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 …

If you are in India on a tour than the last possible thing you want to miss is the pinkcity Jaipur, its said pinkcity after its buildings’ colours which are in only one peculiear shade of pink. The city is named after its founder King Jayasingh and offeres much …

Cypress Provincial Park is based in North Vancouver, just off Highway 1. This park is used mainly as a ski resort in the winter, with snowboarding, skiing and cross country skiing all readily available. They also offer snowshoe tours. In the summer, Cypress Provincial Park …

We visit family in Illinois, right near Chicago once every two or three years whenever we can get a way for a week or so. This past fall we finally made it back after almost three years since seeing my causin and her family. On our last day there …

Lets face it. The majority of Americans these days are seeking vacation destinations that are family friendly, fun, and affordable. Most people look endlessly for places with beaches, great shopping, wonderful foods, and a good nightlife when planning their annual family vacation. Lucky for many of them, …

I simply love Anguilla, which is located in The Leeward Islands. I have been to this place with my family before and there were lots of duty-free shopping perks and also for the fact that there were loads of amazing beaches in this section of the Caribbean. …

Taking my family to Wakulla Springs State Park was like a trip back in time to the “old” Florida of roadside alligator parks and open spaces. For the entry fee of $8.00 per vehicle, we got a full day of fun.
We chose to start off with …

Many visitors to Thailand make a point of spending some time in the north of the country, attracted by the beautiful natural surroundings of forests, mountains treks and hill tribe villages. Most visitors, however, are unaware of another interesting opportunity available that enables you to cross over from Thailand …

Chinese people settled in Oroville, CA during Gold Rush times and eventually built a fairly substantial community near the Feather River. Apart from the homes, shops, etc. above ground, there was also a “shadow” town in tunnels below ground, where illicit trade was conducted, and was also the means …

Weeks before Christmas, forced to flee the cold, terrible weather of a wintery Korea, I hopped a flight to Thailand. After a long cab ride, an even longer bus ride, a bumpy ride in the back of a pick-up truck, the slowest ferry I’ve ever been on, and a …

Pony Express National Museum
914 Penn St
Saint Joseph, MO
816-279-5059
A few years back we went on a camping trip near Saint Joseph, MO. It was in the middle of July and it was hot! We had about 10 people in our party and everybody was pretty much in a …

Gabane is a bit out of Gaborone (about an hour’s drive) but if you want to see local artisanal stuff, this is one of the better places to go. During my first visit, we were lucky because a colleague of my husband showed the way. Our next visit, however, …

If you get the opportunity to go to Brittany, seize it with both hands. It doesn’t matter where you come from, they are the most welcoming of people. They are particularly keen on the British for historical reasons. Indeed, the Bretons have their own language which is similar to …

Monticello is the estate designed and built by Thomas Jefferson, third U.S. President, just outside of Charlottesville, Virginia in Albermarle County. It is run and maintained by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation and has been excellently renovated throughout the years, looking just as if they expected Mr. Jefferson …

Abu Dhabi is a magnificent city in UAE. It is one of the grandest, well-maintained and beautiful cities. The weather in Abu Dhabi is sunny and warm. There are beautiful beaches, parks and many other good places to visit.
There are a good number of parks and gardens in …

After walking 5 miles up and down a steep path to a beautiful waterfall in the middle of the Smokey Mountains National Park, when I got back to my hotel in Gatlinburg, all I wanted to do was put my feet in ice water and relax. But my husband …

Mt. Pinatubo used to be an unheard-of volcano in the Philippines. It was overshadowed by the more popular and internationally renowned Mayon Volcano and Taal Volcano. For hundreds of years Mt. Pinatubo lay silent in the intersection of Pampanga, Zambales and Tarlac provinces until its claim to fame in …

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 …

Now that it is warm enough to do things outside, I couldn’t wait to take my wife and kids on our annual visit to the MacKenzie Environmental Center just outside of Poynette, WI. And, after doing so, I can honestly say I was not disappointed with this visit (and …

Last year, I went to Aguila Beach Resort with my high school friends. We went there just out of luck since we really planned on going to one of the diving spots in Anilao, Mabini, Batangas. Since we were so unfortunate not to find last-minute reservations, we ended up …

Those who comes to visit Visakhapatnam ,most notorious as steel city in Andhrapradesh of India ,never conclude their trip without visiting Sampath Vinayaka temple.It is temple of Lord Ganesha,situated near R.T.C.complex at Visakhapatnam. In the past, a road side apartment palced the Sampath vinayak’s statue infront of …

I have been to Saint-Barthelemy another place in The French Antilles and it is a nice Caribbean island. Of course, I went with my yours truly boyfriend that I love so much..hmmmm.
We went during the summer of 2005 and we stayed in a fantastic lagoon with lots of …

I am reviewing the Mountain Hardware Lyell Sleeping Bag. I feel very pleased at the choice of the Lyell Mountain Hardware Sleeping Bag. I would encourage people to try this bag for winter camping. I love to snuggle into my bag, because I know I will be …

This topic is one which is almost too big for one review. The Castle is situated in central Edinburgh, at the top of the Royal Mile, a medieval street running down the hill to the Palace of Holyrood House. It is a building set on the top of a …

This summer was our third trip to this campground. Every time we have stayed in a Rental Park RV, they are little smaller and cheaper than cabins but well maintained and clean. Our RV had dishes to serve 8 people and pots and a pan. There is also charcoal …

Mahabalipuram was the port city of the ancient dynasty Pallavas.It is around 60kms from Chennai,the capital of Tamilnadu,India.It has been considered as one of the Heritage monument by UNESCO.For architectural lovers like me this will be a exquisite place.I visited twice.Still the beauty of rock carvings are in my …

Cagsawa Ruins is one of the few tourist destinations in the rather sleepy Legazpi City other than the world-famous Mayon Volcano. Finding the place is not that hard because the locals are very helpful and there is a rather large signage on the road leading to it. The road …

While vacationing in New England, I had the opportunity to go to Bromley Mountain, Vt. They have so much to do here in the summer. More people need to know about this! It’s so much fun for us non-skiers!
They have an Alpine Slide, it’s …

Being a huge lover of whales and dolphins, I begged my mother for years to take me to Seaworld. We traveled to Orlando twice a year sometimes to visit Disney World, so why not Seaworld? I finally went while I was working at Disney World. And it was an …

I booked this holiday home through Book A Bach. The whole process was a bit long winded as the lady who organised teh payment too her time getting in touch with us.
When we arrived it was easy to find and the main house was lovely to look at. …

The reason why I purchased a Navigon in the first place was because I had heard so many good things about the company and how up to date they kept their maps on the GPS. However, when I got the item I was informed that I would need to …

I am writng this review because I want to let people know what a hard time I had with expedia. I had used orbitz in the past and will keep using orbitz in the future. I booked a trip for spring break for 12 of us. …

If you have a vacation coming and you want a place to get away from it all Los Cabos is an excellent choice, it’s quiet, restful and incredibly beautiful, the type of place you hate to leave and when you go home you wish you were …

Erie Pennsylvania is a great travel destination on Lake Erie’s south shore. Many possibilities await you in Erie. If you love the water, boating and fishing look no further than Erie, Pennsylvania’s gem on the lake.
In Erie you can enjoy the night life, with plenty of clubs to check …

One attraction in New Hampshire that is worth a visit is the Polar Caves in Plymouth. Now, not unlike Lost River, Polar Caves is basically nature trails, boardwalks and stairs that take you along a path into, over, under around and through giant granite boulders that formed caves …

This is about my travel experience at Universal Studio in LA, CA. It’s located in Ventura, LA, CA off of the 101 N freeway. It’s located just on the right side of the freeway 101N and you can easily see the studio on the freeway. You can always have …

One ride at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, FL that has not been there since the very beginning is “Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.” I can remember all the buzz and excitement when everyone knew it was coming, but it hadn’t opened yet. Then when it did, …

Lucky for us, we only have to travel about sixty miles to Springfield, Mo. to visit the Springfield Conservation Nature Center. If traveling through Springfield this is a must visit for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. The Conservation center sets on eighty acres of land right in town. We …

I went to this camp for three years. It wasn’t the best camp I’ve been to, but I did have fun.
Cabins: I can’t say much about the tents or dorms, having never stayed in one, but I did stay in a cabin all three years. The cabins leave …

Comino personally to me is like a desert island. And a beautiful one at that. I have the luxurious time ever visiting this place which is located in Malta, together with my boyfriend. We were very happy to get away from our busy schedules and just …

If you are interested in a most outstanding and stupendous view, you will be greatly amazed by visiting Devil’s Bathtub at Mendon Ponds. Devils Bathtub is a pond that is deeply surrounded by a glacially formed gorge. As a visitor you have the option of walking one …

When in Bermuda, a visit to the Bermuda Aquarium Museum & Zoo would be worth your time. It includes a visit to a zoo, a museum and an aquarium, all for the same admission price of 10 United States Dollars for adults and $5 for seniors over 65 and …

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 …

I’ve been taking vacations in the South for several years now. Many of them have been to sunny Florida. There are as I’m sure everyone knows a ton of attractions you can go see while visiting and a good many of these are in Orlando.
Not …

My innermost dream when I am a child is to ride an airplane, it really amazed me when I had the chance to travel for the first time. And the first 5 star Airline I rode was Qatar Airways. This airline is one of the best 5 star Airline …

Ever since I was a kid ,I would go to Mangalore during my summer holidays as my grand parents live in Mangalore. Mangalore is very humid during the summer season and it is impossible to survive if you donot have a fan or air conditioning in the house. …

One of the oldest tourist attractions in the White Mountains area of New Hampshire is Clark’s Trading Post in Lincoln. I’ve been going there for about 30 years now ever since my kids were little. The kids always looked forward to it and would excitedly talk about …

I’ve only been reading about Mt. Pulag in our history books. It’s the third highest mountain in the Philippines, and the highest in the Luzon area. It is 2,922 meters above sea level and seen in the Benguet province. It was something that I never really thought I would …

One of the stops in Singapore a tourist should not miss is a visit to the Singapore Zoo. On my last day of my trip to Singapore, I did just that. Even if Singapore is a small country, it is just amazing how the country still was able to …