Travel Reviews
Manila Ocean Park (Philippines)
My family once visited Manila Ocean Park when my husband’s uncle came from the US. He will soon move to a hotel and so he wanted to go somewhere and explore the city and so he treated us to Manila Ocean Park. He paid for our entrance …
Duke Energy Children’s Museum
I absolutely loved the Duke Energy Children’s Museum in Cincinnati, Ohio. We just called it the Cincinnati Children’s Museum but I guess it has some sort of corporate sponsor. In any case, it was wonderful and my almost three-year-old daughter had a blast.
I do not remember how …
Soldiers’ National Cemetery, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
It seems strange that a place like Gettysburg, full of war, strife, and contention, should have a peaceful haven like the Soldiers’ National Cemetery. Despite the circumstances of the horrible battle of July 1863, the place where Union soldiers found their eternal rest is a calm and relaxing place. …
Hi-Chicago Hostel
It was my first time in Chicago and a friend of mine had suggested looking for Hi-Hostel in Chicago, which was not hard to get from the airport. The very first thing which I liked about the hostel was its location as it is within easy reach of some …
Taytay Falls
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 …
Lutsen Mountains
Lutsen Mountains is a wonderful vacation spot for everyone in the family. They have plenty of terrain to keep skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels happy all day long.
I have found that the best time of the year to travel to Lutsen for skiing or snowboarding is …
Dreamworld park Gold Coast
Dreamworld is one of Queensland’s biggest theme parks. The price for adult and student/child ranges from $40-100, however the price ranges whether there are discounts, or family tickets.
This theme park is located at Gold Coast, in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the very huge places where one day …
Queaz-Away Travellers’ Wristband
I got this travellers’ wristbands at a marine sports shop in Breskens, Holland a few years back. I was there shopping for life vests as I knew that we would take numerous boat rides in Guinea-Bissau. I also thought that it would be better to have these vests as …
Toronto
For those who still don’t know, Toronto is Canada’s largest city with a large population and around 200 over years of history. I love going to different countries and experiencing the different cultures and having different sets of experiences all the time.
The time that I went to Toronto …
City of Taichung, Taiwan short visit
Do you want to make a visit to Taichung but have only one and a half day to spend? There is nothing to worry about. I arrived at Taichung HSR Station at 10 in the morning from Kaohsiung by high speed rail. Then I took a local train from Xinwuri …
Monroe, NH
I lived in New Hampshire for 8 years. My husband worked at the Comerford Damn which is part of the New England Electric Hydro system. He had to baby sit the damn and take readings, clean generators as well as just sit and monitor things.
It was a good job …
Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram is a place in Tamil Nadu, a southern state of India. This is a beautiful place and it is situated on a rocky area between the beach and a lagoon. This is a popular tourist spot. Many foreign tourists also visit this place.
Bus service is good, cheap and …
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. …
Duomo
If you are ever in Milan the one place you absolutely must visit is the Duomo. It is a huge cathedral in downtown Milan, easily accessible from just about every station (FN, FSS Central Station, FSS Garibaldi) through the underground metro system or the ferry above ground.
The Duomo is …
Alcatraz Island Tour
A friend of mine has lived in San Francisco for five years and said she still hasn’t been to Alcatraz Island, but the idea of touring an old prison that also happens to be on an island, seemed too interesting to pass up for my fiancé and I.
Although the …
Dockland Melbourne
For more than 10 years, docklands Melbourne has been developing and attracting a lot of attention. It measures more than 200 hectares, with tens of functions. Many people live here as it serves a residential purpose. it is home to hundreds of offices as well. The docklands Melbourne has …
Beer Head Caravan Site
I love going to this campsite, in Beer in Devon. We first went about 10 years ago, when we knew someone with a caravan to rent down there. This was our holiday for a few years after until the caravan was sold. We felt disappointed but we got onto …
Wat Rongkhun, Thailand
If you have never felt excited but scared at the same time, or hopeful but worried at the same time, then this place may offer those feelings. At first we did not plan to visit this so called white temple because it is located far from Bangkok. The shortest distance …
Corsica, Calvi
I went to Corsica last summer and I gotta say I was both very impressed and somewhat let down at the same time. The city itself is truly marvelous, grat ocean view, loads of restaurants offering all kinds of different menus and price ranges. There are only 2 nearby …
Travel:Grand Canyon National Park
The one word I would come up with for the Grand Canyon National Park is “awesome!” It’s huge, about 15 miles wide and close to 200 feet long. It’s about a hour or two from Flagstaff, Arizona. If you want to stay nearby, there are a number …
Bodh Gaya
Bodh Gaya is a Buddhist pilgrimage spot near Gaya, India. Though I am not a Buddhist, I visited this three times because of the beauty that it has. The small town Bodh Gaya has lots of temples with one main old temple of Lord Buddha. The major attraction that …
Taronga Zoo Sydney
I recently went to Sydney for a week long vacation. I love animals, so of course I had to check out the Taronga Zoo in Sydney. I must say, it was phenomenal! The admission price is very reasonable and they offer a variety of discounts (such as for college …
Bolton West Services M61
Travelling around as I do for work I found that I needed to stop at Bolton West services which are on the M sixty One motorway between junctions six and seven. These services are operated by a small company called First. When I arrived I realised that …
Sequiota Park
We had our family reunion in Springfield, Missouri at Sequiota Park. They couldn’t have picked a better location. It was late spring and the weather was perfect, not to hot yet. This park is beautiful, a great choice for the kids. We barely got to greet some of our …
Elvis Presley’s Graceland
I believe Graceland is said to be the #1 most visited place. It had been the White House, but since it’s closure to the public, Graceland is now holding that title.
It is a beautiful place, the landscaping is fabulous and the tour is good too. From across …
Central Park Zoo - New York City
I had always wanted to go to the Central Park Zoo and not because of the animals or the place where it was located. It was because of my parents. My mother and father were born and raised in New York and would always tell us about the zoos …
Comfort Inn The Pointe
About the Hotel:
Comfort Inn the Pointe is located at 1 Prospect Pointe Niagara Falls, New York. The rooms’ price ranges from $98 to $150. This is a three diamond inn that is of a considerably walking distance to the falls itself, as well as to other attractions including …
Hayden Lake In North Idaho
Above Coeur d’Alene, Idaho is the small town of Hayden Lake. As in the name there is a wonderful lake in the area. It is a lake surrounded by pine trees and homes of all kinds and sizes. Whatever you think of the area it just isn’t the same …
Islamorada, Florida Keys, FL
After a drive through of the Florida Keys and a weekend in Key Largo followed by a weekend in Marathon Key, Islamorada was my next targeted weekend exploring the Keys. We got a cottage room at the Pines and Palms Resort which was just perfect! They are right …
Indian Point Campground
Mid-May in 2010 I traveled to northern Minnesota to camp and tour. I spent four nights at two other campgrounds before we arrived at this modest location hidden in Duluth. Lots of hiking and walking, we were spent and very excited when we found Indian Point. It wasn’t a …
Sargeant Museum
I wanted to review the new Sargeant museum in Louisa, Virginia.
I am a new resident of Louisa County and had been considering working in the museum as a docent. I am an amateur history student. One thing when visiting the museum you will be …
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 …
Monaco
Monaco is in Europe and I certainly feel that it is a land of luxury. Last time when I was small, I was quite surprised to know that Monaco is actually the richest country in the world. But then again, everything there is pretty expensive and I …
Bologna Italy Travel
Bologna is often overlooked by many travelers who take in the sites in places such as well-touted Venice. Although Venice should certainly be visited, it is a mistake to leave Bologna off your travel itinerary. Once you take in the sites of places like Venice you must …
Hot Springs National Park
Hot Springs National Park is really unique in many ways form other national parks. My family lives in Missouri, but we spend alot of time traveling through Arkansas. There are so many different and interesting sites throughout Arkansas, one of out favorites is Hot Springs Arkansas, namely the National …
Bantayan Island, Cebu
Cebu is a popular vacation spot in the Philippines and is famous for its food, mangoes, guitars, and beaches. It is located in the Visayas region, where most of the country’s most beautiful beaches are located. Cebu is about an hour away from Manila by plane. …
Gran Canaria Travel
Last year, we went to Gran Canaria in December for a week. The idea was to celeberate our New Year at a nice relaxing summer spot. And what could be better than Gran Canaria (Spain) in Europe. The Canary Islands of Spain with a preferred climate and constant temperature …
Vishakapatnam
Vishakapatnam is a city in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. There are a good number of interesting places to visit over here. This place is hot over the year. However, October to January is not so hot and these are the months during which one can pay a …
Sunny View NC
Sunny View is a small town it does not even have a red light. This town consist of two grocery store /gas stations, a restaurant and an elementary school. So as you should be able to tell it is rather small. However it is a nice area to …
Cadbury Chocolate Factory, Tasmania, Australia
We were just in time for the last demonstration of chocolate making at the Cadbury Visitor’s Centre. After paying the entrance fee of A$7.50 each, we waited inside a room for the showing. Other tourists were already seated when …
Island Flug
When I went to Crete with some friends we travelled on an airline called Island Flug. The company who arranged the holiday was called Argo Holidays and when we phoned them they weren’t sure of the airline either so we were a bit unsure. The flight itself …
Travel Hand Soap sheets
Travelling required cleanliness and for me this seemed a tough job. Although I tried washing my hands with water very often, I would still feel that it would it was an incomplete wash. Cleaning without using soap would almost leave me unsatisfied about total cleanliness and so when I …
Kings Island Amusement Park
My review of Kings Island in Ohio is based on my first visit park. When I went with a friend, I had only heard from others what it was like, so I went in not knowing what to expect. During my visit I had a great time but …
Duomo - Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
When one thinks of Florence, Italy, it is hard not to think of the main symbol of this gorgeous city, the Duomo - Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with its dome rising above all the other buildings as a symbol of the Renaissance. The Duoma cathedral, the Campanile …
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 …
Terengganu
Terengganu is one of the most popular destinations of the world, and my aunt has just done up with a holiday for a few days there. I had been to Terengganu just last year with my siblings and relatives and we were there to enjoy the beaches and …
PGT Transport Manila
On my way to work today I decided to take my chances on a bus ride because I saw how much people there are waiting to get inside the MRT station. There are huge numbers of people waiting and pushing each other at the Edsa North MRT station. I …
Museum of Kerala History
A great museum in my home town of Edappally. The museum has good collection of paintings sculptures of Kerala history. It really surprised me to see this museum about two years ago. It has unique collection of Kerala paintings of various artists from India. All the paintings …
Star Tours, Hollywood Studios, WDW
Long before the name changed, Hollywood Studios (formally MGM Studios) was one of my favorite amusement parks to visit. And now, even after the name change, it still is. If there was only enough time to go on one ride at Hollywood Studios, I would pick Star Tours. Hands …
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