Chinese people settled in Oroville, CA during Gold Rush times and eventually built a fairly substantial community near the Feather River. Apart from the homes, shops, etc. above ground, there was also a “shadow” town in tunnels below ground, where illicit trade was conducted, and was also the means …

I live in New York City, which means that having a car is pretty much unnecessary and a big hassle than I care to deal with at this point in my life. Usually I give cars little to no thought, however every once in a while there is …

Having lived in Brisbane for the past eighteen months I have had the opportunity to pass through Brisbane Airport (www.bne.com.au) on a significant number of occasions.
Brisbane airport is relatively small and this makes it one of my favourite airports. For me the smaller the airport and the lesser number …

We were just in time for the last demonstration of chocolate making at the Cadbury Visitor’s Centre. After paying the entrance fee of A$7.50 each, we waited inside a room for the showing. Other tourists were already seated when …

Being a total Zoo connoisseur as I am, I, of course had to visit the Zoo in Washington DC when I went to visit a friend there. We decided to visit the Zoo on a Thursday to avoid weekend crowds and although we had a little trouble deciding where …

It is said that you can go around the world in Vegas and that certainly seems the case as one drives down the Strip and sees the skyline of New York, the pyramids of Egypt, and finally the Eiffel Tower. Although only half the size of the original Eiffel …

I don’t think I can review the campground without reviewing the island. In order to get to Madeline Island, you have to take a car ferry. This was fairly expensive. When we went over, we never thought about the cost of the ferry. The cost …

SM Mall of Asia (popularly called MOA) used to be the biggest mall in the Philippines. But now, it is only second in land area to SM North EDSA which was renovated and expanded in December 2008. As a frequent shopper, I still prefer MOA over SM …

If you are considering taking a good old fashioned family vacation, why not consider heading to Virginia and checking out Williamsberg? Williamsberg is under a five hour drive from most locations in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey and hosts not only a great home to some of …

When travelling on the M one motorway up to Sheffield I often stop off at Woodall Services which is located between junction thirty and thirty one. The services are on the north and south sides of the motor connected via a pedestrian bridge. I normally use the …

Shravanabelagola is a place in Karnataka, India. This is a beautiful place and thronged by visitors. Majority of the visitors are from various parts of India. The most interesting thing in Shravanabelagola is a tall statue, the height of which is more than 150 metres. This statue is sacred …

NAIA Terminal 3 is the departure and arrival point for local carriers such as Cebu Pacific and Air Philippines which has a lot of domestic routes as well as some international ones (Cebu Pacific). It’s the newest and best-looking airport in the Philippines. It is located not …

If you are ever in Milan the one place you absolutely must visit is the Duomo. It is a huge cathedral in downtown Milan, easily accessible from just about every station (FN, FSS Central Station, FSS Garibaldi) through the underground metro system or the ferry above ground.
The Duomo is …

I am a big fan of spring water. I have read so many terrifying things about the quality of water in my area that I am almost afraid to even drink my tap water anymore. Still when buying spring water how does one know if their water is fresh. …

First of all, the Wandering Wheels Campground is designed specifically for families. There are just oodles of activities available for a group of people. One of the things that I really like about this campground it that it is not all that far from Munising. My …

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 …

Living in Michigan, we only get about 4 months out of the year to enjoy the great outdoors. That is, if you like warm weather like me. The other months are too cold for my taste. One of the activities we enjoy as a family is …

Somehow, when I set out walking from my hotel near Termini, in Rome, Italy, toward Trevi Fountain, I expected a fountain; of course, I expected a nice fountain, as this is such a famous landmark and tourist attraction, but a fountain, none-the-less. What I didn’t expect was the grand …

If you are a traveler looking to save a bit of money then you probably have stayed at a Best Western hotel. I have stayed at a few of these and I have had a mixed experience with them.. Some of them are good, and some have been very …

When I was 9 months pregnant, well actually 9 and a half weeks pregnant, my friend got the bright idea to help induce labor by having me go for a walk. This was not just any walk however, it was the Newport, Rhode Island Cliff Walk.
I’d lived …

Lets face it. The majority of Americans these days are seeking vacation destinations that are family friendly, fun, and affordable. Most people look endlessly for places with beaches, great shopping, wonderful foods, and a good nightlife when planning their annual family vacation. Lucky for many of them, …

In washington DC there are many museums besides the Heritage Museum but I’ll be focusing on this one. Although they call it Heritage museum, it’s more like animals and gemstones, and artworks. Animals include marine animals, or mammals like birds. I absolutely found the gemstones section breathtaking, if you’re …

My brother and I had the pleasure of going to Mt. Shasta several months ago for four days. It is located about 40 miles south of the California-Oregon border, so we decided to drive down and experience the beautiful scenery. It took us just over 10 hours from where …

After my stay of 6 years in Bangalore, one thing i have realized. The really lucky people in Bangalore are those who doesn’t travel in Bangalore Autorikshaws.
When I reach bangalore from my native, i always endup paying double meter charges to reach home from Kalasipalaya.
The distance between …

The Park Hall Countryside Experience is an interesting farm park in north Shropshire, in the Midlands of England. It does unfortunately suffer from a slightly irritating web site which loads a video at once without being asked to, and one which includes a loud and annoying soundtrack at that, …

The Hundred Islands is definitely one of the major tourist attractions to see in the Philippines. It is found in Alaminos, Pangasinan. That’s about 7 hours away north of Manila when driving. The 7 hours drive was definitely worth it by the time we got there. Amidst the scorching …

I studied away from home for 9 years. I would only go home during Christmas and summer breaks. I travel alone and my constant companion as I fly or cruise was my ever sturdy and reliable Voyager stroller luggage bag.
I’ve been using it for years and until now …

One of the things I love about Subic Bay is that not a lot of people think of it as a tropical paradise. Unlike other tourist attractions in the Philippines, few people would consider going to Subic for the weekend. Maybe because accommodations are quite expensive, and the facilities …

Since travelling had become an integral part in my life, I decided to make all my travel experiences more enjoyable and comfortable. After experimenting with —˜Escape Travel Eye Mask’ and being extremely satisfied with it —“ I decided to visit a travel store, so that I could get myself …

Recently I have been to singapore and I had amazing exprience at clarque Quay. I actually had made my itenary while going to singapore and Claque Quay was on the top priority list because of the high recommendations it had. It is a place well connected with the public …

Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup, is Copenhagen’s main airport. It is easy to reach from central Copenhagen; you can chose to go by metro, train or bus. You can also take the train directly to the rest of Denmark, and there is an express train to. Sweden
Changing planes is easy; the …

While taking my home schooled kids on a class field trip of sorts for History, I took them for a two day trip to Plimouth Plantation and the surrounding area. I felt that seeing history and getting a feel for what it was like was better than pouring over …

From Thane station, It took around two and hours for us to reach ISCON temple, which is located at Juhu , Mumbai. As you know Mumbai is a very big city and there is uncontrollable traffic. We almost tired, when we reached the temple. But , when we …

If you are looking for a nice place to vacation, or if you wish to take your family on a fun vacation for the summer, Ocean City, Maryland is the place to go. There is always something to do for everyone no matter the age. Whether you are the …

I never got to travel much as a child, so when I became an adult, I wanted to go everywhere I could. And I had always wanted to see the World Trade Center buildings. I remember I was working at Disney World when September 11th happened. I was saddened …

While visiting the Smokey Mountains, I made a comment to my husband about the fact that there were no ghost stories told by some of the park rangers or long time visitors to the park. Yes, there were plenty of books that were about ghost stories of the mountains, …

In all of the zoos I have visited over my life, Metrozoo has always held a special place in my heart. Even thou, it’s no longer called Metrozoo. It’s called Miami Zoo, but for me, who has lived in Florida most of …

One of the times that we visited the Outer Banks, we decided to go stay on Ocracoke Island. Ocracoke has a lighthouse which is alright with me! No, seriously, I love lighthouses and visit them and photograph them as often as I can.
Ocracoke is an attraction in …

A visit to Saipan will not be complete if you do not visit the Shrine of Santa Lourdes. I came from a devout Catholic family, so I jump at every chance to see statues of the saints, the Virgin Mary and other religious artifacts when in other countries. It …

I have been to other places with hugh aquariums, but the Georgia Aquarium blew me away, as well as the rest of my family. The Georgia Aquarium is right in the middle of Atlanta Georgia and is the largest in the world. If I would have realized how big …

With the state that our country is in, many have forgotten the things that made this country a leader in many things. One of those things is space travel and that comes from NASA. I think of myself very lucky to be living in Florida and so close to …

Bailey’s Ford by Manchester, IA is one of my favorite campgrounds for a number of reasons. I have been camping there for over five years, and has been a favorite since the first time I visited.
First of all, there are many activities to do at Bailey’s Ford. …

Ko Samui is in Thailand and is really a very disappointing place. However, there could be 2 different review versions depending on what type of traveler you are. If you are the budget sort of traveler, you would love Ko Samui and if you are the don’t-mind-splurging …

Genting Highlands is located in Malaysia, it’s a huge entertainment area that is located on a mountain peak within the Titiwangsa Mountains. It’s between states of Pahang and Selangor. The air is crisp and cool. People like me, who lives in SIngapore, would always prefer this kind of weather …

I went to Rovinj last summer. This small town is perfect for couples who want a romantic holiday. Rovinj is situated on the west coast of Croatian peninsula Istra just some 70km from Italian boarder.
There are a lt of tourists there during the summer specially Italian ones. I think …

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 …

One of my all time favorite vacation spots is Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. I love it so much because it is a beautiful town, plus it has a really great theme park called Dollywood. Dollywood was created by none other than Miss Dolly Pardon.
Now I know you may …

Stanley Park is one of the reasons I fell in love with the city of Vancouver, a scenic city on the Western part of Canada. I first caught glimpse of the park when I first flew to Vancouver from the city of Toronto in 2003.
Stanley Park is a …

Arab Street is located in a tiny street of Singapore and is actually near to the Bugis MRT. MRT stands for Mass Rapid Transit and is actually a means of transportation which is the subway. The place is very nice and full of things Arab. It …

Chicago is the most beautiful city in the world.It must be,because so many people want to leave other countries and come here.
It is said if you can’t make it here you can’t make it anywhere.The winters are very cold and the summers very hot.Choose your clothing to fit and …