Recently, my girlfriend and I celebrated our second anniversary at Casa San Pablo, located in Laguna in the Philippines. We wanted to get away from the hustle and the pollution of the city, so we chose to stay at this getaway in the province.
Right upon entering the gate, we were …

I and my friends had planned for a small vacation trip from Chennai to Yercaud in the 2nd week of Aug 2010.
The best promising option was by rail i.e. to take the Salem Express from Chennai and the 2nd best option was the Yercaud Express departing from Chennai railway …

Bukittinggi, meant as high hill, is a beautiful city that is one of the famous destinations in Indonesia. Every year the city has been attracted many tourists whether locally or internationally. The famous place to visit is Sianok Canyon with about 100 m slope and 15 km length. The …

Another ghoulish delight is Metairie Cemetery; it is attractively landscaped with some of the most amazing tombs in New Orleans. In the 19 century the city was the premier venue for horseracing, and the Metairie Racetrack was the most famous in the area. After the Civil War, …

When I was just a small lad of four or five we went to the Scioto Trail. It is the first park I can really recall. It was so named from being part of an old Indian trail. I think my mom said they used it as a means …

When I lived in Brunswick GA for two years awhile back, just before I left, I discovered Jekyll Island, one of the “Golden Isles”. Now I know that sounds funny that I lived in Brunswick for two years but only got around to exploring Jekyll shortly before I left, …

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Siem Reap, (Angkor Wat)
Cambodia
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I was in Angkor Wat in January of 2006. Most people don’t realize how large the park is until they start exploring it. I know I certainly didn’t. Visitors have a number of choices when it comes to …

On a separate occasion, I visited the Manayana Rock Paintings which was not far from Gaborone. Gaborone is a sleepy city and as my husband and I are not into malling, we preferred something educational or nature as a means of entertainment.
Our weekends would be spent discovering what the …

We always have such a great day out when we visit Aqualand water park in Torremolinos while on holiday is Spain. When we go it is my husband, my mom and dad and our 2 children. So we cover all possible age group when we go, and …

While visiting friends in Florida, our host planned a day out for everyone that ended up being a great experience. I am glad I didn’t know about it ahead of time, though, because I am uneasy with heights, and this adventure included some pretty high altitudes!
My friend kept our …

Recently, on a whim, my boyfriend and I hopped on a bus and made our way to Providence, Rhode Island. Although there was nothing in particular that we were keen to see, this is a place with lots of history, quaint charm, and some great food so we figured …

Orcha, originally named OOrcha is a beautiful historical city near Jhansi in the state of MP,India.
It was a seat set up by Bundela rulers and has some of the most magnificient palaces although rather smaller than some of the other Indian palaces.But nowhere the grandeur of Orcha is dwarfed …

I live in Capiz Province in Philippines which is 3 hours away from Boracay Island. So we often have vacation in Boracay yearly or even twice a year. I go there with my friends, family and relatives.
If we have visitors from Manila or even abroad, I always …

When my boyfriend brought me for a visit to this particular country, I thought that it would be a pretty boring place. But it turned out to be a great, interesting place and in fact, I have been a couple of times there since the first visit.
For a …

I just came home from Destin. We went to Crab Island and it was amazing. This is located in the Destin Harbor near the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Bridge. If you drive on that bridge you could see this on the left side if you are coming from Fort Walton. …

Kailua Beach Park is a fantastic place to go if you are into windsurfing kite surfing or kayaking on the windward side of Oahu. I love this beach for anything but snorkeling or laying out. The visibility for snorkeling is fine here, but there just aren’t as …

Since Greyhound is basically the only bus line these days, some of us have been stuck having to ride them. I was one of the unfortunate ones a few years back. After the trip I decided I’d never take one again.
First off, if you have a lay over in …

Lanzarote is a truly marvelous place to spend a vacation. I do not recommend this place to a younger crowd as it doesn’t offer much as night entertainment. There are tons of little trinket shops, but I recently found out that it is not worth it to purchase from …

I went to Corsica last summer and I gotta say I was both very impressed and somewhat let down at the same time. The city itself is truly marvelous, grat ocean view, loads of restaurants offering all kinds of different menus and price ranges. There are only 2 nearby …

Tagore park is a small park in Mangalore, India. Tagore park is located in the heart of Mangalore. It is spread over a small piece of land. But there are numerous varieties of flowers in the park. There are many species of plants and a few trees. It is …

While vacationing in New England, I had the opportunity to go to Bromley Mountain, Vt. They have so much to do here in the summer. More people need to know about this! It’s so much fun for us non-skiers!
They have an Alpine Slide, it’s …

As far as my Middle East travel goes, I have been to Armenia before, with my aunt and some relatives. The traveling to this part of the Middle East is not as expensive as I thought it to be but then there were lots of pollution that I …

I have always been a huge fan of monkeys. So every time I visit Bali or any other places where there are monkeys around, I will spare my time to visit those places. And this time I’d like to share my experience visiting Ubud Monkey Forest in Ubud, Bali.
I …

If you’re on your way to Subic, then I suggest you head also to Tree Top Adventure. I was just there yesterday and boy did I have a great time. Tree Top Adventure lets you experience how to have fun by the tree tops.
They have all sorts of adventures …

This review is a brief yet concise description of the city of Chiang-Rai, Thailand. Further individual reviews of various aspects of the city and outlying areas will be forthcoming by this author.
Situated approximately 40 kilometers/20 miles from the Burma border in SE Asia, Chiang-Rai, is positioned to become a …

I was 5 years old when I first visited the Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California. I’m now 22 years old and still very much enjoy visiting the park when I’m in Anaheim. Most of the times I have visited Disneyland have been during the summer months, …

Piedmont Park is a gem for midtown Atlanta. Midtown Atlanta is full of tall buildings, cars and street signs so to have a large park in the middle is a true gem.
Piedmont Park is a beautifully landscaped park nestled among the busyness of the city. …

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 …

Calicut is a small city in Kerala, a southern state of India. Calicut is almost 400 kms from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala.
I had heard from people that Calicut is a place worthy to be visited. I decided to see what was special in this place and spent two …

The Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert is like a little hidden Gem. I understand from relatives in bigger cities that kids museum memberships cost in the hundreds for a family. In this day & age, who can afford that? The kids museum at Rancho Mirage …

Stonehenge is one of the most well known tourist attractions in England. It has been in books, films and TV series, and a lot of myths and tales are connected to it. It is one of the most famous Neolithic sites in the world, and each year a lot of …

In the centre of Edinburgh, the historic capital of Scotland, stands St Giles Cathedral. It is a very old building and dates back to the thirteenth century, though it has a history in one shape or form going back to the mid-ninth century. Although there are no actual cathedrals …

So your friends all want you to go skiing with them. Unfortunately, however, you have never been skiing and are somehow reluctant to go and delve head first into a slope and make a fool out of yourself. Don’t worry. Doe Mountain sits squarely within the …

I don’t know why this was listed as one of the tourist destinations in Jakarta. We got there and we didn’t find anything interesting. We really wanted to see old Dutch buildings, but all we found were dilapidated ones that could have been built by any nation.
When the taxi …

On my vacation in the UK I spent a week in Scotland, and much time in the amazing city of Edinburgh. Having seen the Edinburgh Vaults featured on several “ghost hunter” type shows, namely Most Haunted and Ghost Adventures, I was excited at the prospect of getting …

My husband and I planned on going to the ever so famous and talked about Venice beach during our trip to Los Angeles. Even on the plane the person sitting next to us told us that Venice beach is a MUST SEE!
So on our 4th day in L.A we …

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 …

Cadrezzate is a little Italian town on the southern end of Lago Maggiore. It is a pretty nice place to live due to the fact that it is nice and quiet and very close to the lake itself. Just about a 5 to 10 minute walk (depending on where …

This parasail is the best if you want to try this fun activity while in Hawaii. I really like this company above the others for several reasons which I will tell you about. First, it is located in the Harbor close to town in Honolulu - this …

I’ve had the pleasure of seeing a concert three times now at Cruzan Amphitheater in West Palm Beach, FL. Actually, it used to be called,”The Sound Advice” amphitheater.
I have to preface by saying that half the fun is the tailgating picnic that happens before the event! People get …

Our family has been camping for years, and we have been to hundreds of different campgrounds. Living in Michigan, there is a wide variety to choose from, ranging from very rustic, to very modern. Most of the time, we opt for campgrounds with nice ammenities and kids …

There are a few ways to get to the Grand Canyon West rim, where visitors get guided bus tours, near-rim dining, and a chance to walk on the famous Skywalk. For us, we approached it from Peach Springs (where we found neither peaches nor springs), traveling a long and …

Pinnacle Mountain State Park is located just west of Little Rock, Arkansas. Aside fromthe spectacular scenery, Pinnacle Mountain has several hiking trails for people of any level of fitness.
I am not very fit, so we took one of several trails up the mountain right to the top, followed by …

The Banqueting House may not be at the top of every London tourist’s list of places to visit. However, if you have a couple of hours to spare, this last remaining part of the historic palace of Whitehall is well worth a look.
Situated on Whitehall, across the road from …

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 …

Our company outing’s venue was at Balai Resort. Balai Resort has two in Batangas, one in Anilao and the other in Laiya. It is located in San Juan Batangas. I have to admit the trip was quite long and boring; we have to endure about 3 hours or so …

I’ve lived in South Africa for many years and visited many of the game parks. One of the best ones yet is the Pilanesburg Game Park which is adjacent to Sun City. Not only is it in a prime location but it also offers so many accommodation …

The South American Explorers Club in Quito, Ecuador offers discounts to hostels, restaurants, and tour agencies. Following in this tradition is the Backpacker Pass. The Backpacker Pass is a free pass that allows travellers discounts at a variety of places that one would normally visit when in …

Last year, me and my family all went to Lake Garda, in Italy. I wanted to go to Sicily, but my dad chose Lake Garda, so off we all went.
This place is actually an old town, and with proper guidance and a good tour, you could get to …

World War II has been an uneraseble part of Singapore’s History. It forms the foundation of the need for a technologically advanced ARMY force as a deterrance to any hostility.
As an attempt to educate the post-war generations and to honour the war veterans, an interative centre was developed on …