Kottayam is a place in Kerala, a state of South India. Kottayam is surrounded by very beautiful scenery in Kerala, with hills and backwaters. The main city centre is noisy, very busy and polluted, but the outskirts are very pleasant.
Kottayam is not a tourist destination. But it is worthy …

I have heard good things about the Duxton and when I needed accommodation for the night I had no hesitations to book a night there. I got a really good deal because I booked online though a discount hotel website.
I went to the hotel for the two pm …

While so many people travel to Orlando each year to go to the theme parks, many are not aware of a little place in neighboring Kissimmee called Old Town that is a nice reprieve from the theme park madness, price and crowds.
Old Town is just that…it’s a little town …

Sudder Street is the backpacker’s ghetto in Kolkata India, here you will find the largest selection of budget hotels, western food restaurants and cheap internet cafes. It’s not the prettiest, cleanest or friendliest place in Kolkata, but it’s where 95 % of travelers end up because it’s cheap …

I believe the best way to see Ratanakosin is by river. It is also a good way to get to the Grand Palace. In fact, with streets always backed up with traffic I think the River in Ratanakosin is really the most logical choice. My advice is …

It was already school vacation last year when my friends and I decided to go to Camp Sabros in Davao del Sur just to experience the much raved-about zip line. We made all the needed reservations and got on the plane to Davao del Sur. To reach our destination …

When my boyfriend brought me for a visit to this particular country, I thought that it would be a pretty boring place. But it turned out to be a great, interesting place and in fact, I have been a couple of times there since the first visit.
For a …

I think that one of the best cities in the US would have to be the New York City. There are just so much to see and also do, and I truly loved the subway system over there, really. I went with a lot of people to …

Round Lake, Idaho is located in Sagle just 10 miles south of Sandpoint , Idaho. With 142 acres of forest surrounding a 58 acre lake the Park is 2,122 feet above sea level. The lake is a product of glacial activity from the Pleistocene Epoch.
You’ll find yourself in …

I love the Tulsa Zoo, and I have been to the Maryland Zoo and Disney’s Animal Kingdom and several other big zoos. The Tulsa zoo is kind of hard to find so I won’t be able to post directions, but the couple of times we went MapQuest gave great …

Bagan is one the most astonishing and important historical towns in Myanmar with thousands of Buddhist temples, pagodas, spreading all over the areas surrounding the Town. I was so amazed to see the number of pagodas just about everywhere in all directions.
My guide told me the saying goes that …

Jamestown, Tennessee is my little quaint hometown where I live. Every one here knows each other by name and if they don�t they will get to know ya if ya know what I mean. This town is the type of place where the movies, the bowling alley, and …

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 …

I thought it was strange that I had been born and raised in Florida, but I had never visited the Nation’s oldest city. St Augustine is the nation’s oldest city and it’s only a few hours from where I live. So, I asked my husband if we could spend …

The Sydney Jet Experience in Darlinghurst Harbor was one of the highlights of our recent trip to Syndey, NSW last March 2009. We were on a 5 day vacation trip in Sydney, the frist two days being guided tours and the remaining 3 days is our own free time. …

As a kid, my Dad and I always made it a point to go on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in Magic Kingdom. He is a huge pirate fan and I enjoy pirate themed things as well. To this day, we make it a point to …

Las Vegas was a great experience for my family and I this past winter. It had been my desire for a long time to venture to this paradise and marvel at the beauty of Las Vegas. I stayed there for one week and went everywhere. The first location was …

The Loretto Chapel is a beautiful chapel in Santa Fe, New Mexico that is home to the world famous “Miraculous Staircase.” Whenever my family went to vacation in Santa Fe, we always went by the Loretto Chapel. First of all, the chapel itself is really pretty and obviously, since …

While visiting Holland, Michigan, my Dutch grandparents wanted to take us to see as many authentic Dutch attractions as we could, and one day they planned a visit to the Deklomp Wooden Shoe and Delft Factory. Although I have been to the real Holland several times, I was looking …

This is another one of those ‘conservation parks’ much like the Black Creek Pioneer Village only it is kind of slightly different - the BCP has the pioneer town preserved while the Kortright Center conserves stuff like energy and the environment. A lot of school book trips to go …

This past June, I took my little Granddaughter to Story Land in Glen, NH on our last visit to the White Mountains. It has become a tradition in my family whenever there are little ones amongst us. I went as a child and I took my children some …

Over the last couple of year I have being travelling up and down the M one motorway and during this time I have stopped of at the south bound Watford gap service area. The service area is between junction sixteen and seventeen on the M one, and is …

During our recent trip to LA, we spent a day and a half in Hollywood, and the Wax museum was one of the many attractions we visited. Having been spoiled by Madam Tussaud’s Wax museum in London and in Las Vegas, we certainly had a high standard of expectations …

The Ichetucknee Springs is a freshwater springs that was unbeknownst to me until my mom was telling me how she wanted to plan a day to go out to its location. Because I’m always looking to explore new springs, I gladly invited myself and was surprised that the ride …

Right to the eastern side of Singapore, one can find a park known as Pasir Ris Town Park. The place could tend to be pretty deserted during weekdays and could be jam-packed during weekends. There are certain peak and non-peak periods, in my accordance.
It had been awhile since …

If you are in Pennsylvania or going there for a vacation, this is a must see. Crystal Cave is truly an amazing and delightful place for all ages!
There is a cave tour which I highly recommend. There are a lot of stairs but it is so worth it. …

I ski a lot and have been skiing all over Colorado for the past year. People spoke of Eldora Ski Resort as being small and nothing special. I honestly wasn’t all that excited to go, but I got a great deal on a lift ticket and some …

While spending a week in Seattle, my husband and I had underestimated how long it would take to see the various attractions we picked out for each day, and on the day we were visiting the Space Needle we found ourselves with no plans and a few hours left …

The Waikiki Aquarium is very small in comparison to other popular US aquariums like the Atlanta Aquarium or Tennessee Aquarium. Since it only costs a few dollars in admission though, it is well worth taking the kids to. What makes the Waikiki aquarium different from other aquariums …

There is a huge over looked place in West Texas, not many people know about it, it is called Big Bend National Park. This park has over 800,000 acres of different landscapes and history. It is located right next to the Mexico border along the Rio Grande, you …

In Eastern Massachusetts is the perfect blend of New England charm and scenic beach relaxation. It’s a little known place called Cape Cod. Okay, so not so little known, but nonetheless, charming as all get out!
From the time I was a kid, I’ve been visiting Cape Cod for …

This an on line Travel Agency based at Delhi arranging package tours for various destinations from India to places within the country as well as abroad. Early this year I used this website to plan the trip of my family to Bangkok. They booked us by Thai Airways from …

Kitsilano Beach is the in thing for teenagers and people up to 30 years old. Residents of Vancouver, or Vancouverites as they are called, affectionately call this beach Kits. The Forbes Traveler magazine recently declared Kits as one of the top ten beaches in North America.
I like …

Taking advantage of a long week-end last November 2011, my daughter and I booked a Cebu Pacific flight from Manila to Cagayan de Oro for three days and two nights stay at the city. We stayed at the Dynasty Court hotel because it …

The Southern California Beach Club is a timeshare in Oceanside California that is almost literally right on the beach. I have been to this timeshare every summer for the last ten years and have definitely seen the good and bad aspects of this timeshare. First, this timeshare …

The Underground River is one of the most popular tourist spots here in the Philippines. In fact it is a candidate as one of the new seven wonders of the world. It is found in the City of Puerto Princesa which is in the province of Palawan. To go …

Whenever a trip to St. Augustine, Florida is planned, I’m always excited about visiting St. George Street. This is the pedestrian-only shopping district in St. Augustine, and it has everything! People who love shopping, colonial architecture, and a chance to get out and stretch their legs will all love …

We recently had to fly out east to attend my wife’s grandmother’s funeral. Since her death was sudden, we had to make our travel arrangements last second.
We ended up booking our flights on Northwest Airlines (traveling from Madison, WI to Elmira, NY).
While out flight wasn’t terrible, I think, if …

This is a 400 year old fort on the outskirts of Hyderabad which I happened to visit last year when I was in Hyderabad. Qutub Shahi kings who reigned during the 16th century built the Golconda fort. At the entrance to the fort is the Victory Gate also known …

Recently, my girlfriend and I celebrated our second anniversary at Casa San Pablo, located in Laguna in the Philippines. We wanted to get away from the hustle and the pollution of the city, so we chose to stay at this getaway in the province.
Right upon entering the gate, we were …

When I was just a child, I remember my Grandmother telling me about how her and Grampa went to a place in Florida and saw Mermaids! I never could get that image out of my mind and I was fascinated by her stories about their visit to this …

Travelling for most time of the year required me to go that extra mile in taking care of my health. Since traveling could not be avoided and at the same time it was important to take care of my health too- I always used to hunt for new health …

If you were born and raised on the East Coast, Boston is not necessarily the kind of place you visit just to visit. Sure, most of us were dragged there by our parents, to get in touch with our colonial past, or we had to take a bus or …

If you need inspiration this is a perfect place for you. This small town is situated in the heart of Istra, the peninsula in the north west of Croatia.
I was staying in Porec and we made this small trip to Groaznjan. This town is situated on a small hill …

Another charming beach that the city of Vancouver has to offer is Jericho Beach, which is wide as it is long. When you go to see this beach, be ready for a long walk. I myself make sure that I’m wearing rubber shoes instead of flip flops …

During a trip through Kentucky, we decided to stop in the capital city Frankfort, and we were persuaded to make a stop at Liberty Hall Historic Site. A friendly local suggested we see this site after finding out I was a history buff and that I liked antiques, so we …

I don’t know why this was listed as one of the tourist destinations in Jakarta. We got there and we didn’t find anything interesting. We really wanted to see old Dutch buildings, but all we found were dilapidated ones that could have been built by any nation.
When the taxi …

Honestly I wish that I could give this a good review, but I’m afraid that I can’t.
The first time that I went to Universal Studio’s Halloween Horror Nights, it really was something to remember. It was the year that they had “The Director”. It was spectacular! As …

If your skiing or snow boarding ability is within about the medium level, and you are looking for a place to hit the slopes within central Pennsylania, I highly recommend checking out Blue Mountain. Blue’s great atmosphere, finely thinned snow, and magnificent scenery, makes it a very appealing place …

A few years ago I went on a cruise that took us to Jamaica. The port of call we docked at was actually Montego Bay, but one of the excursions was to visit Ocho Rios, Jamaica and go to Dunn’s River Falls. My family and I decided to take …