Lake Lure, North Carolina is a very unique place to visit. It is located off highway 74 in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Lake Lure is mostly a tourist town but for those of us who either live there or nearby it can be an a very …

Some friends of ours rented a cabin at Dakota Ridge last summer and they invited us down to go canoing with them. We had a ball, we rented a canoe right at the campground for $40 and we spent the day on the Black River. We meandered …

I worked at Disney World for years and never once did I go see La Nouba, Cirque Du Soleil’s show at Disney’s Downtown Westside. I remember looking at the huge white building so many times, wondering what the show was like, was it any good? A lot of things …

I often visited Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) cultural park. A lot of art performances were performed frequently there. GWK cultural park is located in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia. It is about half an hour from Bali’s capital city, Denpasar. It is located on a large and hot hill. I never …

Ripley’s Aquarium is one of Myrtle Beach’s funnest attractions . I love it and go every time I get to the beach . It is really amazing .
The best part for me is getting to pet the sting rays . I enjoy sitting by the pool and admiring the …

The Janjira Fort is one the few sea forts in India. It was built by the rulers of Ahmednagar in the 15th century.
I had been to this fort for the first time with my college friends and then after i visited it twice. The fort was a massive masterpiece …

The best and most memorable tour I had during my trip to Australia was the Great Ocean Road Tour in Melbourne. I booked my ticket through Grayline, and availed the Diamond Pass which was a very good deal (AUD386 for 4 whole day tours which you can split …

The first time I went to this zoo was way back when I was really small and I can still remember, vaguely, what was going on and what was contained there.
I remember feeling a bit disappointed, as young as I was, at things like water holes being empty and …

Ellis Island is like a place full of wonderful historical facts and finds to me. I have heard about Ellis Island before I got to this place before by my friends back home and they said that if you actually managed to visit, it is a fantastic place.
SO, …

I have wanted to see the Florida Everglades all of my life, and I recently got an opportunity while spending time in the State. I didn’t even know what the boats were called, but I had always seen them in movies, with big fans on the back and going …

The site is located at 44 rue Touahine. The hours are 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sunday thru Friday. This is a great venue if you enjoy the history of Tangier during the 1900s. A very large area provides presentations of …

I loved going to this city when my family and I used to live in Toronto in the province of Ontario in Canada. This was because not only is Buffalo such a scenic city, it is also close to Niagara Falls, another popular weekend destination for both Canadians …

My experience with the Art Institute of Chicago is extensive, as I go to this museum at least three or four times a year. It’s an excellent art collection with something for everybody. It’s best for adults and older children, as in teens, but it’s not ideal for young …

Nara is an old city in Japan. I ever read that Nara is the first permanent capital of Japan for about eighty year in 710. I had a chance to visit this place when I went to Osaka. The location is not really far from Osaka or Kyoto. I …

It had been years since I last visited the White Mountains in NH, but I got up there for a week last summer. I hadn’t been to Cannon Mountain in probably 10 years or more. But we were there to do it all since we hardly get …

I was looking for style when I bought my luggage set. I was also looking for convenience and durability. Well I found all of these things when I purchased the Travelers Choice Amsterdam 3 pc. Upright with Tote.
It was a great value for just under a hundred dollars, taxes …

If you’re heading to Phoenix any time soon, consider checking out the Phoenix Zoo for a fun way to spend an afternoon. When my family and I used to live near Phoenix, in the beautiful Valley Of The Sun, a trip to The Phoenix Zoo was always a great …

The Old Town Trolley Tours is located by the Old Jail and the Florida Heritage Museum on 167 San Marco Avenue in St. Augustine, Florida. Thier phone number is (904) 829-3800.
The Trolleys were very clean and nicely colored green and orange. They were open and there was a …

The small town of Bethlehem, located in Northwestern Connecticut is a great little quaint town. There are farms everywhere and a strong small town feel. It’s a great place to visit and stay at a bed and breakfast.
I visited Bethlehem last year when it had it’s annual …

I just returned from a trip to San Francisco, California where I was lucky enough to visit Alcatraz Island. After reading several books about San Francisco, I saw that travelers were advised to book tickets well in advance if you wish to see this historic prison. I booked two …

Before I bought a Jansport backpack, I went through a backpack about every four to six months. The type of Jansport bag I have is a traditional style with two over-the-shoulder straps. It is made of thick canvas with a leather bottom. This is the most durable and …

On our Italy trip we decided to stop in this little town. Even from a far it is evident that this city is special. The whole city is built on a hill plateau and from far it looks like it would be one magnificent castle. Quite a site for …

I went to Boracay with my family last December. It was my first time. The place is great! The water is clear. The sand is white. Tourists are everywhere.
We stayed at the Boracay Regency. It costs like Php 5,000++ per head. The package was 3 days in the resort, …

Do you dream of sunbaking on white sandy beaches, whilst being served cocktails?
I know I do…
For the past five years I have been going to and from one of the most beautiful holiday destinations, Hamilton Island. Located in the Whitsunday Islands on the Great Barrier Reef off the coast …

We’ve all experienced the rush of a city. We have all witnesses the pulse, rapid and unceasing. But I don’t care about the urgency of any city. I care about the elite, the godfather of all metropolises. It not only has the crystal skyscrapers and the diamond lights, it …

Most people think of Michigan as a cold state that has blizzards and snow all the time. Well, in the winter months yes, it can get like that. But we actually have very nice summers and sometimes the temperature gets way up there.The best part …

Mahabalipuram in Tamilnadu, South India is a great tourist destination in India. It is close to the Chennai city on the Corommandel coast. Famous for the various art forms like temple buildings, monuments and natural beach sceneries. The soil is extremely sandy as it is …

Travelling clean always remained difficult —“ because no matter how many times I washed my hands and face, they would start feeling sticky sooner or later. This is when I decided to get a permanent solution to this problem and got myself Splash n Go wipes- travel set. These …

A few days back when I had been attending one of my cousins wedding - I was in for a rude shock. I had packed in a beautiful black dress for the main function, and when I just put in on- to my horror I found a big …

The Adirondack Mountains or the Dax, as they are fondly called by New Yorkers, are a great winter or summer destination. It’s so scenic, and I had been there twice.
Would you believe, two winter Olympics have been held here due to the excellent mountain terrain and lots of …

Hermanus in South Africa is famous for the Southern Right whales who come to visit its waters in the late winter from July to November. These mammals go there to breed and calf.
My first impression of the town was that it was quite small with plenty of …

I do not ever want to go bakc to Fisherman’s Wharf.
I had heard from several people that it was a fun little touristy area, full of Ripley’s Believe It Or Nots, Wax Museums, terrible gift stores, bad greasy food and other coastal attractions.
I went there, only to discover that …

An incredible city! I suppose it has as many Roman ruins as Rome itself. Just kidding. But compared to anything I know and have ever seen… this little city has the greatest number of Roman ruins in Europe (except Italian towns). This is not a surprise (not anymore) since …

Five Islands Provincial Park is a camping/picnic park located off of Highway 2 about 50 miles west of Truro, NS. The park is located high above the cliffs along the Minas Basin, part of the Bay of Fundy which boasts the World’s Highest Tides. The camping park …

Being a huge lover of whales and dolphins, I begged my mother for years to take me to Seaworld. We traveled to Orlando twice a year sometimes to visit Disney World, so why not Seaworld? I finally went while I was working at Disney World. And it was an …

I love going to White Rock’s famous beaches here in British Columbia province of Canada. First, the beaches are very accessible. From the Sky Train station in Surrey, another city in British Columbia, I just have to take bus number 321, which goes to White Rock Center. …

On highway 90 heading east out of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho you come to the town of Kellogg, Idaho. You may want to pass it by as just another small town on the map but it would be a mistake not to see this great little town.
It is one of …

This city was build by the Romans. They gave it the Mosam at Trajectum cause this was the lowest point of the river where they could cross it without having the need for a bridge.
Over the centuries Maastricht has seen many wars. From the French to the Spanish and …

Jat Airways (spoken Yat) is the main airline in old Yugoslavia. It still operates out of Belgrade and the area and I’m familiar with if for it’s direct flights from London to Belgrade daily. The only opposing company as I type is British Airways, and they would like to …

I visited Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona with my family in August 2005. It was an amazing experience that cannot be replaced by anything else. The Grand Canyon is one of a kind.
At Grand Canyon National Park you drive in on the south side of the …

If you are the type of person who gets an extreme joy out of nature then you will love the experience that you will get in the catskills of New York because this town is beautiful. The is the type of place that you will enjoy if your looking …

If you are a college student or high school student, and you are planning to vacation at the Delaware Beaches this year, more likely than not, your biggest goal will be to locate a hotel or motel in Dewey Beach. Dewey has become notorious for hosting a great …

If you’re looking for a holiday to completely de-stress yourself, you can’t go wrong with a trip to the beautiful island of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean.
I travelled to Mauritius in June this year with my family for a week , and my only regret is that it was …

Although I usually enjoy every museum I visit during my trips to St. Augustine, Florida, I wasn’t impressed with the Government House Museum. The museum area isn’t exceedingly small but there isn’t much to see and do despite the nice look of the place. We stopped in here one …

Recently my husband and I visited the Deltaville Maratime Museum and Holly Point Nature Gardens in Deltaville, Virginia. I had long been curious about Deltaville because I had seen the sign on the road stating it was 103 miles. I wondered what was there and why it …

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 …

The Boardwalk located in Wildwood, NJ is a great place to go! I absolutely love it there. Last year my family and I went to stay in Cape May for a week in a vacation house. It was just a few minutes drive to Wildwood which …

When we vacationed in Hawaii a few years ago, we had gone there mostly to see my longtime friend Jenny and her husband Paul who live on the beach in Maui. We got to do so many cool things while there and see so many wonderful places. …

Who says mountaineering is an expensive sport? Philippines have several mountains that you can climb whether you prefer day hike or an overnight camp. There are websites & mountaineers you can depend on. You just need to be resourceful in finding the most affordable way to maximize your time.
Let …