Travel Reviews
Tallinn Estonia Visiting
Talinn, the capital of Estonia, is an up and coming destination for weekend breaks. Cheap flights are now available through Easyjet from London Stansted, so now there is no excuse for not visiting this fascinating medieval city.
Talinn is divided into two distinct parts, the old town, situated within …
Baguio City
Baguio City is actually called the Summer Capital of the Philippines, since most people love to vacation there during the summer. It is located at the tops of the mountain and has cool weather all year round. Pine trees graze the whole city and every morning you can smell …
East 6th Street & Congress Ave. Austin, TX
East 6th Street & Congress Ave. Ever hear of people going down there to party. I’m sure you have because I know I’ve heard about this happening all the time. It’s the happening place, etc, etc, and I have to tell you it does seem pretty true. It does …
Cape Coast Castle
I was very excited when I visited the cape coast castle located at cape coast in the central and southern provinces of Ghana. This castle was built by the Danes and later occupied by the British in the olden days, when they were involved in the slave trade …
Dominican Republic travel
last year we spent aour summer holidays at the dominican republic. we were very exited, because we heared many beautiful stories about this paradise.
after the plane was landing, the doors were opened, we were confronted with our first impression. the weather was beautiful warm, the syk was blue. we …
Hoo Farm
My family and I had a great day out last week when we visited Hoo Farm. Hoo farm is located in Preston on the Weald Moors in Telford, Shropshire.
We took our three and a half year old son and our nine month old baby, it cost us …
Atlantta, Georgia
My friends and I took a trip down to Atlanta, Georgia last summer, and while there, I experienced something quite different from that of my everyday life.
One thing that really got my attention was how friendly the people were. I live in the state of Maryland. Though it …
Key West Florida
Key West is one of the most beautiful and unique islands that my wife and i had ever seen.When we arrived there by car, we noticed how all of the buildings,homes,stores,restaurants,and hotels were either constructed or preserved to look like they did when they were originally built around 1900 …
Olde Mystic Village
Olde Mystic Village is a really magical village and I have the pleasure of going there with my aunt and my whole family. My aunt did not bring her family along during that time since the children were spending time in their cousin’s place and having a blast …
Rockliffe Mansion in Hannibal, Missouri
My husband and I recently traveled to Hannibal, Missouri for a wedding, and during our stay we decided to take in some of the sights. For those who don’t know, Hannibal is best known for being the hometown of Mark Twain (or Samuel Clemens). …
Asheville NC
Asheville, North Carolina sits perched on top of a hill top which is part of the Great Smoky Mountain foothills. Its many rolling hills are covered in rhodendrum offering a beautiful view that is full of life and colorful blossoms in the spring and greenery in the winter. …
Green Acres RV Park
When looking for a nice place to park our travel trailer we at first glance thought that Green Acres would be tolerable. It is located out in the country about 7 to 10 miles from Clinton, Illinois. The sign is old and faded looking giving the impression …
Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley is considered to be the epitome of night life and adult entertainment in Brisbane. Sadly this is the case - despite the fact that there is nothing there besides normal shops, homeless people, general squalor and a few hole in the wall peep shows and strip clubs. …
Megabus
I’ll admit, I’m not a huge fan of taking the bus places. Out of NYC, for a long time the main affordable option was the Chinatown bus, which was often late and always crowded. However, I had no choice but to rely on it for my trips to DC …
Liverpool Trip
Last year we traveled through the UK and one of our days we spent in Liverpool. We had a few good reasons to make a stop in this English city. For one, we are huge Beatles fans and so visiting Liverpool was like a pelgrimage for us. Besides the Beatles …
The South Americian Explorers Club, Quito, Ecuador
The fifty dollars I spent before I arrived in Ecuador for a membership to The South American Explorers club was the best investment I could have made in preparation for traveling in Latin America. The Club has a clubhouse in Quito that is centrally located and offers some …
Romania
If you are looking for a place to go, this is it. You should consider going to Romania. Any time of year, is a great time to go. If you like to ski, visit one of the Lodges in the winter time, Located in the mountains. Sample the …
Rapallo
This is a pretty nice place to visit especially for older folks. The weather is nice and warm in summer and luckily it’s cooled down by colder sea breaze which makes the climate more bearable. There are quite a few qute little shops here and there, lots of focaccerie …
Ocho Rios travel
Many of my friends keep telling me that Ocho Rios is a nice place to spend a weekend. I always thought That being so close to this town I am not excited about visiting it. I believe that if I am travelling then it should be somewhere far like …
Malcapuya and Banana Island Tour, Coron, Palawan
One of the tours we went to during our trip to Coron, Palawan was to Malcapuya and Banana Island. From the pier, it took us a little more than an hour to get to Malcapuya Island. The ride can be quite tiring as the scenery, although beautiful, …
Museum of Anthropology at UBC
My main interest for finally going to Museum of Anthropology at UBC in Vancouver, was that I am a big fan of Bill Reid, the famous First Nations artist, and I am also very interested in the history of First Nations people; this museum has one of the biggest …
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 - …
The Penguin Plunge Jamestown RI
On January 1st at exactly 12 Noon, there is no place I’d rather be than at Mackerel Cove in Jamestown, RI to witness hundreds of people jump into the icy cold waters of Narragansett Bay. They come in swimsuits, some bikinis and some with bow ties and top …
Hidden Beach Saipan
I don’t know how we found the time to go to Hidden Beach because it was at the farthest side of the island. Located at the northeastern side of Saipan, the beach can be reached after a long trek through a forest. My friend said that it would take …
Norris Dam State Park
The Norris Dam State park is what we call a hop, skip and jump away, in our neck of the woods. It is located just 28 miles off highway 441 from down town Knoxville, Tennessee. Making it is close enough for many people to enjoy for an afternoon …
The Sitting Bull Crystal caverns
The Sitting Bull Crystal Caverns are a real adventure to visit. The cave itself was first explored and developed by Alex Duhamel and his sons in 1929 and has been host to many visitors since 1934.
Touring this cave in the Black Hills of SD will take you deep (and …
National Automobile Museum of Tasmania
For an admission fee of A$10.50 per person, the National Automobile Museum of Tasmania is guaranteed to make your eyes pop out, take your breath away, and exclaim, “Wow” for inside the museum are Veteran, Vintage, Classic and Exotic motor vehicles …
Kovalam
Kovalam is a major tourist centre in Kerala, a southern state of India. Many tourists from other parts of India and also from western countries come to visit Kovalam.
The airport is 15 kms far from the main city. There is no direct bus from the airport. One has to …
Kwando Safaris Tour Operator
Sometimes, picking up the phone is the quickest way to reserve something rather than go through a series of email exchanges and waiting for responses to queries and requests. Such was my situation when I booked my safari for 4 people 1 1/2 months ago. I was getting nowhere …
Westchester Para Transit
If you live in 5 boroughs of New York City then you might be familiar with Access a Ride which is a service for the disabled to have door to door service to and from shopping or doctor visits which they pay a flat fee of $3.00. However …
El Gouna Egypt
Egypt has been a hidden treasure for travellers for many years, with its Pyramids in Cairo and its Karnak Temple in Luxor, and not forgetting the famous “Red Sea” and “The River Nile” altogether has made Egypt a very cultural and spiritual place for everyone who visits, be it …
GW Exotic Animal Memorial Park, Wynnewood, OK
I have a nephew that lives in Oklahoma and although I don’t get to go see him too often and he usually comes to visit me, I did get to go see him this past Spring for a short while when we were traveling to Texas on business. …
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 …
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 …
Sequoyah’s Home
My visit to Sequoyah’s home, earlier this spring, caused me to ponder the intertwining of the lives of those who have impacted American history.
Located northeast of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, Sequoyah’s home is not that far a drive for me and I wish I had …
Heineken Experience - Amsterdam, Netherlands
My trip to Europe did include a lot pubs and things but places like the Heineken Experience were a lot of fun and educational as well.
This is the site of the old brewery, which has been turned into a sort of museum all about Heineken. I think the …
Keat’s Camp (on Keat’s Island, Howe Sound)
Keat’s Island is a small island in Howe Sound, having a handful of local residents who live there throughout the year (I know one of them!). The rest of the houses are mostly summer cottages. Keat’s is mostly known for Plumper Cove Marine Provincial Park, but also …
Dole Pineapple Plantation
I love visiting the Dole Pineapple Plantation. The best part is that it is very affordable. It is absolutely beautiful there and there is a lot to do. Dole has the world’s largest maze at over 3 acres long/wide. It is an interactive maze meaning …
Wartburg in Eisenach (Thuringia/Germany)
The Wartburg is famous for several reasons.
It was the castle where about 1207 the —˜Sängerkrieg’ took place. A contest between minstrels, an event that was used by Richard Wagner for his opera —˜Tannhäuser’ a few centuries later. Secondly Saint Elisabeth of Hungary lived there after she was sent …
Rent a Canoe
I might as well be known as the anti-exercise woman. I literally can not stand doing any kind of intense workout program if I am not having fun while doing it, and not consciously thinking about the fact that I am acutally exercising. As a result, I …
Genting Highlands Malaysia
Genting Highlands is a hilltop between the states of Pahang and Selangor in malaysia. Its about an hours drive outside Kuala Lumpur (KL), the capital of Malaysia.
This is a wonderful place to visit when you are in Malaysia. The weather here is cool, thus a good get-away from the …
Helen, GA
When most people think of Georgia, they think of old time southern hospitality, like in “Gone with the Wind”. Where women are sitting on their front porches, sipping iced tea, and gossiping about the new family who moved into town. Even though you can still find that in …
Nuremburg, Germany
Nuremburg Germany is a walled city. When you first set your eyes on this old city, you’re met with a view of huge walls and towers enclosing the city. It’s about 950 years old and feels very medieval.
It’s a very walkable city with a river nearby.
Kaiserburg Castle is one …
Sentosa Island Singapore
Sentosa is an island in Singapore where there are fun attractions and beaches. To reach the place, my friends and I took a cable car from Vivo City mall. The island can be reached by a monorail, MRT and bus but we opted for a cable car since I …
Taronga Zoo Sydney
The Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia is a wonderful place to visit, I really enjoyed my time there seeing a lot of native Australian wildlife. It could possibly be Australia’s best zoo though I hear Melbourne Zoo is great and of course I don’t need to mention the credentials …
Kedah
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 …
Underdown County Park
There is a place north of Merrill called the Underdown. It is such a versatile spot. You can camp, ride you horse, swim, ATV, bike, hike and whatever. It is way back on a glacial park of Northern Lincoln County.
I have gone horseback riding up there …
New Lanark Scotland
I have heard lots of rumours regarding New Lanark and that it is a haunted place with lots of different experiences that one might get. I went with my group of friends and found a lot of nice, historical exhibits in this travel destination and the area seemed …
Pine Mountain Vacation
Pine Mountain is nestled in central Georgia, but you would never know it after arriving there. When I arrived, I was bombarded with every kind of ‘mom and pop’ restaurant and quaint antique store that I could have ever wished for. From time to time, I get tired …
Stephensdom, or St. Stephen’s Cathedral, in Vienna, Austria
Riding the escalator up from the U-Bahn to Stephensplatz, I felt my mouth open in awe as Stephensdom appeared, looming above me. My group and I couldn’t help but stop in our tracks and gaze at the fantastic gothic structure, making Austrians and tourists move around us. The towers, …
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