along the …

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 …

Rusty Wallace Incorporated is home to the race shop owned by former NASCAR driver Rusty Wallace. He currently owns two teams that race in the Nationwide Series, including one run by his son Stephen. Located in Mooresville, North Carolina it’s actually a little hard to find because it’s located …

I would recommend the Canadian city of Toronto’s transit system to all my friends as it is practical, safe and efficient. It is run by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), which is subsidized by the provincial government of Ontario.
When I lived in metro Toronto from 1996 to 2006, …

When I went to Kusadasi I searched for a hotel where you don’t only sit in the sun all day. I liked the bungalows, where I asked for accommodation, because I really didn’t need to feel the whole fuss that is specific to a hotel.
The first surprise we had …

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly called Saigon, is the largest City in Vietnam, and is also an important business hub of the country.
I have been there twice, and I was very impressed with the business and cultural environment of the City. There are many places of interest, historical …

Two weeks ago, our family had the opportunity to visit the newest addition to the Moonbay Marina Leisure Resort in Subic Bay. I haven’t been to Subic in years and so I was very excited to go and see the recent developments in the area. The experience certainly did …

If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the overpopulated cities in the Philippines, Batanes is the perfect place. Its distance from Luzon is an indication of what to expect. Being in Batanes is like being in another country in …

The first mistake I made when visiting Diamond Head Volcano in Oahu, Hawaii was bringing my 10 month old daughter. The hike is about a mile and a half straight up. I think there is close to 200 steps to get to the top. I brought …

I first visited Athens, Greece during the 2004 Summer Olympics. Never having been there before, I arrived early in order to take in some of the cultural aspects of the city. I must say I was not disappointed.
Athens, the capital of Greece, has a population exceeding 750,000 people. Landmarks …

The city of Liverpool in the early 1980s could be a somewhat depressing place. It was only a little after the devastating Toxteth riots, and there was still a sense of decay that lingered from the end of Liverpool’s days as a major seaport fifteen years earlier. The population …

While I wasn’t really planning to go on any safari trips while around this area, the mere fact that the specialization of Bucklands Luxury Tent’s services lies in safari trips was way too much for me to resist and I found myself tagging along, very willingly though I must …

Whether you enjoy swimming, skiing, hiking, golfing, snow shoeing or simply relaxing in a lakeside town where it’s perfectly acceptable to show up at the grocery store in flip-flops with a beach towel around your waist, there’s something for every one …

One place that absolutely is one of the most impressive places in the whole world that I have been to, is Longwood Gardens in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. It is one of the most phoenominal places to visit for families, couples, children, the elderly, or even touring groups. …

Recently on a visit to British Columbia, not much arm-twisting pursued in order to convince me to further our journey farther north into the historic mining area of the Silver Trail and within the Yukon. The way to access the area is by traveling straight north from Whitehorse which …

When I visited General Lee’s Headquarters in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania a few years ago, I had mixed feelings. Though the quaint stone building is quite beautiful and eye-catching, the museum itself is small, so at first I wasn’t sure if it was worth the trip. A bonus for me was …

Buncrana is a small town in the Inishowen peninsula in Co. Donegal.
It’s main attraction is that is lies on the shores of Lough Swilly, which separates the Western Peninsula from the Fanad from the Fanad peninsula. It’s a picturesque area surrounded by the famous ‘ rolling green hills’ of …

Harlem, GA is a small town very near Augusta, GA, the home of the Master’s Golf Tourny!
With one main road, about ten minutes to Evan, Augusta, and Thompson, GA, it allows country living without giving up the ability to get to a bigger city with more activities.
It …

Fall,the season of change ,when even the leaves bloom for the last time,is the most beautiful of all seasons,as far as I am concerned.I was fortunate enough to witness the abundance and color of nature during this fall season as we had a trip to Bushkill falls,PA.We started by …

Any tourist visiting the City of Dartmouth would be well advised to spend an afternoon or even a whole day at Fisherman�s Cove. Located at the end of Pleasant Street, Fisherman�s Cove is on the very edge of Dartmouth, by the harbour.
This old fishing village is roughly two streets …

As an indonesian, it’s common to see parents are taking their children abroad during long school holidays, often very far away, e.g to see Petronas, Disneyland, or even Eiffel tower. They are more familiar with such places than local ones, such as Jogja, Bali, or Lake Toba.
From my visit …

Many people who haven’t visited Italy themselves like to quip assumptions like: “Never a bad meal in Italy” or “That must be one of the top countries in the world to travel to”. I’m here to tell you that for me, Italy —“ at least the particular trip …

Corso Mateotti is probably one of te best ’shopping’ roads in Vares.
Sure it’s definetly not Rodeo Dr. But it does have quite a few things. It had 2 Libraries with huge selections of books, There is a footlocker just 10 feet away. There are also many small boutiques like …

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is opened all year and sometimes it is so crowded that you will need reservations. Now, as a seasoned traveler I have been to alot of museums, and for the $84 million that was spent on this project, Cleveland needs …

Eiffel Tower is in France, definitely. There were a couple of times that I have been to this amazing tower and the views were so amazingly cool. If you ask me, I am especially attracted to the night-time display and the general appearance of the whole tower.
As …

Brussels, in Belgium to me is a very grand place to visit, and the locals are all filled with friendly people and there are lots of beautiful buildings around this great city in Belgium. There are lots of historical buildings if you like to see them and this …

Copenhagen is a very beautiful city, located in Denmark. There are just too many beautiful sceneries and it is considered one of the best European cities ever. However, the place is not as large as Rome or Paris.
There are just too many friendly people around, and I …

A fun family friendly place to visit, is always Virginia Beach. During the summer months, the beach welcomes tourists to enjoy its bright sunlight, beautifully maintained sandy beaches, and wide variety of beach shops. In addition to great shopping and a fabulous beach with vast oceans, Virginia …

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 …

Boners Ferry, Idaho is located in the northern part of the state. It is a beautiful little town in the Kootenai River Valley. Right on highway 95 north you are only a short distance from Canada and the gate way to the north. It’s an easy drive with good …

The other day I was at the Karma disoteque and I gotta say I was somewhat impressed with the general layout of the whole place. There is a 5 euro vallet parking fee at the entrance, and fortunately they do keep things in check to prevent outsiders from breaking …

The Arlington National Cemetery is both a wonderful and a sad place to visit. It was a very educational and learning experience to visit the Arlington National Cemetery. It truly broke my heart when I saw the memorial for the crew of the space ship Challenger. …

As someone who has driven around England quite a bit I feel well qualified to comment that driving around France is so much more appealing. Of course France has it made with the advantages of size and population but this is not all that makes driving there more preferable.
We bought …

Quietly tucked back off the Tamiami Trail in a place you you would never suspect surrounded by the normal businesses of a busy city street lays a hidden treasure. The Oscar Sherer park is a natural oasis where the modern world melts away . This park/campground offers something …

Lovina is located in Bali and I would say that this place has an amazing mountain lush setting with lots of nice forests, spectaculr views and terraced rice fields. The cons would be that there is this particular active volcano that sort of scare the toot out of …