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 …

This is a really nice area. We completely enjoyed ourselves because they have so much to offer. One of the best parts of it is the lake. My husband likes to fish and this lake, although a bit on the small side, has all kinds of …

Hi my name is Saffron and I would like to share my experience of living in melbourne Australia for 6 months. I just thought I should write about my experience as it may help others considering to travel in the near future.
Firstly I have to say when I arrived, …

(Note: Some of the locations/sites are in German—”the spellings are therefore correct.)
Very charming travel sight-seeing opportunities exist if you just allow your mind and spirit to open up to them. Terrific back country opportunities are very rewarding; however, you need to know, first, where it is they …

My family and I spent some time at this campground late in August. The campground itself was very pretty - lots of trees and nicely landscaped without being to delicate. The price was right for all the amenities we had. Electric, water and sewer was …

Since I love South Australia so much, I intend to take my boyfriend to another part of South Australia called Kangaroo Island, perhaps on this coming month of June.
I have been to Kangaroo Island before. It is definitely a place for a nature lover person like me, who …

Sprawled on the top of the hill, this place is one of the major tourist attractions in Visakhapatnam. It is our favourite picnic spot. We had been to this place a number of times with friends and relatives and it is really a nice getaway very close to the …

This is probably one of the best travel combination locks that I have ever seen because it combines many of the things that I was looking for in a travel lock. First of all, I needed to consider that this was not a lock for a protective cheat and …

In the centre of Edinburgh, the historic capital of Scotland, stands St Giles Cathedral. It is a very old building and dates back to the thirteenth century, though it has a history in one shape or form going back to the mid-ninth century. Although there are no actual cathedrals …

I had a chance to see the brand-new Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center in May. I was rather disappointed that they built a new structure; although it was small and crowded, I have fond memories of the old visitor center on Taneytown Road, with its quaint displays and homey …

Although I live here in Central Florida, I still make an effort to visit Kennedy Space Center every few years just to see what’s new and well, just because my husband and I like going there once in awhile.
We used to take our kids when they were little, …

Goa is a state of India and it is the largest tourist destination in India. Goa is a beautiful place and it attracts thousands of people from all over the globe. The best place to visit Goa is from the month of October to January. A lot of people …

So if you like to travel and enjoy great cities than stay away from Downtown Holyoke! Yes I said stay away from Downtown Holyoke because there is nothing good about that place at all, not one single little thing is even halfway decent in that part of Holyoke. Holyoke …

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 …

Kanchipuram is a place in Tamil Nadu, a southern state of India. Kanchipuram is famous for its temples. But the most important tourist spot in Kanchipuram is Vedanthangal bird sanctuary. In this sanctuary, you can see crested cormorants, night herons, grey pelicans, sand pipers, white ibis, egrets and purple …

One of my favorite places to go on a beach vacation is Daytona Beach in Florida. I’ve been there on vacation 6 times now and we always have a fun, yet relaxing time.
The beach in many ways is divided into sections that seem to have different types of …

We’ve all experienced the rush of a city. We have all witnesses the pulse, rapid and unceasing. But I don’t care about the urgency of any city. I care about the elite, the godfather of all metropolises. It not only has the crystal skyscrapers and the diamond lights, it …

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 …

My last day in Saipan was spent in Lau Lau Bay. My friend said that they have saved the best for last, so I was really excited to see this place. I had been nagging them about going to scuba diving because I haven’t had time to try it …

Angera is a beautiful little town, probably one of the more beautiful ones on the south side of Lago Maggiore on the Italian part of it. It is a really amazing landscape, as if it were taken out of a postcard or a greetings-card. The whole little town, at …

Pinnacle Mountain State Park is located just west of Little Rock, Arkansas. Aside fromthe spectacular scenery, Pinnacle Mountain has several hiking trails for people of any level of fitness.
I am not very fit, so we took one of several trails up the mountain right to the top, followed by …

After returning from visiting family in China six months ago, I want to take the opportunity to share my opinion on one of the most beautiful places you can visit while vacationing in Beijing. The place is called White Cloud Monastery, or in Chinese, Biyun Guan. It’s roughly ten miles …

If you have never been to Newfoundland and you are planning a trip here then you are in for a sweet treat. You’re in for the most thrilling vacation of your life. Newfoundland has beauty beyond compare from its rugged cliffs where the Atlantic Ocean washes ashore to the deep …

Cuevas de Sorbas or The Caves of Sorbas are situated 12km underneath the Parque Natural. Drive towards Sorbas and you will see the Natural Park, though not the caves of Sorbas. These are connected passages continuing for 100s of kilometers. The Cueva del Agua is the …

Morrow Bay is one of those beautiful coastal towns in central California many people pass without notice. It is off the main highway 101, but if you take the exit leading to town and the beach you’ll find one of the most beautiful spots on the coast.
Morrow Bay is …

Longmeadow pond is a great place to take the kids on a hot summer day. It’s located in Bethlehem, CT, about 15 minutes from Litchfield. Even though Longmeadow Pond is technically a pond it seems to be more of a small lake. It’s located in a …

If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the overpopulated cities in the Philippines, Batanes is the perfect place. Its distance from Luzon is an indication of what to expect. Being in Batanes is like being in another country in …

A fun family friendly place to visit, is always Virginia Beach. During the summer months, the beach welcomes tourists to enjoy its bright sunlight, beautifully maintained sandy beaches, and wide variety of beach shops. In addition to great shopping and a fabulous beach with vast oceans, Virginia …

When looking for somewhere to stop on holiday we don’t go through travel agents we like to look around on the Internet to find great places to stay. One website we use to help us do just that is Holidaylets.net. This website list loads of different properties …

One day in February 2012, I visited a kind of museum housed in one of the four pylons of Sydney Harbour Bridge. I thought that it was a small one. I was quite surprised that the museum is sufficiently large to accommodate a number of departments within one single …

Gothenberg is a lively city, rich in a variety of cultural activities, with museums, parks and an attractive harbour-side centre to explore. Designed by the Dutch and known as Gotëborg in Swedish, it is a compact little city, with almost everything of interest within easy reach. The best way …

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 …

Having never climbed a mountain before, I was really excited about experiencing the Smokey Mountain National park. My husband traveled much of it as a child and wanted me to see it, while we were still young enough to make the treks. I was looking forward to the majesties …

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 …

Just a few months ago, I had a most wonderful day spent roaming one of the most beautiful gardens I have ever seen. From our hotel at Hobart, it took us just a few minutes to the garden’s very exquisite …

After six hours on the road from Manila to Pangasinan we finally reached the town of Bolinao at exactly 12 pm. This rustic yet very charming little town at the western tip of Pangasinan teems with activity when we arrived. From fresh to dried fishes, lobsters and seaweeds called …

Considering that I’m from Starkville, MS I travel this highway a lot. It’s the most traveled road in town and it’s the easiest way to get where you want to go in my opinion. Once in Starkville the highway itself is about three miles long. It’s …

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 …

Have you ever planned to pass a wonderful holiday in a nice, calm, friendly and peaceful country?
Well, Cuprus is a good choice. A country with a 9000 year old civilization, nice people and many many tourists. You reach the beautiful medditerreatnian sea and nice hotels, casinos, discos, and markets. …

When we were in San Antonio TX a few years ago we took a our own private tour of the Mission Trail that led from the Alamo to several other missions that were build in the 1700’s. One such Mission that we choose to visit was called Mission …

One of the most relaxing and exciting vacations for anyone to take, is to Freeport Island in the Bahamas. While you can’t get there directly via flying, you more often than not fly to Florida, and enjoy a seven hour or so cruise to reach the Bahamas by water. …

West Coast Express is the name for the transit system in use between
Vancouver’s Waterfront area all the way to far away Mission. I knew that the service existed, but until I embarked on it on December 10, 2010 for the first time, there were many things, which I …

We have done this tour twice. It is a free walking tour of the factory that takes approximately 40 minutes. You get to see the entire process of how a jelly bean is created and packaged. It is very interesting, but I would say it would not be for …

The site is located at 44 rue Touahine. The hours are 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sunday thru Friday. This is a great venue if you enjoy the history of Tangier during the 1900s. A very large area provides presentations of …

This was the most exciting and most enjoyable boatride I had in my travels abroad. It was in Vietnam, travelling from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City.
I visited Vung Tau, a popular beach resort town, southeast of Ho Chi Minh City. The trip from HCMC to …

Singapore is a small state country in South East Asia. It is famous for being one of the cleanest and greenest countries in the world! I have gone to this beautiful country several times and always have an excellent time being there.
Singapore has 58 smaller islands around the mainland …

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 …

When we drive from the UK to Spain we try to get there as quick as possible and the last time we did it we stuck as much as we could to the toll roads to gain the time to try and get to the Costa del Sol in …

I recently visited a sleepy town in the Herault region of Southern France called St Pons de Thormieres. Most people who visit this region of Languedoc go for the sun see and sand options of Montpellier and Beziers, here there are the clubs, bars and fun but sometimes …

Jones Gap State Park has 3346 acres and is located at 303 Jones Gap Rd Marrietta, South Carolina It is part of the Mountain Bridge Wilderness area and one of the access points for the Foothills Hiking Trail. As you approach the education center you can see part of …