Hereford in Gloucestershire, England is my home town and where I was born. It is located in the Midlands, about 3 hrs from London. It is a small town very close to Ross - On - Wye, Leominster and Ledbury.
Hereford is a small farming town and still has a …

One of my favorite things to do on a particularly rainy day is to hop in the car and travel to the Franklin Institute, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is an astounding museum with information and factual based knowledge about artifacts, history, the human body, stars, machines, inventions, …

I and my companion were fortunate in travelling from Matsumoto where we boarded an electric rail and then took a bus to Kamikochi to view this wonderfully captivating region of Japan. Kamikochi is comprised of towering mountains and a surrounding area of tall birches. We stayed over at …

Buckingham Fountain is one of the most popular landmarks in the city of Chicago, both for its beauty and because of the history tied to it. It helps a lot that this huge and magnificent fountain is smack in the middle of the city, right along the park …

Nestled in the cradle of the high peaks of Estern Himalayas, it the most beautiful place of Arunanchal Pradesh in India. If you are looking for some great holidays then this is the place. Also for people interested in Buddhist religion this can be a great trip. Arunanchal Pradesh …

We live opposite to this beach enjoying a beautiful sun rise every day. However, the once famous beach has now become more like a killer beach with at least a couple of young persons losing their lives every fortnight. Most of them are outsiders quite oblivious to the dangers …

this is a very important tourist attraction in Pakistan, Kaaghan is located in the north of Pakistan. the temperature in kaaghan is very low as compared to the other parts of the country, in Kaaghan there is a very popular lake, that lake is called ” lake saif-ul-maluk”. the …

This is good news for travelers coming to Jakarta (Indonesia). Instead of traveling by taxis (which are more expensive) or with city buses or minivan-type public transport (which are more economical but without air conditioning system), Trans-Jakarta is much better in terms of safety, security, and comfort.
As for the …

My first introduction to Berwick, Pennsylvania and the people who live there came very recently. I was out visiting family and, since we were going to have a barbecue, went to the local Giant to buy meat for the grill. I walked into the store and noticed a woman …

A few years back, during the summer holidays, my mother made the suggestion that we visit the Champlain Trail Museum. We had just moved up to Pembroke, the city where the Museum is and were living with our Grandfather, but oddly enough had never ever visited the Museum before. …

Llangollen is a small town in mid Wales which is perhaps best known for the International Eisteddfod, a cultural festival which it hosts every year and which brings huge numbers of visitors to the town from around the world. However, I prefer to avoid Llangollen during this period, since …

If you are from New York as I am and you are a comic book fan or you just watch the occasion cartoon and you have never been to the Comic Convention then you are missing out. it is an experience like you will not have anywhere else and …

Although the name might suggest otherwise, lakes entrance is a tourist resort located in eastern Victoria, Australia. If you are interested in fishing, this port is also a perfect choice. The exact location is 200 miles east of Melbourne close to the managed man-made channel connecting bass straight and …

My husband and I have been going on vacation to the Outer Banks of North Carolina for 7 years now. In the past, we always spent our vacations visiting family in Rhode Island or Virginia or when we lived up North, taking our kids to Florida to visit …

Whale Watch is a whale safari company located in Kaikoura is at New Zealands South Island. It is about 2.5 hours to drive from Christchurch, along a scenic route so it is worth it only for the drive. The town of Kaikoura is quite small, but the surroundings are splendid. …

Living in Michigan, camping is one of our family’s favorite things to do in the summertime. We have stayed at several campgrounds over the years. We have our favorites, one we go to every year, and then we have those that we have visited just once and …

This is my favorite area of the Smokey Mountains National Park. So far at least. I still have much more of the park to explore, but this is the one place I have always tried to visit while at the national park. It’s so beautiful with its wide open …

In all the years that I have been going to Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, FL,( which is quite a few years since I was there the day it opened in 1971) we have always made a point of trying to catch the “Country Bear Jamboree” show …

Before we bought our own house in Spain we used to book our holidays through a website called ownersdirect. On this site we would find our accommodation for our two weeks holiday.
However the last time we used the site we couldn’t find anything that took our fancy and …

The Spoetzle Brewery, located in Shiner, TX, is the third largest family owned brewery in the country. Brewing Shiner Beer for a century, the Spoetzle Brewery is a Texas historic landmark as well as an active brewery and tourist attraction.
A visit to the brewery starts in the gift …

If planning for a summer vacation, Ohio has really beautiful, balmy summers, and Lake Erie provides lots of recreation. I love my summer vacation home there. I call it the place where the breezes meet. Located near a former religious retreat, it’s clustered on the edge …

On my recent trip to the United Kingdom, I spent a week in Scotland and discovered many amazing historic landmarks and castles. One of my favorite castles was Eilean Donan, a 13th century castle situated on an island in the Scottish Highlands. I was told by my guide it …

Whenever I have felt the need to enjoy a peaceful day on the ocean, my most immediate inclination is to go to Asitigue Island located just past Ocean City Maryland. Asitigue is just about one of the only beaches that you can visit that has wild horses roaming …

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 …

When I visited Sydney I like many other tourists wanted to see a real live Koala. Unfortunately due to the rain I wasn’t able to go to the zoo so instead I went to the Wildlife Centre.
Which brings me to my first positive point about the Wildlife Centre. …

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 …

Linesville Fish Hatchery is one of my favorite places to visit and to take the kids for a different kind of educational experience. If you happen to be a fan of fishing, whether it be in Lake Erie, a river, or one of the other numerous lakes in …

Mars Alam wasn’t at all what I expected, The franco rosso hotel was acceptable, it had 3 big pools a marvelous beach but no reef whatsoever. The scuba-diving was a bit sub-par, the colors were a bit more vivid but there wasn’t much too see.
Secondly, if your into ‘the …

Ok this one particular trip I only recommend to people who like to be out at sea and like to swim/snorkel and fish.
You leave very early in the morning from your hotel (and depending on which one you are lodging in) it will take you around 3 - 5 …

During my recent birthright trip to Israel, we went to Tel Aviv, and spent almost 2 days there. It is the city I was mostly impressed with, and when I go to Israel next time, I would definitely visit it again and spend more time there.
The best part about …

If you are traveling, and looking for a place too relax in a lovely wooded setting I recommend the Hocking Hills in southestern Ohio. Ohio is a lovely state and the prettiest place in southern Ohio is without a doubt is the hocking hills. Near logan and rockbridge ohio. …

When my husband’s best friend came over to Botswana for a visit, I arranged a mobile safari for both of them using the services of Audi Camp. As I was not going to join the safari because the kids still had school, I took care of arranging their …

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 …

Our original plan was to traverse the mountains from Oxbow and reach the Sani Pass going back to the South African side. Kilometer wise, this is not so far but because these are steep mountain roads, it takes much longer to do it.
To advance a bit further in our …

Luoyang is a city in China, which is located in Henan province. It is a good place for travel. Because the city has long history, different culture, many famous scenic spots, even delicious food, etc.
If you want to travel it, the best time is spring. Because it has a …

Contiki Holidays is something that I don’t think I would quite participate again. It is an exhausting 13 days trip and it covers Italy on a basic simple tour. I went with my group of girl friends and there were around 5 of us. We shared …

Cool cab services have started recently in Mumbai, India and the prior experiences with a cool cab run by individuals (which was a disaster) I was sceptical. Until recently though. I was travelling home which is on the northern side of Mumbai (India) from the south of Mumbai, which …

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 …

Cebu is a popular vacation spot in the Philippines and is famous for its food, mangoes, guitars, and beaches. It is located in the Visayas region, where most of the country’s most beautiful beaches are located. Cebu is about an hour away from Manila by plane. …

The Eiffel Tower may well be one of the most famous landmarks in the world, and I was very excited to finally see it. We took a bateau-bus (a passenger ferry that makes several stops along the Seine River in Paris) to get there from our hotel in the …

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 …

There are many famous bridges that are known of. One of them happens to be the Sydney Harbor bridge, located in Australia. Many ships and steam boats have passed through this bridge. There is a lot of history to be said. The bridge opened …

The London Eye is one of the newer attractions in London. It is a big Ferris wheel just by the Thames, and is hugely popular both in real life and as an easy to spot landmark in films. It was erected in 1999 and has since then become the …

Along the busy and beautiful pedestrian route of St. George Street in St. Augustine, Florida, there’s one nice attraction that showcases the city’s ancient history. Colonial Spanish Quarter Village allows visitors to see what life was like in St. Augustine in 1740 through the use of reconstructed 18th century …

Lovewell State Park and campground is located in northern Kansas. It is just off of CR334 near Webber. Lovewell State Park has ten campgrounds, several are tent campsites but we have never had a problem getting an electric site. There are shower houses with toilets as well …

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 …

My husband and I planned on going to the ever so famous and talked about Venice beach during our trip to Los Angeles. Even on the plane the person sitting next to us told us that Venice beach is a MUST SEE!
So on our 4th day in L.A we …

I am currently on business in Hong Kong and am travelling this time with my partner and five month old child. The Mass Transit Railway (MTR, www.mtr.com.hk) is the main public transport service in Hong Kong and consists of a number of subway lines, almost exclusively running below ground.
I …

Merely mentioning Magic Kingdom Park brings back some of my happiest childhood memories. I don’t think there’s any place in the entire world that’s more magical than this Walt Disney wonder. It was my favorite vacation destination as a child, and even as an adult, if I …

While we lived in Georgia for 2 1/2 years, we used to frequently take weekend trips to Savannah, GA which is in the Northeast part of the state.
We started out going there because we were living in Brunswick and at the time there wasn’t very many popular stores in …