El Quinto is a beautiful, small campsite in Almeria in the southeast corner of Spain. El Quinto is 500 meters from the well know village of Mojacar, the alledged birth place of Walt Disney, and just 2km from the Mediteranean sea. This camping site is close to …

Bakersfield, California is an icon of the central valley in which it lays. It’s larger than you would ever imagine since very few outside of California has ever heard of it. But it is famous for a few of the American legends that will live on forever.
Bakersfield is home …

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 must have been one of the chosen few. I kept telling this line to some friends since not anyone can travel for free like me. I owe this privilege to my job.
And one privileges is to see the Tinuy-an Falls. The falls is located 15 kilometers away from …

When I visited Sydney I like many other tourists wanted to see a real live Koala. Unfortunately due to the rain I wasn’t able to go to the zoo so instead I went to the Wildlife Centre.
Which brings me to my first positive point about the Wildlife Centre. …

South Mountain State Park is a very special place to me. Some of my friends thought I was crazy, when I decided to go for a week long backpacking trip with three kids alone with no prior experience in backpacking. I however did not see the problem. I looked …

I have never been much of a roller coaster fan, so when my sister wanted to take me to Islands of Adventure, I just looked at her. I mean, this is my sister. She knows I don’t do roller coasters, so what purpose could I have for going to …

After years of camping throughout West Virginia, I had built Pipestem State Park up as the ultimate outdoor destination in West Virginia. When I got there, I was a bit surprised at how civilized everything was, though the wide array of activities made it a fun place to stay, …

Dallas, TX was a fun place to go. I traveled up there to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra play a concert there and let me tell you that was an awesome concert. That’s for another day, I went up there to spend some time and visit some of the other attraction …

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 …

Dubai Shopping festival -DSF , an international tourism destination that attracts millions of visitors every year across the world is going to complete its 10 years of long journey and entering into its 11th year on January 4th of 2006. The entire world awaits this …

The Cedar Bluff State Park is located in western Kansas, it is south of I-70 and KS147. Cedar Bluff Park & Campground has two areas, the Bluffton Area is on the north shore and the Page Creek Area is on the south shore. This State Park offers …

When you think of Miami most people think of Miami Vice, South Beach with all the old Neon Signs, and palm trees. These are all great aspects of Miami and are part of why Miami has become such a desitnation spot.
I will tell you about a local secret that …

When I got into my new hobby, photography, I am constantly in search of subjects. Gardens, flowers and historic places are my favorite. While it is still summer, I make sure I take advantage of the nice weather for outdoor shoots. Cranbrook House and Gardens is one of the places …

The Denver Firefighter’s Museum, while one of the lesser known attractions in the Denver area, is still a fun inexpensive outing for the family. My youngest daughter loves fireman and wants to be a firefighter right now so we too her down there. Located right in the heart …

Jamestown Settlement in Virginia is a historic site that is probably better for adults to visit than children. This is the actual area where the settlers first came to America and made their homes. I visit Jamestown Settlement each time I visit Colonial Williamsburg to see what new things …

Porto Fino is one of Italy’s most luxorious places, it’s also one of, if not the most expensive place. The port is quite beautiful, the colors and smells of the town will capture you like no other place, and the food there is exquisite. I would highly reccomed the …

The tiring life in the city could really burn anyone out and that does not exclude a working mother like me. So happy was I when my husband gave me a great surprise on our wedding anniversary last June. He brought me to Sonya’s garden on our …

One of the many far standing theme parks in Orlando Florida is called Gatorland. Open to tourists all over the world, is known for the amazing alligator shows hosted by Chris and Mike. This 110 acre land is home to many alligators and there families. You …

First of all, let’s say that I’m NOT satisfied with this product.
I’ve had it not even a year, and I’ll have to get a new backpack next year for sure. It was one of the most expensive backpacks at the location where I purchased it from, and from what …

Hi, i’m going to talk you about a long trip to Viena I did some time ago.
First, Vienna it’s cold, reaaaaaly cold, especially in December when it snowed almost every day. The city itself is expensive compared to Prague or Budapest, but it’s more worth of a visit.
I arrived …

Mystery Mine is the newest roller coaster at Dollywood which is located in Pigeon Forge, TN. I have been to a lot of different parks and rode many different roller coasters but Mystery Mine was one of the most unique coasters I have rode in a long time. The …

Vancouver’s historic Chinatown begins at Main Street and Keefer Street. This is simply the biggest Chinatown in North America, second only to San Francisco’s. I love going to this place for the cheap buys, especially seafoods, poultry, beef, fruits, and vegetables.
My best friend, however, likes to come …

This is the only recreation center in Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) area, 22 km south-west of Jakarta. The location is not easily shown as it is situated about 400 m away from the main road and the sight is blocked by a shopping mall and a number of shop-houses. …

Parsburg is a small town in Germany it is the closest to the army base we were staying at so we made a couple of trips into this town. Our first encounter was at night we were dropped off on the main street about a block from the festival. …

In New South Wales, I have been to a nice area called Kangaroo Valley. There was this trip once that I went with my aunt and her family and we thought that the trip was truly awesome and we definitely have some great moments together exploring and discovering …

Out here in the city of Mission, BC Transit is the authority that takes care of the residents’ transit needs. It seems handy that way. There are no fancy high-speed railway system to take one swiftly from one main point of destination to another, but I think …

I stayed here for just over a week. It is by the beach and about a 20-30 minute drive to ChCh city. Its a large park and spread out, there are a number of permanent residents as well as holiday makers - but it isnt trashy or …

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 …

Genoa is approximately one hundred twenty miles from Rome. It is considered the country’s primary port on the Mediterranean and is as important as Marseilles within Europe.
Genoa enjoyed its best days we discovered historically during the 1200s: It was during this period of time that the city …

Recently, on a whim, my boyfriend and I hopped on a bus and made our way to Providence, Rhode Island. Although there was nothing in particular that we were keen to see, this is a place with lots of history, quaint charm, and some great food so we figured …

I set out on a mission awhile back to check out the Florida Keys. First I drove through them and back just to see what they were like but didn’t stay. Then I started planning weekend getaways to various locations in the Keys. This is my review of …

Traditionally to get to Kanchanaburi from bangkok, there only by the bus which cost you 95 baht and send you to its bus station,or by taxi which you pay awfully huge amount of money to get you there as well as the train which you end up at the …

Looking for the perfect hike near Vancouver, British Columbia Canada?
Are you looking for amazing views, adequate camping grounds and a stimulating hike surrounded by majestic glaciers and lush Canadian forest?
Well then make your way to Squamish, British Columbia and test out your stamina in Garibaldi Provincial Park. This …

My husband and I were constantly traveling ever since the summer started. But for this year, it is our first time to go visit a nice beach. Early this July, we went to a place called
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area. A friend of ours mentioned this on one of our …

Just imagine the following: 10.000 almost naked women, drunk and willing to anything to a stranger - free of charge, and 10.000 huge men without their shirts, dancing, to the rhythm of the almost 500 brass orchestras, shooting from the fire weapons. Mud is all around, people are vomiting …

The Lincoln Monument was a great experience! I loved how well kept up the area is around the monument. In addition, there are restrooms at the bottom of the stairs so it is a great place to stop when touring around Washington, DC. Lincoln sits proudly …

Three years ago, my husband got transferred to Brunswick, GA for his job for a temporary position. We had been living in Central Florida for the past 12 years so I was not overjoyed, nor was my adult daughter who lived with us at the time.
After we got there, …

Melaka is known for its historical prominence and its rich cultural appeal.It is the only city in Malaysia that was ruled by the Portuguese, Dutch and the British until 1957.Hence, if you are looking for treasures of the various colonists, you can find them in abundance in the old …

While spending a week in Seattle, my husband and I had underestimated how long it would take to see the various attractions we picked out for each day, and on the day we were visiting the Space Needle we found ourselves with no plans and a few hours left …

Upon recently touring this home, I would say that if your daughter is currently a Girl Scout, you must visit. Your daughter will enjoy the tour and she will learn so much about the founder of the Girl Scouts.
This home is in a historic district of Savannah, …

We recently spent a weekend with my in laws in Independence, Missouri, not from from Kansas City. We had the opportunity to visit the Harry S. Truman Library & Museum. I knew this was going to be right up my husband’s alley, he is somewhat a history buff. I …

My girlfriend Jenny, who I have known since High School has been pestering me to come to Hawaii to visit her and her husband Paul for years now. After my Mom who had always wanted to see Hawaii, passed away, I sort of made it my mission in …

Alma Park Zoo is located just north of Brisbane. Often overlooked because of the nearby Australia Zoo Alma Park provides a great day trip for the whole family.
Alma Park have the obligatory koala’s and kangaroos found in most Aussie Zoos. They also have a sun …

I’ve been to several countries for the past 4 years or so that I have been traveling for a living. I have to admit that I have succumbed to the charm of this perfect city called Paris. Paris is a hundred times more beautiful than the photos we see …

Pony Express National Museum
914 Penn St
Saint Joseph, MO
816-279-5059
A few years back we went on a camping trip near Saint Joseph, MO. It was in the middle of July and it was hot! We had about 10 people in our party and everybody was pretty much in a …

The idea of visiting an abandoned or deserted insane asylum has always been one of my highlights of my vacations when I get the chance to visit other countries or other states. The histories and the ghost stories behind them have always interested me. So, while I was in …