This review I am writing as a result of my bad experience on my trip to goa last year. I found that people of goa, and particularly those who are related to tourism industry are not hospitable. I have travelled throughout India and currently residing in kathmandu, capital of …

Wow. That is the first thing one has to say upon seeing the impressive displays of 2005’s Festival of Lights. It just gets more and more impressive every year.
It is truly an amazing thing to be driving along the Falls road and see the entire world lit …

When I first when to the Okavango Delta and Chobe in Botswana, I used a tour operator called Kgori Safaris. This travel agency is based in Maun. Since we would be doing a safari for 7 people, I looked in the internet first to see what the possibilities …

It is good to know that during the last Sunday of July or during the first of August, Gdansk, a city in Poland, becomes the venue for the traditional Dominician fair, which is attended by guests from all over Poland. Then Gdansk turns into quite a busy place, you …

Any tourist visiting the City of Dartmouth would be well advised to spend an afternoon or even a whole day at Fisherman�s Cove. Located at the end of Pleasant Street, Fisherman�s Cove is on the very edge of Dartmouth, by the harbour.
This old fishing village is roughly two streets …

I found Paris France to be an exciting location and worth every penny spent to visit.
The sites are breath taking. My wife and I visited the Notre Dame in Paris during the Christmas Season. The scenery was just fabulous.
The transportation system is very similiar to the subway systems in …

Tasmania is by far one of the most beautiful states in Australia. The weather is warm in summer and cold in winter. In the mountains and high hills it can snow during winter so remember to pack a good warm rain jacket, a beanie and a pair of gloves. …

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 …

I go to the Outer Banks a lot. I love, love, love Lighthouses. Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is my all time favorite Lighthouse.
When we pulled into the parking lot for this Lighthouse, we were trying to decide what to do. After a half hour, we decided that …

The Deedar-e-Taj hotel, about 2-3km from the famed Taj Mahal, one of the ancient wonders of the world is a 3-star hotel offers very reasonable, almost 2-star rates and is suitable for the budget traveller who wants comfort and might be travelling with a family. Clean, pleasant, medium-sized fully …

I have used flight centre several times. The first few times I went to a flight centre in Kingsley and a loverly girl used to help me. She was always polite and friendly. Unfortunately she left, and my last trip planned I dealt with flight centre …

If you get the opportunity to go to Brittany, seize it with both hands. It doesn’t matter where you come from, they are the most welcoming of people. They are particularly keen on the British for historical reasons. Indeed, the Bretons have their own language which is similar to …

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 …

We had to maximize and see all tourist spots in Singapore before going back to Cebu. Thus on our 3rd day after we arrived from Indonesia, we went to Sentosa. Our family friend just gave us the instructions thus it was like joining “The Amazing Race”. We discovered everything …

The Shanghumukham beach is one of the most well known beach in India. To reach the beach all i had to do was drive 8 km from Thiruvananthapuram. The first time when i came to this beach i was hardly 7 years old and then after 12 years i …

This activity is a must if you’re going to the Bicol region. To reserve for this, you have to contact the person in advance. My friend reserved for us, and if you’re interested, just contact me at glenn_globe@yahoo.com and I can send you the contact number. …

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 …

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 …

My last day in Saipan was spent in Lau Lau Bay. My friend said that they have saved the best for last, so I was really excited to see this place. I had been nagging them about going to scuba diving because I haven’t had time to try it …

According to some references, besides functioning as communication tower Tokyo Tower also accommodates some interesting items such as museums to visit. When I stayed in Tokyo (for 40 days for a joint research), I had a couple of weekends to hunt experience, including the Tokyo Tower.
Armed with a map …

This is one of many natural parks in British Columbia, which is unspoiled by man. Ironically, this site was littered with sawmills at one time!
Burnaby is home to a nature house, a viewing tower, picnic sites, and walking and hiking trails, which are approximately an 11-kilometer walk. …

I had no idea what to expect from the Oklahoma City national Memorial & Museum. I remember when the bombing happened like it was yesterday and thought we should stop and take the tour and show our respect to those that had died, as well as the survivors. I …

Lebanon- What can I say about this country? Ravaged by war time and time again and yet it stands strong and firm, adamantly so. I was not sure that I would be able to travel to the country because of the recent political problems that have been plaguing the …

I’ve been to the Cruzan Amphitheater several times now for various concerts. The first two times I went, they called it the “Sound Advice” Amphitheater, but it is now the Cruzan Amphitheater and I have there under that name twice as well.
It doesn’t matter what you are attending this …

The Haunted Mansion in Liberty Square at Walt Disney World, FL is one of the definite “Must Sees” no matter if you’ve seen it before or not. Yes, it’s that good! This ride has been there since Disney World opened in 1971 and yes I’ve been seeing it …

If you’re planning a trip to Magnetic Island and you want to camp, there are only two campgrounds to choose from. One is Bungalow Bay (close to Horseshoe Bay) and the other is Base Backpackers (on the same side as the ferry terminal).
We chose Bungalow Bay because it …

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is like my home-away-from-home. I’ve visited so often that I’m learning every street, every nook and cranny, and, of course, every historic home. Gettysburg, the small town made famous by the epic battle of July 1863, has many old homes that were built before the battle.
I …

When my elderly grandparents suggested a trip to Indiana to see a play and have dinner at Amish Acres, I was less than thrilled; I guess I was expecting a lame play, much like a church play, and less than appealing food. I wasn’t expecting to enjoy my day …

Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo is probably the best zoo I have ever been to. I have been to the Atlanta zoo, the Honolulu Zoo—¦. Lowry Park outdoes them all! The zoo in Tampa is incredibly interactive. My daughter and I went to the Lowry Zoo for …

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 …

Exmouth is a seaside resort in Devon, in the south-west of England. It is renowned as a pleasant place to take a young family on holiday, thanks to its expansive beach of golden sand. It is not one of the more intense or extreme resorts, and as such it …

Ocean City, Maryland is an approximately 10 mile long strip island off of Maryland’s Coast. Ocean City has long been a popular vacation spot for Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware residents. Ocean City is within a few hours drive from both Baltimore and Philadelphia, making it an extremely …

Sasso Del Ferro is a beautiful landmark on the Northern Lakes of Italy, and more precisely on Lake Major. It is accessible by two different means. The first and easier way is to take a cable lift all the way up, it is about 10 minutes long and a …

When we went on holiday to Cyprus last year we stopped in a villa called Atma which is located in סatalcöy, Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus. We had a good flight into Cyprus and we found the villa easy enough. When we arrived we were shown around the villa …

Traveling to Tagaytay is one of the most memorable experiences I had with my friends. We traveled there from Manila only about an hour; with my friend who drives so fast. We just went up to the old mansion of the late president, Marcos; it was truly a palace …

When we went to see this beach for the first time about a year back we were awe-struck by the beauty of this place. There after we made a couple of more visits. In fact we fell so much in love with this place, we bought a piece of …

The Romantic Road in Germany is a very long road and there are many stops. We had previously stopped at the town of Wurzburg. The Romantic road sites can be visited by flying into Germany’s International Airports of Frankfort and Munich. Generally Wurzburg is the first Romantic …

A really nice place to visit if you’re nearby is Lugano. Lugano is in the bottom part of the Italian Canton of Switzerland, and in my opinion is one of the most beautiful little towns you can find. There are many little shops and tiny resturants which make the …

Visiting historic houses in St. Augustine is always my favorite activity when I journey to my “second home.” I love photographing and the area, especially since many St. Augustine structures were built in the 1700s and 1800s, most in a unique Spanish style; some of my best and most …

Navy Pier is one of my favorite places to visit during a summer. It’s located just north of downtown Chicago, provides wonderful views of the city skyline, and has a lot of interesting features - such as IMAX theater, Ferris wheel and various boat tours.
The place is usually packed …

The Hundred Islands is definitely one of the major tourist attractions to see in the Philippines. It is found in Alaminos, Pangasinan. That’s about 7 hours away north of Manila when driving. The 7 hours drive was definitely worth it by the time we got there. Amidst the scorching …

I’ve lived in South Africa for many years and visited many of the game parks. One of the best ones yet is the Pilanesburg Game Park which is adjacent to Sun City. Not only is it in a prime location but it also offers so many accommodation …

Tau Pan is part of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve which is a 52,000 + hectare reserve of grasslands in the Kalahari Desert, Botswana. I went there from 01-04 April 2010 to spend the Easter holidays.
Tau Pan can be reached by land from Maun (about 4-5 hours drive), …

Goa is a state of India and it is the largest tourist destination in India. Goa is a beautiful place and it attracts thousands of people from all over the globe. The best place to visit Goa is from the month of October to January. A lot of people …

Ho Prakeo is a famous museum in Vientiane, Laos. Many tour operators offer to visit this place in their city tour programs. The location is just next to the Presidential Palace and opposite to Wat Sisaket. This place is within walking distance if your hotel is in city center …

My husband is one of the biggest history buffs I have ever seen. So when we go out traveling he never misses stopping off at every historical site there is. So when we went to Chattanooga he of course had to stop off at the Chickamauga Battlefield. My youngest …

Barcelona is a beautiful city. It is alive and buzzing and has art and entertainment that caters for all tastes.
When I visited Barcelona a couple of years ago I was fascinated by the architecture. Barcelona is famous for a number of things, not least the fact that it is …

One of the attractions at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom that I honestly haven’t visited very often is that of “Tom Sawyer’s Island”. I honestly haven’t been over to it since my kids were young so we’re talking probably 12 years or more.
The only reason I ever ventured …

I live in Capiz Province in Philippines which is 3 hours away from Boracay Island. So we often have vacation in Boracay yearly or even twice a year. I go there with my friends, family and relatives.
If we have visitors from Manila or even abroad, I always …

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 …