I still distinctly remember what was Hornadu Annapoorneswari Temple about four decades ago. The deity was housed in an old building, which had colored glass panes on the front windows, with a wooden Portico at the front. Late Sri.Venkatasubba Jois looked after the temple. He was an old man …

This state park offers a beautiful beach that runs along the coast of Washington, the park is on the beach and has a beautiful ocean view. It is a sandy beach that goes on for miles, and has so much scenery along it. The park offers campsites accomodating RV’s …

I first visited the city of Ohrid, Macedonia in 2002. An I loved it. Then I came back in 2004, this time with my wife. This is the most beautiful city in the small Balkan country, who claims to be the country where Alexander the Macedonian, also known as …

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 …

Melaka is a historical and mystery places good for travelling. Hang Li Poh’s Well, is the oldest well in Melaka (according to the my tour guide), was believe that never dried up in past time. That is the only source of water in drought in the …

Hi, Everyone, Here in this short Review I want to share my Ruff Experience which I had with Thomas Cook India. Some days ago, I approached Thomas Cook via their own website for Simply Singapore tour. I was contacted by one of their senior representatives to help with the …

I always felt that Lyon as an undiscovered gem of France. It is a charming French city, not frequented by many at the time that I visited. I don’t know why it is not a favorite amongst many tourists, but I am sure that it will be …

I recently flew Czech Airlines between Saint Petersburg, Russia and Paris France. I chose this airline because it offered the cheapest rate and, as a student, I was traveling on a strict budget and price was very important to me.
I can not praise the airline highly enough. I …

Pere Lachaise is a huge cemetery within the city limits of Paris, France. A few of the famous people buried here are Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison and Edith Piaf. It was so large that to find our way out of the cemetery we had to walk until we found …

Calle Crisologo is the famous tourist spot in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. Ilocos Sur, is one of the northmost provinces in the Philippines, land travel from Manila could take up to 12 hours, while a plane ride would just take up to 1 hour from Manila to Laoag, which is …

My first visit to this zoo was not one that I have vivid memories of as I was very young at the time. Although my memory is relatively good, when I went there for the second time recently, it was not my first choice of an afternoon out initially, …

Cape Town, South Africa is an amalgam of a wide variety of neighborhoods each with a distinct character and style. Perhaps the most photographed and recognized of these is the area known as Bo-Kaap, a place where the personality of its inhabitants is literally displayed upon the walls of …

Travelling required cleanliness and for me this seemed a tough job. Although I tried washing my hands with water very often, I would still feel that it would it was an incomplete wash. Cleaning without using soap would almost leave me unsatisfied about total cleanliness and so when I …

My first visit to Bohol, Philippines was only last year 2008. The place is famous because of its beautiful sceneries and one of these is the Chocolate Hills. Not just a few but 1,268 cone-shaped hills of almost the same sizes. Covered by green grass that turns …

India is quite famous as hot tourist destination in the west for places like Goa, Kerela, Rajasthan, and Jammu & Kashmir. But very few western tourists actually know about the tourist hamlets of the northern hilly regions based in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
Manali is one such destination …

MarineLand is one of the best amusement parks I have ever been to! There is plenty for everyone to enjoy, whether you are a 1 or 100 years old, you will be happy you spent the day at MarineLand! Not only are there many attractions that showcase animals of …

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 …

I was in Johannesburg for the World Cup and it was an amazing experience. As a travel destination is also has a lot to offer but it is mainly the centre of business for South Africa but there is still something for everyone.
Don’t be put off with the crime, …

The Antwerp Zoo is directly across the street from the central train station. This was great for me since I had just arrived by train and had made a special trip for the zoo. I was eager to see this place. All the guidebooks raved about it. My advice …

When I visited the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC I was amazed at it’s size, beauty and grace. There is a large reflection pool that seemed much larger than an Olympic sized swimming pool. At either end were platforms that looked out over the water. You …

One of the best places I have ever visited. I visited Genting Highlands in my last summer vacations along with my family. It was a trip covering Singapore and Malaysia. In Malaysia, Genting Highlands was our last stop before returning to Singapore.
As I like hilly areas a lot, …

This summer, we decided to go to Nainital for spending some days away from the horrid summers of Rajasthan. The trip was very enjoying, calming and a successful one as we enjoyed a lot and came back home satisfied.
Althugh we went in late summers, tht is july end which …

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 …

Travelling for long journeys required a lot of preparations before hand. Carrying along some useful travel accessories made my travels not only comfortable but also an occasion to look forward too. Human gear Go —“Toob travel bottles always remained an important travel accessory to me ever since I got …

The first time I went into San Antonio I was stunned by the vastness and beauty of The River Walk. For those of you that have never been to San Antonio The River Walk is a city park that is just amazing and enchanting to the unsuspecting visitor. It …

Driving along the mountains in Skyline Drive in Virginia is one of the most breathtaking places I have ever been. Skyline Drive is in the Shenandoah National Park. We drove in one side and out the other. We stopped at nearly every stopping point to see the different views …

I have been reliant on this public transport route to get me to work each day since I moved house. I moved out to the Ayrshire countryside in October of last year, and have been working in Glasgow all this time. It might be because I have loved moving …

A few years back, our uncle in Texas invited us to spend Christmas on their home. We couldn’t say No, but of course we do love to see our grandma and cousins so we decided to go. Fortunately, my husband was off for 2 weeks during the holidays. Since we …

This was one of our favorite places to camp when are kids were younger. There are several campsites including full hook up, electric and tent camping. There is a shower house and nice bathroom but many of the bathrooms in the campgrounds are pit style. Bring you …

Guadalupe River is famous river in Texas for vacationers to go tubing, boating, swimming, and kayaking. This location is a popular tourist location mainly due to Texas’ hot temperature with the cool breeze of the river and its waves.
I found it very nice in the water because the current …

Honolulu Zoo
I have taken my daughter to the Honolulu Zoo in Oahu, Hawaii several times. Since the prices are so affordable, it is something that we can do fairly often. For kids 12 and under, the admission is only $3. The zoo is not as big …

In 2001 I went on a trip with my National Guard Unit to Germany. One of my favorite places I visited was Nuremburg. We took a bus and they parked on a back street since the streets are narrow and parking is limited. I went with a group of …

I am a major travel junkie ,I am always looking for different places to go and things to do.One morning while channel surfing ,I came across this travelogue on Redding/Mt.Shastha. I was looking for something low key to do for the long week end so TH and I …

Three years ago when Jeff and I went to Laughlin, NV we saw an add in the Entertainment Magazine that they have in all the Casino’s(there free). What brought my attention to the article were the bouro’s walking down main street in the town. Oatman is about …

Over two million people visit the breath takingly beautiful Hocking Hills region each year. The Hocking Hills are located about 50 miles south east of Columbus Ohio.
The recreational possibilities are endless! You could go canoeing on the Hocking River, enjoy a fun game of Putt Putt golf at …

Sentosa is an island in Singapore where there are fun attractions and beaches. To reach the place, my friends and I took a cable car from Vivo City mall. The island can be reached by a monorail, MRT and bus but we opted for a cable car since I …

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 …

The State Hermitage is located in several buildings in the heart of St. Petersberg, the majority of the collection being housed in the former Winter Palace, known to students of Russian history as the place where the revolution of 1917 began. Several of the state rooms of the Winter …

On this Singapore Independence day, we had a family trip to Qian Hu fish farm. It was really nice. It is fun trip for one who loves to watch fishes and for those who wants to set up an aquarium. When we entered the farm, I saw …

My husband and I found a unique little village called Frankenmuth which is located in upper Michigan. That year all of our children where some place else so we decided to travel a bit ourselves. We still wanted a bit of the Holiday. We stayed at the Frankenmuth …

On Thursdays I drive my husband to work so I can get his paycheck and go grocery shopping. Sometimes we stop off at the Cumberland Mountains State Park to hike for a bit because it is only a mile from where my husband works. On this particular Thursday me …

Eiffel has been a long time ago became a symbol a capital city of France, Paris. Its unique shape and beauty has also become the symbol of love, where most of romantic movie story took place in this location. There were many words can describe the beauty of this …

Managaha is a small island just off the coast of Tanapag Harbor. My friend said we should at least see the place, because it’s a part of Saipan’s rich history. We rode a ferry from the Harbor, and it took about 30 minutes or less; I didn’t bring my …

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 …

We went with my brother and his wife to Branson MO, recently and one of the attractions we visited was the Titanic Museum at 3235 76 Country Blvd & Hwy 165, Branson MO. To say the least this museum was awesome. It is anchored on the water so …

If it is your first time travelling to Singapore, and you bring children with you then, Singapore Science Center is one good place to go. Even adults would be enjoying themselves here too because there are lots of attractions separated in many themed sections.
I would suggest you reserve a …

Alappuzha is a place in Kerala, a state in South India. Alappuzha is a popular tourist destination. Many people from various parts of India and foreigners visit this place.
Alappuzha has a large network of canals passing through the town. Alappuzha is a major centre for backwater cruises and it …

I just got back around 2 months back from Penang, Malaysia. Or also known as Pulau Pinang. The majority race there are mainly Chinese and Indians, and then followed by Malaysian Malays. I think there’s nothing much going on around in Penang and I wish that …

I live in Lahaina town in the Island of Maui and I have been to many resorts here in Hawaii, Maui has many. But the Big Island of Hawaii has the resorts with the largest land area, The Hilton Waikoloa Village is 62 acre in size, very roomy area, …

Little Sahara State Park is located in Western Oklahoma on Hwy 281 approximately 4 miles south of Waynoka. If you enjoy riding ATV’s, dirt bikes and dune buggies you’ll love this park, there are sand dunes that go for miles and miles some as high as 75 foot …