Whale Watch is a whale safari company located in Kaikoura is at New Zealands South Island. It is about 2.5 hours to drive from Christchurch, along a scenic route so it is worth it only for the drive. The town of Kaikoura is quite small, but the surroundings are splendid. …

During my recent birthright trip to Israel, we went to Tel Aviv, and spent almost 2 days there. It is the city I was mostly impressed with, and when I go to Israel next time, I would definitely visit it again and spend more time there.
The best part about …

While I wasn’t really planning to go on any safari trips while around this area, the mere fact that the specialization of Bucklands Luxury Tent’s services lies in safari trips was way too much for me to resist and I found myself tagging along, very willingly though I must …

Botswana is a large country and unless one is very patient with doing long distance driving, this might not be the right place to go. I discovered this already as there were very places where I could go which did not require a lot travelling.
Before leaving this country, I …

It was Valentine’s Day and we thought there was no better way to spend it than exploring the famous Golden Gate Park. We took the bus from downtown to Golden Gate Park, which is a 30 minute ride for $2.00 USD. To shake off the smell of public …

West Coast Express is the name for the transit system in use between
Vancouver’s Waterfront area all the way to far away Mission. I knew that the service existed, but until I embarked on it on December 10, 2010 for the first time, there were many things, which I …

I lived in Kings Cross for several months in 2008 and can vouch for the fact that it is one part of Sydney that never sleeps. This is not a family orientated place, somewhere you would head out with the kids, or a very place to shop. There are …

When visiting my relatives in Holland, Michigan, we ended up on a river boat cruise that was one of the highlights of my entire visit. We drove to a harbour on Lake Macatawa, about 15 minutes from downtown, and my first impression was how picturesque the scene was, with …

Augusta, Georgia is what I would call a military town. It sits on the outskirts of Fort Gordon. It is fairly good sized in my opinion in that it has two malls. The town is split though by the Savannah River so the part that is in South Carolina …

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is an interesting park that I have been to with my family. We made our way there from Hilo International Airport, which was more closer in distance to the park.
There was a hotel that was built right near the rim of the volcano crater …

If your skiing or snow boarding ability is within about the medium level, and you are looking for a place to hit the slopes within central Pennsylania, I highly recommend checking out Blue Mountain. Blue’s great atmosphere, finely thinned snow, and magnificent scenery, makes it a very appealing place …

Breckenridge Ski Resort is my favorite place to ski in the Rocky Mountains. They have a huge variety of terrain and the slopes are not overly crowded depending on where you ski or board. We skied mostly on Peak 8 because Peak 9 is the most popular place for …

If you have ever had the pleasure of planning a trip for yourself to a destination which you have never been then you know how difficult it can be because of the fact that you know essentially nothing about the area which makes it hard to find spots on …

Banaue Rice Terraces is one magnificent sight to behold in Battad, Banaue, Ifugao, and Mountain Province, Philippines. For this reason, I was very, very excited when a friend invited our whole family to go with them in their visit to this place.
The zigzag roads we went through …

We were on our way to Berlin and we had to change planes at Bergamo Airport, and we had an afternoon to wait. So, we decided to hop on a bus, and check out the city of Bergamo. It was really easy and convenient, there’s a direct bus-line which …

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 …

The first time I came here, I only saw a camel at the entrance which I thought was weird. I could not find any lion there and the place looked abandoned. I asked the watchman on duty where the lions were and he said that they have been moved …

I think all of the beaches on St. John are beautiful, so it’s impossible for me to choose only one favorite, but Maho Bay Beach on St. John is certainly among my favorite beaches on the island. It’s actually one of the most beautiful beaches I’ve ever been …

My family and I had a great day out last week when we visited Hoo Farm. Hoo farm is located in Preston on the Weald Moors in Telford, Shropshire.
We took our three and a half year old son and our nine month old baby, it cost us …

These caves are located in an island very close to Bombay. We reached the caves by boat from Gateway of India. The journey took about 50 minutes. Passenger boats carrying tourists regularly ply to this place from the Gateway of India, excepting in the monsoon season. Hewn out of …

I didn’t get to travel to New York City much as a child, so when I was finally able to travel, it was sadly right after September 11, 2001. Right after a tragic event to our country. I had never had the chance to see the World Trade Center …

I have been to Nassau for around 2-3 times and have been staying in some nice resorts there before. It might sound to you, but I really love going to remote islands and places and just checking things out.
Nassau is in Bahamas and is a very …

Among the places I have visited in Southeast Asian countries, Inle Lake in Southern Shan State in Myanmar is one of the most interesting and fascinating places with it’s unique culture and life-style of the people living there.
This is a lake way above sea level, high on mountaenous region …

Since the aquarium at one of the local zoological gardens I went to had such a calmingly serene effect on me, I simply had to go and check out the uShaka Marine World marine theme park as I was of the knowledge that the world’s fourth largest aquarium is …

I drive a 2002 Honda Oddessy and I am a very happy camper. It now has 135k miles on it and is still purring like a kitten. I have had to make very few repairs on this out side of normal replacements. It drives like your floating on a …

I absolutely loved the Duke Energy Children’s Museum in Cincinnati, Ohio. We just called it the Cincinnati Children’s Museum but I guess it has some sort of corporate sponsor. In any case, it was wonderful and my almost three-year-old daughter had a blast.
I do not remember how …

One of the easiest ways to find a good place to eat is to ask the locals what they eat and one day while I was in College Station, Texas I decided to randomly stop a student who was walking to his friend’s house. I asked him where he …

Sudder Street is the backpacker’s ghetto in Kolkata India, here you will find the largest selection of budget hotels, western food restaurants and cheap internet cafes. It’s not the prettiest, cleanest or friendliest place in Kolkata, but it’s where 95 % of travelers end up because it’s cheap …

When it comes to the Smokey Mountains National Park, it is a very beautiful place. Yet, sometimes in the most beautiful places on Earth, it doesn’t feel like a vacation. Yes, I was in awe at the beauty of the park and nature in its truest form, but sometimes …

Right to the eastern side of Singapore, one can find a park known as Pasir Ris Town Park. The place could tend to be pretty deserted during weekdays and could be jam-packed during weekends. There are certain peak and non-peak periods, in my accordance.
It had been awhile since …

We have been camping for many years with our family and friends. We live in Michigan where we have long cold winters, so once the warm summer months come around, we love to be outside. Michigan has a large variety of campgrounds, and we have tried a lot …

When people think of Niagara Falls, we normally think of the actual falls themselves, proud and majestic as they are. However, they are not the only thing that one can find when visiting Niagara Falls. The Niagara Parks system in Niagara Falls, Ontario offers a host of …

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 …

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 …

It was not my first time to go to Batangas. Though, I have been there many times, I have never got a chance to see Taal, Volcano, in real. I have just seen Taal, Volcano in pictures like postcards and in books.
When my fiance was here, he …

Ever since I was a little kid I’ve been going to Anna Maria Island on the West Coast of Florida. It’s a small tropical-like island located just South of Tampa.
It’s such a peaceful place to go. It’s a really small siland, just a few miles in length, …

Having only been to the KwaZulu Natal province on holiday only one other time, I decided to station my base away from the buzz of the seafront and rather enjoy a more
private appeal of what the province has to offer and there was no better way to do …

When we planned our week long trip to a rented beach house in Virginia Beach, one of the places we didn’t actually expect to visit was the Edgar Cayce A.R.E Association for Research and Englightenment, but because I love all things of a new age or psychic nature (and …

In Franconia Notch, New Hampshire, we always make a point to stop at the Flume Gorge on Highway 3. I wish I had the articulation skills to express how truly beautiful this place really is. Get your hiking shoes on, grab your camera because you have a special …

Iolani Palace was the residence of Hawaii’s monarchy, Queen Lili’uokalani. The palace is absolutely gorgeous inside and out. It has been fully restored, and even updated with modern amenities (like plumbing and electricity). The palace is rich with history and Hawaiian culture! I don’t recommend …

Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens , is a day of fun for the entire family . I am a frequent visitor to this exciting and beautiful place . It is really amazing .
My favorite attraction is the Lorikeets . You buy some food and walk into an outdoor room full …

Dreamworld is one of Queensland’s biggest theme parks. The price for adult and student/child ranges from $40-100, however the price ranges whether there are discounts, or family tickets.
This theme park is located at Gold Coast, in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the very huge places where one day …

When my husband’s best friend came over to Botswana for a visit, I arranged a mobile safari for both of them using the services of Audi Camp. As I was not going to join the safari because the kids still had school, I took care of arranging their …

Fort Bragg, California, a small town with about 7,000 residents on the West Coast, brings beach lovers and forest lovers together. No airport exists in close proximity to the small town, so the best way to reach the secluded area is by car on Freeway 101, Highway 1, Highway …

As I actually live on the Costa Blanca, I have visited many so called attractions offered to holiday makers to this region. As an animal lover, I felt drawn to the Safari Park at Vergel, near Denia.
The Safari itself opens at 10am and is open every day. It …

One of my all time favorite vacation spots is Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. I love it so much because it is a beautiful town, plus it has a really great theme park called Dollywood. Dollywood was created by none other than Miss Dolly Pardon.
Now I know you may …

If you ever go to Las Vegas you’re never going to get bored, that’s for sure. There’s just too much to see and do there but if you want to do something different that you’ll aways remember then give ‘Heli USA’ a call and book up one of their …

Sand Point Campground is located in the picturesque village of Five Islands on the north shore of the Minas Basin in beautiful Nova Scotia, Canada. This campground is right on the beach, featuring a beautiful view of the Five Islands, which, according to local native legend, were created …

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 …

One of my favorite museums in the whole world is the American Museum of National History in Manhattan, New York. It is right across the street from Central Park and one landmark I have always remembered from my childhood on. This museum was the first museum I had ever …