This was my first visit to any sort of national park in Africa, and it has left a positive lasting impression on me and my view of African wildlife. I went on several safaris while visiting South Africa, but Addo stands out thanks to its focus on the park’s …

Here are some suggestions, just in case you are spending a weekend in Torino alone, and if you are interested in visiting museums, gardens and royal buildings. Torino is the ideal town for cultural visitors, such as students or for the lovers of the past, expecially if you are …

If you have never been to New York I am sure it is something you have considered in your life, since the media makes this state look very glamorous and this makes people want to come here. However, I must tell you that the New York that you see …

I and Tina visited the Holy Trinity Spar Farm for weekend relaxation after the busy schedule we’ve gone through during the week. The Holy trinity spar farm is located in the Volta region, about 80 km drive form the eastern part of Accra in a popular town called Sogakope.
When …

I booked this holiday home through Book A Bach. The whole process was a bit long winded as the lady who organised teh payment too her time getting in touch with us.
When we arrived it was easy to find and the main house was lovely to look at. …

Hello fellow travelers,
What could be more fun than traveling to faraway places? One place you may wish to plan a trip is Venice Italy. I remember as a kid seeing a picture of three businessmen wearing nearly knee high boots and traversing in front of the shops: …

As someone who has driven around England quite a bit I feel well qualified to comment that driving around France is so much more appealing. Of course France has it made with the advantages of size and population but this is not all that makes driving there more preferable.
We bought …

London Gatwick Airport is located about 45 km south of London. It is bigger than Stansted and Luton, making it London’s second busiest airport and also the second largest international airport. Only Heathrow is bigger. Quite a few cheap airlines operate from Gatwick, and also many flight to the …

Buffalo is not one of the places that we normally associate with Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain. Perhaps America’s greatest writer, he spent the years of 186-1871 living in Buffalo as co-owner/editor of the Buffalo Express.
The Mark Twain Room at the Buffalo and Erie County Public …

For those who do not know, Vienna is in Austria, Europe and there has been a particular time and place that I have been to this place for a vacation with my aunt, and my 2 best friends. So, the 4 of us women were braving ourselves for …

Parangtritis beach is one of the famous beach in my city, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It’s location in south of Java island, it’s in Bantul, Jogja. The beach is about 40 km from Yogyakarta city. The road to get there is so easy, just go to the ringroad and then to …

I’ve had the Trans by Jansport Backpack for four years now, and it’s still in excellent condition. The very top layer of fabric was torn up a little by the time I finished with it, and it did collect a few stains, but other than that, it barely suffered …

When we went to Minneapolis last December 2008, I wanted so bad to see the Minnehaha falls. I know that this 53-foot waterfall, limestone bluffs and river overlooks is marvelous on summer time when thousands and thousands of tourists admire it, but then I figure out that winter’s …

I was quite looking forward to visiting Universal studios after seeing many good reviews about it on various travel channels.I travelled there in January 2008. Once I had visited it I felt bitterly disappointed.
For starters I forked out alot of money on a flexi ticket which was for Universal …

On one of our many vacations to Hatteras Island, we decided to stop off on the way there in the town of Manteo in order to go in search of one of my passions; the passion of finding, photographing and learning about as many Lighthouses as I can.
The town …

Leu Gardens, is in Orlando, FL. It’s not only a beautiful place to simply spend an afternoon strolling the beautiful gardens, but it is also a wonderful place to hold a wedding or other special event. It’s 50 acres in total and they have created walkways that weave …

My pen-pal from US had come to Singapore before and I had brought him to one of the most hot favorite places to check out in Singapore which was Sentosa Island. This place is an island by itself, mainly separated from the other places in Singapore. But …

Ok this one particular trip I only recommend to people who like to be out at sea and like to swim/snorkel and fish.
You leave very early in the morning from your hotel (and depending on which one you are lodging in) it will take you around 3 - 5 …

Nagarjunakonda is a place in Andhra Pradesh, a state of India. It is one of the richest Buddhist site in India. This is a place which is famous and is visited by many people.
One of the sights is Vijayapuri which means ‘city of victory’. Vijayapuri has a long history …

In our neighboring town of Melbourne, there is a park that both my Daughter and her husband as well as my husband and I have enjoyed for years. She often goes there to go swimming in the summer because she’s afraid of Salt Water at the beach. Severe Shark …

In May of 2010 me and my friend from the Philippines went to Hong kong for a few days. We were on a tight budget and we needed a change from the typical expensive hotels on nathan road in kowloon. We decided to stay at a hostel- a cheap …

The town of Lewes Delaware is rather historic, but uniquely combines history with the trendiest restaurants and art shops for those who enjoy a sense of modern culture. It is the type of place where you can drive to the town, park your car, and walk along the …

Talybont Reservoir, in the Brecon Beacons National Park in central Wales, is by no means one of the most famous or popular such tourist attractions in the country, or even in the National Park itself, but although it is hardly likely to detain the average traveller for an entire …

I have never experienced Lebanese culture before. It was great just mingling and getting to know the Lebanese in Melbourne. An entire street is dedicated to Lebanese and their way of life. It sure is a fantastic experience. The street I talk about is called Sydney Road and is …

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People have always told me to go to Donsol to see the whalesharks (butanding) as it is an out-of-this-world to actually swim beside the gentle giants. As my friend who lives in Bicol invited us to go there last month, I gladly accepted the invitation.
It turns out that …

Sesame Place is a great trip for you and your under-5 children. Some tips and suggestions:
1. Buy the 2-day pass. Sure, you can find discount codes online that save you up to $10, but nothing beats the $25 entrance fee you pay for each visit if …

Kuala Lampur tower is the telecommunication tower in Malaysia. Fourth tallest tower in the world of about 420m. There are free shuttle buses and taxis to this tower.
Entry to observation tower costs 10 Rmb per person. To reach the observation tower deck, …

The Haunted Mansion in Liberty Square at Walt Disney World, FL is one of the definite “Must Sees” no matter if you’ve seen it before or not. Yes, it’s that good! This ride has been there since Disney World opened in 1971 and yes I’ve been seeing it …

The small town of Bethlehem, located in Northwestern Connecticut is a great little quaint town. There are farms everywhere and a strong small town feel. It’s a great place to visit and stay at a bed and breakfast.
I visited Bethlehem last year when it had it’s annual …

I have had the pleasure of going to many different places during my lifetime, I have seen plenty of beautiful cities and countries, but personally I will have to say that my personal favorite has been Spain.
Spain is known for its good food and pleasurable people to interact with. …

Imagine riding across Sand dunes which shines like gold. How it could be? Won’t it be thrilling? Yes it was really thrilling. I am talking about the Desert Safari of Dubai,one of the adventurous and most thrilling experiences I ever had.We travelled in Land crisers(suitable for dune …

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 …

As the 11th Dubai Shopping festival is going to begin in early January , I am just recollecting all sweet memories of last year’s DSF. Especially , Global village,the destination of DSF held at Dubailand complex. Last time’s Global village was marvelous. …

Luray Caverns in Luray, Virginia is one of my favorite places to visit. It is just as the name states. This is a walk through cavern that I visited as a child and then again as an adult. The cavern changed a lot over the years in some respects. …

Great Wall may be claimed as the most famous landmark in China. Many travel organizers around the globe offer sight seeing trips to this place of interest. Each time I visited Beijing for business, the host always puts trip to Great Wall in his or her agenda. During my …

I came upon the Laidhay Croft Museum by chance whilst driving to John O’Groats in Scotland, which is the most north westerly point of the British mainland. It is an example of a typical 18th century farmer’s croft house known as a Longhouse, which were once common throughout this part …

Wagga Wagga is the biggest inland city in Australia around six hours by train on the Country Link XPT and slightly less by car from Sydney.
Since the most populated cities and regions of Australia are all situated on the coast there is not much competition for places to …

Located on the scenic grounds of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, the UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research is not one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city, but perhaps it should be. Not only is it beautiful, it also has an educational …

Natchez, MS is one of the oldest surviving communities along the Mississippi River. Natchez is in the Deep South, with a history full of diverse culture. American Indian, Afro-American and European cultures share Natchez history. There are old plantations and beautiful antebellum homes and lots …

The Bluebell Ice Cream Factory in Brenham, TX is a great attraction for anyone looking for something to do on a weekday afternoon, particularly those with children. Bluebell is a working ice cream factory, producing the majority of the ice cream for the third largest ice cream manufacturer …

This hotel was a great fit for me and my holiday expectations for a low-key, high-end, yet relaxing few days on the lovely island of Kauai, in 2009. Grocery and souvenir shopping is in walking distance, making a rental car useful only for seeing those out of reach …

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 …

With our week long exploration of the Kruger National Park somewhat of a spontaneous detour from our road trip, we arrived at the national park and entered without prior organization of accommodation, and it turned out to be quite a great adventure.
Our initial game drive in a gas guzzling …

Growing up in Bergen County, New Jersey, there weren’t alot of zoos and aquariums nearby. However, we had one gem: Van Saun County Park & Zoo! I have been there more times than I can count, and now enjoy taking my son when we visit family back east.
If …

Miami is located in Florida, USA and is one of the best places that I have ever visited. I felt that Miami is something like the country Italy because of the great tasting food everywhere. Here are a few that I have tasted. Spaghetti, Baked Manicotte, …

In Providence, RI, there is a work of art, and a popular public event along the rivers in Providence that runs usually from the the end of May until mid-October on certain Saturday nights. It was created as a work of art by a sculptor named Barnaby Evans.
It …

Eagle Rock, Missouri is right on the Arkansas border on our way to Eureka Springs, Arkansas. We stay the weekend in Eureka Springs a few times a year. There is just lots to do and see in this area. Right outside of Eagle Rock we discovered the Promised Land …

When visiting South Africa, I had my heart set on going on as many safari as possible; however, it is very difficult as a single traveler to find excursions during off-season that will take a single traveler if no others are booked. I learned about Schotia thanks to the …