One time for my husband’s and my anniversary, I booked a surprise for him on the “Rivership Romance” in Sanford, FL. I had heard about them from an advertisement in a newspaper and they sounded interesting so I looked them up on the web.
The Rivership Romance has different …

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 …

My Dutch relatives still live near Holland, Michigan, and on my last trip there, I spent some time visiting some of the cultural and historical sites. One thing I came to appreciate was just how much of the Dutch culture and customers the immigrants brought to this area when …

I stayed in Galway in late November and visited the Cliffs of Moher. It wasn’t the first time either. And last time was better! Five years ago you could walk right down to the concrete cliffs edge viewing platform, lie down and stick your head over the edge if you …

It was in 2002, we were transferred to Jakarta-Indonesia. We were in Delhi at that time. I was little tensed because Indonesia is a country never heard much before. All our relatives, friends circle have normally gone to US, Canada, Singapore, Europe, Australia, NZ and gulf countries. If we …

The Loretto Chapel is a beautiful chapel in Santa Fe, New Mexico that is home to the world famous “Miraculous Staircase.” Whenever my family went to vacation in Santa Fe, we always went by the Loretto Chapel. First of all, the chapel itself is really pretty and obviously, since …

It is an extremely difficult task to properly describe Place Jemaa el-Fna, Marrakech’s ancient square which has been the heart of the city for centuries. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this symbol of old Morocco is truly like stepping hundreds of years back in time; with its markets, …

My son and nephew attended Springhill Camp-Indiana in June 2007. Springhill opened its first Christian camp in Michigan in 1969. In 1999, the company decided to expand to Indiana and found a family willing to practically donate its land for the cause.
This campgrounds are the most beautiful I’ve seen. …

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 …

I definitely love visiting The Grand Palace when I was in Bangkok before. This building simply amazes me with how the architectural structure was being built somewhere between 1782 to the late 19th century.
I was taken aback by this palace’s huge compound. It also includes Wat Phra …

Wimington, Delaware is a fascinating area to explore. There is not only a ton of shopping opportunities that are tax free, but a ton of beautiful outdoor attractions to stop and view. One outdoor event for nature lovers in Wilmington is great opportunity to take advantage to …

Bikaner though small is the city but is famous in India for its delicious dishes which includes both sweet and salty things. Let me first start with its location, the city is existed on the west border, of Rajasthan and touches Pakistan as this is also extreme of …

Ixtapa is in Mexico and I love this place so much. Everything is perfect here; from the sun, mountains and right up to the beaches were truly amazing. I have been to Ixtapa before with my boyfriend and recently, I watched the season 2 of Prison Break …

Last month I went to Pondicherry along with my friend Senthil for visiting Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Both we are from Madurai, Tamilnadu, India. We started our journey on 19/02/07 around at 11.30 p.m by train. There is no direct train to Pondicherry. So, we went to …

The Flint Riverquarium of Albany, GA, was actually quite impressive for a small town exhibit. I cannot say that I was impressed by the staff member at the ticket counter (attitude and manners could have been better), but upon entering the building I was met with the friendly, smiling …

The Mansion is the official vacation house of the President of the Philippines when they go to Baguio to rest or for any other engagements. It was originally built to house Governor-Generals during the American era, but it was destroyed during the war with the Japanese in 1945. When …

Most people that I have met around the Gold Coast have never been to Coomera or have any idea where it is, despite the fact that it is home to the most famous attractions on the Gold Coast, Warner Bros. Movie World and Dreamworld theme parks. This is pretty …

City Island is New York is a place that has quickly become one of my favorite places to travel to when I have the time. I first went there last year during the summer and I loved it because there were people all over the streets and the atmosphere …

I went to Rovinj last summer. This small town is perfect for couples who want a romantic holiday. Rovinj is situated on the west coast of Croatian peninsula Istra just some 70km from Italian boarder.
There are a lt of tourists there during the summer specially Italian ones. I think …

This is one of the most adventurous tourist spots in Singapore. Adventurous in the sense that you will not be dealing with those animals trapped in their cages. But you’ll be encountering wild animals in their habitat at night, free to move without tall barricades.
Going here is not that …

Again, another great review for my experience in Orlando, Florida and this is one of the best places that I have visited located near to the SeaWorld and it is none other than Discovery Cove. Now, this place is a real gem; full of enticing tropical paradise that …

Scott beach is my all-time favorite beach out of all the beaches I’ve ever been to, and I consider myself to be somewhat of a beach connoisseur. The beach is exactly how I always imagined the perfect Caribbean beach to look like. It’s a small beach on …

My boyfriend and I, both in our mid twenties, recently visited Washington DC. During our quest to find interesting things to do on our vacation, we came across the International Spy Museum. Both of us have an interest in spy technology so we thought this would be …

If you are from Wisconsin, you know they advertise the heck out Noah’s Ark. The best days to come down to the park are in the middle of the week early in the morning. The later it gets the longer the lines get! Oh my God, …

Quite simply, for me, the prospect of biking around Ecuador is intimidating. The roads here are steep and crowded with traffic. The terrain that can be covered, Cotopaxi, Otavalo, and Pichincha Volcanoes, have elements that I wouldn’t be comfortable covering by myself. I have met those …

Yonge Street, pronounced like the word young, is the longest street in the world according to the Guinness World Book of Records. I can easily tell you the history of the city of Toronto by going through the length of this legendary street.
We begin with 1 Yonge Street …

I recently had a day off work and all to myself, so I decided to visit Sleepy Hollow State Park. Located about 20 minutes north of Lansing, Michigan, the park was built in the late 1960’s by damming up the Little Maple River to form what is now …

This museum utilizes a building used to be the power house for the city trams. It consists of three levels, one ground floor and two levels underneath. The main displays are a steam engine, a locomotive, other mechanical transport systems, and electronic-based components and systems used to explain the …

One of my favorite places to go in Napoleon was the city park down along the banks of the Maumee river. In the spring, summer and fall we would swing, play tennis, fish or shoot baskets. There were always a variety of activities to do. One of my favorite …

Last year, when I was still living in Georgia, my daughter moved to Georgia from Alaska where her husband had been stationed in the Air Force. After she got to Georgia, she was exploring to find out what there was for excitement and things to do in the state. …

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 …

Though the travel industry is a billion dollar industry we kept wondering why is it that there are still lots of people who have not been to other countries? Only the rich have been jet setting and the problem starts with the price of the airline ticket. Well, this …

The Adirondack Mountains or the Dax, as they are fondly called by New Yorkers, are a great winter or summer destination. It’s so scenic, and I had been there twice.
Would you believe, two winter Olympics have been held here due to the excellent mountain terrain and lots of …

We live so close to Washington DC that we try to get there at least once or twice a year. We like to go in the spring when the Cherry Blossom are in Bloom. We go to Independence Avenue, and on that street you can see the Lincoln …

Visiting the Thomas Jefferson Memorial was an emotional experience. Washington D.C. is just so full of historic places to go, places that America was essentially developed and expounded from. So many men, men we call great, and men who were great for their courage, are regaled there.
For …

I’ve gone to the state of Florida on vacation several times now over the years and we of course have had our share of Disney oriented vacations,but we’ve also checked out some of the other tourist attractions along both coasts of the state.
One place that we’ve been to …

Las Vegas was a great experience for my family and I this past winter. It had been my desire for a long time to venture to this paradise and marvel at the beauty of Las Vegas. I stayed there for one week and went everywhere. The first location was …

Gili Island is located in Indonesia and it is an island that is pretty close to my homeland, Singapore. I have been a couple of times to this island with my group of friends and family, on separate occasions. I must say that island life here really …

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 …

This was our third trip to Singapore but more like a one day stopover. Since we have been to Singapore, We asked around for the latest attraction and a friend we just met recommended checking out the Carlsberg Sky Tower and giving the Carlsberg float a try too. We …

Looking for a beach destination that is suitable for families, not swamped with crowds, but loaded with fun for the entire family? Perhaps you should consider packing up the family in the old van and heading to Bethany Beach, Delaware. Aside from offering its famous tax free …

I have been to the Metro Zoo, Miami Zoo, or Zoo Miami (whatever you want to call it now as it’s name has changed several times) so many times over the years, but I never knew that there was a Railroad Museum, The Gold Coast Railroad Museum, literally on …

Khutse was my first taste of the Kalahari Desert. I went there for a long weekend (Friday- Sunday) in July 2008. To get to this place from Gaborone, you have to drive for about 4 hours (leisurely pace with moderate speeds as there are lots of places which …

I have been meaning to visit this Palace since ages but never got the chance because for the past four summers, I have not been in the country. When we had lunch at the Palais de Chine restaurant which was just beside the Grand Ducal Palace last Sunday, I …

When I took my kids to Plimouth Plantation in Plymouth MA on a bit of a history field trip for our home school, we saw many things. After visiting the Wampanoag home site, the Mayflower II and the 1627 village, we then decided to go visit the NYE …

Perak, the Silver State is one of the largest states in Malaysia as well and is a place that my whole relatives and family have been to before. Perak used to be the world’s richest tin deposit site and I know that for a fact since I learned …

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 …

Our family has enjoyed camping for many years. We live in Michigan, and we have cold snowy winters where we find ourselves cooped up inside a lot. By the time spring rolls around, we are ready to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Camping is …

I recently participated in the “Emerald River Adventure” by the company 3Glav, offering a full day of excursions, which take full advantage of Bled, Slovenia’s incredible natural settings. For less than 100 euros, or about $150, an adventure seeker can hike up to the highest point in Bled, …