Our mother use to tell us tales about her visits, as a child, to Algonquin Park. Located in Ontario Canada. They were magical tales about wonderful picnics and how usually a deer or two would wander over and have a nibble and an accompanying pet. It seemed like something …

We were advised that this has to be on our itinerary; so we set off on the 2nd day of our vacation. If you are taking a bus up, make sure it is a double-decker, and get hold of the front seats on top it’s 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 …

I would like to do a review of Las Ramblas, Barcelona’s most famous or should I say infamous promenade. I especially like this part of the city because of the hustle and bustle of people of all-walks of life, local and foreign alike. The promenade is a nice place …

I bought the Deuter 22 SL rucksack. It a 22 litre day rucksack that is really comforable despite the fact that it is a little too short for my back.
What I love most about this bag is that the shoulder straps are contoured so that they stay sprung out …

One of the most amazing places I have ever visited would be Freeport in the Bahamas. Not only is Freeport’s beaches filled with white sands, and crystal blue ocean waters, but it offers a wide variety of water sports such as kayakying, sailing, boat rentals, and snorkeling opportunities. …

Those who comes to visit Visakhapatnam ,most notorious as steel city in Andhrapradesh of India ,never conclude their trip without visiting Sampath Vinayaka temple.It is temple of Lord Ganesha,situated near R.T.C.complex at Visakhapatnam. In the past, a road side apartment palced the Sampath vinayak’s statue infront of …

This is not actually a hotel, as you may have noticed, but a campground. It is a very nice campground.
Almost all of the sites cost $20 a night, although I did notice that they had several very large group camping sites available for well over $100. I believe that …

In August 2006 my son’s boy scout troop decided to forgo a backpacking trip. One of the scouts had a Hiking the Big South Fork guide book. Upon arrival at the ranger station we were filling out our backpacking permit which cost 5.00, when the ranger informed us …

In the southern part of New Delhi, India, not far from the Indira Gandhi international airport, there is a place of interest, Qutb Minar. As public transportation is not recommended for foreigners, we hired a car (with the driver) to visit this place. I thought that Qutb Minar was …

Genting Highlands is located in Malaysia, it’s a huge entertainment area that is located on a mountain peak within the Titiwangsa Mountains. It’s between states of Pahang and Selangor. The air is crisp and cool. People like me, who lives in SIngapore, would always prefer this kind of weather …

When I had family visiting from out of state and they had done all the Disney, Universal and Sea world attractions, they were looking for something a little quieter and cheaper in the Orlando/Kissimmee area to do where they might be less squabbling and more smiling.
I happened to think …

This is a really nice area. We completely enjoyed ourselves because they have so much to offer. One of the best parts of it is the lake. My husband likes to fish and this lake, although a bit on the small side, has all kinds of …

I visited a number of temples and pagodas during my visit to Southeast Asia. Shwedagon Pagoda in the City of Yangon, Myanmar, is absolutely one of the most impressive places in the country and in the region. As I watched through the window of the airplane as it …

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 …

Recently I took my family to visit the Newport Aquarium in Newport, Kentucky. For those of you who do not know where Newport is, it is in far northern Kentucky right off I-71 just south of Cincinnati, Ohio.
We were a little disappointd with the aquarium. …

Anyone with a flair for outdoor mall shopping, great weather, good food, and that infamously friendly Southern hospitality, might want to try exploring Savanah Georgia. The cute little town sits adjacent to the waterfront views and allows tourists and travelers from all across the United States to take in …

This market is where you want to go for bargain stuff in Bali. Around 45 minutes away from Kuta which is the main tourist spot in Bali, you can reach Sukawati market with a chartered car any hotels usually provide for 250,000 rupiahs.
You know how you always need …

Most people think of Michigan as a cold state that has blizzards and snow all the time. Well, in the winter months yes, it can get like that. But we actually have very nice summers and sometimes the temperature gets way up there.The best part …

Warangal is a place in Andhra Pradesh, a state of India. Warangal is a city which is famous for its temples, military fortifications etc..
Accomodation is rather difficult in Warangal. This is because of lack of good hotels. Hotel rooms are cheap in Warangal, but it is difficult to get …

I don’t know how we found the time to go to Hidden Beach because it was at the farthest side of the island. Located at the northeastern side of Saipan, the beach can be reached after a long trek through a forest. My friend said that it would take …

On our first month in the state of Michigan, my husband and I searched for a nice place to visit. We want some place which is “exclusively Michigan”. After a few online researches, The Henry Ford Museum came out. Luckily, this place is just less than 5 miles away from …

I have used flight centre several times. The first few times I went to a flight centre in Kingsley and a loverly girl used to help me. She was always polite and friendly. Unfortunately she left, and my last trip planned I dealt with flight centre …

Just recently hubby and I went to Bohol. We stayed at Anda White Beach Resort. It was truly an adventure because we have no idea where Anda was. I thought it was just a few minutes ride from Tagbilaran City but no, it was more of a 2 1/2 …

Tarifa is considered the European mecca for kite and windsurfing. As an kitesurf instructor I worked and lived there for the last couple of years and can only agree with that. Many great riders over wintering and training there will tell you the same, you can kite basically every day, …

Arbroath Abbey in Scotland was one of the most interesting places I visited on my recent trip to the UK.
Traveling along with my companion who is a devoted fan of Scottish history, I was intrigued to find out about its famous history, and the signing of the Declaration of …

I was trying to find a very nice website that would be able to give me the best of every place by those who have actually been to the places being reviewed, by tourists who wants to share their unbiased experience. Going over the site, I have seen link …

If you were born and raised on the East Coast, Boston is not necessarily the kind of place you visit just to visit. Sure, most of us were dragged there by our parents, to get in touch with our colonial past, or we had to take a bus or …

Front Royal, Virginia, where I was born and raised. We don’t have a lot of great attractions, but we have one of the most beautiful places to visit on earth. The Skyline Drive.
The Skyline Drive is a wonderful, 105 mile stretch of mountain road. It takes you through …

This metro rail service was started in New Delhi to ease the congestion on the overly crowded roads. Though the services have started since December 2002 it is yet going on expanding. The metro rail service is at some places below the earth surface while at some places it …

This topic is one which is almost too big for one review. The Castle is situated in central Edinburgh, at the top of the Royal Mile, a medieval street running down the hill to the Palace of Holyrood House. It is a building set on the top of a …

My family recently decided to try out this canopy tour located near Hocking Hill State Park Ohio. It was a suprise for my birthday and I had no idea how much fun it was going to be. My whole family loved it including my mom who is deathly afraid …

One fine Sunday morning we decided to drive to Pine Mountain. The primary source of attraction for my husband and me was the Animal Safari. It promised a near African safari experience with hundreds of exotic animals from around the world. There were six of us.
We bought tickets for …

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 …

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 …

From the time I was a child, I have regularly made visits to Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, FL. It’s considered to be a Sanctuary and I can’t think of a better way to describe it.
Bok Tower Gardens are a virtual carpet of beautiful flowers, lawns, and …

Amalfi Coast is a very nice place that I have been to. There are nice landscapes, great findings’ sites and lots of pizzas around since this is locate in Italy. I went with my aunt in 2000, and the weather at that time was great. There …

MarineLand is one of the best amusement parks I have ever been to! There is plenty for everyone to enjoy, whether you are a 1 or 100 years old, you will be happy you spent the day at MarineLand! Not only are there many attractions that showcase animals of …

Wow what a great trip this was. I have went skiing twice before but this one was the best. At the last minute we changed our plans and went to Ober Gatlinburg because it was closer to home. Since we went on a Friday it was not crowded which …

Blackcomb Mountain is one of Canada’s top ski resorts. It has countless runs for all levels and beautiful conditions for skiing and boarding.
You probably already know that. Here’s what you don’t know.
First of all, Blackcomb is extremely expensive to ski. You’re looking at 80$ for just the lift …

In Philippines, summer season starts from the month of April and ends in latter May. These are the days when everyone wants to get hyped up and tanned regardless of the natural tan skin color. There are lots of tourist destination in this country and they may cost a …

(Note: Many of the locations and streets are in Spanish, so the spellings are correct.)
The site of the Alameda was at one time a market for the Aztecs. It is a nice place to stroll once you arrive in Mexico City. Mexico City, to its favor, …

I was in the market to purchase a Waistpack so I decided to go with this one. JanSport is a very well known brand and that’s the reason why I decided to go with this one. I have to say that this thing certainly doesn’t disappoint and …

We had occasion to visit the Lowry Zoo in Tampa, FL this past Spring. I knew they had a zoo, but I had no idea that it was as large as it is or that it had as much to do there! I really want to go …

As the name suggests, it is a garden located near a southern bay of Singapore. There is no admission fee for most parts of the garden. This huge theme park consists of country-based gardens such as Chinese garden, Indian garden, and Malayan garden. The best time to visit this …

I’ve been to Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas several times over the past ten years, and my first experience flying into that airport was actually a little scary. The runway appeared very small compared to the larger airports in the states that I was used to, …

The first time I had been to Austin, TX I was amazed by all the things that I had seen because it is not something you expect. This is a college town that is full of students that are running around and trying to get into bars, the lines …

The Monterey Bay Aquarium was a pretty good experience. We decided to drive there from San Francisco (2/2.5 hour drive). The prices were a bit high. It’s definitely an above average museum. One deficiency though, is the complex and confusing layout. You don’t know if you’ve already visited one …

We visit family in Illinois, right near Chicago once every two or three years whenever we can get a way for a week or so. This past fall we finally made it back after almost three years since seeing my causin and her family. On our last day there …