Ootacamund –”The Queen of Hill stations” is popularly known as Ooty.It is situated at an altitude of more than 2000 metres above the sea level.There are lot of tourist attraction spots.First comes the botanical Garden where you can see lot of greenary lawns,rare tree species,fossilized tree,ornamental plants etc.There …

Muthyala Madu is a small picturesque waterfall in Bangalore,a little ahead of Bannerghata nattional park.Its an ideal place for those in Bangalore to make a day or weekend trip,provide you like outdoors.I’ve made this trip several times,and,combined with a tiger safari in the national park makes for a mindblowing …

Charleston is a quaint little town in South Carolina. It would not be appropriate to say ‘little’ because it is the largest preserved historic town in the USA and the second largest in the world. I came to know about this during a carriage tour that my husband and …

I can never, ever forget my memorable visit to Vigan City,a place in Ilocos Sur, found at the Northern part of the Philippines, about 408 kilometers from Manila. This is the only place in the Philippines that has successfully preserved its Spanish colonial atmosphere all through the long …

Sunny day is the perfect time to pay Pura Besakih a visit. It’s scenery is beautiful, and you can take clear, beautiful picture of the mountain behind it.
The Pura itself is not only for tourism needed, it also used for Hinduism ceremonies. So you can expect more people …

My husband and I recently visited the Heber Valley for an Anniversary get away. While we were there we decided to take a scenic tour on the Heber Valley Railroad.
We took the lakeside Limited Scenic Tour. We were so impressed with the many animals we could see without …

(Note: Many of the names; locations within this review are Spanish so the (Spanish) spellings are correct.)
The sight-seeing opportunities of the Picos are numerous; however, know that valley roadways run into massive walls of rock. You must then ascend from this point in order to experience the …

Clearwater Beach is a wonderful beach to visit if you are looking to experience part of Florida. Just don’t go duing spring break!
Being a Floridian myself I never truly appreciated what a beautiful state I lived in until I took some out of town guests to Clearwater Beach. …

Our mother use to tell us tales about her visits, as a child, to Algonquin Park. Located in Ontario Canada. They were magical tales about wonderful picnics and how usually a deer or two would wander over and have a nibble and an accompanying pet. It seemed like something …

While visiting Holland, Michigan, my Dutch grandparents wanted to take us to see as many authentic Dutch attractions as we could, and one day they planned a visit to the Deklomp Wooden Shoe and Delft Factory. Although I have been to the real Holland several times, I was looking …

Tour companies abound in Quito. In a city that promotes all of it´s clubs, tours, restaurants, and events by fliers and posters, one only has to look around the nearest hotel or restaurant for companies offering paradise to every traveler that is willing to shell out a few …

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 …

If you were born and raised on the East Coast, Boston is not necessarily the kind of place you visit just to visit. Sure, most of us were dragged there by our parents, to get in touch with our colonial past, or we had to take a bus or …

Another ghoulish delight is Metairie Cemetery; it is attractively landscaped with some of the most amazing tombs in New Orleans. In the 19 century the city was the premier venue for horseracing, and the Metairie Racetrack was the most famous in the area. After the Civil War, …

When we Lyndsey, Kurt and I stayed in Spain for Christmas a couple of years ago we stayed in a three bedroom town house which was just one road back from the beach in La Cala de Mijas. The property is owned by an English family and I …

I would consider Field of Screams, located in Pennsylvania has really scared the toot out of me, ha! This event or should I say exhibit is held every year from the early month of September right through Halloween. I am not a believer in Halloween and stuff …

I had visited the Taj mahal 3 years back, but the memories of it is still there in my mind and the amazing beauty of it is still there in my eyes. Shahjahan who built this beautiful, one of the seven wonder of the world in memories of his …

When visiting my relatives in Holland, Michigan, we ended up on a river boat cruise that was one of the highlights of my entire visit. We drove to a harbour on Lake Macatawa, about 15 minutes from downtown, and my first impression was how picturesque the scene was, with …

Jamestown, Tennessee is my little quaint hometown where I live. Every one here knows each other by name and if they don�t they will get to know ya if ya know what I mean. This town is the type of place where the movies, the bowling alley, and …

It was the first time I visited India. The purpose of my visit was to join an international seminar in New Delhi and continued with a sight-seeing trip. I understand that entry visa to India is not necessary for those having service passports from certain countries including my country …

Although it may seem impossible to find a family oriented place in Las Vegas, treasure Island Casino and Hotel is as close as you can possibly get. The nicest part about this hotel is that although most such a slogan as been family oriented, it actually manages to follow …

Sammies by Samsonite is their line of children’s luggage. This line is special because all the luggage is in the shape of animals. There are 3 sizes - the smallest size is a backpack. The middle size is a wheeled carry on. The largest size …

San Luis Obispo, California is located on the central coast and a great place for your next vacation. You can start at the south end of the valley before you enter the city is the Madonna Inn. You can’t miss it, because it covers a large amount of ground …

Wroxeter Roman City is a remarkable and dramatic sight in the heart of the Shropshire countryside, and one which I would most certainly urge people to visit, as once glimpsed it is very unlikely ever to be forgotten! As its name implies, it consists of the ruins of a …

In South Carver, Massachusetts, there is a place that I loved to take my kids to when they were little. As much as I loved taking my kids there, even as an adult, I still enjoy going back at Christmas time! The place I speak of, is Edaville …

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 …

If you are ever in Milan the one place you absolutely must visit is the Duomo. It is a huge cathedral in downtown Milan, easily accessible from just about every station (FN, FSS Central Station, FSS Garibaldi) through the underground metro system or the ferry above ground.
The Duomo is …

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 …

Whenever we venture over to Kissimmee or Orlando of a weekend, we try to make a point of visiting the Osceola Flea and Farmer’s Market on Rt. 192 near St. Cloud and Kissimmee. It’s not what you’d typically think of when going to a country flea market. It’s …

Traveling to Tagaytay is one of the most memorable experiences I had with my friends. We traveled there from Manila only about an hour; with my friend who drives so fast. We just went up to the old mansion of the late president, Marcos; it was truly a palace …

While traveling to Washington D.C. may not be an ideal trip for those who truly despise traffic and a city atmosphere, it is certainly an experience that every person should have atleast once in their life. See that nation’s Capital Building, take a tour of the White House, …

During some of my most recent visits to Las Vegas, Nevada, the Fremont Street Experience attraction has been one of my main highlights. With a fun, vibrant and electric atmosphere, I found myself visiting this attraction numerous times on each visit. Most of the action starts around …

Cittiglio is a typical little town in the province of Varese. The ‘milestone’ in this little town is the hospital. It is the first and only hospital before Varese. The hospital itself is impeccable and the ambulance drivers are just as kind. The only problem I had was some …

My trip to the city of Nassau, in the Caribbean country of Bahamas is unforgettable. I went with my sister and my mother. The journey began in the city of Toronto in Canada, where we took the plane at the Pearson Airport en route to the Nassau …

For those who still don’t know, Toronto is Canada’s largest city with a large population and around 200 over years of history. I love going to different countries and experiencing the different cultures and having different sets of experiences all the time.
The time that I went to Toronto …

Just to give you an idea of how big the British Museum is, I have visited at least five times and I have still not seen everything it has to offer. Situated in London’s Bloomsbury area, and easily accessible by foot, bus and underground train, the museum is a …

I received a Walt Disney World vacation planning kit in the mail a couple of days ago. My husband wanted to watch it to see what they have there that was new, so we did. It is a neat idea for marketing the park and resorts to stay at …

Most people think of Michigan as a cold state that has blizzards and snow all the time. Well, in the winter months yes, it can get like that. But we actually have very nice summers and sometimes the temperature gets way up there.The best part …

If you’re ever in the Eastwood/Moorgreen/Watnall area of Nottinghamshire with an hour or two to spare, you could do far worse than visit St. Mary’s Church, Greasley.
A church has stood on this site for over a thousand years although much of the main body of the present building dates …

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 …

From Pier 33 of Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, you can take a ferry to Alcatraz Island, where you can take a tour of the prison and the grounds. It is a bit expensive, as it is about $25 for a day tour and more for the night tour. …

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 …

Our 3-year-old son Kurt loves animals so when we go to Spain to visit my parents who live on the Costa Del Sol we always make an effort to go to Fuengirola Zoo.
Fuengirola Zoo is a lovely place to go and visit and spend a few hours walking around …

Living in Denver, I feel we are pretty lucky because we have lots of fun activities that we can do. My family enjoys getting out and about and seeing all the fun things our home city has to offer. One of the places we go every so …

I ventured to Yuma Arizona a couple years back and I’ll easily conclude from a geography standpoint, I’m certain it has not changed–I mean I don’t beleive we need to worry much considering the arid route I took.
First off, I got this incredible notio that Yuma would be an …

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 …

One of my favorite places to visit is the capital of the United States, Washington D.C.. The capital is so steeped in history that if you are an avid American history buff, you have to visit Washington D.C. at least once in your lifetime. I have been to Washington …

This is a very large park. The entrance to the park is on Hwy. 107. You pay to get into the park. The park is all trees, large beautiful pines are everywhere. We have parties down by the shelter a couple of times a year. …

Great Wall may be claimed as the most famous landmark in China. Many travel organizers around the globe offer sight seeing trips to this place of interest. Each time I visited Beijing for business, the host always puts trip to Great Wall in his or her agenda. During my …