Travel Reviews
Kawagoe “The little Edo”
Kawagoe is a town in Saitama Perfecture famous as a little Edo (the old name of Tokyo). Though it is a part of Saitama, this place is not really far from Tokyo. It is easy to reach by Tobu Tojo line from Ikebukuro Station. I went to there several …
Lake Jocassee
If you would like go a short distance from Up State SC or Central or Western NC this is the perfect place to go. We are a short drive from here and with gas price soaring this summer it is important to stay close to home. If …
Anapolis, Maryland
It is my firm conviction that with years to come, Anapolis, Maryland is going to become more and more of a tourist attraction, and hot spot to visit. I traveled there with my family, and I was under the very incorrect assumption that I would get to tour …
City of Maastricht
This city was build by the Romans. They gave it the Mosam at Trajectum cause this was the lowest point of the river where they could cross it without having the need for a bridge.
Over the centuries Maastricht has seen many wars. From the French to the Spanish and …
Bangalore
I have been to Bangalore, a place in Karnataka, a state of India. Bangalore is a busy place with much noise and heavy traffic, especially in the main city. However, there are many interesting and beautiful places to visit in Bangalore. Some of the tourist spots of Bangalore are …
Natchez Visitor’s center
If you are interested in taking a trip to the lovely city of Natchez, I want to recomend that you make your first stop at the local visitors center. It’s located down town right by the Mississippi River. It’s one of the best & most helpful tourist centers that …
Asitigue Island
Whenever I have felt the need to enjoy a peaceful day on the ocean, my most immediate inclination is to go to Asitigue Island located just past Ocean City Maryland. Asitigue is just about one of the only beaches that you can visit that has wild horses roaming …
Sauders Village
Sauders Farm and Craft Village is located on Route 2 in Archbold, Ohio. It is a living history museum. This Museum is unique in that it has a lot of live demonstrations on how things were done in the old days. You can watch as corn is ground into …
Salou Northern Spain Travel
Salou is a seaside town in Northern Spain. It has beautiful sandy beaches and although it attracts quite a number of non-European tourists, it is also a favourite of the Spanish themselves.
When I visited Salou with my husband we stayed at a hotel called the Salou Princess. It was …
Darling Harbour
Darling Harbour is located in Sydney, Australia and my whole family have been to this particular travel destination before. The area is definitely clean, fun, quiet and not severely over-priced. We were thrilled to discover that there was a definitely an easy walk from the heart of …
Hotel de Crillion Paris
At the foot of the Champs Elysees, facing the Place de la Concorde stands the Hotel de Crillion. Together with the George V at the other end of the Champs Elysees, the Hotel de Crillion stand luxuriantly apart from any other Parisian hotels.
A stay at the hotel can only …
Wallace Idaho
Take highway 90 out of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and head east to the great town of Wallace! This is a fun little town. It is an old town with a great history in silver mining and the main income of the town is still mining. But it is a …
Dreamworld, Gold Coast, Australia
The Gold Coast in Australia is the Australian equivalent of Florida-fabulous weather and beaches and of course, theme parks.
Dreamworld is one of the main theme parks at the Gold Coast and in my opinion the best for all the family.
Firstly it is HUGE. Pretty much impossible to do …
Strasbourg France
City of Strasbourg in France is very close to the German border and when I was there my friends students did their shopping in Germany. It was way cheaper there and also, to my greatest surprise, the Germans organized wonderful flower shows.This part of France, where Strasbourg is located, …
Traveling to Melbourne
If USA has New York and Canada has Vancouver, Australia has Melbourne. The common denominator for all cities is the signature reputation for being the famous shopping precincts.
There is a direct flight from Manila to Melbourne. I took the trip to visit my aunt but likewise the trip …
Byron Bay
Byron Bay still has a reputation as being a haven of alternative lifestyles despite the fact that it has become shamelessly commercial and incredibly expensive tourist trap. I could almost see the seventies hippie era standing in the main street, but a certain fast food restaurant chain was blocking …
Bay Gardens Campground
Bay Gardens Campgound is located along the shore of the Minas Basin in beautiful Lower Five Islands, NS. The camping is totally open, there are very few trees and very little privacy…the downside of this establishment. On a more positive note, the campground features the best view …
Glacier Express Scenic Train
In August 2015, while on our European honeymoon, my husband and I took the famous Swiss scenic train, the Glacier Express, from Zermatt to St. Moritz. This train proudly boasts that it is ‘the slowest express train in the world’.
Regardless of whether you travel in first or second class, reservations …
Pensacola Beach
I have not been to the beach since I was a child and any memories of those days have long been erased. I had heard friends discuss what a great beach Pensacola Beach was and that they love returning every year just to put their feet in the cool …
Visiting Vienna Austria
Some must-see places
This would be Wien Stadt Opera, the famous Opera house of the Austrian capital. It was bombed during WW2 and was later rebuilt to its previous glamour. Buying a ticket could mean talking to Mozart himself - tickets are being sold by young people dressed as the …
Saipan
Saipan is a tropical paradise that many people have discovered. The white sandy beaches, the friendly and hospitable people, the exotic dishes and just about everything is wonderful. Although Saipan is a small island, there are so many things you can do and so many places to visit. My …
Hoffman Lake Campground, Warsaw, IN
Our family has enjoyed camping for years. We have been to various campgrounds throughout Michigan. Recently my husband’s company had to do a job in Indiana, which isn’t too far from us, and instead of him leaving for a week and staying at a hotel, we decided to pull …
The Penguin Plunge Jamestown RI
On January 1st at exactly 12 Noon, there is no place I’d rather be than at Mackerel Cove in Jamestown, RI to witness hundreds of people jump into the icy cold waters of Narragansett Bay. They come in swimsuits, some bikinis and some with bow ties and top …
Pedro’s South of the Border
For many families traveling down south, a trip at the wacky and somewhat corny Pedro’s South of the Border, just over the border at South Carolina, is a tradition. It’s hard to ignore the place; even when you’re a state away, there are huge billboards advertising cute slogans like …
Museum of New Zealand - Te Papa Tongarewa
When I went to Te Papa in Wellington I wasn’t sure what to expect. There was a lot of hype about the museum but not a lot about what it actually offered.
When I arrived I was taken aback by the sheer size of the place. It has …
Athens Greece
The Greek capital,Athens,is one of the most marvelous places to visit in Europe.Here you will find the cradle of ancient civilization.There are so many sites to visit you wouldn’t have time a month to see them all.
The first place I visited and I’m sure many others did,is the Acropolis,dream …
Fort Hamilton Bermuda
During a recent trip to Bermuda some of my favorite places to visit were the forts. Of these, my favorite by far was Fort Hamilton. Much of it was built underground in the late 1800s. What impressed me most was that it seemed so peaceful and serene compared to …
Bear Creek Park in Surrey, Canada
I have been living in the city of Surrey for over a year before I finally got acquainted with Bear Creek Park. My friend drove me there only recently, and I wondered why I haven’t had a chance to visit it before.
It is an amazing place, and a …
Jupiter FL
Any fishing fans, or boating fans, who are looking for a desirable Florida travel destination, may enjoy taking a trip to Jupiter, Florida. While Jupiter is far removed from the hustle and bustle of the crowds and people of Disney, it still offers great picturesque water scenes, small …
Kalamaki, Zakynthos (Greece)
My partner and I went to Greece for our honeymoon almost 10 years ago now and enjoyed it so much we decided to go to the same place again a few months ago.
The island we chose was Zante which is the modern name, or for real greek locals it …
Annapolis Maryland Travel
Annapolis can easily be forgotten as it is a smaller town along the Maryland coast but what a mistake that would be! It’s a beautiful seaside town with fabulous little boutiques and galleries. The achitecture and views are breathtaking!
If you are ambitious you will find many sailboat rentals to …
Denver Firefighter’s Museum
The Denver Firefighter’s Museum, while one of the lesser known attractions in the Denver area, is still a fun inexpensive outing for the family. My youngest daughter loves fireman and wants to be a firefighter right now so we too her down there. Located right in the heart …
Rome and Pompei travel
Rome, a great city of ruins. It is a very good place to go for tourism and to look at ruins. I’m fascinated with ruins as they are full of history. The colusseum, one of the greatest buildings in the world is situated in rome. The yused to have …
Northern Indiana Dunes
The Indiana Dunes on Lake Michigan is a beautiful state park with many open trails to walk. I have had the pleasure just recently to visit this area and walk about 8 miles of the trails. The first trail I walked was a beautiful, if a bit exhausting, path …
Manila Ocean Park (Philippines)
My family once visited Manila Ocean Park when my husband’s uncle came from the US. He will soon move to a hotel and so he wanted to go somewhere and explore the city and so he treated us to Manila Ocean Park. He paid for our entrance …
OOTY
We went Ooty from Hyderabad, India. This is the first time we all went to tour with Our family members. The children enjoyed a lot in the flight. We reached Bangalore at 7.40 am . As per the arrangement Of the Company we went by Toyota Qualis …
Branson’s Shenanigan RV Park
This beautiful RV Park located in Branson, MO is close enough to walk to many of the attractions, outlet malls & shows in town but just far enough out to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere all RV’er love. Shenanigan RV Park has unbelievably beautiful shade trees, a friendly …
Lion Country Safari, Loxahatchee, FL
One of the coolest attractions in all of Florida is Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee, FL in Palm Beach County. It’s about as close to going on Safari in Africa as most of us are ever going to get.
You see when you go to Lion Country Safari, there …
The Overland Track
What a wonderful place! Virtually untouched rainforest, wildlife, jagged mountains and peace!
I loved this trek, although at the time I hated it.
We went during the summer period which is highly recommended because of sometimes extreme unpredictable weather conditions and we still had every single type of weather imaginable. Be …
Dubai Shopping Festival
Dubai Shopping festival -DSF , an international tourism destination that attracts millions of visitors every year across the world is going to complete its 10 years of long journey and entering into its 11th year on January 4th of 2006. The entire world awaits this …
Condé Nast Traveler
I have used many travel agencies, websites and magazines over the years to get ideas for travelling, hear tips on certain countries or sites, and get advice from people who have been to the places I am planning to go. Usually, I have to spend hours on many different …
Big Pocono State Park, Tannerville, PA
One of my favorite places to go when I visit the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania is Big Pocono State Park in Monroe County. It has a beautiful scenic drive that you can take by car or if you’re feeling physically up to the challenge, by bike. I don’t …
Hahei Holiday Home
I booked this holiday home through Book A Bach. The whole process was a bit long winded as the lady who organised teh payment too her time getting in touch with us.
When we arrived it was easy to find and the main house was lovely to look at. …
DTC bus network
The success of any city can be judged by the strength of the public transport system it has. Delhi has such a successful public transport system called the DTC that is used by lakhs of commuters daily to commute to their offices, and colleges.
DTC is Delhi Transport Corporation, a …
Shanghumukham beach
The Shanghumukham beach is one of the most well known beach in India. To reach the beach all i had to do was drive 8 km from Thiruvananthapuram. The first time when i came to this beach i was hardly 7 years old and then after 12 years i …
River Walk San Antonio
The riverwalk is a popular tourist location in downtown San Antonio. It is a long river that runs through downtown with restaurants, lights, clubs, and people around the sides.
At night, there are a lot of lights and people. I found it a very beautiful place to be when I …
Lassen Volcanic National Park
I live not too far away from Lassen Park, so it has a special fondness for me, especially the memories of frequent trips there with my family.
The main attraction is Mount Lassen which last erupted in 1915, but there are numerous other sights to see as well.
I’ve actually hiked …
Blue Spring Heritage Center
Blue Spring Heritage Center is amust see for anyone who aprreciates the beauty of nature or the history of the Native Americans. It sets outside Eureka Springs, one of out favorite areas of the ozarks to visit and site see.
The first thing we saw when arriving at Blue Spring …
Asiatravel Travel Agency
We live in Manila, Philippines and my family has booked through this agency several times in our travels within Asia.
The first time was when we went to Boracay, Philippines. My mum booked our chosen hotel through them. They were very organized and my mum said she liked the service. …
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