Travel Reviews
Baclayon Church
Baclayon Church is the oldest church in the Philippines. Its construction and existence can be traced back to the Spanish occupation in the Philippines.
When I visited the place last year, it was still as remarkable and sublime the way it had …
Nebraska
There are lots of nature about Nebraska. I have been to this particular state before with my family and there are lots of wheat fields for miles and miles. One tour guide told us that Nebraska has been called the “breadbasket” for the fact that there are …
Van Saun County Park - Paramus, NJ
Growing up in Bergen County, New Jersey, there weren’t alot of zoos and aquariums nearby. However, we had one gem: Van Saun County Park & Zoo! I have been there more times than I can count, and now enjoy taking my son when we visit family back east.
If …
Navigon FreshMaps Map Update Service
The reason why I purchased a Navigon in the first place was because I had heard so many good things about the company and how up to date they kept their maps on the GPS. However, when I got the item I was informed that I would need to …
Wild Elephant Hill Resort in Munnar
It has been five years since I went to Munnar for my honeymoon and we stayed in a different resort at that time which was in the heart of this small hill station, munnar, in Kerala(South India). And for our fifth wedding anniversary, my husband, myself and our daughter, …
Ellenboro NC
Ellenboro, North Carolina used to be a big time railroad town. They still use the railroad but not as much as in the early days of the town. They have a small city park next to the city hall in the center of town. My kids used to love …
Orbitz Best Airfare Guarantee
If you are currently looking for an affordable way to get your travel in this summer and do not want to stay home then you will need to make some wise choices and I am sure that you have heard a lot about the Orbitz Best Airfare Guarantee. This …
South Africa Cape of Good Hope
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 …
Scioto Trail
When I was just a small lad of four or five we went to the Scioto Trail. It is the first park I can really recall. It was so named from being part of an old Indian trail. I think my mom said they used it as a means …
Waves Indoor Water Park in Niagara Falls
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 …
Round Lake State Park
Round Lake, Idaho is located in Sagle just 10 miles south of Sandpoint , Idaho. With 142 acres of forest surrounding a 58 acre lake the Park is 2,122 feet above sea level. The lake is a product of glacial activity from the Pleistocene Epoch.
You’ll find yourself in …
Rajgir Bihar India travel
For all those into Budhism it’s a must to visit this place. The other place of interest nearby is Bodh Gaya so both places can be covered in one go.
Rajgir is located in Bihar State and is about four hours drive from the capital city of Patna. The Stupa …
Johannesburg, South Africa
I was in Johannesburg for the World Cup and it was an amazing experience. As a travel destination is also has a lot to offer but it is mainly the centre of business for South Africa but there is still something for everyone.
Don’t be put off with the crime, …
Allentown, PA
Allentown has got to be the worst place to live. I moved out of Allentown about three years ago so my children would be able to go to a safer school. I am so glad I made the move when I did!
I can not go one day, …
Old Port in Montreal, Canada
Montreal is one of my favorite cities in Canada. When I used to live in Toronto, I used to fly to Montreal on weekends. It’s just as cold in winter as Toronto, or perhaps even colder.
But the difference is, Montreal has an underground city which you will …
Table Rock State Park
Spending time outdoors is definitely something that my family enjoys, but we all have our own specific interests when it comes to the wide variety of different activities possible. There are very few places where we can travel and enjoy each of our hobbies without spending a significant …
Spain Cathedral of Seville
I used to visit a lot of churches before especially when I was in Europe but not anymore. But, since I was visiting Sevilla in the Andalusia province of Spain, I thought I should revive my Catholic upbringing once more.
This Gothic cathedral was certainly impressive. It was also just …
Travel to Yosemite National Park
I could not believe Yosemite National Park when I first entered. You enter a gigantic valley with rocky cliff faces on either side, a couple of water falls that go all the way down the cliffs, and Halfdome in the distance. You think that the cliff walls …
Nairn Falls
Nairn Falls is located just south of Pemberton, just 20 minutes north of the world renown Whistler Ski Resort, in Nairn Falls Provincial Park. There is ample parking right off highway 99, which is free, but do make sure you lock your car and don’t leave valuables in …
Blue Water Rafting, Maui, HI
When we vacationed in Hawaii a few years ago, we had gone there mostly to see my longtime friend Jenny and her husband Paul who live on the beach in Maui. We got to do so many cool things while there and see so many wonderful places. …
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Minneapolis, Minnesota
If you are someone who enjoys art and nature, the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is the place to visit. It is one of the best spots my family visited when vacationing in the USA. Aside from the fact that there is no entrance fee to the garden …
Bishop’s Castle, Colorado
Enjoying Colorado’s natural beauty is a perk of living on the Front Range. But some of the man-made sites are just as cool. We took our daughters to one of those places last summer. A castle built by ONE man north of Lake Isabell on Colorado 165. Mr. Bishop …
Mysertious Mansion, Gatlinburg, TN
To be perfectly honest, I had no idea this place even existed until I took the Gatlinburg Ghost Tour and it was mentioned in passing it by the tour guide. After that, I would walk past the mansion every now and then while walking Gatlinburg. During one trip, we …
United States Holocaust Museum
The United States Holocaust Museum is a real tribute and educational process for everyone to experience. It is definitely a place that everyone needs to visit in their lifetime. If you�re in the Washington, DC area this is one museum that you will not want to miss. …
Nile Cruises
If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting the land of the Pharoes then a Nile cruise is the best way of doing it. Nile cruises attract all sorts of people. Apart from the fact that you see the beauty of the Nile and have your entertainment set up every evening, …
Lalbagh Botonical Garden
I am from South India and my hometown is Chennai. But recently my husband got a transfer to Bangalore. Initialy it was very difficult for me to accept the change of place, but after sometime I started loving the garden city, Bangalore. When I decided to explore Bangalore, …
Maumee State Forest
We took a field trip when I was in the fourth grade to the Maumee State Forest. While there a ranger gave us a guided tour of the forest. A nature walk basically, where he told the history of the area and identified several species of trees for us. …
Araku valley,travel
Before last year,we went to Araku valley , a hill station and picnic spot in India. I would like to share my wonderful memories of this famous hill station. Araku valley is one of the famous hill stations in India and is located exactly 112 …
Canadian-US National Park Roadtrip: North Cascades-Jasper-Banff-Glacier
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. …
Turtles of Mon Repo Beach
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 …
Fisherman’s State Park and Campground
One of the nicest places that I have ever gone camping was at Fisherman’s State Park and Campground in Narragansett, Rhode Island. I took up Camping a couple years ago rather seriously after having a great time camping with friends. Now I go as often as I …
Horanadu Annapoorneswari Temple
I still distinctly remember what was Hornadu Annapoorneswari Temple about four decades ago. The deity was housed in an old building, which had colored glass panes on the front windows, with a wooden Portico at the front. Late Sri.Venkatasubba Jois looked after the temple. He was an old man …
Six Flags Magic Mountain Santa Clarita
Are you a thrill seeker wanting to ride plenty death defying rides at an amusement park? Well Six Flags Magic Mountain (SFMM) is not for you. The popularity has murdered this amusement park.
I went to SFMM with a group of friends for my first time to the park. I …
Bear Creek Park in Surrey, Canada
I have been living in the city of Surrey for over a year before I finally got acquainted with Bear Creek Park. My friend drove me there only recently, and I wondered why I haven’t had a chance to visit it before.
It is an amazing place, and a …
Southern California Beach Club
The Southern California Beach Club is a timeshare in Oceanside California that is almost literally right on the beach. I have been to this timeshare every summer for the last ten years and have definitely seen the good and bad aspects of this timeshare. First, this timeshare …
Senegal Cap Skirring
Cap Skirring is the Mediterranean Sea of Senegal if not West Africa. To go here, one has either to take a flight from Dakar or direct flights from Western Europe. For us, it was a neighbour while we were in Guinea-Bissau, we often went there by car. The roads …
Cyril E. King Airport (STT) St. Thomas
I’ve been to Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas several times over the past ten years, and my first experience flying into that airport was actually a little scary. The runway appeared very small compared to the larger airports in the states that I was used to, …
Scituate’s Apple Orchards, Scituate, RI
As a child growing up in Rhode Island, it was always part of our family traditions to make a trip out to Scituate, RI in the fall to visit the Apple Orchards at Apple Picking time. Between the beautiful fall foliage on the ride out there and the …
Kuala Lumpur City
Vacation in the city of Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) was exciting and fun! I highly recommend it as a travel destination. The train from the airport is quick and arrives downtown in 28 minutes. Many hotels in the city are only $50 per night and are beautiful …
Chicago Children’s Museum
We only get to Illinois to visit relatives about every two or three years. On our last trip this past summer we spent a week with my causin and her family right outside of Chicago. We spent everyday going into Chicago siteseeing, eating at different restaurants and shopping. On …
Trip to Tachileik, Myanmar
The word —˜Myanmar’ reminds me to a rather isolated country with poor people and not very well maintained public infrastructures. It had been, however, my opinion before I visited this country. Last July I went to the city of Tachileik of Myanmar through Mae Sai town of Thailand. Both small …
Atlantic City Casino and Boardwalk
I have been to New Jersey’s Atlantic City a couple of years ago. That was before I went to The Strip of Las Vegas, so way back then I does not have any point of comparison but I still find the experience nice. I enjoyed playing slot machine from one …
Red Rock Canyon
Living in the desert, there are few places that I believe stand out from the usual barren hills or sandy dune or even an odd mountain or two. It’s kind of like saying which is better, the Pacific or the Atlantic Oceans? Well, they’re both bodies of water and it’s …
Cape Lookout State Park Oregon
(503) 842-4981 or 800-551-6949. For reservations 800-452-5687.
Cape Lookout is located on Oregon’s northern coast off US 101. It is 12 miles southwest of Tillamook, approximately two hours west of Portland.
We really enjoyed Cape Lookout State Park because it is not like most of the State Parks …
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
Last April 2008, I attended a convention in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines. One of the perks of the convention was a trip to the reknowned Puerto Princesa River National Park, more popularly known as the Underground River of Palawan. My group hired a van for one thousand pesos …
Independence Dam State Park
Independence Dam is a small state park located in Defiance, Ohio. It lies along the banks of the Maumee river. It offers boating, canoeing, and hiking. As small kids we would play on top of the dam while my dad fished. As we got older we would also …
Big South Fork State Park TN
It was a hot fall afternoon and we had nothing better to do but ride around out in the Big South Fork Park. We passed the West Entrance Trailhead of the Big South Fork Park and decided to stop. Now we had hiked the John Litton Farm loop trail …
30 hours in Busan, South Korea
Do you have only 30 hours in Busan? Do not worry, I still could enjoy this second largest city in Korea during that short period, you may follow my way. I arrived at 10 am and left this city at 4 pm on the next day and managed to visit …
The Phoenix Zoo
If you’re heading to Phoenix any time soon, consider checking out the Phoenix Zoo for a fun way to spend an afternoon. When my family and I used to live near Phoenix, in the beautiful Valley Of The Sun, a trip to The Phoenix Zoo was always a great …
Nimbin Crystal Tourist Caravan Park
After spending over six months here during several trips I could no longer recommend this park to anyone since the new caretaker took over in early 2012.
Ameneties are now extrememly poor. The bathroom blocks are rundown and absolutely filthy. It takes at least ten minutes in the female …
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