Rehoboth Beach in Delaware is a nice spot to take a vacation during the summer. It is a nice little town with a lot to do with the kids but not with quite the crowds of Ocean City, Maryland not far from Rehoboth. The cost of things is a …

My wife Lynn and I are avid travelers. We’ve visited cities and villages, mountains and lakes, deserts and rain forests on every continent but Australia, and we hope one day to journey there as well.
Early in our adventures we learned that a successful trip requires …

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 …

West Coast Express is the name for the transit system in use between
Vancouver’s Waterfront area all the way to far away Mission. I knew that the service existed, but until I embarked on it on December 10, 2010 for the first time, there were many things, which I …

I decided that because I was driving through western Canada so much, I would at least make an effort to learn a bit about the history of the small, old towns that I drove through. In my quest for knowledge, I decided to stop at The Valemount Museum for …

Any fishing fans, or boating fans, who are looking for a desirable Florida travel destination, may enjoy taking a trip to Jupiter, Florida. While Jupiter is far removed from the hustle and bustle of the crowds and people of Disney, it still offers great picturesque water scenes, small …

To get to San Pedro la Laguna (San Pedro for short) you should take a launcha from Panajachel. Both of these towns are small villages on the edge of Lake Atitlan, a huge lake ringed by volcanoes. Aldous Huxley once said that Lake Atitlan was the most beautiful lake …

In all of the zoos I have visited over my life, Metrozoo has always held a special place in my heart. Even thou, it’s no longer called Metrozoo. It’s called Miami Zoo, but for me, who has lived in Florida most of …

I love The Field Museum and as you will see, I just can’t say enough about it. The only museum better then The Field Museum is The Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C. It is definately worth it to go to Chicago to see only this museum-it will take you …

Grand Cayman Island is a truly amazing place! I went there a few summers ago and loved it! I definately hope to get back! The island itself is so pretty and driving down the road with the beach to the side is so amazing! You see gorgeous, gorgeous blue …

Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka, a state of India. Bangalore has got many interesting places to visit, but it is also a crowded area. Bangalore is also a place in which many software companies and call centre companies have mushroomed. Thus, Bangalore is also called ‘IT city’.
The airport …

One place that I would love to live is nearby Sebastian, Florida. It’s truly unlike any other area in Florida. It’s just North of Vero Beach and just South of Palm Bay. The pace of life is slower there and the theme of the day is always …

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 …

A couple of years ago we went to Texas on vacation, my husband, mnyself, and my two daughters, ages three and thirteen. Of course while we we in San Antonio we had to go to the zoo. The zoo was great, but while there we picked up a brochure …

Pele Goddess of HI Volcano by Herb Kane is an absolutely gorgeous painting of the Big Island’s (the island of Hawaii) Goddess Pele who is a mythical Hawaiian fire goddess who dwells in one of the craters of the Kilauea volcanos. There are different versions of her legend, …

We have done this tour twice. It is a free walking tour of the factory that takes approximately 40 minutes. You get to see the entire process of how a jelly bean is created and packaged. It is very interesting, but I would say it would not be for …

I’ve been to Wonderland countless times before and each time is a spectacular experience. They sometimes host concerts for famous asian singers such as ‘Janice’ or ‘Ella Koon’. I have to admit it is difficult to get seats at such an event without coming 3 hours ahead of time. …

Honolulu is the capital city of the Hawaiian Islands and is situated on the island of Oahu. It is a modern city on a beautiful tropical island. The main tourist area is Waikiki Beach and, although this area is great to visit, there is so much more to Honolulu …

The Skowhegan State Fair in Skowhegan, Maine is billed as the oldest continuously running state fair in the nation. The fairgrounds are large and have events scheduled at them year-round, but the fair itself takes place in early August and runs for just over a week.
What can you expect? …

This is the first place, i’ve visited in Bangkok. From the hotel, we managed to get a cab to the Grand Palace. But beware, do not get taxis offering a fix amount. Like for us, he offered 50 Baht for the trip. On our way, he then asked us …

If you are from New York and you have ever been to Long Island, NY then you know that the transportation system in terms of what is available to the public is very small compared to the services of transportation available to the public that can be found in …

During my first year at the University of Pretoria, I made a rather surprising discovery when I came across the resident Eduardo Villa Museum on campus. I was shocked, firstly, that there are actually a number of museums on campus, and secondly, that I had spent a couple of …

Eagle Rock, Missouri is right on the Arkansas border on our way to Eureka Springs, Arkansas. We stay the weekend in Eureka Springs a few times a year. There is just lots to do and see in this area. Right outside of Eagle Rock we discovered the Promised Land …

I would consider Field of Screams, located in Pennsylvania has really scared the toot out of me, ha! This event or should I say exhibit is held every year from the early month of September right through Halloween. I am not a believer in Halloween and stuff …

Having come from the wooded and very green state of Michigan, it’s always an experience when I get to visit the wonderful state of Nevada, with it’s consistent sunshine and dry landscape. To say it knocks my sinuses out of whack is saying far too little! But, nevertheless, I …

I received a Walt Disney World vacation planning kit in the mail a couple of days ago. My husband wanted to watch it to see what they have there that was new, so we did. It is a neat idea for marketing the park and resorts to stay at …

When arriving at the Garden Center I was immediatly back in Victorian time. The first thing we saw was a huge victorian style home surrounded by beautiful huge, old trees. My husband and I took our two daughters and walked the gronds for several hours. There are the most …

The first time I had visited Boracay, it was a lost paradise. The locals were very accommodating and they all had smiles on their faces. Probably because I am Caucasian and they think I have a lot of money to spend. Hotels were sparse and we had to live in …

This museum utilizes a building used to be the power house for the city trams. It consists of three levels, one ground floor and two levels underneath. The main displays are a steam engine, a locomotive, other mechanical transport systems, and electronic-based components and systems used to explain the …

My son and nephew attended Springhill Camp-Indiana in June 2007. Springhill opened its first Christian camp in Michigan in 1969. In 1999, the company decided to expand to Indiana and found a family willing to practically donate its land for the cause.
This campgrounds are the most beautiful I’ve seen. …

The word —˜bei-hai’ (in Chinese) means north sea. It is actually the northern-most lake of a group of three lakes located in Beijing, to the north west and within walking distance from the Forbidden City. A small admission fee is chargeable for visitors entering Bei-hai area.
This rather round-shaped lake …

We stayed at the Ramada Inn in San Diego for a weekend trip recently. As San Diego is not such a large city, it was quiet convenient from many of the attractions.
It’s not a downtown hotel, so don’t expect to be close to the hip areas. It is located in …

If you like to explore out of the way places and learn about local culture when you travel, I recommend a trip to Kahanu Gardens, in Hana, the next time you’re in Maui. The Gardens are one of the Island’s most unique and secluded attractions, and though not far …

If you ever want to visit a hole, take a gander at Scenic, Arizona. Scenic is anything but. It is not a distant detour off the interstate. I like to drive through occasionally just for a laugh. You can get to Scenic if you happen to be on Interstate …

Varese on the road which will lead to the Highway/Malnate/Other locations has a bowling arena. Now don’t expect who knows what. There are about 12 lanes and all are pretty cool. At certain points they will cut the lights and turn on the black-lights which will give the arena …

Jenolan caves are in the Blue Mountains area, about 2.5 hours from Sydney. There are no buses going there, so you either have to join trip or drive on your own. The road is easy until the last part; it is very windy, quite narrow and has a lot of …

After living in the area on and off for at least 6 years, I finally made the trip to the top of the Tybee Island Lighthouse, and it was a great experience. If you’re afraid of heights, the climb to the top can be a bit frightening, but the …

I would like to do a review on our Wax Museum which is located on Victoria’s Inner Harbour. The same harbour that is known for welcoming tourists royally. Victoria is known for its tourist attractions and people come from all over to visit them.
I particularly want to mention …

When I was in high school, I fell in love with the Brazilian samba even if I had no clue at all what the words meant. I just love its soothing rhythm, the mellow and calm voice of Joao Gilberto. One of the songs I really loved up …

My colleagues and I visited the Ramoji Film City when we went to Hyderabad. As we bought our tickets (costing Rs 150 per head) a waiting bus at the Gate took us inside along with other tourists. Once we were inside the Complex we were transferred to …

The Shepherd of the Hills tour is somthing I had been wanting to do ever since I picked up Harold Bell Wright’s book, The Sheperd of The Hills, on one of our previous visits to Branson, Missouri.
Our tram tour took about and hour and a half, and the tour …

This is a 400 year old fort on the outskirts of Hyderabad which I happened to visit last year when I was in Hyderabad. Qutub Shahi kings who reigned during the 16th century built the Golconda fort. At the entrance to the fort is the Victory Gate also known …

We have been camping here three times and we have enjoyed our stays for the most part. We find that it is a little more expensive than other parks when you do not get electric or water at your site, but we still have fun and would go back …

If anyone is planning his visit to India, then he should keep a few things in mind. First, India is a big country, so do not expect to see all of it in a few days.. even one month might not be enough.. if it�s a short journey …

While visiting the Pensacola Lighthouse last year, my husband and I also decided to go check out the Naval Air Museum in Pensacola. The Museum is absolutely FREE! Yes, I said FREE and it’s a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. They do appreciate donations though, but they aren’t …

Table Rock State Park is located in the north western corner of South Carolina. We have visited this park on several occasions but the time that sticks in my mind the most was the first time. We had carried a picnic lunch and drove through first then went …

This city was build by the Romans. They gave it the Mosam at Trajectum cause this was the lowest point of the river where they could cross it without having the need for a bridge.
Over the centuries Maastricht has seen many wars. From the French to the Spanish and …

f you haven’t been to China, this is the time to be there because of the 2008 Olympics! I went there 2 years ago and I must say, while some cities i’ve been to are a little dirty, I liked Beijing! I don’t know which lured me into falling …

Wyndham Rewards program is one of the best programs that you could be enrolled in if you are a frequent traveler and stay at lots of hotels. Members in the program can earn trip rewards points that can be used for airline miles which will get you free flights …

I bought this backpack on October 21, 2007, primarily because it offered a three-year warranty, which I found unique for backpacks. As the sales lady explained to me, I could return it to Samsonite for repairs within the specified period.
I thought, the maker of backpack is Samsonite, which …