It seems strange that a place like Gettysburg, full of war, strife, and contention, should have a peaceful haven like the Soldiers’ National Cemetery. Despite the circumstances of the horrible battle of July 1863, the place where Union soldiers found their eternal rest is a calm and relaxing place. …

La Jolla, Ca is a beautiful place, and quite expensive at the same time. It isn’t very far from San Diego so you don’t have to stay here in order to come visit. I would suggest that you stay in San Diego and then come to La Jolla …

I never got to travel much as a child, so when I became an adult, I wanted to go everywhere I could. And I had always wanted to see the World Trade Center buildings. I remember I was working at Disney World when September 11th happened. I was saddened …

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 …

One ride at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, FL that has not been there since the very beginning is “Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.” I can remember all the buzz and excitement when everyone knew it was coming, but it hadn’t opened yet. Then when it did, …

I was really surprised to know in the beginning that Tunisia is actually the dependency of France, though it is located in Africa. There is a fascinating culture and a set of experiences that I had when I was in this particular country but then I wasn’t that …

King Fahd causeway is a bridge connecting Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. I had the experience of traversing the 25 kilometer long causeway when I was going back to the Philippines after working for 2 years in the kingdom.
I chose to travel the route because I thought it would be …

The Children’s Museum in Memphis, Tennessee is one of the greatest attractions in the area. Not only does the museum appeal to children, but adults will enjoy the experience as well. Located in Midtown Memphis, the museum is open daily except on Monday. Admission fees vary depending on the …

Brielle is a nice small old town on 1 of the 2 Island of the province Zuid-Holland in the Netherlands.
It is located near the big city of Rotterdam, just south of the big industrial port area of Rotterdam. Though close to the Industry, you won’t notice this at all.
Brielle …

For years, I had heard tales of a street which had been cut off from the City of Edinburgh centuries ago and then was built over and left as it had been. I thought this was fanciful, but, upon enquiry, it turned out to be true. In Edinburgh …

One of the activities I did while on Bazaruto Island was to go to Paradise Island which is about 30 minutes away by motor boat. The whole trip was supposed to last half a day and was organized by the Activities Center in Indigo Bay. My husband paid …

I went with my family to Six Flags Fiesta Texas for the first time on Monday July 28. We live in Houston, TX so we drove from Houston to San Antonio. It was about a 3 hour drive. We did not have too much trouble finding the place. We …

We used to live in New Hampshire and when we did, we used to take weekend trips over to the other side of the state to North Conway.
It was a nice place to take our family of three kids and find enough things to do there to entertain them …

I found it to be an enjoyable (and cheap) trip from Pittsburgh to Chicago by Amtrak coach class. The fare was $77 round trip. The check in process was faster than an airline, and very easy. On board, they have a lot more room in their cabins than any …

Longmeadow pond is a great place to take the kids on a hot summer day. It’s located in Bethlehem, CT, about 15 minutes from Litchfield. Even though Longmeadow Pond is technically a pond it seems to be more of a small lake. It’s located in a …

We travel to Branson, Missouri a few times a year to use our Silver Dollar City Amusement Park Season Passes. We always spend one day here for the kids and the one day checking out some of the many other attractions in the area. On one of our visits …

This farmers market is one of the last predominantly Mennonite Farmer’s Markets in Ontario. The sheds are still full of horse drawn buggies, and the booths are managed by shy German-Mennonite girls, in white lace bonnets and long plain skirts. The management of the St. Jacobs Farmer’s …

Independence Dam is a small state park located in Defiance, Ohio. It lies along the banks of the Maumee river. It offers boating, canoeing, and hiking. As small kids we would play on top of the dam while my dad fished. As we got older we would also …

My husband and I recently visited the Heber Valley for an Anniversary get away. While we were there we decided to take a scenic tour on the Heber Valley Railroad.
We took the lakeside Limited Scenic Tour. We were so impressed with the many animals we could see without …

I am from a foreign land and have just won a trip to London out of luck. I am afraid of heights and so I really hated going to the London eye. I had to take a couple of tranquilizers to keep myself asleep on the plane going to …

Mahabalipuram is a place in Tamil Nadu, a southern state of India. This is a beautiful place and it is situated on a rocky area between the beach and a lagoon. This is a popular tourist spot. Many foreign tourists also visit this place.
Bus service is good, cheap and …

Folly Beach is top of the list for vacation spots in South Carolina. The beaches are clean and beautiful. Sunsets are amazing and the southern hospitality is at its best. I would recommend a visit to the Crab Shack restaurant it is out of this world if …

Shannon Falls is located in Squamish, BC, right off the Sea to Sky Highway, on the east side (Highway 99) and just south of the imposing and impressive Stawamus Chief Mountain. The falls themselves can be seen from the Highway, but it’s only when you get right up …

Sevilla is another nice area that I have been to in Spain and this is a very nice city with lots of people around. I consider it to be a very romantic city in the world and that includes Paris too. There are just lots of nice …

As far as I am Russian but for the last four years I have been living in Italy, I go to Russia to visit my relatives and friends every year. This summer I decided to go there in August. Bad choice! Cuase this is the period when almost all …

Corpus Christi. TX isn’t somewhere that I have spent a whole lot of time at. But have had a fair amount of time down there for Cross Country trips, and I have to say there are quite a few things to do while you are down there. I mean …

Utah is quite a unique place with unique and friendly people. I have been to Utah before with my friends, family and also boyfriend, all on separate occasions.
If you are the type of person looking for hot-spots for great skiing and snowboarding activities, then Utah …

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 …

Whenever I travel to a new city–which is frequently–the first thing I ask is where is the zoo and the botanical gardens. I have only been to Atlanta once, and it was for a FAMU football game that was hosted there a few years back. Despite the many football …

After Melaka’s admittance into Unesco World Heritage sites record, there has been a substantial increase in the number of western travelers to this Historic City.
I went to Melaka with my husband and two young children and found it to be interesting and informative town. Being somewhat familiar with Southeast …

Visiting Vienna
Vienna is one of my favorite European cities. It’s the capital of Austria, has a population of about 2 millions and is located more or less in the middle of Europe. You can fly there from most main hubs in Europe, and there are also quite a few …

Last weekend we went for a leisure trip to the beautiful hill town of Simla,India referred by many as Queen of the Hills.We love to explore the fringe areas and our enquiries led us to this beautiful Sutlej River bend in Tattapani which is about 60kms from Simla.The …

Anyone who enjoys a city type atmosphere accompanied by broad sandy beaches, lots of great eateries, games, boardwalks, and shopping is sure to fall in love with Ocean City, Maryland. Although I do love beaches, I am not a city person at all, and I even like Ocean …

The truck and tractor pull uptown in the summertime is a event a lot of people I know attends. Typically they hold the truck and tractor pull not long after the fourth of July Demolition Derby. This last summer I went to the Truck and tractor pull and it …

Me and my husband stayed at Olu Deniz in Turkey for 2 weeks and we had a lovely time, there was lots to do including shopping, boat trips, dolphin watching and fishing, lots of resturaunts, water parks, lovely beaches and lagoons, markets etc.
We found the local people to be …

I have just returned from a Birthright trip to Israel organized by Shorashim - a Jewish organization that specializes in providing opportunities for American Jewish youth to visit Israel.
I must say, I had certain reservations about going on a birthright trip (mainly due to the fact that it’s …

My husband and I have been going on vacation to the Outer Banks of North Carolina for 7 years now. In the past, we always spent our vacations visiting family in Rhode Island or Virginia or when we lived up North, taking our kids to Florida to visit …

On our way to Illinois to visit friends and relatives we always stop and site see in St. Louis, Mo. On one of our trips this past summer we went to the St. Louis Art Museum.
I am not what you would call an art buff my any means. I …

In August 2004 I got a chance to visit this place. The nearest Airport and Railway Station are at Guwahati from where it is about 150km. Cherrapunji is known as the wettest place on planet earth due to unpredictable incessant rains. One can also get a view of …

Wild Mountain is a fun destination spot for both winter and summer activities. Winter provides fun on the slopes for people of all ability levels. There is a double black diamond run which is the longest of its kind in the central part of the state. The Challenger trail …

Never having been to a bed and breakfast before, this first time encounter would prove to be somewhat of an eye opening experience as I had previously preferred the like of hotels, guest houses and even camp sites by way of accommodation.
Considering the fact that the place is not …

One fine Sunday morning we decided to drive to Pine Mountain. The primary source of attraction for my husband and me was the Animal Safari. It promised a near African safari experience with hundreds of exotic animals from around the world. There were six of us.
We bought tickets for …

If you want to go and visit Dracula’s Castle, also known as Bran Castle you should prepare yourself for a long trip because it’s not that easy to get there and there are some things you should want to avoid. My advice is to go to your …

Falkenberg is a charming little seaside town on the south-west coast of Sweden. Tranquil and quiet all year round - except during July and August when the tourists arrive - it has one of the cleanest and longest sandy beaches I have ever seen. Because of this, it is …

Exit 22, 8 miles east of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho is an experience of a life time for families. The dining at Wolf Lodge is unforgettable set in an old mining site main building.
As you walk in the front is low so be sure to duck so you don’t knock …

At the edge of old Superior Arizona is one of the most fantastic places on the planet, as far as I am concerned. I could spend hours there lost in exotic desert beauty, and have. I also bring people there from other parts of the world and no one has …

One of the original attractions at Walt Disney World that has been there since day one in 1971 is the “Hall of Presidents” I can remember being bored out of my mind with it as a kid when I first went. It was cool to a point because of …

On my most recent trip to Havana, Cuba, I was determined not to miss the opportunity of touring the famous Real Fabrica de Tabacos Partagas, or better known at the Partagas Cigar Factory. I had previously only stepped inside the front entrance and been in the cigar store, and …

I purchased a pair of tickets from Airfare.com in January 2010. A month later I was contacted by email and told they canceled my tickets because they hadn’t received some paperwork and I should contact them immediately. I did so.
When I called I was pulled into a bait and …

If you are a traveler looking to save a bit of money then you probably have stayed at a Best Western hotel. I have stayed at a few of these and I have had a mixed experience with them.. Some of them are good, and some have been very …