Travel Reviews
Cameron Highlands
Cameron Highlands is a well kept gems from foreigners. As this place is located more than 300 km from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, many foreigners have no idea of the countless place that you can set foot in Cameron Highlands. Why do I say so?
Recently, I brought a Japanese friend …
Desert Botanical Gardens Phoenix
Desert Botanical Gardens is an interesting place to visit in Phoenix, Arizona. Located at 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, just one mile north of the Phoenix Zoo, it is easy enough to find. The winter of 2007/2008 was very wet. Many people told me it was time …
Yuma, Arizona - Old Town
In the old west with endless highways and desert is Yuma, Az. The city is large and overwhelming to many who pass through, but if you want to find one destination in the city go for Old Town Yuma right in the center of the city.
In Old Town you …
Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Buncrana is a small town in the Inishowen peninsula in Co. Donegal.
It’s main attraction is that is lies on the shores of Lough Swilly, which separates the Western Peninsula from the Fanad from the Fanad peninsula. It’s a picturesque area surrounded by the famous ‘ rolling green hills’ of …
Animal Safari Pine Mountain GA
One fine Sunday morning we decided to drive to Pine Mountain. The primary source of attraction for my husband and me was the Animal Safari. It promised a near African safari experience with hundreds of exotic animals from around the world. There were six of us.
We bought tickets for …
Breskens, The Netherlands
Breskens is about 10 kilometers from Nieuwvliet-Bad where I was staying last week for a short holiday. By car, the drive is quite easy to do (about 15 minutes) as it is one of the nearest towns from NVB. For us who we were staying in the Sluis area, …
Discovery Cove Orlando
Again, another great review for my experience in Orlando, Florida and this is one of the best places that I have visited located near to the SeaWorld and it is none other than Discovery Cove. Now, this place is a real gem; full of enticing tropical paradise that …
Porec Croatia
Porec is a beautiful small town on the west side of Istrian coast. I go there very often during the summer because there’s always something going on. The old town of Porec is actually a peninsula so you are surrounded by water wherever you go. It is really difficul …
Philosphy the Travel Agent
I am those beauty buffs who love experimenting with different kind of products. Since my lifestyle involved a lot of travelling, I was always on a look out for a complete beauty aid which could be used in all my travels. So when I happened to see “Philosophy The …
Croft Castle, Herefordshire, UK
Of all the many tourist attractions in the beautiful English border county of Herefordshire, one that to my mind really stands out is Croft Castle in the village of Yarpole. It is now run by the National Trust, and as such is conserved for the benefit of the nation’s …
Magnetic Observatory
The Magnetic Observatory in Alibaug is the only one of its kind in Asia. This tourist spot was suggested to me and by one of my friend and i literally had to hug him after the tour to this observatory was over because it was really amazing and unusual …
Ginnie Springs
Ginnie Springs is a travelers paradise depending on how much you enjoy the outdoors and swimming in cool springs. I’m familiar with Ginnie Springs because it’s adjacent to High Springs other springs: Blue Springs. Ginnie Springs is on of those places where you go to have a good time …
Howe Caverns NY
Howe Caverns is a place that for me really gives an out of the world experience. It is located in New York and I went with my siblings only. My parents did not follow for this trip since we thought that it could slightly more exciting for …
Chicago Botanic Garden
The Chicago Botanic Gardens are big enough to keep any guest busy and happy for hours. With hundreds of acres worth of land, ponds, streams and a lagoon there are so many different varieties of garden that can be cultivated and grown. I have been here so many mornings, …
Penang Toy Museum, Penang
I read about this Museum on a pamphlet at a tourist stations. The brochure used words like “impressive” “imaginative” “unexpectly creative” and “must see” Granted it was an advertising brochure but these were quotes from visitors so I thought it would be an outing that could be enjoyed by the …
Munich
I’ve just come back from Munich and all I can say is Wow! This is a wonderful city. The atmosphere is unique. The beer is like no other beer I have tasted. It is really difficult to describe just how special Munich is but I’m going to try.
Munich manages …
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
It’s getting warmer now and my wife and I are making plans for what we want to do with the kids this summer (using a good chunk of my vacation time in the process).
I’m not sure if we can afford it yet or not, but one of the places …
Mass Transit System in Toronto, Canada
I would recommend the Canadian city of Toronto’s transit system to all my friends as it is practical, safe and efficient. It is run by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), which is subsidized by the provincial government of Ontario.
When I lived in metro Toronto from 1996 to 2006, …
Wildlife World: Sydney, Australia
Wildlife world is located in Darling Harbor in Sydney, Australia; and it is filled with exactly what it sounds like’wildlife. Although the building looks small from the outside, it is actually packed full of interesting critters from spiders to wombats, sugar gliders, and much more! It’s a …
Tennessee Museum of Aviation
On our recent vacation to Gatlinburg Tennessee we visited the Tennessee Museum of Aviation. The museum isn’t in downtown Gatlinburg, but it is close. They have brochures at all motels and visitor centers where you can get the phone number and call for complete directions. Or you can …
Navy Pier tourist attraction Chicago
It’s amazing that visitors to the fine city of Chicago do not see Navy Pier for what it is: the ultimate tourist trap. This park is full of lousy food-court style food, shops selling trashy souvenirs, and all the other trappings of a second-rate small town …
Gibraltar
Gibraltar is a real great place that I just love to be at. I went with my group of friends, sometime in the year 2000 and I would say that this travel destination has a lot of spectacular views and lots of duty free shopping as well.
This place …
Best Western $50 Card Promotion
If you are a traveler looking to save a bit of money then you probably have stayed at a Best Western hotel. I have stayed at a few of these and I have had a mixed experience with them.. Some of them are good, and some have been very …
Maquinit Hot Springs
During our recent Coron trip, one of the places we went to was Maquinit Hot Spring. It was not included in our package tour so we just went there on our own. From our hotel beside the pier, we took a tricycle to the springs which cost …
Holland America Alaska Cruise
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 …
Bowling Castelletto
Bowling in Castelletto is a lot funner than doing the same thing elsewhere. Apart from the fact that Castelletto offers a much funner nightlife, with many little restaurants, nearby discos and bars/clubs, it also has a much bigger bowling alley thus giving you and your friends much more space …
Jolly Mill Park
Jolly Mill Park is in a desolute area outside of Pierce City Mo., in Southwest, Missouri. We had been told by friends it is a great place to take the kids to swim and fish and just enjoy the day outside. A couple of summers ago we looked up …
Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, IL
I live in the Chicago area, so I have taken trips to the Museum of Science and Industry numerous times in my life. It is one of my very favorite museums, and believe me, I have been to many! Unlike the Field Museum in Chicago, for instance, the exhibits …
Talybont Reservoir, Wales
Talybont Reservoir, in the Brecon Beacons National Park in central Wales, is by no means one of the most famous or popular such tourist attractions in the country, or even in the National Park itself, but although it is hardly likely to detain the average traveller for an entire …
Holland America Travelling Ketchikan Alaska
While travelling through Alaska I must say one of my favorite places to visit has always been Ketchikan, this unique little town boasts so many amazing sites of Alaska along with historic attractions of its Native history.
There are historic sites to check out such as Potlatch Park which …
Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus
Kyrenia is located 30 minutes north of Nicosia, the capital city of Cyprus. Nicosia is the last divided capital in Europe, so before you go up to Kyrenia, it’s worth a good look there too.
Kyrenia has a lovely harbour with lots of good quality restaurants and bars and …
The City of Gyeongju, South Korea
Far before we went to Korea, we had planned to visit this city because it accommodates historical sites those centuries old. Gyeongju is located 280 km to the south east of Seoul. This city is not big but fun to visit as there are many tourist spots around and …
Guangzhou Zoological Garden
I am not really a fan of zoos, because I get uncomfortble and all emotional when I see animals in cages. But when I was in Guangzhou, China, for a short vacation, my friend urged me to visit the Guangzhou Zoological Garden, or more popularly known as Guangzhou Zoo, …
Painted Horizons Hot Air Balloon Ride, Winter Garden, FL
For our anniversary this past year, my Daughter and her Husband gave us passes for a Hot Air Balloon ride from a company called “Painted Horizons” out of Winter Garden, FL.
Although it’s something that I’ve often thought about doing, much like Parasailing, I didn’t actually plan to go through …
Janjira fort in Alibaug
The Janjira Fort is one the few sea forts in India. It was built by the rulers of Ahmednagar in the 15th century.
I had been to this fort for the first time with my college friends and then after i visited it twice. The fort was a massive masterpiece …
Williamsberg VA
If you are considering taking a good old fashioned family vacation, why not consider heading to Virginia and checking out Williamsberg? Williamsberg is under a five hour drive from most locations in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey and hosts not only a great home to some of …
Bangalore Autorikshaw
After my stay of 6 years in Bangalore, one thing i have realized. The really lucky people in Bangalore are those who doesn’t travel in Bangalore Autorikshaws.
When I reach bangalore from my native, i always endup paying double meter charges to reach home from Kalasipalaya.
The distance between …
The Tewkesbury Mop Fair
My Husband and I and our two boys live in Tewkesbury in the UK and we love the place. Every year on the 9th & 10th October the roads round the centre of town are closed of and the Mop Fair rolls into town. The Mop fair …
O & W Railroad Bridge Trail
I could not help but notice how beautiful this area was from the moment I arrived. There was a nice bathroom and a gazebo that overlooked the rapids of the river. The gazebo has trail information to aid visitors in choosing a trail that best suits their personal abilities. …
Jupiter FL
Any fishing fans, or boating fans, who are looking for a desirable Florida travel destination, may enjoy taking a trip to Jupiter, Florida. While Jupiter is far removed from the hustle and bustle of the crowds and people of Disney, it still offers great picturesque water scenes, small …
Lead Pass, Quito, Ecuador
Lead Adventures one pass is a great way to experience Ecuador independently while having access to expert advise; the Lead Pass takes away a lot of confusion by providing prearranged travel and accommodation while offering the flexibility of choosing what you what to do and how long you want …
The Everglades
My family and I were in Southern Florida not long ago so we decided to stop by the Everglades. This was a dream come true of sorts because I had always seen documentaries on the Everglades but I had never been there. I was …
Wickford Village, Wickford, RI
This past summer when I was home visiting family in Rhode Island, I had the pleasure of spending the day out on a family member’s boat in Narragansett Bay. After a morning of fishing, boating and sunbathing, we headed into Wickford Harbor. After tying up at the dock …
The Galleria Borghese in Rome, Italy
I’ve been to Rome several times. I even lived there for a short time once. After awhile you no longer stare like a tourist at the amazing sights. After all, you’re not one anymore, and even the wonders of the Eternal City tend to lose their novelty with too …
Super 8 Motel Pigeon Forge TN
For Easter we decided to take our kids to Dolly wood in Pigeon Forge. We looked up a motel online and called a couple to confirm they had two rooms available for Friday night. Luckily for us we were able to get a smoking and non-smoking room just a …
Ripley’s Believe It or Not, Orlando, Florida
While traveling around busy International Drive in Orlando, Florida, we decided to stop at the quirky Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum for a different museum experience. We weren’t disappointed! As soon as we stepped out of the car, we noticed something was really different about this building - …
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 …
Intercape Manliner Long Distance Bus Service
To be really honest, the only reason I used a bus to travel from Cape Town to Upington was purely for the experience as I really prefer driving, but not flying because I don’t get to see the beauty of this country traveling above the clouds.
Since I am not …
Beach Pond State Park
Every summer when I was a kid, my Grandparents would come up to my house at least once, and usually twice a week to take my brother and I to Beach Pond State Park to spend the day there. We’d leave at about 9:30 and it took about …
Magnetic Island Queensland Australia
This is truly a paradise-like island in Australia. It is situated across Townsville City which is in North Queensland. If you are going to take the ferry, it will be reached for around 20-30 minutes. This little island is very wonderful to explore. There are so many things that …
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