Travel Reviews
Funtown USA
While visiting Scarborough, Maine a few years back, we were looking for things to do besides the beach which we spent most of our time. When we asked at our Cottage’s office, they made a few suggestions for nearby activities. One they suggested was Funtown and Splashtown USA …
Carlsbad Cavern New Mexico
There is only one word for the caverns and that is “awesome”. It is a bit hard explain without pictures and each portion of the caves is different. My husband and I went on the Kings Palace tour. Just in case you think that the caves …
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 …
Marin County in California
Marin County is a pretty nice place to go and enjoy yourself, and why not if you are on vacation what’s the point of not going to an awesome place where you can enjoy yourself? One thing that I seemed that this was a great place to be when …
Treasure Island Tour Train At Galveston Island, TX
While on vacation last year we spent four days at Galveston Island in Texas. Both my husband and myself thought that Galveston was the best part of our 2 week vacation. One of the best deals for tourists is the Galveston Train.
It’s called a train …
Lompoc California
On the central coast only 10 minutes from Vandenberg Air Force Base set’s the small town of Lompoc, California. With the location perfect for those employed at the base and those who love the ocean, but don’t want to live right on the water. Lompoc is kind of a …
Protege 5 Piece Luggage Set
About a month ago, I traveled with my boyfriend to his family reunion that was out of town. It was the first time that I would be meeting his entire family, and I really wanted to make a good impression. About four days before we left on …
Camping stove by Snow Peak; Giga Power
For three season backpack or cycle camping this stove is going to be hard to beat. It is tiny, it is lightweight, it works great! that would get it said in one statement but I’ll add a few particulars.
Price $49.99; Optional heat and wind shield price: $9.95
When …
The Villa and Galleria Borghese
The attraction in Rome I remember the most is the Villa Borghese! The Villa Borghese, which is a large park (148 acres!) is open to the public, and is completely free, containing numerous fountains and many great photo opportunities, as well …
Chennai
Chennai is a metropolitan city in Tamil Nadu, India. It is the capital city of Tamil Nadu and is very crowded and congested. It is one of the largest cities of India. It is a very untidy place. The weather is hot in Chennai and so, it is difficult …
Subterranean River National Park - Puerto Princesa Palawan Philippines
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
Saint Paul Mountain Range
Reserve a whole day for this adventure trip. From the Palawan capital, it would take you at least 2-3 hours drive around the mountains to the beach. It costs p1,500 per person depending on the travel agency you book. We booked …
Brussels
Brussels, in Belgium to me is a very grand place to visit, and the locals are all filled with friendly people and there are lots of beautiful buildings around this great city in Belgium. There are lots of historical buildings if you like to see them and this …
The Pyramids Of Giza
So you are in Cairo and you fancy going to the Pyramids Of Giza, it will cost you around £10 to get in to the area and you can stay there all day long, eventually you will be asked to leave or repay as come the evening they have …
Old town Trolley Tours in St. Augustine, Florida
The Old Town Trolley Tours is located by the Old Jail and the Florida Heritage Museum on 167 San Marco Avenue in St. Augustine, Florida. Thier phone number is (904) 829-3800.
The Trolleys were very clean and nicely colored green and orange. They were open and there was a …
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 …
Philadelphia, PEnnsylvania
Anyone who has turned on their television lately may have seen famous actors such as Bill Cosby or Oprah Winfrey - even Kevin Bacon, advocating for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as a place to visit. By simply driving through Philadelphia, one rather rapidly understands that it is a city that …
Pura Besakih, Bali, Indonesia
Sunny day is the perfect time to pay Pura Besakih a visit. It’s scenery is beautiful, and you can take clear, beautiful picture of the mountain behind it.
The Pura itself is not only for tourism needed, it also used for Hinduism ceremonies. So you can expect more people …
Yuma, Arizona - Old Town
In the old west with endless highways and desert is Yuma, Az. The city is large and overwhelming to many who pass through, but if you want to find one destination in the city go for Old Town Yuma right in the center of the city.
In Old Town you …
Zion National Park, Southwestern Utah, US
I recently drove from Michigan to San Diego, CA to take my friend’s Jeep to her. While on the way, I stopped for a bit in Zion National Park in southwestern Utah. I am so happy I took the time to visit, it is one of the …
Pedro’s South of the Border
For many families traveling down south, a trip at the wacky and somewhat corny Pedro’s South of the Border, just over the border at South Carolina, is a tradition. It’s hard to ignore the place; even when you’re a state away, there are huge billboards advertising cute slogans like …
Planai skiing Salzburg Austria
last weekend we spent some wonderful days in austria. we were there for skiing. our location was about 70 km south of salzburg, the skiing area is called planai. the mountains go up to over 1800 m.
this skiing area offers you four different mountains to ski. on top of …
Ballybunion, Ireland
On the southwestern shore of the Green Isle, there is a small town named Ballybunion. It is the typical Irish village, yet is also has a certain picturesque quality which is quite rare. Ballybunion is best known for its golfing facilities and …
Antwerp
Antwerp is in Belgium, and is a very nice travel destination that I have been to with my family. It is a trip that is less expensive than Brussels, I would say and that there were plenty to see and I was happy to feel that my whole …
Universal Studios Florida
Universal Studios is the off-shoot of the popular theme park in Hollywood. It is a very large park and has something for everyone.
I went here with my brother a few months ago and we had a lot of fun! We bought our tickets online a few weeks before, which …
The Las Vegas Strip
Las Vegas was a great experience for my family and I this past winter. It had been my desire for a long time to venture to this paradise and marvel at the beauty of Las Vegas. I stayed there for one week and went everywhere. The first location was …
Maple Valley Campground, Pewamo, MI
We have been camping for many years with our family and friends. We live in Michigan where we have long cold winters, so once the warm summer months come around, we love to be outside. Michigan has a large variety of campgrounds, and we have tried a lot …
Luisa Ridge Resort
I didn’t know that hot springs were still the in thing when we went to the Luisa Ridge Resort. We arrived on a Friday and not a single soul was present, but when Saturday night came, droves of rowdy teenagers piled in …
Hague Netherlands
I have been to The Hague a couple of times over the past few year and always have been taken my the Beauty of the city and some of the Historic buildings. Not only does the houses of Parliament are in The Hague but also the Royal Family lives …
Paris
Paris is one of the best cities ever to visit, and if you still haven’t yet come to visit Paris, or have visited, but yet to explore the wonders of Paris, then by all means do so. The whole city is a rare gem and treasure waiting to …
Picket State Park Jamestown TN
In November I took my son’s boy scout troop on a hike out at Picket State Park. We decided to do the Hidden Passage Trail because it was ten miles and the boys are working on their hiking merit badge. Most of the boys were dropped off by …
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is located in Scotland and is truly beautiful, historic and is a definite friendly city. I went with my whole family to this particular city before and Edinburge is actually pronounced as “Edin-”Burr”uh”. So much for pronounciation, ha! It is definitely one of the most …
Outdoor Revolution Backpack
I have found the Outdoor Revolution Backpack to be quite a useful backpack for several reasons. Please let me share my positive experience with you.
I would like to start this review by outlining some good advantages that I have found in this backpack’s design. I believe that they are …
Botswana Manyelanong Game Reserve
The first time I saw a cape vulture was in a museum. I thought they were scary and very ugly. But, as Botswana has them in a place which was not too far from Gaborone, we decided to see them. The road from Gaborone to Manyelanong was not bad …
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 …
Philippine Boracay
I went to Boracay with my family last December. It was my first time. The place is great! The water is clear. The sand is white. Tourists are everywhere.
We stayed at the Boracay Regency. It costs like Php 5,000++ per head. The package was 3 days in the resort, …
Helsinki
Another great travel destination that I adore so much would be the one in Finland and the city that I had visited was Helsinki, and this is actually a city with a strong maritime background history and up to date.
Helsinki is donned with lots of nice buildings and lovely …
Mountainview Nature’s Park in Cebu
Mountainview Nature’s Park is a beautifully developed mountain destination within the heart of Cebu. It’s a wonderful complement to Cebu’s world-renowned beaches - a near-perfect balance of crisp, cool mountain air and white sands with crystal clear waters within a single province.
I myself am a native Cebuana, yet …
Cave & Basin National Historic Site of Canada
Most visitors come to Banff for the skiing and scenery, but there is a bit of history to see there as well. I have been to Banff countless times (I live an hour away, in Calgary) but have only just visited the Cave and Basin more recently.
We went …
Dubai
I have been to Dubai and it is a very attractive city. In Dubai, there are huge buidings, beautiful mosques, large attractive shopping malls and villas.
Dubai is a rather crowded city and this might appear to be a minus point, but the city attractions are so much that …
Clarkrange Park
Clarkrange is a small town in the middle of Tennessee up close to the Kentucky state line. One of the places we like to go there is to the Clarkrange Park. They have swings, rocking horses and slides for small children and a basket ball court for teenagers to …
Manila Taxi
I thought it only happened in Manila, where cab drivers took advantage of desperate passengers; apparently it’s also true to most parts of the Philippines. In 2005, I went to Davao to visit my sister who was going to give birth to her second child. I went inside a …
Traveling to Mexico
This is about travel experiences at Mexico. The views in Mexico is amazing and the shopping can be fun. The drinking is good too. There’re lots of merchandise to be bought for a good price. You can drinks lots of good beers here. There’re many good clubs at TJ …
American Museum of National History, New York, New York
One of my favorite museums in the whole world is the American Museum of National History in Manhattan, New York. It is right across the street from Central Park and one landmark I have always remembered from my childhood on. This museum was the first museum I had ever …
State Hermitage
The State Hermitage is located in several buildings in the heart of St. Petersberg, the majority of the collection being housed in the former Winter Palace, known to students of Russian history as the place where the revolution of 1917 began. Several of the state rooms of the Winter …
Daytona Beach FL
If you have not been to Daytona Beach yet in your life, and you are between the ages of 21 and 40, it could be time to book a flight there. While DAytona Beach would not necessarily be one of the best places for families with strict religious values …
Kayak Cheap Flights
Kayak.com is a website that searches hundreds of databases for you to find the cheapest flight or vacation package. Kayak searches popular databases like Orbitz.com, Expedia.com, Airfare.com and BritishAirways.com. It is best to use a departure location in the United States, but I have also found inexpensive flights out …
Amtrak Vacations
I have been using Amtrak Vacations services before in one of my long-distance travel entourage for reaching the other routes destinations. There are lots of trains that this company provides and the trains have great enough leg-room, which is a very important criteria for me actually.
It is …
Lead Adventure, South America, Quito, Ecuador
Lead Adventures is a tour co-coordinator for school groups and individuals that is clearly a step ahead of others who strive to provide the same service but somehow fall short. Their wide variety of contacts and projects has developed through their expertise in providing a genuine experience for …
Whale Watching in Boston
If you ever get to visit Boston, one thing you must never miss is a chance to go whale watching. The tour costs $39.95 for adults, $35.95 for seniors and $31.95 for children.There are whale watching tours from Monday to Sunday. But it is a good idea to check …
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