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 …

One of the best things that has ever been given to me to make my airline travels a lot easier. It does this by making me very comfortable, the problem I find with many airlines is that I am not comfortable at all because they gave you a very …

Recently I was able to stay at the beautiful Four Seasons Hotel Firenze located at 99 Borgo Pinti and while in the area which by the way is near the heart of Florence was able to visit several significant sites. Herein, I explain my experience as to the sites …

During my nine trips to Ocean City, Maryland, one of the highlights of the trip was always driving out to Assateague Island. This quiet, peaceful, wildlife-abundant ocean paradise is a completely different world from the hotels, tourist shops, and hustle and bustle of Ocean City. Assateague is famous for …

The Jim Beam Distillery is one of the main tourist sites in the state of Kentucky. They offer a tour, a video, and a bourbon tasting, all for free.
Truthfully, though, I was disappointed by my visit there. I was hoping for a tour of the distillery itself, but …

I have been going to Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven FL ever since I was a kid. Back then it was just Cypress Gardens. Today it’s called Cypress Gardens Adventure Park. It went through a rough period where it was sold and then bought several times. And …

Hermanus in South Africa is famous for the Southern Right whales who come to visit its waters in the late winter from July to November. These mammals go there to breed and calf.
My first impression of the town was that it was quite small with plenty of …

It’s still considered the most peaceful and secluded vacation hotspot in the Philippines. I’m lucky because I get to travel a lot with my family and friends. Palawan isn’t really a place to go if you don’t have much money. First the airfare is quite expensive, and second the …

One place that absolutely is one of the most impressive places in the whole world that I have been to, is Longwood Gardens in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. It is one of the most phoenominal places to visit for families, couples, children, the elderly, or even touring groups. …

Recently while in Spain we Lyndsey and I stopped at an apartment on El Faro not far from her parents. The apartment is located on a complex opposite the Los Amigos beach club. The apartment block is a new one that has use of a communal swimming …

When I was in my teens, I would always go visit my aunt and cousins in Virginia Beach, Virgina in the summers. I always had a great time going to the beach and also all the shopping malls surrounding the area. Plus, my aunt was co-owner of this sushi restaurant …

On my recent trip to the UK, I was taken by my friend for a day at Stonehenge. It was worth the long ride. When you approach the site, you can see fairly clearly even from the road the stone circle which has engrossed and mystified so …

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). …

A friend of mine is a Virginia native and has been vacationing here since early childhood, so when I mentioned that my boyfriend and I were looking for a unique yet affordable place to vacation for our anniversary; she immediately suggested we try this place out. We are definitely …

When I used to live in Toronto, the Rosetta Gardens was a favorite spot of mine, especially when I’m biking around the area. This garden is compact, yet breathtaking in some parts.
The part I like the most is the one facing Lake Ontario, which is probably one of …

We went to Bali at 2005, to visit some tourism object in Bali. This is the first time we visit Bali, so we did not know in advance, which ones were the most interesting tourism objects in Bali, and which way to go. From the Ngurah Rai airport, we …

Abu Dhabi is a magnificent city in UAE. It is one of the grandest, well-maintained and beautiful cities. The weather in Abu Dhabi is sunny and warm. There are beautiful beaches, parks and many other good places to visit.
There are a good number of parks and gardens in …

Everyone I talked to when I was in South Africa - particularly Cape Town - told me I absolutely had to visit Cape Point and Cape Peninsula National Park. Although the scenery is fabulous and there’s a good chance you will see wildlife, I don’t think this is one …

If you are a traveler like me and have been travelling worldwide, I am sure you too like me would have sometime or the other experienced some confusion about your luggage identity- on the airport or at the bus stop or at a railway station. This was perhaps the …

There is a huge over looked place in West Texas, not many people know about it, it is called Big Bend National Park. This park has over 800,000 acres of different landscapes and history. It is located right next to the Mexico border along the Rio Grande, you …

While on a tour of amusement parks in Ohio and Michigan we stumbled across the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park just outside of Grandrapids, Michigan. We were tired of driving on the highway and in need of a snack when we opted to take a side trip …

Over the last couple of year I have being travelling up and down the M one motorway and during this time I have stopped of at the south bound Watford gap service area. The service area is between junction sixteen and seventeen on the M one, and is …

After Melaka’s admittance into Unesco World Heritage sites record, there has been a substantial increase in the number of western travelers to this Historic City.
I went to Melaka with my husband and two young children and found it to be interesting and informative town. Being somewhat familiar with Southeast …

If you are looking for the perfect getaway, I’ve found it for you. We traveled to this campground at night and it’s a 12-mile trip off the freeway. 12 miles at 15-20 mph. It’s also located at the top of a mountain. We didn’t know that on the …

Amongst the many attractions that are available while in Rome, Italy, the Catacombs are one of the must-see sites. I almost skipped this amazing place, because we were running out of time, but we were convinced by another tourist couple we met in a café to make the time, …

I have to admit that my visit to Mount Vernon wasn’t exactly what I wanted it to be. I had a blister on my foot at the time, and it hobbled me significantly. Therefore, I didn’t really get to see that much of the place.
Still, Mount Vernon …

I never regret to visit m sister in-law in Belgium, especially when springtime. She said that Carnival de Binche was a famous event over there and I curious to try it. We go by train from Leuven to Binche. This train was crowded with enthusiastic carnival visitor. At that …

This past May my husband, my dog, and I went to Key West, Florida for a friend’s wedding. While we were there we decided we wanted to see as many sites as we could. I always do my research before I go anywhere and found out that …

As you are driving north through Idaho on highway 95 you will come to the small town of Plummer. You will turn east on highway 5 and head for the wonderful town of St. Maries. It is the center of the St. Joe Valley and is where the St. …

We parked in the Leatherwood Ford Trail Head parking and began the preparations for what we hoped would be a new adventure and add a notch onto my hiking stick. My hiking stick is unique in that I made it myself and finished it off with a nice stain …

My husband and I love to travel , so having dependable luggage is a must. If you do a lot of traveling than I think it is best to spend a little extra money to make sure that you get something that will take care of your belongings. I …

I got a chance to visit Gangtok in February 2003. It’s a four hour drive from Siliguri. The nearest Railway Station is New Jalpaiguri.
It’s a small city but very colourful and picturesque. One unique thing about the city is that you will rarely find a level ground to park …

I think, a visit to Hongkong will not be complete without passing to the famous Hongkong Ocean Park. To go there simply ride an MTR, alight at Admiralty station and take Citibus # 629, that will take you to the park. You can actually purchased your tickets at the …

Kuala Lumpur is also known as the Garden City of Light and I totally lost count on how many times I have been to this particular city. From what I know, the population of Kuala Lumpur has reached to a total amount of 1 million. That is …

Contiki Holidays is something that I don’t think I would quite participate again. It is an exhausting 13 days trip and it covers Italy on a basic simple tour. I went with my group of girl friends and there were around 5 of us. We shared …

When myself and my partner wanted to travel to Egypt we had three places in mind that we wanted to visit. The Pyramids in Cairo was of course at the top of our list, then second on our list was the Temples in Luxor, and not forgetting the beautiful …

We arrived in Canakkale on the strait of Marmaris in early January and it was very cold. we were escaping the chill and rain of Istanbul and although we escaped the rain, this was replaced with haze\e and pollution. The bus from Istanbul to Canakkale takes 5.5 hours and cost …

On our trip with our travel trailer we ended up in a small mining town called Ouray, CO. Located on Hwy 550 about 70 miles north of Durango, CO. This small quaint town is nestled in the most rugged and towering mountain peaks of the Rocky Mountain’s. …

Hangsheshwari Temple is a Hindu temple situated at Bansberia near Bandel in the eastern state, West Bengal in India. This temple is dedicated to Mother Hangsheshwari. It was built over a time period of 15 years and finally was completed in 1814-15 by Queen Shankari, wife of Raja Nrishingha …

Munden Point Park is a hidden jewel in the public park system of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Somewhat off the beaten path, this beautiful park is unknown by many locals as well as most tourists, but it is well worth the 15-minute drive from the Pungo section of Virginia Beach. …

Mahabalipuram in Tamilnadu, South India is a great tourist destination in India. It is close to the Chennai city on the Corommandel coast. Famous for the various art forms like temple buildings, monuments and natural beach sceneries. The soil is extremely sandy as it is …

Mount Mitchell is located on the blue ridge park way shortly after you pass by Asheville, North Carolina. It is majestic in the way that it towers over the other mountain peaks in the area. Every year there is a bike and foot race to the top of Mount …

Bluegreen getaway’s Club 36 resort at Las Vegas came to my list at Las Vegas by a true deal which offered three nights for just fifty dollars. I am not sure whether this place truly qualifies to be called as a resort, but I enjoyed each and every bit …

If you’re ever looking for a place to pitch your tent the Boston Minuteman Campground in Massachusetts would be a nice place to do so. I camp a lot, and this struck me as more of a classic campground with dirt campsites and wooden picnic tables in the middle …

It is difficult to imagine a more exciting or unique way to see Sydney. The Harbour Bridge is one of the most recognized icons of the city starring in the New Year’s Eve fireworks televised around the world and in tourism adverts. I don’t think anyone has seen Sydney …

Admittedly, there is not much to see on a trip via car from Prince George, BC and Jasper, Alberta on the Yellowhead Highway, except for the sometimes spectacular scenery and occasional wildlife. Certainly, there are no important points of interest or fine dining establishments. However, on a recent trip, …

To go to this island, I had to take a boat from Mbweni and the whole ride is about an hour. This island which is just right across Zanzibar is renowned for being eco-friendly as every effort has been made to make this island as pristine and as untouched …

Now that it is warm enough to do things outside, I couldn’t wait to take my wife and kids on our annual visit to the MacKenzie Environmental Center just outside of Poynette, WI. And, after doing so, I can honestly say I was not disappointed with this visit (and …