We had our family reunion in Springfield, Missouri at Sequiota Park. They couldn’t have picked a better location. It was late spring and the weather was perfect, not to hot yet. This park is beautiful, a great choice for the kids. We barely got to greet some of our …

One of my favorite places to go in Napoleon was the city park down along the banks of the Maumee river. In the spring, summer and fall we would swing, play tennis, fish or shoot baskets. There were always a variety of activities to do. One of my favorite …

I had the oppurtunity to experience,the Carlsberg sky tower which is the highest observation tower at Sentosa. It is about 110m from the ground and we had a wonderful experience.This tower is not very well known in Sentosa island.You can have a view of whole of …

Oak Hill, Ohio is a small town in the foothills of southern Ohio. I was not born there but I lived there off and on most of my childhood. The high school used to go from grade seven to twelve. They used to allow us to walk down town …

Bodh Gaya is a Buddhist pilgrimage spot near Gaya, India. Though I am not a Buddhist, I visited this three times because of the beauty that it has. The small town Bodh Gaya has lots of temples with one main old temple of Lord Buddha. The major attraction that …

Last Easter we decided to take Kurt to Dudley Castle and Zoo as he hadn’t been before and both Lyndsey and I remember going there as kids with our parents.
You can see Dudley Castle from quite a distance away and Kurt was getting excited when he could see it …

There are many wonderful things at Epcot at Walt Disney World from the Future World attractions to the World Showcase pavilions, but there are only a few that truly stand out as timeless classics of the educational park that has changed so much since it opened in 1982. And …

I love to go to the Esplanade with my family. There was once when my husband and I watched a Jazz performance by a well-known international Jazz performer one night. It was an experience that was hard to forget. The performance was held in a theatre with an awesome …

I read about this Museum on a pamphlet at a tourist stations. The brochure used words like “impressive” “imaginative” “unexpectly creative” and “must see” Granted it was an advertising brochure but these were quotes from visitors so I thought it would be an outing that could be enjoyed by the …

One of the wonderful things we did while visiting my girlfriend, Jenny and her husband, Paul in Hawaii was going to Hanauma Bay. Jenny and Paul spoke really highly of it and after talking about it for a good long while one night over beers and nachos, we …

Niagara Falls is famous for being a honeymoon haven, but for me, it was just a must-see visit during an extensive trip I took. It was absolutely breath taking. I adore being in places like this. There’s something about misting waters that touches my soul.
My one …

Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire is understandably best known to most people outside the United Kingdom - and in truth, probably best known to many people in the country as well - for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare. I do not
have anything in particular against the Shakespeare industry the town …

Brackendale Eagle Provincial Park is a 755 Hectare park, located on the Squamish river. It has long been recognized as one of the most significant areas of wintering bald eagles in North America. The huge runs of Chum Salmon in the Squamish, Cheakamus, and Mamquam rivers attract …

Helsinkis main airport is easy to reach by car, and the parking isn’t too expensive. If you don’t have a car, you can take the bus. They have been rebuilding the airport, last time I was there was in the middle of the rebuilding and it was a bit …

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 …

Barwon Caravan & Tourist Park is a good place to stay if you are visiting the Adventure Park water theme park, which is about a ten-minute drive away. After staying overnight at Barwon Caravan & Tourist Park, we were able to reach the Adventure Park before it opened at …

When I took my kids to Plimouth Plantation in Plymouth MA on a bit of a history field trip for our home school, we saw many things. After visiting the Wampanoag home site, the Mayflower II and the 1627 village, we then decided to go visit the NYE …

My parents have owned a Winter house in Grant, FL for about 20 years now. Grant, FL is South of Palm Bay and just a little North of Sebastian. They bought their house in Grant so they would have a place to go in the winter to get …

I took my nephew and nieces, ages 1l years old, 5 years old, and 10 months old, to the Kohl Children’s Museum. They all had a blast!
The kid who had the most fun was the five-year-old. I would say that the museum is especially geared towards this age group! …

When travelling north on the M One motorway in the UK I often stop at the Woolley Edge services. The services are located between junctions thirty eight and thirty nine. The service station is operated by Moto who are one of the bigger service station operators 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 …

Coron, Palawan is one of the best vacation spots in the Philippines, and is a paradise if you love nature and the sea. It is famous for its diving and snorkeling sites, as well as its gorgeous limestone cliffs, lakes, and beaches. The most famous tour in …

Ilocos Norte, Philippines is not a major destination for tourists who come to Southeast Asia but it is a major destination for the locale, those who have seen most of the Philippines and its neighboring countries. I have been to Ilocos Norte a lot of times, in fact, I …

I stayed at the Mission City downtown area for almost a month, from December 9, 2010 to January 7, 2011. However, I still cannot believe that I had been there that long. Time seemed to pass by rather quickly because of the many things I needed to …

On our way down to Dover docks we stopped of on the M Twenty motorway at the Maidstone services so Kurt could stretch his legs and we could get a quick bite to eat before continuing the journey to the port of Dover. The services are located at …

For the small number of tourists who have the fortune to learn about Cas Cay, it’s a deserted island off of St. Thomas that’s part of the Virgin Islands Park System, and a destination for organized tours which include kayaking, hiking, and snorkeling. For local residents of St. …

Gooseberry Falls State Park is one of the most beautiful places in Minnesota. Depending on what time of the year you visit, the area looks like a different place when the river is high and low. During the spring, the river levels are high from melting snow. The fast, …

There are many things to see and do in San Francisco. My favourites were:
1. Taking the trolley bus (or cable car) from downtown to Fisherman’s Wharf - it’s exciting (and sometimes a little nerve-racking) to hurtle up and down the steep streets in an open trolley bus, especially if …

I purchased this bag to use when traveling and overall I have been very satisfied with it. The price is fairly cheap. I only paid 35 dollars plus shipping for it at the time of purchase. I purchased it from Amazon.com but I have also found it …

The Adirondack Mountains or the Dax, as they are fondly called by New Yorkers, are a great winter or summer destination. It’s so scenic, and I had been there twice.
Would you believe, two winter Olympics have been held here due to the excellent mountain terrain and lots of …

I have visited the Underwater World everytime when I travelled to this beautiful island of Langkawi. Underwater World is an aquarium that showcase a wide selection of of both fresh water and salt water fishes together with thousands of other marine life species. And it is conveniently located at …

Wilshire Blvd. is one of the main streets of Los Angeles, winding through the city, connecting with many of the main highways and eventually taking drivers to the Pacific Ocean.
Wilshire offers a great pass through the city. It hits the 405, 5 and 110 highways and is easily accesible …

If you have a chance to visit Chicago, the Field Museum is something that you should visit. There are many interesting exhibitions that will awe you. It is a great place to learn many facts and discoveries in our world. I spent one day over there until the museum …

Ramoji film city is situated in hydrabad, which is the capital of Andhra pradesh in India. It is once of the world�s largest film city which is very attractive and very exciting, it gives all our family a great entertainment and an out of the world experience. …

Our original plan was to traverse the mountains from Oxbow and reach the Sani Pass going back to the South African side. Kilometer wise, this is not so far but because these are steep mountain roads, it takes much longer to do it.
To advance a bit further in our …

Travellers from the West who want a break from the ‘rustic’ charms of the countries in Southeast will find Singapore a pleasant, if busy commercial oasis. Singapore is a small island at the tip of Malaysia, and is a modern, independent, sovereign city-state. Langauge will not be a problem …

In the World Showcase of Epcot in Walt Disney World, FL, you can visit the United Kingdom in all it’s charm. I always used to be disappointed a bit with the United Kingdom Pavilion, but that’s because I had never really taken my time and explored it and …

Old Man’s Cave is located just off State Route 664 in southern Ohio. There are five principle sections to Old Man’s Cave, they are the Upper Falls, Upper Gorge, Middle Falls and Lower Gorge. There are more than twenty five miles of hiking trails and more than twenty gorgeous …

After returning from visiting family in China six months ago, I want to take the opportunity to share my opinion on one of the most beautiful places you can visit while vacationing in Beijing. The place is called White Cloud Monastery, or in Chinese, Biyun Guan. It’s roughly ten miles …

Kovalam Beach is situated in the coastal of Malabar, Thiruvananthapuram, Kearla. It is one of the beautiful beaches in India. I have visited the beach twice. It is situated exactly 16 km away from the Thiruvananthapuram. You can get the place only through road. While …

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, …

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 …

Earlier this year, my husband and I were taking care of our Grandson for a weekend. At a loss for interesting things to do near our home in Palm Bay, we started looking for something different to do within close proximity that would amuse and entertain and hopefully wear …

The fruit and spice park is a botanical garden/fruit park I heard about through some friends of mine who had actually traveled to the southern area of Florida for a vacation. I had never heard of such a park or botanical garden, let alone one in Florida. Because I …

The first time I came to Hong Kong airport I was feeling more or less horrible. I had left Norway one and a half day before, and then I spent 12 hours in walking around in London with a friend before I flew on to Hong Kong. The flight was …

Annapolis can easily be forgotten as it is a smaller town along the Maryland coast but what a mistake that would be! It’s a beautiful seaside town with fabulous little boutiques and galleries. The achitecture and views are breathtaking!
If you are ambitious you will find many sailboat rentals to …

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 …

My husband and I recently stayed at the Gold Strike Casino and Hotel in Tunica Mississippi. Our spacious 10th floor king room was absolutely wonderful. It was modernly decorated in shades of brown, mint green, and ice blue. When I first entered the room I was …

Flamingo Park is one of the most exotic and attractive animal parks in south Florida.
You can find every type of animal that you can imagine raging from snakes to an elephant even giraffes.
The facility it’s very well organized and clean, you can choose to have an instructor guide you …

There is a wonderful medieval core within the city of Vienna where time seems to have stood still. The place to begin this exploration in my estimation is the Stephansplatz.
The enormous cathedral referred to, as the Stephansdom is the beginning point and is a gauge as far as treks …