The ChampagneBeach in L’Anse Bateaux, Dominica is a long beach on the west coast of the island. It is a beautiful beach that has a lot of rocks, but essentially no sand, and what little sand there is, it is black. Although the beach is beautiful, the rocks are …

Navy Pier is one of my favorite places to visit during a summer. It’s located just north of downtown Chicago, provides wonderful views of the city skyline, and has a lot of interesting features - such as IMAX theater, Ferris wheel and various boat tours.
The place is usually packed …

If you have ever been at an air show, you may well have seen a Dakota. Actually, it is a Douglas Dakota DC3 that I am referring to. This aged lady was the workhorse of the Allied Armies during the Second World War. It is a surprisingly modern-looking plane …

Visiting Shanghai or Beijing for the first time can be an eye-opener for anyone whose idea of China is one of Mao-Tse-Ting jackets and millions of cycles. Somehow those are the visions we carry forward with us from all the old photographs that we have seen or heard about …

According to some references, besides functioning as communication tower Tokyo Tower also accommodates some interesting items such as museums to visit. When I stayed in Tokyo (for 40 days for a joint research), I had a couple of weekends to hunt experience, including the Tokyo Tower.
Armed with a map …

The Koreans claim it as Korean Hawaii or Korean Bali, but I personally think it is a bit far stretched to compare Jeju island with Hawaii or Bali. I went there last year with my boyfriend, on a 4 day backpacking trip, and we thought it was not a …

So if you like to travel and enjoy great cities than stay away from Downtown Holyoke! Yes I said stay away from Downtown Holyoke because there is nothing good about that place at all, not one single little thing is even halfway decent in that part of Holyoke. Holyoke …

Traveling with family and friends during the vacations was an event I always looked forward too. Although all my traveling experiences would be a great way to just chill out and have fun- the most difficult part of it would keeping in all my valuables( cash, credit and …

As the name suggests, it is a garden located near a southern bay of Singapore. There is no admission fee for most parts of the garden. This huge theme park consists of country-based gardens such as Chinese garden, Indian garden, and Malayan garden. The best time to visit this …

Paris Mountain is one of several parks I took my children to in South Carolina. What stands out about this park was the time we were hiking the Sulfur Springs Loop and met an elderly couple. We were admiring a small waterfall and somehow got into a conversation …

Cleobury Mortimer is a small but very attractive town in south Shropshire in the west Midlands region of England. Although it has a population of not much more than two thousand, it is most definitely a town and not a village - in fact, it was granted its town …

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 …

(Note: Many of the locations and streets are in Spanish, so the spellings are correct.)
The site of the Alameda was at one time a market for the Aztecs. It is a nice place to stroll once you arrive in Mexico City. Mexico City, to its favor, …

One of my favorite places to vacation would have to be Hilton Head Island. From its white sandy beaches to its hot tubs that lie in front of the ocean, this vacation hot spot is a great place for singles, golfers, and families to enjoy relaxation and beach …

At 2006, I had a chance to visit the Deutsche Museum in Munich, Germany. This museum was very large that we could not cover all museum area in half day. It was a little bit late at that time when we arrived at the museum gateway to look inside. …

On highway 90 heading east out of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho you come to the town of Kellogg, Idaho. You may want to pass it by as just another small town on the map but it would be a mistake not to see this great little town.
It is one of …

Florida is more than just beautiful beaches. My family and I recently visited a zoo unlike any other we have seen and it was an experience I highly recommend, to families as well as adults.
Lion Country Safari is a 300 acre cageless zoo where you can get up close …

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 …

I always had problems with my wisdom teeth on both sides. Apart from the thronging pain I would witness around once a month, the main terror was their crookedness. Both my wisdom tooth were naturally placed in a slanting position , which therefore resulted in all …

These frames are really cute at first. It is tempting to display your island vacation pictures in these Hawaiian Heritage Company frames, but I would suggest that you find a better way to prolong and enjoy your precious pictures. I first discovered these frames while shopping at …

I have wanted to see the Florida Everglades all of my life, and I recently got an opportunity while spending time in the State. I didn’t even know what the boats were called, but I had always seen them in movies, with big fans on the back and going …

We get season passes to Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri yearly, so we try to get there at least four or five times a year. One thing we had never done was take a dinner cruise on the Showboat Branson Belle. We had thaught this was more of …

Split is a beautiful city in Croatia. I have been to this beautiful city before and it was a field trip during my high school trip last time. We had some destinations to choose from our class budget and it seemed that my History high school teacher …

My wife and I wanted to do something specile for our 2 year wedding annivisity and we had heard a few good things about Alaskan Cruises. We only had a week to plan and pick a cruise line that was leaving during the week we had off, and …

Start in North cascades National Park in Washington, USA. Most of this park has a low traffic. Its popularity in Washington is third behind Olympic NP and Mt. Rainier NP. But it is beautiful and quiet. Accommodation is relatively cheap and easy to get. Food choices are limited but adequate. …

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 …

When I visited Fiji I started at the Hideaway resort in Sigatoka.
My stay at Hideaway was fantastic from beginning to end.
We arrived in the evening and was checked in fairly quickly, we went off to the resort’s restaurant and the food was affordable and delicious.
A great thing about …

Arlington National cemetery is a cemetery for military members and their families. There are people from every war the United States has ever seen in this cemetery. I don’t want to forget to mention that presidents have been buried there as well. I love to visit this cemetery for …

Viewing the Bazaruto archipelago from the air was a wonderful sight to see. They were like emerald jewels —“ lots of blues and greens in different shades. I took a chartered flight from Vilanculos to get to this island although there are also boat transfers from the mainland. I …

There is one site that I found extremely worthwhile and interesting when visiting Zurich Switzerland. However, before I begin my review let me just say I believe Zurich Switzerland is the place to stay if you have some “bucks to burn.” Zurich can still be a positive …

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 …

In Grant, FL on US Highway 1, there is a little historical site that has a picnic and fishing area called Fisherman’s Landing. First and foremost, it’s the site of the Grant Historical house which is a house from the early 1900’s that was donated to the Grant …

Akasaka, from my knowledge, used to be populated with Geishas and these are women mistakenly called prostitutes. One of my Japanese colleague used to tell me that these Geishas are highly-trained artists and dancers. As of now, Akasaka is still Tokyo’s main attraction place.
I went with my …

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, …

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 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 …

The tiring life in the city could really burn anyone out and that does not exclude a working mother like me. So happy was I when my husband gave me a great surprise on our wedding anniversary last June. He brought me to Sonya’s garden on our …

Filled with excitement I could not wait to go to the scenic town of Rothenberg. I don’t think I slept three winks the night before the trip. Rothenberg is a small city in Germany that is still surrounded by walls like a fortress of some sort. You can walk …

If you are looking for a quiet vacation on a seaside, in a peaceful surrounding this surely is the place to go. Situated near a small town on one of the world known Croatian islands Hvar is a complex of apartments called Maslinovi dvori. It is true that this …

My husband and I recently stayed at the Gold Strike Casino and Hotel in Tunica Mississippi. Our spacious 10th floor king room was absolutely wonderful. It was modernly decorated in shades of brown, mint green, and ice blue. When I first entered the room I was …

Have you ever been to Lagos? So many people regard that place as Nigeria`s New York. There however remains some stark differences in both cities.
I came to Lagos two months ago. I discovered that most of the streets are dirty and overcrowded. The houses in some places arie in …

Recently while in Spain we Lyndsey and I stopped at an apartment on El Faro not far from her parents. The apartment is located on a complex opposite the Los Amigos beach club. The apartment block is a new one that has use of a communal swimming …

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 …

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 …

When we went to Minneapolis last December 2008, I wanted so bad to see the Minnehaha falls. I know that this 53-foot waterfall, limestone bluffs and river overlooks is marvelous on summer time when thousands and thousands of tourists admire it, but then I figure out that winter’s …

Porto Fino is one of Italy’s most luxorious places, it’s also one of, if not the most expensive place. The port is quite beautiful, the colors and smells of the town will capture you like no other place, and the food there is exquisite. I would highly reccomed the …

I’m always up for a Water Park with my family. I’ve been to a good deal of them all over the Country. One that I’ve been to repeatedly is right here in Central Florida. I’m talking about “Wet ‘n’ Wild” in Orlando.
Wet ‘n’ Wild is a good place …

Kedah is also known as the Rice Bowl of Malaysia, because this state is the major producer of rice in the country. I admire Malaysia because all the states have different useful means for everything and one could really get rich from any of these raw talents and …

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 …

Many people chose to stay one or two days on Iceland when flying from the US or Canada to Europe. One of the most popular ways to spend this day is to take trip along the Golden Circle, a about 300 km long tourist route looping from Reyjavik to …