A quiet Sunday afternoon with a couple of friends at the Rietvlei Nature Reserve was one of the best times of my life, ever and the game drive within the confines of Mazda 2 private vehicle was quite an experience.
At a cost of the equivalent of US$5 for the …

These frames are really cute at first. It is tempting to display your island vacation pictures in these Hawaiian Heritage Company frames, but I would suggest that you find a better way to prolong and enjoy your precious pictures. I first discovered these frames while shopping at …

Being a jumping place during the Christmas season, Downtown Disney is the hub of not just Disney, but other big named stores and shops within Disney boundaries. On most days, this place is calm with people walking around at their own paces …

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 …

I love The Field Museum and as you will see, I just can’t say enough about it. The only museum better then The Field Museum is The Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C. It is definately worth it to go to Chicago to see only this museum-it will take you …

Shimoga is a very beautiful place in Karnataka, India. But the only tourist spot is the Jog falls. This waterfall is spectacular and beautiful. Jog falls are a magnificent sight in the wet season and the best time to visit is late November to early January. People come in …

Evesham is a market town in south eastern Worcestershire in the Midlands of England. It is a place I know quite well, and a town I think is rather unjustly neglected by the tourist guides. This is no doubt because it lies on the northern edge of the Cotswold …

I am Karthikeyan. I am living here in Madurai. I was born here and study here and now I am working here. I really love to be living here. We lead a peaceful life in Madurai. Today I like to write about my city …

Mount Trashmore Park is a great place to visit if you happen to be in the area and want someplace to picnic or relax outside away from the beach and all its noisiness for awhile. Hours are from 7:30 a.m. until the sun goes down.
The huge “mountain” this …

When driving back from Devon or Cornwall I sometimes stop of at the northbound Sedgemoor service area on the m five motorway between junction twenty one and junction twenty two. The service area is operated by Welcome Break unlike the south bound which is operated by Roadchef.
The service …

I had no idea what to expect from the Oklahoma City national Memorial & Museum. I remember when the bombing happened like it was yesterday and thought we should stop and take the tour and show our respect to those that had died, as well as the survivors. I …

One of the train ride attractions in the White Mountains of New Hampshire is the Hobo Train Ride in Lincoln, NH. You can find this attraction on the infamous Kancamagus Highway, which is a pretty drive in and of itself. This ride is almost an hour and …

If you plan on visiting the waterfront in Norfolk, Virginia, make sure you consider taking their Spirit of Norfolk Cruise. You get to sail on a gorgeous yacht and take a 2 to 3 hour cruise down the Elizabeth River and back. The view is just beautiful.
They have …

Table Rock State Park is located in the north western corner of South Carolina. We have visited this park on several occasions but the time that sticks in my mind the most was the first time. We had carried a picnic lunch and drove through first then went …

When looking for a nice place to park our travel trailer we at first glance thought that Green Acres would be tolerable. It is located out in the country about 7 to 10 miles from Clinton, Illinois. The sign is old and faded looking giving the impression …

Buenos Aires in Argentina is a must go to. I find that this pretty modern place certainly to my mood and liking at one time that I went with a group of friends. We saw that the area has lots of friendly and nice people with it …

Port Alfred in the Eastern Cape of South Africa is paradise for holiday makers, both within South Africa and abroad. A wonderful, affordable beach holiday, with pristine, Blue flag beaches and excellent accomodation. The main feature of the town is the bridge which highlights the silky blue …

I enjoy going to Grouse Mountain in whatever season of the year. In summer, when days are longer, it’s time to watch wildlife in its natural habitat. No kidding, you can watch grizzly bears and grey wolves here. The timber wolves are particularly interesting for me. They …

There are plenty of beautiful places to visit on the west coast of Scotland, and it would be very easy to spend a month there without having to repeat yourself. However, one of the most popular destinations, perhaps in part because of its accessibility and level of facilities, is …

After living in Savannah for at least three years, I finally made the trip out to Fort Pulaski National Monument on the way to Tybee Island beach. I am so happy I stopped because it is one of my favorite places to visit if even just to walk my …

If ever I would be required to define the term elegance, I would simply allude to the Casa Toscana Lodge in Lynwood, Pretoria as the epitome thereof.
My visit to this majestically elegant lodge was one like no other I had ever experienced in my life and the mere act …

Looking for a beach destination that is suitable for families, not swamped with crowds, but loaded with fun for the entire family? Perhaps you should consider packing up the family in the old van and heading to Bethany Beach, Delaware. Aside from offering its famous tax free …

I was a bit embarrassed to find out about this place from a foreigner who was here for the world cup as it really got me thinking about how beautiful this country really is and why on earth I had never explored such majesties when they were right in …

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 …

One of my favorite things to do on a particularly rainy day is to hop in the car and travel to the Franklin Institute, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is an astounding museum with information and factual based knowledge about artifacts, history, the human body, stars, machines, inventions, …

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 …

El Quinto is a beautiful, small campsite in Almeria in the southeast corner of Spain. El Quinto is 500 meters from the well know village of Mojacar, the alledged birth place of Walt Disney, and just 2km from the Mediteranean sea. This camping site is close to …

Rehoboth Beach in Delaware is a nice spot to take a vacation during the summer. It is a nice little town with a lot to do with the kids but not with quite the crowds of Ocean City, Maryland not far from Rehoboth. The cost of things is a …

When we were in San Antonio TX a few years ago we took a our own private tour of the Mission Trail that led from the Alamo to several other missions that were build in the 1700’s. One such Mission that we choose to visit was called Mission …

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 …

Travelling around as I do for work I found that I needed to stop at Bolton West services which are on the M sixty One motorway between junctions six and seven. These services are operated by a small company called First. When I arrived I realised that …

Last summer I visited Adventure Island in Tampa, Florida. It’s a good sized waterpark located right next to Busch Gardens.
I personally love water rides and I’ve been to a few waterparks. Adventure Island was a lot of fun, but not the best waterpark I’ve been to. …

Air Kauai Helicopter Tours is truly and definitely amazing. All of the staff were truly proffesional and they were extremely courteous. I felt that the tour company had provided spectacular views. Now, in case you are wondering, this helicopter tour company is located in Hawaii, and …

If you ever plan to visit to Thailand, the second largest city of Thailand, Chiang Mai is one of those recommended cities to visit while staying in Thailand. It is well-known for its nice chilled unpolluted weather, beautiful landscape, handy crafts, silver jewellery, Thai silk, and its southern …

The island of Crete is one of the most beautiful Greek islands. The history of the island dates back to around 3000 BC when the Minoan civilization flourished here. Much, much, much later the Venice republic conquered the island. Ruins of the this period are scattered throughout the island. …

The variety of sight-seeing opportunities within the South Bank of London is far too great to describe within one article. However that said sites I’ve found particularly interesting are described within this review and I highly recommend you make each of the locations I’ve listed here part of your …

If planning for a summer vacation, Ohio has really beautiful, balmy summers, and Lake Erie provides lots of recreation. I love my summer vacation home there. I call it the place where the breezes meet. Located near a former religious retreat, it’s clustered on the edge …

When I first when to the Okavango Delta and Chobe in Botswana, I used a tour operator called Kgori Safaris. This travel agency is based in Maun. Since we would be doing a safari for 7 people, I looked in the internet first to see what the possibilities …

Mallaig, on the western coast of Highland Scotland, may not be everyone’s first thought when they come to consider places to visit in that part of the world. It is, after all, first and foremost a port, and in general ports are not the most attractive of towns. To …

Jamestown Settlement in Virginia is a historic site that is probably better for adults to visit than children. This is the actual area where the settlers first came to America and made their homes. I visit Jamestown Settlement each time I visit Colonial Williamsburg to see what new things …

My husband and I are very fussy about where we camp. This is another one of the places that suit us. Lakewood is a very picturesque area. The profile of the surrounding area is really low key and although there are a lot of people; …

If you fancy a get-away-from-it-all break, you may be surprised at the location I am going to suggest. In early summer, most people would head off to the sunnier spots in Europe and find something cheap in Spain or France, perhaps. They would expect decent weather, of course, which …

Sasso Del Ferro is a beautiful landmark on the Northern Lakes of Italy, and more precisely on Lake Major. It is accessible by two different means. The first and easier way is to take a cable lift all the way up, it is about 10 minutes long and a …

Contiki Holidays is something that I don’t think I would quite participate again. It is an exhausting 13 days trip and it covers Italy on a basic simple tour. I went with my group of girl friends and there were around 5 of us. We shared …

My first introduction to Berwick, Pennsylvania and the people who live there came very recently. I was out visiting family and, since we were going to have a barbecue, went to the local Giant to buy meat for the grill. I walked into the store and noticed a woman …

Travelling has become a part and parcel of my life. Though I love everything about travelling, I must admit my irregular sleep patterns sometimes take a toll on my health and this become very irritating and inconvenient for me. This is when one of my acquaintance suggested that I …

While we were on our way to Messina, Sicily as part of our cruise, we read up on what we should see and do in this city, and there was an option to take a train to Taormina, which apparently had a charming old city, a view of the …

I went on a free excursion in Paphos, Cyprus called the Free Blanket Trip. This trip involves a visit to a health therapeutic presentation at a showroom belonging to PAL Promotions (Produce of Authentic Lambswool)and after an excursion sight seeing to a destination within the surrounding area of …

Singapore like Hong Kong is like a second home to me. I like to hop from one country to another. One of the reasons is the accessibility and the travel time is not so tedious. A lot of airline companies has various promotions, giving us super low fare to …

I’ve been to Wonderland countless times before and each time is a spectacular experience. They sometimes host concerts for famous asian singers such as ‘Janice’ or ‘Ella Koon’. I have to admit it is difficult to get seats at such an event without coming 3 hours ahead of time. …