There are many famous bridges that are known of. One of them happens to be the Sydney Harbor bridge, located in Australia. Many ships and steam boats have passed through this bridge. There is a lot of history to be said. The bridge opened …

Taj Mahal - one among the seven modern wonders of the world. It is a monument built by Shah Jahan, Mughal Emperor in 17th Century in memory of his queen Mumtaj. It is located in Agra, India on the banks of river Yamuna.
I knew about Taj right from my …

Want a real fun spot without having to pay for entry tickets!Just want to take a stroll on a relaxed day and have ultimate fun without having to spend a buck ! Or want to really do some crazy shopping and dine at some …

Do you plan to travel to Hongkong - Shanghai? If you do so, maybe you should go to Madame Tussaud Wax Museum in Hongkong. As we know that Madame Tussaud Museum also have their museums in Europe, but in Asia, you can only find Madame Tussaud Museum in Hongkong.
If …

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 must have been one of the chosen few. I kept telling this line to some friends since not anyone can travel for free like me. I owe this privilege to my job.
And one privileges is to see the Tinuy-an Falls. The falls is located 15 kilometers away from …

On the West Coast of Florida, just North of Clearwater, is a Beach and State Park that I stumbled onto quite by accident when I was house hunting over there before we decided to settle on the East Coast of FL instead.
We have dogs. We were looking simply for …

Pula is a very nice old town. I remember reading somewhere that it has more than 3000 years, and that’s really a lot. There’s an old part of the house with the town Forum in roman style. The Forum is today where was once the end of the town …

I went to Boracay with my family last December. It was my first time. The place is great! The water is clear. The sand is white. Tourists are everywhere.
We stayed at the Boracay Regency. It costs like Php 5,000++ per head. The package was 3 days in the resort, …

There are many beautiful places in the Philippines that the world has yet to discover. Of course, one of the most famous beaches here is Boracay, but if you’re not the “party-by-the beach” type of person, then you might want to try Panglao Island, Bohol. It also has the …

We booked this campground because my cousins had stayed here before, and thus had no idea what it would be like. You have to book quite far in advance (a year in advance is best, otherwise the campground office doesn’t open until March). Even booking a couple of days …

People have always told me to go to Donsol to see the whalesharks (butanding) as it is an out-of-this-world to actually swim beside the gentle giants. As my friend who lives in Bicol invited us to go there last month, I gladly accepted the invitation.
It turns out that …

While staying in Lake Louise, we booked a half-day rafting trip down the Kicking Horse River with Wild Water Adventures. Instead of driving in, we decided on their shuttle service, which was a treat in itself. The guide gave us a little “tour talk” about the Rockies, and …

If you ever want to visit a hole, take a gander at Scenic, Arizona. Scenic is anything but. It is not a distant detour off the interstate. I like to drive through occasionally just for a laugh. You can get to Scenic if you happen to be on Interstate …

My colleagues and I visited the Ramoji Film City when we went to Hyderabad. As we bought our tickets (costing Rs 150 per head) a waiting bus at the Gate took us inside along with other tourists. Once we were inside the Complex we were transferred to …

Baiyoke Tower and Sky Hotel is one of the tallest buildings in Thailand, standing 309 meters above the ground. Surrounded by Bangkok’s Pratunam shopping district it towers above the busy streets and is easily recognizable by it’s circular fluorescent …

Boracay is one of the best beach resorts in the Philippines. Sometimes when the island is full of foreigners from different parts of the world, you wouldn’t think that you’re actually just in the Philippines. There was a time when I became addicted to the place that I’d go …

One of the things that make China famous is of course the Great Wall of China. It is one of the most famous man made achievements in the world, it holds the record of being the only man made structure which can be seen from space.
When I went to …

I have visited Lanzarote in the canaries three times and I think it is excellent as it is warm all year round. My brother and his wife own a bar in Peurto Del Carmen which is about 15 minutes from the airport.
The capital, Arrecife is great for shopping and …

When my family and I are travelling on the M42 motorway we often stop of at Hopwood services whether it is for a quick snack, a stretch of the legs, toilet break or even a meal. The services are at junction 2 of the M42.
Hopwood services is a …

Philadelphia is exactly as my mom describes it, “There is something for everyone in Philly”. I couldn’t agree more. On my recent trip to Philadelphia around last year, I couldn’t help but notice the wonderful and historic city, being full of life. I must admit that …

Yangon has no longer been the capital of Myanmar since they relocated it to Naypyidaw in 2006. But apart from Mandalay and Bagan, it is still the main tourist destination. I spent four nights and found that this city is worth to visit. I did not join any guided tour; …

If you’re on your way to Subic, then I suggest you head also to Tree Top Adventure. I was just there yesterday and boy did I have a great time. Tree Top Adventure lets you experience how to have fun by the tree tops.
They have all sorts of adventures …

Raleigh, North Carolina can be a pretty city to visit. Unfortunately the first time I saw it was shortly after hurricane Fran had devastated it. I was one of twelve soldiers that volunteered from the 505th engineer unit that to be deployed at first to assist with …

Everyone I talked to when I was in South Africa - particularly Cape Town - told me I absolutely had to visit Cape Point and Cape Peninsula National Park. Although the scenery is fabulous and there’s a good chance you will see wildlife, I don’t think this is one …

One of the biggest and most fond memories that stand out in my mind is how as a child, in the summer, my Dad would come home from his work which was delivering Motor Fuel tanks to businesses for Suburban Propane on a hot summer evening and he’d be …

During the summer months, our family enjoys camping together at local campgrounds. About 20 minutes from our house is Grand Haven’s Yogi Bear campground. The campground is a great place for families with kids because they offer a lot of childern’s activities.
Each day there are schedules events …

We have been camping at Poncho’s Pond Rv Park for several years. The park is located in Ludongton, MI which is about an hour from where we live. IT’s one of our favorite campgrounds.
The park is beautifully landscaped and had plush green grass. In the middle …

In the southern part of New Delhi, India, not far from the Indira Gandhi international airport, there is a place of interest, Qutb Minar. As public transportation is not recommended for foreigners, we hired a car (with the driver) to visit this place. I thought that Qutb Minar was …

My visit to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago,IL gave me a big shock right off the bat. That was caused when I saw the ticket price. I could not believe it. I was there with a group of fifteen people, and when I purchased the tickets for all of …

I spent some time living in Wheaton, and have lived in DuPage County for years, and I’ve always seen the DuPage County Historical Museum sitting there on the corner of Main and Wesley. I’ve always been a little curious about going inside, especially since I’ve seen the sign …

Singapore is a small state country in South East Asia. It is famous for being one of the cleanest and greenest countries in the world! I have gone to this beautiful country several times and always have an excellent time being there.
Singapore has 58 smaller islands around the mainland …

Madame Tussauds (MT) museum in Hong Kong is located on top of a hill in Hong Kong Island. Subways are only along the northern beach, so there are only public bus, peak tram and taxi to choose to reach MT.
If your hotel is in Kow Loon area, it …

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 …

Where is the Intercontinental Hotel? Well, the Intercontinental Hotel, Sdyney is located at 117 Macquarie St Sydney NSW 2000, Australia, a prime location because it is very near the Harbour area. It is a top of the line hotel and very luxurious, but you can expect an expensive price …

This place is an excellent attraction for those who are healthy and ready for a good climb. I traveled to Florence, Italy with a friend and found this treasure in a brochure at our hotel. The brochure states that there are 434 steps to get to the top of …

One thing that is a must see on any trip to Hawaii is the USS Arizona Memorial. Even if you are not particularly patriotic, you will be after this very somber and moving experience.
You can go to the museum and tour the grounds while you’re there. The museum has …

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 …

If you plan to visit Kobe to see Japanese temples and shrines then this is not the place for you. Yes, there are some shrines around Kobe but they are not categorized as important tourist destination. Kobe is a rather large city in Central Japan, about 50 minutes by train …

We were in Branson Mo with my brother and his family recently and one afternoon we decided to take the younger children to the Dinosaur Walk Museum located at 2020 West Highway 76, Branson Mo.
This museum from the brochures in the hotel informed us that it was children …

Kovalam Beach is situated in the coastal of Malabar, Thiruvananthapuram, Kearla. It is one of the beautiful beaches in India. I have visited the beach twice. It is situated exactly 16 km away from the Thiruvananthapuram. You can get the place only through road. While …

Recently, I got a chance to visit Croatia. I had always dreamed of visiting the Adriatic Coast and I was not disappointed. However there were a few surprises in store for me and one of them was the Rovinj. I stumbled upon the beautiful little town by surprise. Our …

Disneyworld is a great place for a family vacation. There are so many things to see and do, and the best part about it is that there is something for the whole family to enjoy. This is one vacation destination that is worth every penny you spend. …

Vancouver’s historic Chinatown begins at Main Street and Keefer Street. This is simply the biggest Chinatown in North America, second only to San Francisco’s. I love going to this place for the cheap buys, especially seafoods, poultry, beef, fruits, and vegetables.
My best friend, however, likes to come …

Universal Studios is an excellent place to visit if you are a fan of motion pictures. There is a lot to see and do. A ‘must’ while you are there is to take the Studio Tour. You take the Studio Tour by riding a long tram?you …

i recently went to paris and thought it was absolutly fabulous. i went there with my boyfriend and stayed in a cheap hotel on the outskirts of the famous city. we visited the eifel tower on the first day that we were there. it was dark out as it …

Shimoga is a very beautiful place in Karnataka, India. But the only tourist spot is the Jog falls. This waterfall is spectacular and beautiful. Jog falls are a magnificent sight in the wet season and the best time to visit is late November to early January. People come in …

Nairn Falls is located just south of Pemberton, just 20 minutes north of the world renown Whistler Ski Resort, in Nairn Falls Provincial Park. There is ample parking right off highway 99, which is free, but do make sure you lock your car and don’t leave valuables in …

Cherokee Village, Arkansas was initially a vacation spot for my husband and I for many years. This area is nestled in the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas almost at the Missouri line. There are 5 lakes and 2 rivers running through Cherokee Village so water sports are abundant. The area …

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 …