Travel Reviews
North Miami
Right now i live in South Florida, i Miami to be exact, and i have notice that everybody that when i go out of town and i tell people where i am from they get all excited about Miami, and i have to say that Miami its really overrated …
Brunei Darussalam
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 …
Mel Fisher Maritime Museum
Key West is a nice place in Florida, but the travel destination that my aunt’s family had gone to with me which is Mel Fisher Maritime Museum was a total waste of time. This museum is indeed located in Key West and I really found this place to …
Allentown, PA
Allentown has got to be the worst place to live. I moved out of Allentown about three years ago so my children would be able to go to a safer school. I am so glad I made the move when I did!
I can not go one day, …
Islands of Adventure, Orlando
I have never been much of a roller coaster fan, so when my sister wanted to take me to Islands of Adventure, I just looked at her. I mean, this is my sister. She knows I don’t do roller coasters, so what purpose could I have for going to …
Cave & Basin National Historic Site of Canada
Most visitors come to Banff for the skiing and scenery, but there is a bit of history to see there as well. I have been to Banff countless times (I live an hour away, in Calgary) but have only just visited the Cave and Basin more recently.
We went …
Biodome De Montreal in Montreal
My grandfather took me to this place, while we were traveling in Quebec. The best way that I can think to describe it is that it’s an indoor zoo, split off into four sections, each of which is specifically designed to mimic the animal groups natural habitat as …
Edaville Railroad
In South Carver, Massachusetts, there is a place that I loved to take my kids to when they were little. As much as I loved taking my kids there, even as an adult, I still enjoy going back at Christmas time! The place I speak of, is Edaville …
Six Flags Magic Mountain Santa Clarita
Are you a thrill seeker wanting to ride plenty death defying rides at an amusement park? Well Six Flags Magic Mountain (SFMM) is not for you. The popularity has murdered this amusement park.
I went to SFMM with a group of friends for my first time to the park. I …
Fort Worth Stockyards
Fort Worth has some really unique things for families and visitors to do when they are traveling through and this summer my family and I had the chance to stop at the Fort Worth Stockyards and enjoy a great western tradition. The Fort Worth stockyards is basically an …
Bermuda Aquarium Museum & Zoo
When in Bermuda, a visit to the Bermuda Aquarium Museum & Zoo would be worth your time. It includes a visit to a zoo, a museum and an aquarium, all for the same admission price of 10 United States Dollars for adults and $5 for seniors over 65 and …
Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom
I had been to Singapore in the year 2009 as a part of the student’s exchange program. I was over there for about 5 months, and all i did was exploring and studying each and every nook and corner of Singapore. That time i came across this beautiful Butterfly …
Inner Space Caverns
These caverns were pretty cool. Took a family trip recently and went to another set of caverns, and they were alright. When family came to visit we didn’t put caverns at the top of our list, but a little one was doing a report on bats, so we decided …
Nairn Falls
Nairn Falls is located just south of Pemberton, just 20 minutes north of the world renown Whistler Ski Resort, in Nairn Falls Provincial Park. There is ample parking right off highway 99, which is free, but do make sure you lock your car and don’t leave valuables in …
Shell World, Kissimmee, FL
Whenever we get some time to go over to Kissimmee, FL, we often stop at a place that’s been there since I was a kid. I’m speaking of course of the Kissimmee institution better known as “Shell World”. You can find Shell World on West Irlo Bronson Highway, …
Virginia Beach VA
Sitting adjacent to Williamsburg, Virginia, sits the white sandy beaches of the pristine Virginia Beach. Virginia Beach is a hot spot for many tourists, as its huge hotels and waterfront motels provide excellent views for all visitors. The beach is immaculately maintained by the state of Virginia …
Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert
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 …
City of Nara, Japan
It is a small but beautiful town in Central Japan. We needed around 50 minutes to travel from Osaka by train. Many friends of mine suggested me to visit as many temples and shrines as possible, as most of good ones are located there. But as my son does not …
Hotel de Crillion Paris
At the foot of the Champs Elysees, facing the Place de la Concorde stands the Hotel de Crillion. Together with the George V at the other end of the Champs Elysees, the Hotel de Crillion stand luxuriantly apart from any other Parisian hotels.
A stay at the hotel can only …
Wild Wilderness Drive Through Safari
When we had the pleasure of touring some of the Southern States while visiting with friends in Mississippi last year, we were looking into possible animal related attractions or zoos that we could go see. One of the best little treasures that we fell upon was the Wild …
Rockey Springs
I would like to tell you a little bit about one of my favorite spots on the “Trace”, Rockey Springs. It is now a great tourist spot. It has camping for both RV and tent. The restrooms are clean! Thats a major PLUSS for myself!!! It also has on …
Kwando Safaris Tour Operator
Sometimes, picking up the phone is the quickest way to reserve something rather than go through a series of email exchanges and waiting for responses to queries and requests. Such was my situation when I booked my safari for 4 people 1 1/2 months ago. I was getting nowhere …
Chicago Botanic Garden
The Chicago Botanic Gardens are big enough to keep any guest busy and happy for hours. With hundreds of acres worth of land, ponds, streams and a lagoon there are so many different varieties of garden that can be cultivated and grown. I have been here so many mornings, …
Hampstead
Hampstead is in London and I have definitely been to this part of the road or place, whatever they call it. Now, there two sections that I love about this place and one is the Hampstead Garden Suburb, which appears to look very residential-area kind and then, Hampstead …
The Holocaust Memorial Center.
This was a very enlightening and interesting museum. When you walk into it, you are walking into a replica of a Nazi concentration camp. Which is pretty powerful stuff. The museum has dioramas, tons of photographs, many oral accounts of what it was like to be …
Hells Gate Fraser canyon
Hells Gate Airtram is a unique location on the Gold Rush trail in the Fraser canyon. It’s located 2 - 1/2 hours West of Kamloops on the #1 Trans Canada Hwy. The name “Hells Gate” comes from the journal of the explorer Simon Fraser in 1808. In …
Blue Water Balloons Orlando Florida
If you are visiting the Orlando, Florida area, or you are a resident, then you should visit the Blue Water Balloons for a great adventure in the sky. Here is the information that you will need in order to get yourself booked on a trip aboard these fantastic hot …
Weeki Wachee Springs, Weeki Wachee, FL
When I was just a child, I remember my Grandmother telling me about how her and Grampa went to a place in Florida and saw Mermaids! I never could get that image out of my mind and I was fascinated by her stories about their visit to this …
City of Taichung, Taiwan short visit
Do you want to make a visit to Taichung but have only one and a half day to spend? There is nothing to worry about. I arrived at Taichung HSR Station at 10 in the morning from Kaohsiung by high speed rail. Then I took a local train from Xinwuri …
Barasso Italy
Barasso is a small town on the outskirts of Varese. It might seem to the naked eye that this little town doesn’t have much to offer but you would be quite mistaken. First off, it has quite a few bars/pubs, all on the same street (about 3), which offer …
Namibia Twyfelfontein Rock Art
I visited this UNESCO World Heritage Site some months back while we were doing a 3 week tour of Namibia. The roads leading to Twyfelfontein are dirt roads and they are bad especially the last few kilometres. If one is not careful, travelling at high speeds would be …
Big South Fork State Park TN
It was a hot fall afternoon and we had nothing better to do but ride around out in the Big South Fork Park. We passed the West Entrance Trailhead of the Big South Fork Park and decided to stop. Now we had hiked the John Litton Farm loop trail …
The Tewkesbury Mop Fair
My Husband and I and our two boys live in Tewkesbury in the UK and we love the place. Every year on the 9th & 10th October the roads round the centre of town are closed of and the Mop Fair rolls into town. The Mop fair …
Zan’s Creekside Campground
Zan’s is a huge Campground located right outside of town in Joplin, Mo. where my family lives. Although this is a campground I think they get more business in the summer from locals. The campground is located right on a huge creek. I have been going to Zan’s since …
Parangtritis beach Indonesia
Parangtritis beach is one of the famous beach in my city, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It’s location in south of Java island, it’s in Bantul, Jogja. The beach is about 40 km from Yogyakarta city. The road to get there is so easy, just go to the ringroad and then to …
Akasaka
Akasaka, from my knowledge, used to be populated with Geishas and these are women mistakenly called prostitutes. One of my Japanese colleague used to tell me that these Geishas are highly-trained artists and dancers. As of now, Akasaka is still Tokyo’s main attraction place.
I went with my …
JanSport Ashland Series Waistpack
I was in the market to purchase a Waistpack so I decided to go with this one. JanSport is a very well known brand and that’s the reason why I decided to go with this one. I have to say that this thing certainly doesn’t disappoint and …
The Cabrits National Park - Portsmouth, Dominica
The Cabrits National Park in Portsmouth Dominica is a beautiful example of a well kept State garden. Besides the lush flora and interesting fauna, the park boasts a Fort from the colonial era of the island. A medium length trot up a steep sloping hill brings you to the …
Maple Valley Campground, Pewamo, MI
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 …
Berkeley Castle
My husband and I love history and love to go around old castles and stately homes. So recently we took our two young children of to visit Berkley Castle and we all had such a great time. Berkeley Castle is just of the A38 about midway between Bristol …
Crowders Mountain
Crowder’s Mountain is a small park located at 522 office lane, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. It offers backpacking, camping, canoeing, fishing, and rock climbing. When my youngest daughter was about 2, me and my babysitter, Louise took my three kids to Crowder’s Mountain for a day hike. …
Chessington World of Adventures
I recently had a day trip out to Chessington World of Adventures, as a coach trip. We had a variety of ages on the trip from 3 years to adults. In my small group were my 14 year old son and my 5 year old nephew, and neither got …
Ho Prakeo, Vientiane, Laos
Ho Prakeo is a famous museum in Vientiane, Laos. Many tour operators offer to visit this place in their city tour programs. The location is just next to the Presidential Palace and opposite to Wat Sisaket. This place is within walking distance if your hotel is in city center …
Gooseberry Falls State Park
Gooseberry Falls State Park is one of the most beautiful places in Minnesota. Depending on what time of the year you visit, the area looks like a different place when the river is high and low. During the spring, the river levels are high from melting snow. The fast, …
Alcatraz Island
Any trip to San Francisco should include a tour of Alcatraz Island, even if you are not a history buff. It is one of the most interesting tours I have even been on in any country. Not only is it full of historical events, it also was a lighthouse, …
Jim Beam Distillery
The Jim Beam Distillery is one of the main tourist sites in the state of Kentucky. They offer a tour, a video, and a bourbon tasting, all for free.
Truthfully, though, I was disappointed by my visit there. I was hoping for a tour of the distillery itself, but …
Stirling Castle, Scotland
On my recent five week vacation to the UK, I spent a day at Stirling Castle in Scotland. It was an amazing experience and one day didn’t seem like enough! The castle is awe-inspiringly beautiful and carefully restored and kept. I was very impressed that the few …
Hoffmaster State Park
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 …
The Beach at El Faro Malaga
When we stop at my mom and dad’s we use the beach that is a five-minute walk from their house at El Faro. As we have the two kids we have a lot of toys and buckets and spades to carry down to the beach so we normally …
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