Athelstaneford is a small village in Scotland, in East Lothian. I visited here out of the interest in the history of the site, which is reported to the the birthplace of the Saltire, Scotland’s national flag. It’s mostly farmland in the area, but I did find the Doocot Flag Heritage …

From Tau Pan, I spent half a day in Deception Valley. Deception Valley was on our list as this Pan was made famous by the American couple (the Owens’ Cry of the Kalahari) who studied the elusive brown hyena for at least 7 years.
To get to this …

Visiting The Gambia was a different experience while living in West Africa. My family and I were there for a beach holiday but decided to see some of the local tourist attractions. After all, we were tourists and we wanted to play the roles to the hilt. One of …

If you have ever had the pleasure of planning a trip for yourself to a destination which you have never been then you know how difficult it can be because of the fact that you know essentially nothing about the area which makes it hard to find spots on …

With us living in Palm Bay, FL on the East Coast, we are within close driving distance to Cocoa Beach and the Cocoa Beach Pier where we have often spent time both with our kids and with each other.
Cocoa Beach almost always has something going on be it a …

Dreamworld is one of Queensland’s biggest theme parks. The price for adult and student/child ranges from $40-100, however the price ranges whether there are discounts, or family tickets.
This theme park is located at Gold Coast, in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the very huge places where one day …

The Magnetic Observatory in Alibaug is the only one of its kind in Asia. This tourist spot was suggested to me and by one of my friend and i literally had to hug him after the tour to this observatory was over because it was really amazing and unusual …

We have been to Las Vegas several times, and we usually try a different hotel each time. We usually stay right on the strip, and because of that you can expect to pay more for a hotel room. So, this time we decided to try a hotel …

If you have ever been at an air show, you may well have seen a Dakota. Actually, it is a Douglas Dakota DC3 that I am referring to. This aged lady was the workhorse of the Allied Armies during the Second World War. It is a surprisingly modern-looking plane …

On a recent trip to Ocean City New Jersey, we decided to search for something fun and different. We had seen the smiley-faced parachutes being towed by boats for a few days. We decided to check it out.
On checking it out, I read that Ocean City Parasail …

Sandiego Seaworld cannot be categorised only as a place to see Sea animals but also it has lot other exciting features such as rides.It is funny,exciting and more over educational.You can tell that it is a Zoo,Circus,amusement park.Yes.indeed it is all in one.The main attraction of this …

I just love going to Holland Park in the city of Surrey in the province of British Columbia in Canada. In place of this park used to be trees and lean bike paths, which many bikers liked to tread anyway.
As a Surrey resident, I didn’t feel too comfortable …

While visiting my nephew in Oklahoma recently, we took a day trip to the Little River Zoo in Norman, OK. This is a small non profit animal sanctuary and zoo that houses around 400 animals on it’s 50 acres of lakeside property.
This Zoo is pretty unique compared to …

Living in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin my whole life, I can honestly say I know quite a bit about this town. But, I also know there are quite a few people out there who haven’t heard of it and wouldn’t think of it as a place to visit.
Beaver Dam isn’t …

Miami International Airport has traditionally had a poor reputation with passengers travelling to, from or through this airport. I think that whilst some of the allegations may have been true in the past, Miami International Airport has changed a lot in the last few years, and no longer …

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 …

Mass Rapid Transportation or often be called as MRT has become people’s common transportation in Singapore. I have ever heard lots of positive points of that transportation mode before I was finally have a chance to visit Singapore for a vacation. That’s why I was eager to try MRT, …

I lived in Kings Cross for several months in 2008 and can vouch for the fact that it is one part of Sydney that never sleeps. This is not a family orientated place, somewhere you would head out with the kids, or a very place to shop. There are …

In Pinellas County, FL is a beautiful State Park called Fort De Soto State Park. Now besides the Fort where they actually have a 12″ Mortar Battery and rapid fire rifle guns. My husband and son always love visiting the Fort. I’m not that much of a history buff …

When I was in high school, I fell in love with the Brazilian samba even if I had no clue at all what the words meant. I just love its soothing rhythm, the mellow and calm voice of Joao Gilberto. One of the songs I really loved up …

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, …

When we went on holiday to Cyprus last year we stopped in a villa called Atma which is located in סatalcöy, Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus. We had a good flight into Cyprus and we found the villa easy enough. When we arrived we were shown around the villa …

I was lucky enough to visit Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park on my last trip to Australia. This park is home to Uluru, also-known-as Ayers Rock. It’s a monolith and really quite breaktaking to see in person. There are many guided tours throughout the park but you …

Nagarjunakonda is a place in Andhra Pradesh, a state of India. It is one of the richest Buddhist site in India. This is a place which is famous and is visited by many people.
One of the sights is Vijayapuri which means ‘city of victory’. Vijayapuri has a long history …

My uncle and his family from Paris are coming home for Christmas vacation. They plan to go to Bohol to enjoy the beach and do some diving. I was ecastatic to learn that they wanted to take me with them. So as a favor I volunteered to reserve their …

Actually I had booked another hotel near Wellington Railway Station to ease me when I need to take a bus to another city. But then I changed my mind, a place in the city centre would ease me to shop, get food, and walk around. Aura Hotel seemed a good …

This Lowe Alpine’s TFX 9 Rucksack is very suitable whenever I want to bring to camping and outdoor activities or travelling.
This rucksack has inflatable air pockets which could be adjusted to suit your desired height. This is extremely important for the safety of your spine, and when carrying …

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 …

On a few of my family’s popular twice-yearly trips to Ocean City, Maryland, I was lucky enough to get a chance to explore the DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum. It’s not a very lengthy drive from the heart of Ocean City, and it was a great trip for me as I …

I love to go to the beach at East Coast Park. I used to go there more often with my then boyfriend. We used to cycle together. At East Coast, you can rent bicycles on an hourly basis. There are many bicycle kiosks which rents out different types of …

Dubrovnik is one of the most visited croatian touristic town. The sea is very beautiful there and so many famous people were there, even people from Hollywood.
The town was a republic many years ago so the what’s today the City hall was once the residence of the pesident or …

Downtown new haven is a crappy place to be. It is so violent and it sucks! All that there is to do in downtown New Haven is drink and eat fast food. The shops that they do have there suck so much and they need to close down the …

If you never been to TX and you come from another place in the United States you will enjoy the adventure. Texas is a different place all together than any other states even in the south because you will find that the weather is wonderful here for most of …

There is a sign positioned prominently at the junction on the A896 road where the Bealach na Ba pass to Applecross branches off at the hamlet of Tomapress. It is not the usual type of road sign with nothing more than a destination and a mileage figure - no, …

This museum utilizes a building used to be the power house for the city trams. It consists of three levels, one ground floor and two levels underneath. The main displays are a steam engine, a locomotive, other mechanical transport systems, and electronic-based components and systems used to explain the …

Cairo, Egypt
One thing is certain and I have never seen or heard it put otherwise: Cairo is a very crowded; dusty city. It is the “big city” within the land of Egypt. In my estimation (though) it is also one of the world’s most interesting …

When we Lyndsey, Kurt and I stayed in Spain for Christmas a couple of years ago we stayed in a three bedroom town house which was just one road back from the beach in La Cala de Mijas. The property is owned by an English family and I …

Cool cab services have started recently in Mumbai, India and the prior experiences with a cool cab run by individuals (which was a disaster) I was sceptical. Until recently though. I was travelling home which is on the northern side of Mumbai (India) from the south of Mumbai, which …

The two things that I was excited about when we were planning on going to Singapore was number 1 —“ the sumptuous food. It is well-known that Singapore is a great mix of culture, and with that, it not only applies to the population, but also to their food. …

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 …

Traveling to London from America was by far the most eye opening experience I have ever had. I was able to tour the city by a professional tour guide, and I have to say that I highly recommend anyone traveling abroad to do the same. The information they provide …

My husband and I had the pleasure of traveling to Sedona, ARiona this past summer. It was a welcomed break for us and it provided us with the great chance to wrap up our summer with a bang. WE traveled flying out of PHiladelphia Airport. IT was a five …

Amongst the many attractions that are available while in Rome, Italy, the Catacombs are one of the must-see sites. I almost skipped this amazing place, because we were running out of time, but we were convinced by another tourist couple we met in a café to make the time, …

One of the first vacation hotspots in the Philippines, but not really the most fantastic place I have been to for the last couple of years. Although there are some areas that are still secluded and beautiful, most of Puerto Galera is crowded with people from Manila. Because it …

The Auckland Zoo is a little out of the city and easy to get to. I caught a bus there and it only took me fifteen minutes from the city.
The first thing about the zoo is it is a bit pricey for what you are paying for. …

Zermatt is really worth my saving trip money and during that time I went to check out the skiing terrains and there were quite a few there, amazingly and definitely surprising.
This is in Switzerland and both my friend and I went to squeeze ourselves throught he activities. We …

Montreal is one of my favorite cities in Canada. When I used to live in Toronto, I used to fly to Montreal on weekends. It’s just as cold in winter as Toronto, or perhaps even colder.
But the difference is, Montreal has an underground city which you will …

I never regret to visit m sister in-law in Belgium, especially when springtime. She said that Carnival de Binche was a famous event over there and I curious to try it. We go by train from Leuven to Binche. This train was crowded with enthusiastic carnival visitor. At that …

There are so many trails, exhibits, and places that I wanted to visit on my trip to the Great Smokey Mountains. When I was informed that was where we were going for our vacation, I read up on the places and things that must be seen. Plenty much most …