Travel Reviews
		
 		
		
		
		
				
				The Fantastic Umbrella Factory, Charlestown, RI
								
				
							 The last time I got home to Rhode Island, we were looking for something unusual to do or see that I hadn’t done before.  This is difficult in Rhode Island because I was born and raised here and am known to be quite a traveler of sorts finding …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Guadalupe River
								
				
							 Guadalupe River is famous river in Texas for vacationers to go tubing, boating, swimming, and kayaking. This location is a popular tourist location mainly due to Texas’ hot temperature with the cool breeze of the river and its waves. 
	I found it very nice in the water because the current …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Chinatown in Vancouver, Canada
								
				
							 Vancouver’s historic Chinatown begins at Main Street and Keefer Street.  This is simply the biggest Chinatown in North America, second only to San Francisco’s.  I love going to this place for the cheap buys, especially seafoods, poultry, beef, fruits, and vegetables. 
	My best friend, however, likes to come …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Colmar France Unterlinden Museum
								
				
							 Colmar is found within the region of Alsace France and provides its visitors with several significant sites.  The town is comfortable in my opinion as to size:  just under 100,000 residents and further is historically beautiful.  Most fortunate for the visitor as well as the town’s …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Langkawi Island
								
				
							 I had travelled to Langkawi Island many times over the years and mostly with a bunch of closed friends, not because it is a simply a beautiful island, but the island has a lot of enhanting activities to offer. 
To begin with, the Langkawi is a duty free island, and …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				The Laidhay Croft Museum, Caithness, Scotland
								
				
						
I came upon the Laidhay Croft Museum by chance whilst driving to John O’Groats in Scotland, which is the most north westerly point of the British mainland. It is an example of a typical 18th century farmer’s croft house known as a Longhouse, which were once common throughout this part …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				AMCO Park
								
				
							 AMCO Park is truly a country park.  The closest town which is the city of Athens is about 20 miles away.  AMCO Park is on County Road F and it is a peaceful drive from whatever direction you are coming from.  AMCO was designed and built …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Quebec City
								
				
							 I had a very fantastic time while being in Quebec City.  My whole large family, together with my aunt’s family plus some other relatives made our way to this fantastic state some years back.  There are just so many sights and attractions there and there were so …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Cittiglio Italy
								
				
							 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 …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				The Gazebo Napili Shores Maui
								
				
							 This restaurant is a must try if you are anywhere near the Ka’anapali Coast and hungry, especially for breakfast.  It is a cute little place tucked inside the Napili Shores Hotel by the pool.  It is hidden from the road.  In fact, you have to park …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Yogi Bear Campground
								
				
							 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 …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Zoo Miami, Miami Florida
								
				
							 I have always loved to visit zoos. More so now, that I can show the animals to my son. He gets to learn about them and see them in person. He wasn’t really interested in touching them, thou. Zoo Miami, or MetroZoo, Miami Zoo, whatever they’re calling it now …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				The Sears Tower
								
				
							 I went to visit my aunt in Chicago, Illinois for the first time two years ago. They toured me and my husband around downtown Chicago. They told us that the tour is never complete without going up The Sears Tower. It has been the tallest building in North America …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Wolf Lodge Resturaunt and Campground
								
				
							 Exit 22, 8 miles east of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho is an experience of a life time for families. The dining at Wolf Lodge is unforgettable set in an old mining site main building. 
As you walk in the front is low so be sure to duck so you don’t knock …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Plant City Strawberry Festival, Plant City, FL
								
				
							 Florida, where I live is well known for it’s many festivals that are held each year throughout the state.  One of the biggest and longest running is the Plant City Strawberry Festival.  Plant City has been running it’s famous festival since 1930 and it’s truly become a …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia
								
				
							 These towers were once the tallest building in the world. It’s probably are the tallest TWIN towers in the world. The reason why i went here is simply because of curiosity. Coming here is easy, depending on your location, simply ride the nearest MRT station and get-off at KLCC …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Lub-d Hostel, Bangkok
								
				
							 I would have to say that Lub-d Hostel is one that lives up to its tag lines. They used to have “Sweet Dreams” as their tag line but I guess they’ve changed it to “Everyone Leaves as a Friend.” Perhaps, one of my best experiences in terms of the …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Berkeley Castle
								
				
							 My husband and I love history and love to go around old castles and stately homes.  So recently we took our two young children of to visit Berkley Castle and we all had such a great time. Berkeley Castle is just of the A38 about midway between Bristol …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Hot Water Beach
								
				
							 Hot Water Beach is a beach in Hahei in the Coromandel.  There was only one reason why I  wanted to come here. 
	Hot Water Beach is known for being on a volcanic fault line.  What this means for tourists is that you can dig a hole in …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Assateague Island Maryland
								
				
							 During my nine trips to Ocean City, Maryland, one of the highlights of the trip was always driving out to Assateague Island. This quiet, peaceful, wildlife-abundant ocean paradise is a completely different world from the hotels, tourist shops, and hustle and bustle of Ocean City. Assateague is famous for …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Jamestown Virginia
								
				
							    Recently my friend and I decided to take a trip to Jamestown Virginia. We opted for the National Park version of this site, since it was slightly less expensive than the Jamestown Historic site. 
	The National Park site is a short drive down the Colonial Parkway off …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Talking Rocks Cavern
								
				
							 I have been in several caves, but the Talking Rocks Cavern is probably my foavorite. Talking Rocks is not the biggest cave I have been in , but by far the most beautiful. When we went with our tour group into the main chamber, which is quite big, I …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Lanzarote
								
				
							 Lanzarote is a truly marvelous place to spend a vacation. I do not recommend this place to a younger crowd as it doesn’t offer much as night entertainment. There are tons of little trinket shops, but I recently found out that it is not worth it to purchase from …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Cabo San Lucas
								
				
							 Cabo San Lucas is in Mexico and a very interesting travel destination that I have been to with my family before.  The things that I find fascinating would be the excellent food, great fun, and the overall great place.   The first and foremost thing that I …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Free Thai Puppet Show Bangkok
								
				
						
Many tourists go to Bangkok for its exotic palace and pagodas, or even for culinary hunting. But do you know that Bangkok is also home to Thai puppet shows? Nowadays it is not very easy to find such show. Some high rank restaurants offer puppet shows at a certain schedule …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Sun Villa Spa & Resort
								
				
							 My hubby and I went to Boracay for our honeymoon. It was a wedding gift from an uncle and aunt. they booked us at Sun Villa Spa & Resort. It is located on top of a hill and just a few walk you’ll be directed to D Talipapa and …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				The White Sand Beach at Puerto Galera, Philippines
								
				
							 It was Holy Week, April of 2008 when my generous Boss brought all of us, (the whole staff with respective families) to the White Beach, Puerto Galera Oriental Mindoro. This beach is perhaps the most visited and popular of Puerto Galera’s beaches. I said so because I already heard …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
								
				
							 When I was a young teenager and my siblings were younger too, my parents brought us to visit The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis n Indiana.  This was probably one of the best children’s museum that I have ever been to so far and definitely one of the most …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
								
				
							 Ho Chi Minh City, formerly called Saigon, is the largest City in Vietnam, and is also an important business hub of the country. 
	I have been there twice, and I was very impressed with the business and cultural environment of the City.  There are many places of interest, historical …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Hoover Dam Tour
								
				
							 On our trip to Las Vegas, my wife and I decided to take a bus tour out to the Hoover Dam.  It was not as impressive as everyone makes it out to be.  The cost for the trip was quite expensive and to actually take a tour …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Karey (Thailand) Co Ltd, Bangkok
								
				
							 We used this Travel Agency for our airport transfers and half a day sight seeing tour when we visited Bangkok early this year. We find this Agency quite professional. When we reached Bangkok Airport after a sleepless journey from Kolkata, we found the driver carrying the placard containing our …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Backpackers’ Cache Bear Canister
								
				
							 The Backpackers’ Cache bear canister is a “must have” for protecting your food from bears and other critters.  Made specifically to keep bears out of your food it also makes camping in bear country much safer.  I don’t go backpacking in the Colorado mountains without my Model …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Taytay Falls
								
				
							 During a visit to a friend in Laguna, she said that our trip wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t go camping at Taytay Falls in Majayjay, Laguna. Our original plan was to camp on the way back in Paenaan, so it was a good thing we had our camping …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Contigo West Travel Apparel Mug
								
				
							 Contigo West is a company that makes a mug which is designed to be ultra portable since it weighs just 11 ounces which means that you can bring it anywhere you can go. It is 8 inches high which makes it easy to store and it holds 20 ounces. …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Maho Bay Beach
								
				
							 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 …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Carlsberg sky tower
								
				
							   I had the oppurtunity to experience,the Carlsberg sky tower which is the highest observation tower  at Sentosa. It is about 110m from the ground and we had a wonderful experience.This tower is not very well known in Sentosa island.You can have a view of whole of …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Les Terasses des Oliviers Cappicioli Corsica
								
				
							 Les Terasses des Oliviers, Cappicioli, Corsica and travel to Corsica 
	LES TERRASSES DES OLIVIERS, CAPPICIOLO between Sunday 8th - Sunday 22nd June this year. 
	I had intended to do this review soon after our (my wife’s and I) return. However, it probably is better that this is being written now rather …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Trip Rewards Incentive Program
								
				
							 Trip Rewards is a program that is free to join, and it definitely worth it. Members of Trip Rewards earn points redeemable for many items, including merchant and restaurant gift cards, free hotel stays, movie tickets, and more. To sign up, all you have to do is visit a …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Lauara Ingalls wilder Home and Museum
								
				
							 We go to Branson, Missouri for the weekend at least three or four times a year because we get yearly season passes to Silver Dollar City. On one of our trips this past summer we stopped at Mansfield, Mo. to check out the Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum. 
I …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Roger Wheeler State Beach or Sand Hill Cove, Narragansett, RI
								
				
							 My family recently made their first trip to Roger Wheeler State Beach or Sand Hill Cove, Narragansett, RI.  The trip was well worth it and the location was absolutely beautiful, well worth the drive to get there.  The cost to enter the park is quite affordable and …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
	
				
				Boracay Island
								
				
							 Every year, more and more people come to Boracay thinking that it’s a paradise waiting to be found. Oh well, sorry to burst their bubble, but Boracay is just another crowded tourist spot. Nothing special about the white sandy beaches and the clear blue waters. The locals are professional …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Fisherman’s Landing,Grant, FL
								
				
							 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 …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Jonker Street, Melaka, Malaysia
								
				
							Jonker Street is purportedly known worldwide by antique collectors and Bargain hunters. Located in Downtown Melaka, Jonker St, is a favorite stop of locals and tourists alike. 
	I honestly have no idea why. Back in the day, maybe. Today? You’ve got to be kidding. 
	True, Jonker St has a handful of good …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Cruzan Amphitheater
								
				
							 I’ve had the pleasure of seeing a concert three times now at Cruzan Amphitheater in West Palm Beach, FL. Actually, it used to be called,”The Sound Advice” amphitheater. 
	I have to preface by saying that half the fun is the tailgating picnic that happens before the event!  People get …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Journey Behind Niagara Falls
								
				
							 The majority of people in experiencing Niagara Falls do so from above, watching out over the railing beside the Falls, watching it fall majestically in all of its incredible glory. 
However, if this is all you see, you are missing out on an amazing experience.  Journey Behind the Falls …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Chinnabee Silent Trail
								
				
							 We went hiking on this trail yesterday.  We didn’t finish the whole trail because we got a late start.  We are not strictly beginners, but it has been a while since we’ve been hiking.   The part of the trail we did complete wasn’t too hard, …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
								
				
							 It is difficult to imagine a more exciting or unique way to see Sydney. The Harbour Bridge is one of the most recognized icons of the city starring in the New Year’s Eve fireworks televised around the world and in tourism adverts. I don’t think anyone has seen Sydney …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Liberty Hall Historic Site
								
				
						
During a trip through Kentucky, we decided to stop in the capital city Frankfort, and we were persuaded to make a stop at Liberty Hall Historic Site. A friendly local suggested we see this site after finding out I was a history buff and that I liked antiques, so we …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				The Temple Uluwatu Bali
								
				
							 I think this is a must visit destination in Bali. A very spectacular view where the temple is perched on the edge of the steep cliff. Since it is a holy place for Balinese, All visitor must wear “selendang”, it is a yellow shawl prepared by the official and …
 
				 
                
		 
	
		
		
	
		
	 
 |