Travel Reviews
Siesta Key, FL
There is this little slice of heaven on Earth that means the world to my husband and I. This heavenly sliver is known as Siesta Key, FL. It’s on the West Coast, off the coast of Sarasota and it’s nothing short of paradise!
We’ve escaped to Siesta Key …
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Cleveland Ohio
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is opened all year and sometimes it is so crowded that you will need reservations. Now, as a seasoned traveler I have been to alot of museums, and for the $84 million that was spent on this project, Cleveland needs …
John Litton Farm Loop Trail
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 …
Lesotho Sani Pass
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 …
Wat Arun in Bangkok, Thailand
After going to the Grand Palace, this is the second temple that we’ve visited. Since our trip is a “Do Your Own” trip, we’re always carrying our maps with us. To get here, you can either hire a taxi or a tuktuk (tricycle). Since it’s near at the palace, …
Page Lake Powell Campground
The Page-Lake Powell Campground is one of the cleanest campgrounds we have ever had the opportunity to stay in. The rates at the campground are some of the best in the area, full service with cable ran us $30. One of the really nice things this campground …
Corfu Greece Ambrosia
If you ever travel to Corfu, the Greek island that you find in the Ionian Sea, between Italy and Central Greece, and you want to take a beautiful Greek traditional taste with you, I recommend you to visit ‘Ambrosia’.
‘Ambrosia’ is a small shop, decorated with taste and it’s located …
Clervaux, Luxembourg
A week ago, we were invited to a friend’s 59th birthday party which is in Bigonville (near to the Belgian border). We were going to drive to Brussels straight from the party and my husband decided to drive earlier that day to rediscover the northern part of Luxembourg prior …
Ispra travel
Ispra is a pretty nice little town to visit, it’s right on the lake and has easy access to the pier. It is the home to the JRC (The Joint Research Center; European Comission). In Ispra you can have easy access to various beaches all along the shore. There …
East Coast Park Beach, Sembawang Park/Beach and Changi Beach
There are a few places in Singapore that I really love to be at and for this review today, I would like to review on 3 beaches and park facilities in Singapore. They are East Coast Beach, Sembawang Park and also Changi Beach. For East Coast Park …
ACEN (Anime Central), IL
This is an anime convention that is like most convention, held yearly. It is in Illinois (Rosemont) and I believe it is near an airport so if you are ever flying there to attend, it is pretty easy to get there after. In fact I think a lot of …
Harrisons Cave Barbados
Harrison’s Cave in Welchman Hall, St. Thomas Barbados I believe is another of the the great wonders that nature affords its people. I was truly awed by this cave, its history and just everything it had to offer.
My visit to Harrison’s Cave was one of my most memorable stops …
The Cliffwalk, Newport, RI
When I was 9 months pregnant, well actually 9 and a half weeks pregnant, my friend got the bright idea to help induce labor by having me go for a walk. This was not just any walk however, it was the Newport, Rhode Island Cliff Walk.
I’d lived …
Moorea
Somewhere in the South Pacific, I love this place called Moorea so much. There were lots of beautiful flaura and fauna and definitely a great beautiful and natural paradise to be found. I felt that everything was truly remote and glamorous and if you have been to …
Cape Coast Castle
I was very excited when I visited the cape coast castle located at cape coast in the central and southern provinces of Ghana. This castle was built by the Danes and later occupied by the British in the olden days, when they were involved in the slave trade …
Puerto Vallarta Mexico
This is a nice place to take a trip to, you will need a passport. The weather is usually mild and throughout the year there is always something going on, to some extent it’s like stepping back in time. There is a lot to do and see if you end …
Hi-Chicago Hostel
It was my first time in Chicago and a friend of mine had suggested looking for Hi-Hostel in Chicago, which was not hard to get from the airport. The very first thing which I liked about the hostel was its location as it is within easy reach of some …
Woodall Service Area
When travelling on the M one motorway up to Sheffield I often stop off at Woodall Services which is located between junction thirty and thirty one. The services are on the north and south sides of the motor connected via a pedestrian bridge. I normally use the …
Fort Kochi Beach
Fort Kochi beach is one of my favorite beaches I have been ever too. A visit to this beach is a greta way to refresh yourself and to have fun. A way from the dusty city, you can really experience the beauty of nature on this beach. Did …
Diamond Head, Honolulu, HI
One of the natural wonders that I really wanted to see on my trip to Hawaii in 2005 was Diamond Head. My girlfriend Jenny, who lives on Maui, had begged us to come visit for years. We finally found our way there a few years ago and when …
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 …
Epcot New Year’s Eve WDW
When I tell people that sometimes I spend New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World, they think I’m crazy. They all say it must be so crowded, loud, and filled with rude people. I always enjoy telling them about how wonderful, exciting, and memorable it can be. Because that …
The Strand in Townsville Queensland Australia
Being someone who is not naturally born in a certain place, and a stranger in a certain place, homesickness is like a deadly disease. It will really help to cure someone’s boredom by touring the place. Well I have experienced it, and so I decided to travel a strange …
Cypress Gardens, Winter Haven, Florida
Some of my best memories of my many Florida trips involve Cypress Gardens, a beautiful, amazing place with many entertainment venues and lovely scenery. Cypress Gardens is a very complex place, and I enjoyed every part of it. My favorite part was the sprawling garden, filled with tropical hideaways, …
Lion Country Safari West Palm Beach FL
Florida is more than just beautiful beaches. My family and I recently visited a zoo unlike any other we have seen and it was an experience I highly recommend, to families as well as adults.
Lion Country Safari is a 300 acre cageless zoo where you can get up close …
Whale’s Tale Water Park, Lincoln, NH
One of the places I used to take my kids when I vacationed in the White Mountains of New Hampshire was Whale’s Tale Water Park. Living in Florida, I’ve been to quite a few water parks in my time, but I must say that Whale’s Tale is one of …
Egypt travel
When myself and my partner wanted to travel to Egypt we had three places in mind that we wanted to visit. The Pyramids in Cairo was of course at the top of our list, then second on our list was the Temples in Luxor, and not forgetting the beautiful …
Dubrovnik Croatia Travel
Well, i have been in Dubrovnik last summer and I must tell you that I had a great time. I would like you to describe what exactly i’ve seen and what have i experienced there.
Firstly, Dubrovnik is Located in Croatia, a souther European country, It’s quite small and has …
The White Sand Beach at Puerto Galera, Philippines
It was Holy Week, April of 2008 when my generous Boss brought all of us, (the whole staff with respective families) to the White Beach, Puerto Galera Oriental Mindoro. This beach is perhaps the most visited and popular of Puerto Galera’s beaches. I said so because I already heard …
Cedar Bluff State Park Ellis Kansas
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 …
The Pinnacle at Mt. Wellington, Tasmania, Australia
I have to admit I was quite scared as the car went up the winding road to the top of Mt. Wellington. Although we had checked the night before the weather condition at the mountain and knew there would be …
Schloss Friedenstein in Gotha (Thuringia/Germany)
Schloss Friedenstein is a mostly well preserved early baroque building (the biggest one in Germany actually). Several different museums/buildings belong to the same foundation. A ticket is 7 euro, and for that you can see the Schlossmuseum, Museum für Regionalgeschichte, Museum der Natur, Ekhoftheater, and special exhibitions. I didn’t get …
Statue of Liberty
We have two days to spend in New York City. However, we were staying back in Jersey and we just travel by bus. So the first day we were there, we spent it going to Time Square, Rockefeller Center, China town and The Wax Museum. Aside from that, we stop …
Callaway Gardens Pine Mountain Georgia
On a recent visit to Pine Mountain in Georgia, after seeing a few places on our list we still had three hours left before winding up. We decided to spend the rest of the time at Callaway gardens. We paid about $14 per person for entry. The information center …
Island-Safari.Com Tour Operator
When my husband’s former boss and wife visited us in Botswana, they did a whole trip of southern Africa. For this trip, the wife did all of her travel bookings with Island-Safari. This internet operated company swears to cheaper than other operators on the net for travels within …
St. Simon’s Island GA
We lived in Southeast Georgia for 2 years due to a job relocation. Now, while I didn’t like living in Brunswick, GA, there was one thing I did enjoy and would highly recommend. Just over the causeway from Brunswick is St. Simon’s Island, a popular tourist destination, …
Gothenburg Sweden
I lived in Gothenburg, Sweden about 2 years for studying and I will recommend this city as one of the best place for visit. Living in Gothenburg was great because as the city is clean, harmoniously chic and the most important is Gothenburg almost has no criminal case. I …
Holiday World Tours Limited
The very first time I went to Hong Kong was November of last year. I took my son with me. In fact, the trip was for him, sort of a belated birthday gift for his 13th birthday. He wanted Disneyland so much, and the one in Hong Kong was …
Frozen Head State Park
One afternoon in June I drove my husband to work so I could have the car to take my kids to Frozen Head State Park. We got there about 8:00 am. We stopped by the ranger station to get information about the trails before heading out. We decided to …
Taal Volcano Climb
The world’s smallest volcano has proven to be quite a hike. The walk up would usually just take 45 minutes to an hour if you didn’t stop, but it would be near impossible to do so. The path is very dusty and you can easily choke on the dust …
Boracay
I have been to Boracay only once, and unlike most people who are excited about going there, I loath the place. The only reason I am writing this review is to make other people aware of what happens in Boracay. This place reminds me only of violence, and …
Rio Grande Float Santa Fe
We were in Santa Fe, New Mexico a few years ago and my son and his father talked me into going with them on a raft ride. Now I am not one who loves the water, I would rather watch it than be in it but an adventure …
Lahaina beach Oahu
Lahaina beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. It is situated on the eastern coast of the island of Oahu in Hawaii. The beach is different from all the other hawaiian beaches because it has extremely white and soft sand. It is about 5 Km …
Mysore
Mysore is a place in Karnataka, India. Mysore is a place that is well known for its tourist attractions. The main city is rather crowded, but the rest of the area is not so crowded. So, one can travel freely in Mysore. There are many beautiful, attractive places in …
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is a very beautiful city, located in Denmark. There are just too many beautiful sceneries and it is considered one of the best European cities ever. However, the place is not as large as Rome or Paris.
There are just too many friendly people around, and I …
Cold Spring Village, Cape May, New Jersey
Years ago, when I first started to get interested in history, we went down to the beautiful town of Cape May, New Jersey and saw all the typical sites, including the striking white lighthouse. Our major tour stop was Cold Spring Village, a restored 19th century village with costumed …
San Miguel Mission Santa Fe
When we were in San Antonio several years ago I go hooked on old missions that were built in the 1600’s through the 1800’s, this was a part of our heritage and something I would never see on the East coast. So when we were in Santa Fe, …
Byrdstown
Byrdstown is a small town in Tennessee. Byrdstown is about fifteen to twenty minutes from Albany, Kentucky and twenty to twenty-five minutes from Livingston Tennessee. Byrdstown is mostly what you would call a one-horse town. The high school has around two to three hundred students in it and the …
Crystal Harmony Cruise
My husband and I went to Alaska on May18, 2008 sailing the Crystal Harmony. The Harmony is a beautiful ship with excellent service and the best food I ever tasted. The boarding went very well. People were driven up to the …
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