Travel Reviews
30 hours in Busan, South Korea
Do you have only 30 hours in Busan? Do not worry, I still could enjoy this second largest city in Korea during that short period, you may follow my way. I arrived at 10 am and left this city at 4 pm on the next day and managed to visit …
Ginger Factory Tourist Complex Australia
The Ginger Factory is a great tourist attraction located in the beautiful area of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia.
I was kind of bored at the thought of visiting a ginger factory, I thought “whoop-dee-doo, who cares about ginger!” well I pleasantly surprised by this Ginger factory, there …
Northwest Airlines
We recently had to fly out east to attend my wife’s grandmother’s funeral. Since her death was sudden, we had to make our travel arrangements last second.
We ended up booking our flights on Northwest Airlines (traveling from Madison, WI to Elmira, NY).
While out flight wasn’t terrible, I think, if …
Elephant Rock State Park
Elephant Rock State Park is a place I went as I kid with my sister’s and my parents. To this day I love to take my family as well. When driving up to the State Park we can immediatly see why the name Elephant rock. The huge pink rocks, …
Old Town Portrait Shop, Kissimmee, Florida
One of the few places that I always seem to visit when I travel to Orlando, is Old Town. Yes, there are tons of tourist shopping areas in Kissimmee and Orlando, but Old Town has always been something special to me. Don’t know why, but it always has. And …
Pestana Kruger Lodge
On this particular occasion, I was traveling quite heavy in terms of the number of people I was with on the regular visit to various parts of the Kruger National Park, and my experience gathered up on the previous visits had us lodging at the Pestana Kruger Lodge, which …
Bang Pa-In summer palace, Thailand
Bang Pa-In is famous for its summer palace that was frequently and is still occasionally used by the king and members of his family. First I knew the Bang Pa-In from the photos shown by a Thai friend. The photos were so attractive that on one occasion I visited …
Leopard Pan and Sunday Pan, Central Kalahari Game Reserve
From Passarge Valley, it was another 20-25 kilometers to reach Leopard Pan. Having seen a pride of lions earlier in Passarge Valley, I was not expecting much and in addition to the rain, I actually did not see a lot of animal life. The open and endless skies were …
Moonbay Marina Villas in Subic Bay, Philippines
Two weeks ago, our family had the opportunity to visit the newest addition to the Moonbay Marina Leisure Resort in Subic Bay. I haven’t been to Subic in years and so I was very excited to go and see the recent developments in the area. The experience certainly did …
Victoria/Seattle Clipper
I recently decided to take a short trip down to the United States, and as I live on Vancouver Island, it was easiest for me to take the Clipper to Seattle.
The departure time of 5 pm was very convenient for me, as I was able to leave work and …
New Zealand
New Zealand is a very wonderful country and I really think that everyone should visit this fascinating, at the bottom of the planet country. There are just many things that one could get here and it is indeed far away from the rest of the world. So, …
Vietnam
Honestly, when my girlfriend invited me to visit her sister in Vietnam I was a bit scared. I mean, the country went through decades of war and as far as I knew, it hasn’t been that industrialized or modernized. Again, I have to eat my words. The airport wasn’t …
Taman Safari Zoo
Do you plan to visit Jakarta with your family and small kids? Why don’t you put Taman Safari zoo in your list to visit when you are there. Taman Safari Zoo is located outside of Jakarta area but it is not really that far to drive to Taman Safari …
New Lanark Scotland
I have heard lots of rumours regarding New Lanark and that it is a haunted place with lots of different experiences that one might get. I went with my group of friends and found a lot of nice, historical exhibits in this travel destination and the area seemed …
Manly Beach Australia
Manly beach is a quaint little touristy area to visit in Sydney. Although, as previously mentioned, it is a touristy spot, it also feels very tucked away and secluded. On a busy day there are a great number of people flocking to the beautifully blue surf and …
Glacial Lakes State Park
Glacial Lakes State Park is a very unique state park. It’s a transition zone between prairies and hardwood forests. The huge, steep rolling hills and deep valleys were sculpted by glaciers and they make the hiking trails fun and challenging. A wide variety of native prairie species grow at …
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 …
Yosemite California
As you cruise interstate 5 on your way north and near the area of Fresno you’ll begin to see exit signs for Yosemite. Take any one of them and head out for a great adventure for your family or with a loved one. Yosemite is known for it’s wonderful …
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 …
Olde Mystic Village
A short ways over the Connecticut border, when coming from RI, is a little tourist attraction called Olde Mystic Village. It’s on Exit 90 off I-95 on Coogan Blvd.
Here in a pristine, quaint setting that reminds you of an earlier time is this little village of shops and …
Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls are spectacular! They’re located on BC Highway 1, just 16km east of Chilliwack, and south of Hope. The falls drop 122 metres to the valley floor at Bridal Falls Provincial Park and flow into Bridal Creek which makes its way to Cheam Lake Regional …
Batu Caves
Batu caves, just about 10-15 Km from the city of Kuala Lampur is a place with rich natural beauty. Tall and rocky moutains and luch green trees and bushes makes this place rich in its natural beauty.
In this cave, there is a Hindu temple and …
South Mountain State Park
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 …
Stourport-on-Severn, England
Stourport-on-Severn in north-west Worcestershire is a smallish town which is not usually mentioned very much, if at all, in the tourist guides, but which is well worth a visit. I live fairly close to Stourport (as it is usually abbreviated) and have watched with considerable interest over the last …
Grand Haven State Park
One of the great things about living in Michigan is being surrounded by the great lakes. Over on our side of the state, we have Lake Michigan, which is about 30 minutes from where we live. Sure, there are really only about 3-4 months out of the …
The Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
I recently went on a trip to Southern Utah to check out the popular National Parks, Bryce and Zion. Both were amazing, and right when we thought we had seen everything beautiful that Southern Utah had to offer, we heard about the Coral Pink Sand Dunes. A …
Sydney Jet Experience
The Sydney Jet Experience in Darlinghurst Harbor was one of the highlights of our recent trip to Syndey, NSW last March 2009. We were on a 5 day vacation trip in Sydney, the frist two days being guided tours and the remaining 3 days is our own free time. …
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 …
Circle Island Resort and Hotel in Cavite, Philippines
Just two weeks ago I was in Circle Island Resort and Hotel in Cavite, Philippines and I must say that I really didn’t expect it to be really a quaint place that will make me really cozy. I had so much fun here with my boyfriend’s family and I …
The towers of La Rochelle France
The three towers can all be visited by the public almost everyday of the year.
The Lantern Tower, also known as the Four sergeants Tower, was built in the 15th century, it has been a lighthouse and a prison for English sailors captured during conflicts between the two countries. …
Botswana Lion Park Resort
The first time I came here, I only saw a camel at the entrance which I thought was weird. I could not find any lion there and the place looked abandoned. I asked the watchman on duty where the lions were and he said that they have been moved …
Los Cabos in Mexico
If you have a vacation coming and you want a place to get away from it all Los Cabos is an excellent choice, it’s quiet, restful and incredibly beautiful, the type of place you hate to leave and when you go home you wish you were …
Bonaventure Cemetery
This is one historical site you should not miss seeing. It is a huge cemetery , so plan on spending a few hours touring it. If you go to the visitor’s center they will give you a map with all kinds of interesting historical facts on it.
The best and …
Qatar Airways Airline
My innermost dream when I am a child is to ride an airplane, it really amazed me when I had the chance to travel for the first time. And the first 5 star Airline I rode was Qatar Airways. This airline is one of the best 5 star Airline …
Linesville Fish Hatchery
Linesville Fish Hatchery is one of my favorite places to visit and to take the kids for a different kind of educational experience. If you happen to be a fan of fishing, whether it be in Lake Erie, a river, or one of the other numerous lakes in …
Canada in Winter
It is cold. Very very cold. If you don’t like cold, don’t come to Canada in the winter. It is a very, very cold place.
On the other hand, it is very pretty. With the snow and the trees and the skies can be just gorgeous. …
Pasir Ris Town Park
Right to the eastern side of Singapore, one can find a park known as Pasir Ris Town Park. The place could tend to be pretty deserted during weekdays and could be jam-packed during weekends. There are certain peak and non-peak periods, in my accordance.
It had been awhile since …
BC Place in Vancouver, Canada
Another place any tourist must not fail to see is BC Place, when visiting the beautiful city of Vancouver. First of all, it is a historic site, a sparkling showcase of the 1986 World’s Fair, dubbed Expo ’86. Even before that, in 1984 to be exact, the …
The Flume Gorge, Franconia Notch, NH
In Franconia Notch, New Hampshire, we always make a point to stop at the Flume Gorge on Highway 3. I wish I had the articulation skills to express how truly beautiful this place really is. Get your hiking shoes on, grab your camera because you have a special …
Chickamauga Battlefield
My husband is one of the biggest history buffs I have ever seen. So when we go out traveling he never misses stopping off at every historical site there is. So when we went to Chattanooga he of course had to stop off at the Chickamauga Battlefield. My youngest …
Indianapolis Zoo
All my life I’ve been an animal lover. I love to watch, read about, and handle all animals I can. This being said, it is no surprise I love to visit zoos. I visit as many zoos as I can. The one I most often …
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 …
Scioto Trail
When I was just a small lad of four or five we went to the Scioto Trail. It is the first park I can really recall. It was so named from being part of an old Indian trail. I think my mom said they used it as a means …
Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth Massachusetts
My aunt lives in Massachusetts, so I’ve been out there a number of times. The entire state is rich with History, what with it being the place that the Mayflower landed and all.
But, Plimoth Plantation stands out as one of the best, most historically educational and interesting experiences …
Al Ain
It is one of the Emirates. Al Ain is the UAE’s largest inland city. In Arabic the word al Ain means the eye. This city is the second city of Abu Dhabi emirates. From Abu Dhabi it is 150 kilometers. It is greenery city. In each and every place …
Walt Disney World Pet Kennels
As an avid dog owner and dog lover, it is important to me to be able to bring my dogs with me to as many places as I am able. However, I realize that sometimes it is not practical to have dogs along in some situations and at …
Salem, New Jersey
Salem, New Jersey is one of my favorite places to visit. Salem obtains one of the best diners known to man, called Richardsons. That restaurant, hands down, has the best tuna fish sanwiches that I have ever tasted in my life, and has an ice cream menu …
Rhem
Rhem is a small mountain town in Italy, it is a very beautiful place to stay, any season of the year. MY personal favorites are spring and winter. Summer is too hot for my tastes and there isn’t much to do in that area which young kids/adults would enjoy …
Lanzarote
Lanzarote is a truly marvelous place to spend a vacation. I do not recommend this place to a younger crowd as it doesn’t offer much as night entertainment. There are tons of little trinket shops, but I recently found out that it is not worth it to purchase from …
Boot Hill
Boot Hill is the most awesome place to go tubing in all of northern Ohio. It is located between Napoleon and Defiance. It has a small building where you buy your tickets to go tube and in the back is what reminds me of a lounge. They sell drinks …
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