We arrived in the morning about ten o’clock at the Chariot Creek Lodge trail head . Every one was pacing in the parking lot awaiting the arrival of the last of our group before we could depart on our hiking trip. We checked to make sure that everyone …

Valley of Fire State Park
Overton, Nevada 89040
702-397-2088
Valley of Fire State Park is a wonderful opportunity for a time-out from the Las Vegas glitter and glam atmosphere. Valley of Fire is located about 45 miles northeast of Vegas and it is a beautiful place to hike or to …

Bethany Beach Delaware
It is summer again. If you happened to be in a cabin near a lake last summer, this time, it would be fun to be in a coast near the Atlantic.How about spending a weekend or a …

If you plan to visit Kobe to see Japanese temples and shrines then this is not the place for you. Yes, there are some shrines around Kobe but they are not categorized as important tourist destination. Kobe is a rather large city in Central Japan, about 50 minutes by train …

This campground is really oriented toward kids —“ although there is lots of things for everyone to do. Door County is a lovely area to camp. Most the Door County is more rural than anything else, but there are plenty of small towns to shop or enjoy …

I live in Fentress County, Tennessee which is what I consider to be the back gate to the Big South Fork. That’s why having the Big South Fork in my back yard practically makes it easier to use it as a playground for our local boy scout troop when …

Thekkadi is a place in Kerala, a state of South India. There is a beautiful lake in Thekkadi, known as Periyar lake. There is a park which is known as Periyar national park. Thekkadi is a popular destination, mainly because of the national park. The transport system is good. …

I had always wanted to go to the Central Park Zoo and not because of the animals or the place where it was located. It was because of my parents. My mother and father were born and raised in New York and would always tell us about the zoos …

Monticello is the estate designed and built by Thomas Jefferson, third U.S. President, just outside of Charlottesville, Virginia in Albermarle County. It is run and maintained by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation and has been excellently renovated throughout the years, looking just as if they expected Mr. Jefferson …

KailashHill is one of the most popular tourist spots in Visakhapatnam. I have been to Kailasha Hills several times.It was really wonderful to had Vanbojana(means having lunch together under tree-shades)there. November is the picnic season in South India.So most of the people prefer this place. We formed as a …

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is an excellent place to visit for nature lovers. Besides nature lovers, nature photographers roam the reserve to capture scenic and fascinating animals and creatures at the reserve. It is also a tourist attraction.
I used to teach in a school and was in charge of …

Gaborone or the whole country itself does not have any zoos. They have lots of game reserves and national parks. One of them is the Gaborone Game Reserve. This place is quite near my house, about 5 minutes drive. I suppose to me this is one of the attractions …

Epcot Center was one of my favorite travel destinations as a child, and it remains on my list of all-time favorite places as an adult. I think Disney has mastered the art of creating magical theme parks, and I don’t think anyone else in that industry can even …

For those who do not know, Vienna is in Austria, Europe and there has been a particular time and place that I have been to this place for a vacation with my aunt, and my 2 best friends. So, the 4 of us women were braving ourselves for …

Catalina Island now this is a great beautiful place to go visit. Now if your ever hear people comparing this place to anywhere in Italy or anything of that sort. I wouldn’t believe it’s not quite like that. But I will tell you that this place is quite beautiful …

Let me just empasize that there are like two Dumaluan Beach Resorts. I just found this out recently. Last December 2008, my siblings and I decided to relax and experience a relaxing moment at Dumaluan Beach Resort. It is located at Panglao Island in Bohol Philippines. Few years back, …

We went with my brother and his wife to Galena MO, recently and one of the attractions we spent one of afternoons at the Wild Eye Ranch in the Ozark Mountains, 321 Wildeye Lane, Galena, MO 65656. It took us around forty minutes to drive there. When …

Anaheim, CA is a pretty amazing place to go and visit. The first thing that I noticed is the weather is much better then what I deal with everyday in Texas. Although I do have to admit it isn’t that hard to beat the heat, and humidity that Texas …

Summer is officially over but that did not stop us from going to one of the most beautiful place here in the Philippines. We love going to the beach and just hang out to feel the ray of the sun on our faces. My friends and I have decided …

Recently, I got a chance to visit Croatia. I had always dreamed of visiting the Adriatic Coast and I was not disappointed. However there were a few surprises in store for me and one of them was the Rovinj. I stumbled upon the beautiful little town by surprise. Our …

When I visited Sydney I like many other tourists wanted to see a real live Koala. Unfortunately due to the rain I wasn’t able to go to the zoo so instead I went to the Wildlife Centre.
Which brings me to my first positive point about the Wildlife Centre. …

My first introduction to Berwick, Pennsylvania and the people who live there came very recently. I was out visiting family and, since we were going to have a barbecue, went to the local Giant to buy meat for the grill. I walked into the store and noticed a woman …

Mahabalipuram was the port city of the ancient dynasty Pallavas.It is around 60kms from Chennai,the capital of Tamilnadu,India.It has been considered as one of the Heritage monument by UNESCO.For architectural lovers like me this will be a exquisite place.I visited twice.Still the beauty of rock carvings are in my …

We live in Maryland and we have always liked going to the beach during the summer. We are lucky because a hundred and fifty miles from BAltimore is a place called Ocean City AMryland. This resort is on the Eastern Shore of MAryland.
Ocean City is a beach …

We didn’t know how we would feel at first camping at River Pines Campground since it is about 5 miles from our house. It seemed strange to pack up and travel right down the road to go camping. But a couple years ago, some friends of ours …

It was in 2002, we were transferred to Jakarta-Indonesia. We were in Delhi at that time. I was little tensed because Indonesia is a country never heard much before. All our relatives, friends circle have normally gone to US, Canada, Singapore, Europe, Australia, NZ and gulf countries. If we …

My friends and I went to Thailand April of this year. We’ve known all along that there are many elephants in Thailand, that was why when we arrived there, one of the first things we asked the hotel desk receptionist was where could we find the elephants, and she …

Singapore Flyer is one of the giant observation wheel in the world. It is 541 feet in height. Few weeks ago I had the oppurtunity to experiencxe Singapore flyer with my family. To me it was a bigger kind of ferris wheel. Almost 15 people could …

Elmina is an Ancient town of Ghana about 120km from Accra, which was formally ruled by the early European Settlers in two hundred years ago when they colonized the country.
The Elmina castle however was an ancient architecture edifice which is now playing a very significant role during the yearly …

The Mardasson memorial lies hidden away in the countryside near the city of Bastogne, in Belgium. It is one of many tributes and reminders of the Second World War dedicated to the Americans who fought and died here. The Battle of the Bulge, the Ardennes campaign, the REAL soldiers …

Alappuzha is a place in Kerala, a state in South India. Alappuzha is a popular tourist destination. Many people from various parts of India and foreigners visit this place.
Alappuzha has a large network of canals passing through the town. Alappuzha is a major centre for backwater cruises and it …

Anyone who enjoys a city type atmosphere accompanied by broad sandy beaches, lots of great eateries, games, boardwalks, and shopping is sure to fall in love with Ocean City, Maryland. Although I do love beaches, I am not a city person at all, and I even like Ocean …

Sydney Opera House is of course located in New South Wales, Sydney Australia and it is a very interesting place to be at. There are 2 main features in this and my personal favorite would definitely be the Concert Hall since it is where the most spectacular performance …

Travelling light always made me comfortable and so I was always on a look out for travelling products which would helps me carry less weight. On one such occasion I happened to see Travelon refillable travel tooth brush which I found to be a great accessory to be used …

If you are in Baltimore Maryland for a stay and you are in the city, please look out at the Inner Harbor. Docked at the harbor is the USS Constellation. This is the last surviving ship of the Civil War and must see.
During the summer there …

Many people told me when I decided to visit Austria that Vienna is not a large city and the things to be seen are quite a few.
It is also true that a great number of my friends have visited Vienna and drove me crazy with their details about the …

Fort Wetherill in Newport, RI is an historic fort that is located on some high granite bluffs and is open to visitors to explore and enjoy all it and the park has to offer. From Ft. Wetherill, you can see Newport Harbor perfectly and it makes for such a …

We were in Rome for our honeymoon and, on our first evening we had gone out in the evening warmth a) to find something to eat and b) to have a wander and get our bearings.
We were rambling aimlessly down twisty alley ways and up unexpected steps when suddenly …

If you are heading to Fort Myers Beach, Florida then you must hit the Jungle Golf before you leave. Fort Myers Beach offers many things to do including lots of beach time. But on those days when you are sun burned and need a little extra recreation with the …

My husband purchased this headlamp for everyone in the family (we have all different versions) as he knew we would be living in a continent where there is no stable supply of electricity. In addition, he already planned what we were going to do during official holidays and school …

Georgetown, on Pulau Pinang Malaysia was awarded UNESCO’s world heritage site status in 2008. My husband, two children and I visited to have a look for ourselves. Originally a haven for pirates, Georgetown was pretty much given to the British in 1786 by the Sultan of Kedah. Alot has changed …

Helena, Montana is the best small town in the United States. i have traveled the united States extensively and have settled finaly in Helena, because it is the Best small town I have been to. Helena has one of the best art museums in the country, plus many other …

We get season passes almost every spring to Silver Dollar City in Branson. We visit Branson and spend the weekend about tree times a year. We usually spend one day at Silver Dollar City and the next siteseeing. There is so much to do in the area, but not …

I’ve had the Trans by Jansport Backpack for four years now, and it’s still in excellent condition. The very top layer of fabric was torn up a little by the time I finished with it, and it did collect a few stains, but other than that, it barely suffered …

We purchased a copy of the Cavite Road Map, Copyright 2007 by Accu-map (published by Asia Type, Inc.), at the Bibliarch branch in Waltermart-Makati located at Pasong Tamo corner Arnaiz Streets. The map costs P 250.00 each. This Cavite Road Map is comprehensive, GPS-referenced and has a scale of …

Jamestown Settlement in Virginia is a historic site that is probably better for adults to visit than children. This is the actual area where the settlers first came to America and made their homes. I visit Jamestown Settlement each time I visit Colonial Williamsburg to see what new things …

If you’re planning on a vacation in the near future I would like to introduce you to Lake Louise. This diamond in the wilderness of Banff, Alberta, Canada holds a diversity that you never experienced before. During our trips to this wonderful part of Canada I have seen unbelievable beauty. …

When traveling in Paris, I discovered a way of getting around the city and seeing major tourist attractions in the most scenic and economic way; in fact, for the price of one short taxi ride, you can travel up and down the Seine River all day, stopping where you …

When most people think of Georgia, they think of old time southern hospitality, like in “Gone with the Wind”. Where women are sitting on their front porches, sipping iced tea, and gossiping about the new family who moved into town. Even though you can still find that in …

Paris, the capital of France, is a beautiful, romantic city with so much to see and do. Take along comfortable, strong shoes as you will do a lot of walking as you explore this city. The city’s metro system is convenient to use but it can be quite dirty …