I was in Penang for vacation over the weekend. I visited the Penang Butterfly Farm which is located quite far away from Georgetown. It is located after the Batu Ferringhi stretch and before the newly built hydroelectric dam. This was my second visit to this farm; the first was …

When people think of Niagara Falls, we normally think of the actual falls themselves, proud and majestic as they are. However, they are not the only thing that one can find when visiting Niagara Falls. The Niagara Parks system in Niagara Falls, Ontario offers a host of …

My family loves to go camping, so a few weeks ago we decided to go camping at Boulder Beach Campground at Lake Mead. We arrived at Lake Mead after 5PM on a Friday evening, and the Lake entrances were already closed, so their were no park/lake employees there …

Since long time before, I interest to know about the old cultures of East Asia countries, both Chinese and Japanese culture. Before, I only could learn about its culture from the book and movie about those countries. Until i got a good chance to continue my study in Tokyo. …

Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, is one of my favourite memories of my trip to that country last year, and it is one of the best museums I have seen. It was within walking distance of the downtown core, where our hotel was located, but it also is on …

My visit to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago,IL gave me a big shock right off the bat. That was caused when I saw the ticket price. I could not believe it. I was there with a group of fifteen people, and when I purchased the tickets for all of …

My pen-pal from US had come to Singapore before and I had brought him to one of the most hot favorite places to check out in Singapore which was Sentosa Island. This place is an island by itself, mainly separated from the other places in Singapore. But …

Among the places I have visited in Southeast Asian countries, Inle Lake in Southern Shan State in Myanmar is one of the most interesting and fascinating places with it’s unique culture and life-style of the people living there.
This is a lake way above sea level, high on mountaenous region …

When my cousin suggested I take my girlfriend to the zoo to celebrate her birthday in a nice, quiet and intimate way, I though it was a stupid idea at first but at this point in time, after the visit to the zoo, I can gladly say I am …

With the state that our country is in, many have forgotten the things that made this country a leader in many things. One of those things is space travel and that comes from NASA. I think of myself very lucky to be living in Florida and so close to …

I have recently visited the New Acropolis Museum in Athens and I can say that I loved it (I am a bit of history geek, I won’t hide it). The museum lies just next to the Acropolis metro station so it is really easy to reach. I recommend, however, …

Oahu is a place in Hawaii that I have been to with my boyfriend before. It is a very lovely place and there are lots of great things there. This place is a part of Hawaii that has Honolulu and Waikiki under its belt and I love …

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 …

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 …

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 …

I travel to Buffalo, NY from a very small town in central Kentucky about 3-5 times every year. I’ve used Expedia every time and never have I had any problems whatsoever.
They usually charge me about $20 each time but let me tell ya it’s worth every penny. They …

The Goddess Temple, also known as Sekhmet’s Temple is about 25 minutes away from Las Vegas, NV and roughly three miles away from Indian Springs, NV, is a gorgeous adobe-style white-walled temple dedicated to the female goddesses of many religions.
I first heard of it from several friends who were apart …

From Thane station, It took around two and hours for us to reach ISCON temple, which is located at Juhu , Mumbai. As you know Mumbai is a very big city and there is uncontrollable traffic. We almost tired, when we reached the temple. But , when we …

Alma Park Zoo is located just north of Brisbane. Often overlooked because of the nearby Australia Zoo Alma Park provides a great day trip for the whole family.
Alma Park have the obligatory koala’s and kangaroos found in most Aussie Zoos. They also have a sun …

The most famous street in the world was on the top of our list of things to see in Paris, but we were unsure of how to see it. Everyone we asked said that walking it, as opposed to taking a driving tour, is the only real way to …

I thought it only happened in Manila, where cab drivers took advantage of desperate passengers; apparently it’s also true to most parts of the Philippines. In 2005, I went to Davao to visit my sister who was going to give birth to her second child. I went inside a …

KailashHill is one of the most popular tourist spots in Visakhapatnam. I have been to Kailasha Hills several times.It was really wonderful to had Vanbojana(means having lunch together under tree-shades)there. November is the picnic season in South India.So most of the people prefer this place. We formed as a …

One of my all time favorite vacation spots is Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. I love it so much because it is a beautiful town, plus it has a really great theme park called Dollywood. Dollywood was created by none other than Miss Dolly Pardon.
Now I know you may …

It was normal that before going to Cape Agulhas, we would pass by at the Cape of Good Hope. My husband was also adamant in having his picture taken from this area. Definitely, it was also nearer than going to Cape Agulhas as it was not actually the most …

On a two week trip to visit friends in Mississippi, we traveled to Alabama and got the chance to see a few things while there. One of those things was the Montgomery Zoo, in Montgomery, AL. You know I’ve been to many zoos before and I’ve even been …

Mon Repo Beach is the site of the largest number of nesting Loggerhead Marine Turtles on the Eastern Australian mainland.
I was fortunate enough to be there between November and March to see the tiny hatchling turtles make there desperate scramble from the nests to the water.
It was a very …

It was in the month of July 2008 that Josephine and I took a flight North to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah with the main objective of climbing the highest peak in South East Asia - Mount Kinabalu.
We engaged a local tour agency for the 3 days 2 nights package, and …

One of the most relaxing and exciting vacations for anyone to take, is to Freeport Island in the Bahamas. While you can’t get there directly via flying, you more often than not fly to Florida, and enjoy a seven hour or so cruise to reach the Bahamas by water. …

A short ways over the Connecticut border, when coming from RI, is a little tourist attraction called Olde Mystic Village. It’s on Exit 90 off I-95 on Coogan Blvd.
Here in a pristine, quaint setting that reminds you of an earlier time is this little village of shops and …

I like to travel by flight for long distances (600 km or more) and by train for short and medium distances. When we planed to travel from Phnom Penh (Cambodia) to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City or HCMC for short, Vietnam) I wanted to book a flight, but since …

I live in Fentress County, Tennessee which is what I consider to be the back gate to the Big South Fork. That’s why having the Big South Fork in my back yard practically makes it easier to use it as a playground for our local boy scout troop when …

When I attended the very first opening day of the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, FL in October of 1971, one of the rides that I went on was “Snow White’s Scary Adventure”. Now I still can remember to this day the feeling that came over me …

The beaches of South Carolina have long been a desired destination for families looking for an inexpensive vacation. As a result, Myrtle Beach particularly has become overrun with people from all over the place. It has become too busy, and the quality of smenities has greatly decreased.
After …

It is said that you can go around the world in Vegas and that certainly seems the case as one drives down the Strip and sees the skyline of New York, the pyramids of Egypt, and finally the Eiffel Tower. Although only half the size of the original Eiffel …

This state park offers a beautiful beach that runs along the coast of Washington, the park is on the beach and has a beautiful ocean view. It is a sandy beach that goes on for miles, and has so much scenery along it. The park offers campsites accomodating RV’s …

Located at the east side of the island, Forbidden Island is undeveloped and untouched. You will see some litters on the shores, but these probably came from the ferries or other boats crossing. Few people go to Forbidden Island because you will need to hike through a forest to …

Natural Bridge of Virginia is a very old tourist attraction. It is located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.Natural Bridge is a short drive from I-81. It has been designated as a Historic Landmark it’s also listed in a register of National Historic Places. Two mountains are joined …

As someone who has driven around England quite a bit I feel well qualified to comment that driving around France is so much more appealing. Of course France has it made with the advantages of size and population but this is not all that makes driving there more preferable.
We bought …

When we had the pleasure of touring some of the Southern States while visiting with friends in Mississippi last year, we were looking into possible animal related attractions or zoos that we could go see. One of the best little treasures that we fell upon was the Wild …

One of the benefits of staying in Kasane was that I was very close to Zimbabwe where the famous Victoria Falls is. I readily agreed when my husband suggested that we allocate a day to visit the Falls as it was a mere 70 kilometers away. For about $80 …

Old houses are very intriguing because they have some special archectural features to them typically. One afternoon I was looking for a different place of intrest to take my children for a day trip when I discovered the Carl Sandburg House. He was a welll known author and raised …

The variety of sight-seeing opportunities within the South Bank of London is far too great to describe within one article. However that said sites I’ve found particularly interesting are described within this review and I highly recommend you make each of the locations I’ve listed here part of your …

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 …

Maybe sometimes is funny to speak about toilettes, but when you are tourist and visiting new places is very important to know about this service. Shortly a few tips about toilettes in Paris. Is very important, that every tourist place has them. And sometimes you can’t notice, because they …

Since September is declared Heritage month in South Africa and I found myself in Cape Town with a few coins to spare, I decided to visit one of the most talked about world heritage sites, the Robben Island, were the great Nelson Mandela was once held prisoner of politics.
I …

The Scarborough Bluffs were named after the famous chalk hills in Scarborough, England by Elizabeth Simcoe, wife of the first lieutenant governor of Upper Canada. But these days, everybody who’s familiar with this place loves to call it simply as Bluffer’s Park.
As such, the term conjures the image …

Bristol is one of the most historic cities in England, and I think it is a great choice for a visit. It is unfortunately the case that a lot of visitors to England only see the most popular tourist attractions such as London or Stratford-upon-Avon, but for those willing …

Over the memorial day holiday we decided to go to DollyWood. We decided we would camp out at a national forestry campground because they are usually either free or cheap. Our choice was Horse Creek Campground which is located on state route 107 about six miles east of Greenville, …