Last July, three of my friends and I decided to take a little road trip to Chicago. We got a hotel for one night outside the city (Best Western). We were there for a concert put on by the band Nine Days, but we also decided to …

Alappuzha is a very nice place with a pleasant scenic region. I had been to Alappuzha on my honey moon and it was unforgettable experience.
we had spent a day and night on the houseboat in the backwater region and it was a great experience. All the day …

Walls have been, and remain, an effective way to keep things in or out, but some are bigger and last a lot longer than others. Hadrian’s Wall for one. It’s a Roman wall running across the north of England roughly from Carlisle in the west to Newcastle …

Half Moon Bay, CA is a pretty cool small place to visit, and if you have followed my reviews in Review stream. I’ve written about lots of places, yes I do travel a lot for works, and vacation. I find that id I don’t travel a lot I feel …

I spent four days on Kolocep, an island 30 minutes away by ferry from Dubrovnik in Croatia. I would like the chance to rave about this lush tropical palmed paradise. Groves of orange and olive trees and the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic are all part of the …

Carter Caves in Olive Hill Kentucky is located at 344 Caveland Drive. The long windy roads to get there is well worth the drive. Beautiful scenery of trees and hillside surround the area. It was just my kids and I on this trip in August of last year but …

Absolutely stunning, the Temple of Heaven is one of the major sites in Beijing and is not to be missed.
Actually just renovated in preparation for the 2008 Olympics, it is a symbol of Ming architecture and Chinese beliefs melded into this one beautiful compound.
When you first enter, the temple …

I love train travel, and for long distances it’s usually cheaper than air fare.
My ticket to Beijing was around $90, the airfare at the time was double that, so if you’re not in any rush, I’d recommend the train.
There’s 4 ticket options, hard seat, soft seat, hard sleeper …

The Sears Tower “Sky Deck” In Chicago is a waste of money. It’s no where near worth what it costs, unless you have your military ID then you get in for free. You have to watch a movie before you go up, it’s really educational and great for kids, …

Arlington National cemetery is a cemetery for military members and their families. There are people from every war the United States has ever seen in this cemetery. I don’t want to forget to mention that presidents have been buried there as well. I love to visit this cemetery for …

I still distinctly remember what was Hornadu Annapoorneswari Temple about four decades ago. The deity was housed in an old building, which had colored glass panes on the front windows, with a wooden Portico at the front. Late Sri.Venkatasubba Jois looked after the temple. He was an old man …

Just about 45 minutes South of where I presently live in Palm Bay, FL, is a relatively small town called Vero Beach. I have been visiting Vero Beach since I was little. My parents often took a day trip to Vero Beach when they were visiting relatives in …

Genting Highlands is located in Malaysia, it’s a huge entertainment area that is located on a mountain peak within the Titiwangsa Mountains. It’s between states of Pahang and Selangor. The air is crisp and cool. People like me, who lives in SIngapore, would always prefer this kind of weather …

The Jersey shore is a place that I first visited at the age of 15 and I was simply amazed by my experience. The shore is essentially miles of beach on which travelers came to lose all their troubles and enjoy a vacation spot where the sand is beautiful …

The tiring life in the city could really burn anyone out and that does not exclude a working mother like me. So happy was I when my husband gave me a great surprise on our wedding anniversary last June. He brought me to Sonya’s garden on our …

Pedraza is one of my favorite villages in Spain. Not only is it an incredibly authentic (not touristy) medieval village complete with a huge stone gateway that once held the prison, it also offers excellent shopping, dining, and lodging. Pedraza is perhaps two hours by car from Madrid, but …

My boyfriend and I had been to Marlborough before, which is located in New Zealand and there are just loads of great tropical water, neat adventure and also loads of beautiful spots. First off, we went to the Abel Tasman National Park and this is really a must-see …

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 …

When you go to Frankenmuth, Michigan, there are a lot places to go which includes Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, Frankenmuth Riverplace, and Zehnders. But your visit is never complete when you don’t drop by the Frankenmuth Historical Museum. This place is just approximately an hour from downtown Detroit. We went …

If you’re all for fun in the sand or a romantic getaway but with a budget, you can always go to Blue Coral in Laiya, Batangas to relieve the daily stress life gives you and relax on this beautiful private beach strip. It has white sand and clear blue-green …

This is one of the major attraction in the Universal studios.They will get you around the sets which are super hits.You can see in live the streets of newyork and side by side viewing of the portion of the film which has been taken in that place.The roaring …

While visiting Malaysia last year, my cousin took us to the picturesque Cameron Highlands. As we drove from Penang, beautiful panorama was unfolding before us with land scape changing from plain land to mountainous plateau. The drive was fantastic with beautiful scenery all along the way. As we started …

I went to this beautiful place in Cebu City located on top of a mountain. The breathtaking view of the city below was just a sight to behold. I went there both during the daytime and nighttime but I should say the view is better during the night. The …

Having satisfied with sight-seeing in Jaipur, we (a group of four people) decided to visit Taj Mahal in Agra and return to New Delhi. A six-seated air-conditioned private taxi was hired for 4.500 rupees. The distance between Jaipur and Agra is about 235 km and can be reached within …

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 …

I had the oppurtunity to experience,the Carlsberg sky tower which is the highest observation tower at Sentosa. It is about 110m from the ground and we had a wonderful experience.This tower is not very well known in Sentosa island.You can have a view of whole of …

I am not much of a —˜theme park’ type of person, but while visiting relatives in Holland, Michigan I took in a lot of attractions. Nelis’ Dutch Village was one of the Dutch cultural sites I saw, and despite my original reluctance to go, I had a great time …

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 …

If you are heading to Fort Myers Beach, Florida then you must hit the Jungle Golf before you leave. Fort Myers Beach offers many things to do including lots of beach time. But on those days when you are sun burned and need a little extra recreation with the …

It was in the month of July 2008 that Josephine and I took a flight North to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah with the main objective of climbing the highest peak in South East Asia - Mount Kinabalu.
We engaged a local tour agency for the 3 days 2 nights package, and …

This is a taxi cab company that I used for the first time when I was running late for school on a day during finals week. On a normal day I would go to the college campus in New Rochelle and take the school shuttle bus to the campus …

In Liberty Square in the Magic Kingdom of Walt Disney World, FL is the little talked about Liberty Belle Riverboat that cruises around the Rivers of America. Now I can’t say that every single visit in the last 37 years since the park opened and I’ve been attending …

Riding the escalator up from the U-Bahn to Stephensplatz, I felt my mouth open in awe as Stephensdom appeared, looming above me. My group and I couldn’t help but stop in our tracks and gaze at the fantastic gothic structure, making Austrians and tourists move around us. The towers, …

Last weekend, it has been our plan to go to Villa Escudero Plantations and Resort; well everything was very well worth it. The Resort is very beautiful, close to nature and though it is about 2-3 hour drive from the city, the whole trip is very worth everything. We …

If you are a new traveller to Calgary, take the opportunity to see the city and enjoy every moment while it last. It is difficult to leave the beautiful city behind once your time expires.
Calgary has so much to offer the visitor. If you are planning to …

If you like to explore out of the way places and learn about local culture when you travel, I recommend a trip to Kahanu Gardens, in Hana, the next time you’re in Maui. The Gardens are one of the Island’s most unique and secluded attractions, and though not far …

MADURAI - THE TEMPLE CITY. Why the people called madurai the temple city ? Because we proud to have the Asia’s largest Hindu mythological temple in our city. Not only this we have lot of temples over in madurai city. They are Meenakshi Temple, Theppakulam Mariamman Temple, Madapuram Kaali …

My grandfather took me to this place, while we were traveling in Quebec. The best way that I can think to describe it is that it’s an indoor zoo, split off into four sections, each of which is specifically designed to mimic the animal groups natural habitat as …

In mystic, Connecticut, there is this wonderful place that I had not visited since I was a child until recently. I remember as a child going there on a field trip with my elementary school class and I never forgot how much I enjoyed that trip even though it …

On my last trip to the state of Georgia, I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to see a lot of the tourist attractions and historical and cultural sites that are plentiful in the state because it was winter time. However, we managed to see some of the …

On our last day in Bangkok, we decided to visit Vimanmek Mansion, the world’s largest golden teakwood mansion. It is said that the admission fee is 100 baht (but it is free with the Grand Palace ticket) including the Thai traditional dance show.
Unfortunately there is no reasonable public transportation …

In the World Showcase of Epcot in Walt Disney World, FL, you can visit the United Kingdom in all it’s charm. I always used to be disappointed a bit with the United Kingdom Pavilion, but that’s because I had never really taken my time and explored it and …

We stay here quite often and enjoy the peaceful relaxing atmosphere of this park. Here you will find a park like setting at this location. There are so many trees with green grass areas and a river stream to sit and enjoy. There is a lot of room …

When we stop at my mom and dad’s we use the beach that is a five-minute walk from their house at El Faro. As we have the two kids we have a lot of toys and buckets and spades to carry down to the beach so we normally …

My whole family went to Niagara Falls for one overnight trip during this past Christmas. We didn’t plan much ahead on what to do other than watching the yearly light show. It just happened that we stayed in a hotel that was very close to Waves Indoor Water …

At one time, I used to live in Daytona Beach in the Daytona Beach Shores or the South end. Even before I lived there, I often vacationed there. We preferred to stay down the South end as it was much more family oriented and quiet. I felt safe …

Before I bought a Jansport backpack, I went through a backpack about every four to six months. The type of Jansport bag I have is a traditional style with two over-the-shoulder straps. It is made of thick canvas with a leather bottom. This is the most durable and …

About four or five years ago, a very good friend of mine suffered a very deep tragedy. Her father had passed away suddenly and under strange circumstances and his death affected her to the core, leaving her entire family empty and in pain. But after a few months, she asked …

As a child growing up in Rhode Island, it was always part of our family traditions to make a trip out to Scituate, RI in the fall to visit the Apple Orchards at Apple Picking time. Between the beautiful fall foliage on the ride out there and the …

So you are looking for an area to visit that obtains Pennsylvania’s best shopping, food, and fun for the entire family? King of Prussia is the way to head. Not only does King of Prussia obtain one of PA’s largest, and perhaps overwhelming malls within the state, but …