One of my favorite museums in the whole world is the American Museum of National History in Manhattan, New York. It is right across the street from Central Park and one landmark I have always remembered from my childhood on. This museum was the first museum I had ever …

In September we did a hike at the Cumberland Mountains State Park. We stopped off first at the ranger station and picked up a copy of the trail maps. After a lot of consideration we decided to do the Pioneer Trail. Since all of the boys are working on …

For history buffs, and anyone visiting Germany, The Berlin Wall is a must-see attraction, and one of the most famous barriers in the world. After World War II, this concrete and wire wall was erected to divide Communist East Germany and Democratic West Germany, and it remained in place …

Bohol is one of the most enjoyable destinations in the Philippines and this is partly due to the Bohol Countryside Tour, which is one of the best tours in the country. It covers many of the famous landmarks and tourist spots in the Philippines. I went to Bohol …

After my experience with the Fun Spot USA in Kissimmee, I wasn’t looking forward to trying another again. In truth, I would never have gone to another Fun Spot again, but my sister begged me to go to the one by her, in Orlando. Even after I told her …

There are many places to go and so much to do in the finest of Ocean City’s getaway, in Maryland. You can stay in one of Ocean City’s best Resorts, while taking a fun day at the beach, or walking and soaking up the sun at the …

Lugano is one of my personal favorite places to go for a quick weekend to get away from the stress of everyday life.
Obviously in order to get in (from anywhere else in Europe) you will need at least an I.D. card or a passport.
Lugano is a really beautiful city …

Leaving Sodwana Bay was not a big loss as it was getting to be too crowded not only at the beach but at the Lodge itself where we were staying. The next stop would be Swaziland. It was just 230 kms. from Sodwana Bay to Big Bend. The border …

I used to take trips back and forth between Rhode Island and Florida several times a year before the price of gas went nuts. I was born and raised in Rhode Island and my Dad and Brother still live there. I now live in Florida with my family. …

Lahaina beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. It is situated on the eastern coast of the island of Oahu in Hawaii. The beach is different from all the other hawaiian beaches because it has extremely white and soft sand. It is about 5 Km …

This is one historical site you should not miss seeing. It is a huge cemetery , so plan on spending a few hours touring it. If you go to the visitor’s center they will give you a map with all kinds of interesting historical facts on it.
The best and …

If you want to have an interesting and quite cheap day out in London, Greenwich is a good place to go. Getting there with public transport is easy, you have to purchase an extra ticket if you have a ticket for the London Underground, and then the trains go …

The hotel is very far away from the strip. For someone who is visiting Vegas for first time, this might not be an ideal place because a lot of time will be wasted getting to and from the strip, especially if you get stuck in the traffic. You need …

Last July, three of my friends and I decided to take a little road trip to Chicago. We got a hotel for one night outside the city (Best Western). We were there for a concert put on by the band Nine Days, but we also decided to …

Maybe sometimes is funny to speak about toilettes, but when you are tourist and visiting new places is very important to know about this service. Shortly a few tips about toilettes in Paris. Is very important, that every tourist place has them. And sometimes you can’t notice, because they …

Hollywood, Ca now this is some place that everybody has heard of! This place has so much to do and shopping is something that my friends loved to do and there was more than plenty of that for them. Some people may not like this place based mainly on …

I recently went to City Place in West Palm beach after I got off the Tram and I really enjoyed the many shops, and other entertainment it had. I really liked how it was almost like a big outdoor mall the way the stores and restaurants were set up. …

When I went on vacation in Scarborough, Maine, we had a friend visiting with her 11 and 13 year old boys, Liam and Michael. We spent a few days doing things to make the boys happy. We had been to Funtown and Splashtown USA at the beginning of …

Last spring my kids and I were able to visit Huntsville, Texas. This is a nice, quiet town rich with Texas history. We made a day trip out of it and really enjoyed our time.
We were happy that the traffic between Houston and Huntsville was not bad on a …

During a short visit to San Francisco for a conference, my wife and I decided to make the best of our stay by visiting local attractions. The best-known of them is Alcatraz Island, made famous by the movie —˜Escape from Alcatraz’, with Clint Eastwood starring. And not to forget …

I was looking for a place to stay in Rotorua and so I looked online. I found a really good deal at Ashleigh Court. It was $120 for one night and that’s pretty cheap as far as accommodation goes. i really wasn’t expecting a a lot …

I often visited Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) cultural park. A lot of art performances were performed frequently there. GWK cultural park is located in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia. It is about half an hour from Bali’s capital city, Denpasar. It is located on a large and hot hill. I never …

My father is turning 70, and my siblings and I decided to send him to San Francisco, California as his gift. He has never been out west, so we thought it would be the perfect vacation spot for him. The problem is that those planning this trip have never …

Hereford in Gloucestershire, England is my home town and where I was born. It is located in the Midlands, about 3 hrs from London. It is a small town very close to Ross - On - Wye, Leominster and Ledbury.
Hereford is a small farming town and still has a …

This small resort sits on hectares of land that makes it a worthwhile destination. I can truly say that I wouldn’t mind going back to Durhan Beach Resort for another visit.
My family and I went to this resort last 2009. Coming from Cebu City, it took us …

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is like my home-away-from-home. I’ve visited so often that I’m learning every street, every nook and cranny, and, of course, every historic home. Gettysburg, the small town made famous by the epic battle of July 1863, has many old homes that were built before the battle.
I …

Mound City is located near Chillicothe, Ohio. It was originally a small village with buildings made into the mounds for a trading post, ceremonial centers, social gatherings and a place of worship for a group of Hopewell Indians. The Hopewell Indians are known for building mounds in many different …

We have been camping here three times and we have enjoyed our stays for the most part. We find that it is a little more expensive than other parks when you do not get electric or water at your site, but we still have fun and would go back …

I enjoy visiting the Barboursville Winery which is in Barboursville Virginia. This winery is a nice place to visit to enjoy the different wines produced by the vineyard (wine tastings are four dollars each but you get to keep the glass)It is a very nice place high up on …

We live in Baltimore and are therefore only forty five to fifty minutes from our nations capital Washington DC As we were growing up it was common for us to take a trip do=wn 295 to go to see the sights in Washington.
Not only was it educational …

We went hiking on this trail yesterday. We didn’t finish the whole trail because we got a late start. We are not strictly beginners, but it has been a while since we’ve been hiking. The part of the trail we did complete wasn’t too hard, …

An advocate of public transportation, I happened to be in Beijing and decided to stray away from the common medium of taxi riding and try the metro.
Everytime you’re in a new city, you should definitely try the metro system out, if it’s available. The metro in Beijing was …

Seneca Caverns is a great tourist location in West Virginia. The cave is beautiful, streaked with minerals caused by runoff. The guided tour takes about 45 minutes. The cost is as follows: children under 3 tour for free, 4-12 for $8, and 13 and up $13. Discounts are available …

Vacations are supposed to be enjoyable, but my experience at the Westin Hilton Head Resort and Spa was so amazing that I am considering relocating as soon as possible. Hilton Head is a magnificent island off the coast of South Carolina, and it is one of my favorite …

Toba Lake, in North Sumatera, is very famous for there is an island in the center of the lake, and there is a smaller lake in the center of the island. When I had an occasion to visit Medan (the capital city of North Sumatera) in a group of …

The Washington Monument is a great part of our countries history that I feel every school aged child should learn about, and hopefully experience for themselves. It is located down the street from the capital building it is part of the National Mall which encompasses a large group of …

Continuing our journey at Singapore, my uncle brought us to Marina Bay Sands Resort. He said it is the latest architectural masterpiece in Singapore. From afar, it really is amazing. The architectural detail is absolutely breathtaking. However, the atmosphere inside the place is not so fun.
We first roamed …

I have recently started a series of training at parks, using the slopes and routes for various training and static exercises. With a stroke of luck, I managed to know Bukit Batok Nature Park through a fellow regular jogger. I was duly impressed and have since visited there several …

About a month ago, I traveled with my boyfriend to his family reunion that was out of town. It was the first time that I would be meeting his entire family, and I really wanted to make a good impression. About four days before we left on …

My thirteen year old daughter and I had so much fun on the Ghost and Haunt Tour in Branson, Missouri that we cannot wait to go again. We left Daddy at the motel with our toddler. He is not into being scared the way my daughter and I are …

I do not think that many people have heard of Mercara, but Mercara is a place worthy to be mentioned.
Mercara is in Karnataka, India. It is 150 kms from my native place, Mangalore. It is a very beautiful place but it has not been successful as a tourist destination.
The …

My family and I had a great day out last week when we visited Hoo Farm. Hoo farm is located in Preston on the Weald Moors in Telford, Shropshire.
We took our three and a half year old son and our nine month old baby, it cost us …

Dachau is a concentration camp in Germany that we went to visit while there in 2001. However on the particular day we went there to visit it was closed. The Sergeant that scheduled the trip failed to realize they were closed this particular day a week. We …

I have always loved to visit zoos. More so now, that I can show the animals to my son. He gets to learn about them and see them in person. He wasn’t really interested in touching them, thou. Zoo Miami, or MetroZoo, Miami Zoo, whatever they’re calling it now …

The National Memorial to the Few
The Battle of Britain Memorial is located on the White Cliffs between Folkestone and Dover in Kent. The actual location is the village of Capel-le-Ferne. I live close to the memorial and often walk around the site with my dog, the location is …

Although Kuala Lumpur (KL) is only a two hour journey by flight from the town where I presently stay, I have no many occasions to visit this city. My last visit in December 2009 was to join a one-week seminar in KL, and I used my spare time to …

Contigo West is a company that makes a mug which is designed to be ultra portable since it weighs just 11 ounces which means that you can bring it anywhere you can go. It is 8 inches high which makes it easy to store and it holds 20 ounces. …

Amazing, Beautiful, marvelous……..I can go on and on and the list won’t end. Switzerland is an enchanting place which mesmerizes you with its scenic beauty. I went there this June and feel like Switzerland is calling me through its snowy mountains and lush green meadows. We stayed with a …

In mid-May, I accompanied three friends to Hilton Head Island for a Spring Break Getaway. We stayed at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort, a timeshare-style hotel and resort on the island. The resort was centrally located, in the middle of the island with beach access less than two miles …

nandi hills is a tourist spot about 60kms from my bangalore city in india. it is a best tourist place for spending weekend. i had been there with my family in our own car. but there are govt. owned buses and private taxies to reach there from bangalore. the …