Pula is a very nice old town. I remember reading somewhere that it has more than 3000 years, and that’s really a lot. There’s an old part of the house with the town Forum in roman style. The Forum is today where was once the end of the town …

Accommodation: Staying at the majestically beautiful Panorama Chalets, about 2 kilometers out of Graskop, at a rate of the equivalent of $46 per night (actually meant for two people), this made for a very nice place to come back to after a complete day of exploring the Blyde River …

When people think of Niagara Falls, we normally think of the actual falls themselves, proud and majestic as they are. However, they are not the only thing that one can find when visiting Niagara Falls. The Niagara Parks system in Niagara Falls, Ontario offers a host of …

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 …

Paris Mountain is one of several parks I took my children to in South Carolina. What stands out about this park was the time we were hiking the Sulfur Springs Loop and met an elderly couple. We were admiring a small waterfall and somehow got into a conversation …

Cubbon park is a beautiful park in Bangalore. It is a large piece of land and covers an area of almost 300 acres. There are colourful flower beds, shady bowers and exquisite statues in the park. This is one of the most enchanting parks in the city.
Cubbon Park is …

I found it to be an enjoyable (and cheap) trip from Pittsburgh to Chicago by Amtrak coach class. The fare was $77 round trip. The check in process was faster than an airline, and very easy. On board, they have a lot more room in their cabins than any …

On the central coast only 10 minutes from Vandenberg Air Force Base set’s the small town of Lompoc, California. With the location perfect for those employed at the base and those who love the ocean, but don’t want to live right on the water. Lompoc is kind of a …

I’ve been to Wonderland countless times before and each time is a spectacular experience. They sometimes host concerts for famous asian singers such as ‘Janice’ or ‘Ella Koon’. I have to admit it is difficult to get seats at such an event without coming 3 hours ahead of time. …

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 …

When I was just starting to cultivate an interest in colonial history, I enjoyed a visit to Ephrata Cloister in Ephrata, PA. I still remember the calm, peaceful feeling that this place gave me, from the beautiful old-fashioned wooden buildings to the quiet colonial cemetery. Ephrata Cloister was a …

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is an interesting park that I have been to with my family. We made our way there from Hilo International Airport, which was more closer in distance to the park.
There was a hotel that was built right near the rim of the volcano crater …

One of my favorite places overseas was Chisinau, Moldova. I got to visit there once several years ago when I was a member of the national guard in North Carolina. We went to build a hospital clinic and orphanage as part of a good will project for our government. …

I could not help but notice how beautiful this area was from the moment I arrived. There was a nice bathroom and a gazebo that overlooked the rapids of the river. The gazebo has trail information to aid visitors in choosing a trail that best suits their personal abilities. …

I have been to the Metro Zoo, Miami Zoo, or Zoo Miami (whatever you want to call it now as it’s name has changed several times) so many times over the years, but I never knew that there was a Railroad Museum, The Gold Coast Railroad Museum, literally on …

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 …

I bet many of you readers like beaches, white sands, clear crystal water not to mention great foods more specifically seafood. If you want to go on a place like that, cheap and the same time satisfying, I suggest you go to Bantayan Island, it is divided into three …

Gili Island is located in Indonesia and it is an island that is pretty close to my homeland, Singapore. I have been a couple of times to this island with my group of friends and family, on separate occasions. I must say that island life here really …

Don’t let the name fools you. You don’t have to pack your bags and boots and put on insect repellents to venture in the thick jungle searching for the Lost World of Tambun. But the gate to the Lost World is only open around noon daily and you can …

Last month I went to Pondicherry along with my friend Senthil for visiting Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Both we are from Madurai, Tamilnadu, India. We started our journey on 19/02/07 around at 11.30 p.m by train. There is no direct train to Pondicherry. So, we went to …

Robert Burns is Scotland’s most famous poet and Tam O’Shanter, written in 1790 is one of his most famous poems. Souter Johnnie, lived in the the Ayrshire village of Kirkoswald and was one of the inspirations behind this poem. Owned by the National Trust for Scotland since 1932, Souter Johnnie’s …

Elk City State Park is located west of Independence in Southeast Kansas. They have approximately 100 campsites for trailers and about 300 tent campsites. The trailer sites have various options such as electric and electric with water. There are restrooms and showers for the tent campers …

The Liberty Sciene Museum opened recently after being closed for renovations. Where are the renovations? While its true things are different than before it was closed it is still a disappointment. The fact that it is a disappointment is also a disappointment. This should be …

I first went to Singapore last October of 2005. I am with my husband and we were on our honeymoon. Actually we first went to Malaysia and flew to Singapore after visiting Kuala Lumpur and the famous Petronas Twin Towers.
And of course, going to Singapore is not complete without …

Disneyworld is a great place for a family vacation. There are so many things to see and do, and the best part about it is that there is something for the whole family to enjoy. This is one vacation destination that is worth every penny you spend. …

I am fortunate to live in Palm Bay, FL where there is a little local treasure that my family and I often enjoy. It’s called Turkey Creek Sanctuary. It’s more than 100 acres of natural Florida. There are a maze of trails and nature paths to explore. …

I’ve been to the Cruzan Amphitheater several times now for various concerts. The first two times I went, they called it the “Sound Advice” Amphitheater, but it is now the Cruzan Amphitheater and I have there under that name twice as well.
It doesn’t matter what you are attending this …

Tour companies abound in Quito. In a city that promotes all of it´s clubs, tours, restaurants, and events by fliers and posters, one only has to look around the nearest hotel or restaurant for companies offering paradise to every traveler that is willing to shell out a few …

When we are on a long journey we sometimes stop of at a service area on the M5 motorway by junction 8 call Strensham Service north bound. When we stop off here we have a bite to eat and let Kurt lose on the playground as he has …

Wisconsin Dells is one of the most fun centered tourist destination in the Midwest, because almost everything that is there is meant to cater to tourists and out of towners. In fact, this space I think still has the title as the water park capital of the world, …

Until fairly recently I was not only ignorant of what an interesting little town Crickhowell was, but was barely even conscious of its existence, tucked away as it is in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Having now seen the place for myself, I can only unreservedly apologise to its …

I was really surprised to know in the beginning that Tunisia is actually the dependency of France, though it is located in Africa. There is a fascinating culture and a set of experiences that I had when I was in this particular country but then I wasn’t that …

I have always wanted to say Nice was nice before and I have had the chance to say this beacause I have been to Nice, France before with my boyfriend and my aunt’s family. This place is a very interesting one to check out for and the location …

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 …

My husband and some friends went to Boracay Island this year for the Holy Week celebration. It was April 2010, and the island is filled with tourists and locals during the Holy week. People flock the area because of the bars, hotels and restaurants all the beach front, and …

I have to admit I was quite scared as the car went up the winding road to the top of Mt. Wellington. Although we had checked the night before the weather condition at the mountain and knew there would be …

We took our two children who love animals to Twycross Zoo last week and had a great day and we will defiantly be returning there again. We arrived there at ten o clock and we left at about half past four. So we had a full day indeed.
Twycross zoo …

The Banner Tinch Gulley is located on the Banner Springs to Tinch Town Road approximately 18 miles from Jamestown, Tennessee. To the locals this is a great place to hang out. If offers several great spots to fish with a couple of pull of spots to park your car …

As I grew up, I often saw the wonderful film called Boys Town that starred Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney. It was an inspiring tale of Father Flanagan and his quest to provide a safe haven for boys in need of a home. When the opportunity came …

If you’re traveling out to the Grand Canyon anytime soon, plan on one day being spent in Williams AZ and taking a ride on the old Steam Engine Train, Grand Canyon Railroad. I loved this train ride not only for the spectacular views, but also for the entertainment.
Once you …

Ootacamund –”The Queen of Hill stations” is popularly known as Ooty.It is situated at an altitude of more than 2000 metres above the sea level.There are lot of tourist attraction spots.First comes the botanical Garden where you can see lot of greenary lawns,rare tree species,fossilized tree,ornamental plants etc.There …

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 …

When a few friends and I traveled to New York City, we anxiously waited for the day we planned to visit the Statue of Liberty. Upon the day’s arrival, we quickly dressed, rode the public transportation, and boarded the ferry that would take us to the island. The wait …

Front Royal, Virginia, where I was born and raised. We don’t have a lot of great attractions, but we have one of the most beautiful places to visit on earth. The Skyline Drive.
The Skyline Drive is a wonderful, 105 mile stretch of mountain road. It takes you through …

The first time I got to visit Gastown in the city of Vancouver, I thought it was some quaint town, indeed. It still sports a cobblestone and brick laid ground to this day. It was rather like being lost in a small town in Europe, and not …

My husband and I were constantly traveling ever since the summer started. But for this year, it is our first time to go visit a nice beach. Early this July, we went to a place called
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area. A friend of ours mentioned this on one of our …

Wow. That is the first thing one has to say upon seeing the impressive displays of 2005’s Festival of Lights. It just gets more and more impressive every year.
It is truly an amazing thing to be driving along the Falls road and see the entire world lit …

Because my wife started working shortly after my oldest daughter got done with school, we really haven’t been able to do what we wanted to do this summer. So, when the final weekend before my daughter started first grade got here way too fast, we decided to drop everything …

Simhachalam is a famous piligrinage and tourist spot in visakhapatnam.This very ancient temple and we visit this temple many times in a year. The central shrine of this temple is VarahaNarsimhaswami. He is another incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This is close to Prahladapuram.It takes nearly half an hour to …

After Melaka’s admittance into Unesco World Heritage sites record, there has been a substantial increase in the number of western travelers to this Historic City.
I went to Melaka with my husband and two young children and found it to be interesting and informative town. Being somewhat familiar with Southeast …