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 went with my family to Six Flags Fiesta Texas for the first time on Monday July 28. We live in Houston, TX so we drove from Houston to San Antonio. It was about a 3 hour drive. We did not have too much trouble finding the place. We …

I am not really a fan of zoos, because I get uncomfortble and all emotional when I see animals in cages. But when I was in Guangzhou, China, for a short vacation, my friend urged me to visit the Guangzhou Zoological Garden, or more popularly known as Guangzhou Zoo, …

I went for sightseeing tour of the mouth of Taal Volcano in 1994. Mind you, the mouth of the active volcano, as there were two distinct volcanoes, was off limits since 1991 due to some seismic activities.
Taal Volcano, or perhaps it is better to say volcanoes since there …

(Note: Many of the names; locations within the review are in Spanish, therefore, the spellings are correct.)
The Ebro Crescent is not a region. Technically, it is a series of places and remote locations linked by the basin of the Ebro River. The Ebro River is considered …

There are many wonderful things at Epcot at Walt Disney World from the Future World attractions to the World Showcase pavilions, but there are only a few that truly stand out as timeless classics of the educational park that has changed so much since it opened in 1982. And …

Sydney Opera House is of course located in New South Wales, Sydney Australia and it is a very interesting place to be at. There are 2 main features in this and my personal favorite would definitely be the Concert Hall since it is where the most spectacular performance …

If you’re tired with the metropolitan cities and want to get close to the nature, I suggest you to go to small islands near Lombok Island, Indonesia. It’s really like in ‘Lost in Paradise”!
There are three islands that really fantastic; Gili Air, Gili Trawangan, and Gili Meno.
The beaches are …

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is like my home-away-from-home. I’ve visited so often that I’m learning every street, every nook and cranny, and, of course, every historic home. Gettysburg, the small town made famous by the epic battle of July 1863, has many old homes that were built before the battle.
I …

There are lots of nice places that I have been to, which is associated with Sydney Harbour. I certainly love Sydney and here are some of detailed places that are associated with Sydney Harbour that I find them pretty interesting.
I had been to a lot of times in …

If your skiing or snow boarding ability is within about the medium level, and you are looking for a place to hit the slopes within central Pennsylania, I highly recommend checking out Blue Mountain. Blue’s great atmosphere, finely thinned snow, and magnificent scenery, makes it a very appealing place …

If you are traveling to Tokyo, I think the Imperial Palace East Garden is a place worth visiting. This place is not only easily reached but also quite beautiful to enjoy. It is said that the best time to visit is March or April (spring season in Japan), but …

Jenolan caves are in the Blue Mountains area, about 2.5 hours from Sydney. There are no buses going there, so you either have to join trip or drive on your own. The road is easy until the last part; it is very windy, quite narrow and has a lot of …

The first time I had visited Boracay, it was a lost paradise. The locals were very accommodating and they all had smiles on their faces. Probably because I am Caucasian and they think I have a lot of money to spend. Hotels were sparse and we had to live in …

There are four main islands in Indonesia. They are Java, Sumatra, Kalimanthan and Sulavasi. Both Jakarta and Bali comes in Java Island. Bali is a small island situated around 1000 K.M - east of Jakarta.
There are 4 languages in Bali. Sanskrit, English, Bhasa Indonesia and Bhasa Bali. Most of …

You should visit this interesting zoo if you go to Singapore. Especially if you have your family and little kids with you, this could be a memorable journey. First of all, I would suggest you to buy the admission fee package both for the Zoo and the Night Safari. …

The first time I came to Hong Kong airport I was feeling more or less horrible. I had left Norway one and a half day before, and then I spent 12 hours in walking around in London with a friend before I flew on to Hong Kong. The flight was …

I bought the Deuter 22 SL rucksack. It a 22 litre day rucksack that is really comforable despite the fact that it is a little too short for my back.
What I love most about this bag is that the shoulder straps are contoured so that they stay sprung out …

Last spring my kids and I were able to visit Huntsville, Texas. This is a nice, quiet town rich with Texas history. We made a day trip out of it and really enjoyed our time.
We were happy that the traffic between Houston and Huntsville was not bad on a …

Since there are so many websites that ask you to travel with them being that there is the existence of the internet and you have a large amount of choices available to you. We are started to see each of these websites try to create something unique that you …

I got a chance to visit Gangtok in February 2003. It’s a four hour drive from Siliguri. The nearest Railway Station is New Jalpaiguri.
It’s a small city but very colourful and picturesque. One unique thing about the city is that you will rarely find a level ground to park …

I think all of the beaches on St. John are beautiful, so it’s impossible for me to choose only one favorite, but Maho Bay Beach on St. John is certainly among my favorite beaches on the island. It’s actually one of the most beautiful beaches I’ve ever been …

Anyone who loves log flume rides has to try out Splash Mountain in Magic Kingdom in Disney World. I’ve been going to Disney World for years and years and every time I go I absolutely HAVE to go on Splash Mountain. Not only is it a great …

Rome, a great city of ruins. It is a very good place to go for tourism and to look at ruins. I’m fascinated with ruins as they are full of history. The colusseum, one of the greatest buildings in the world is situated in rome. The yused to have …

Jiuzhaigou is located in the Sichuan Province, China. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is widely considered as a heaven on earth. There are so many things to see inside the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Region. One can see emerald lakes, layered waterfalls, colorful forests, snow peaks and traditional Tibetan folk villages …

Palermo is one of the most famous cities in Italy. It is a truly beautiful coastal city. It has amazing beaches, people and restaurants.
The food is AMAZINGLY delicious and very abundant.
Their pizzas are a true work of art, so really incredibly rich in flavor, the only other place where …

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 …

The Banqueting House may not be at the top of every London tourist’s list of places to visit. However, if you have a couple of hours to spare, this last remaining part of the historic palace of Whitehall is well worth a look.
Situated on Whitehall, across the road from …

Recently, on a whim, my boyfriend and I hopped on a bus and made our way to Providence, Rhode Island. Although there was nothing in particular that we were keen to see, this is a place with lots of history, quaint charm, and some great food so we figured …

You don’t have to be a Mormon to visit the Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Built as a place of worship for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, it is one of the most recognized buildings in America and most identified for its world-renowned Mormon Tabernacle …

In 2001 I went to Hohenfels base in southern Germany with the national guard. We were part of a rotation to build a mock up school on the tank range. I kind of felt like it was a waste of money to build the school with …

I always felt that Lyon as an undiscovered gem of France. It is a charming French city, not frequented by many at the time that I visited. I don’t know why it is not a favorite amongst many tourists, but I am sure that it will be …

A little over a year ago, I went to Vero Beach in Florida to visit my Aunt and Uncle for a week. I didn’t have a lot of money at the time and I was looking for things to do that didn’t cost much. It definitely wasn’t going …

I’ve always associated volcanos as dangerous and unsafe places. You could say they’re temperamental as one day a volcano may appear to be resting peacefully then with a twinkling of an eye in an unpredictable moment they have a horrid habbit or erupting violently in a rage of anger …

Munnar is a place in Kerala, a state in South India. Munnar is a beautiful place. It is surrounded by 30 tea estates and forests which are rich in wildlife.
The transport system is good. The roads are also good. There are local buses available. Taxi is also available, but …

One of my favorite places overseas was Chisinau, Moldova. I got to visit there once several years ago when I was a member of the national guard in North Carolina. We went to build a hospital clinic and orphanage as part of a good will project for our government. …

I always buy my airline tickets from Expedia.com, for both domestic and international traveling. Expedia’s system does all the shopping around for me and gives be the best results. I put it my destination, dates, and other preferences, and Expedia will check all available flights from all airlines for …

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 …

One of my favorite museums in the whole world is the American Museum of National History in Manhattan, New York. It is right across the street from Central Park and one landmark I have always remembered from my childhood on. This museum was the first museum I had ever …

With a rather amazingly late check-in time of 14:00, the fact that we arrived early for our two night stay at this majestically beautiful Fish Eagle Lodge Bed and Breakfast did not go unattended and with the exception to check in earlier afforded to my friend and I, coupled …

Italy is a really gorgeous country filled with great art, architecture and also historical facts. But then the cities tend to be a bit busy, and the main capital is none other than Rome.
I remember going to the gorgeous island of Capri and this has one …

All my life I’ve been an animal lover. I love to watch, read about, and handle all animals I can. This being said, it is no surprise I love to visit zoos. I visit as many zoos as I can. The one I most often …

Living in Florida, you’d think we go to the theme parks all the time, but actually we don’t. But one year, we decided to really go play tourist and we did the Disney Package deal and spent 5 days on Disney property with full park access, several meals included …

This enormous hotel is situated not far from Girona, Barcelona, really close to the beach, maybe some 100m from it. I was there many years ago on a trip with my school mates when we finished high school. We were really young then so I didn’t mind anything …

Located on Museum Island, Pergamon Museum offers the largest, most visually astounding exhibitions on the planet. Seriously, I’m talking HUGE here. Even the museum’s building is monumental, not to mention what’s inside of it. An adult ticket is 10 EUR, which is valid for most of the museums located …

Because I travel between BC and Alberta frequently, I have seen the big sign on Highway #1 (the Trans Canada Highway, which connects Canada), advertising the Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre, near Golden, for years. I love wildlife of all kinds, and have always been fascinated with wolves, and …

The Sergeant Alvin C. York State Historic Park is located in Pall Mall off of highway 127 in northern Tennessee. Our home school group often holds our meetings at this historical site because of its natural beauty and heritage. The kids get to learn how the mill was used …

If you are visiting the Orlando, Florida area, or you are a resident, then you should visit the Blue Water Balloons for a great adventure in the sky. Here is the information that you will need in order to get yourself booked on a trip aboard these fantastic hot …

Leaving Sodwana Bay was not a big loss as it was getting to be too crowded not only at the beach but at the Lodge itself where we were staying. The next stop would be Swaziland. It was just 230 kms. from Sodwana Bay to Big Bend. The border …

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, …