After spending over six months here during several trips I could no longer recommend this park to anyone since the new caretaker took over in early 2012.
Ameneties are now extrememly poor. The bathroom blocks are rundown and absolutely filthy. It takes at least ten minutes in the female …

When one thinks of Florence, Italy, it is hard not to think of the main symbol of this gorgeous city, the Duomo - Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with its dome rising above all the other buildings as a symbol of the Renaissance. The Duoma cathedral, the Campanile …

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Texas travel. One might not even now where to begin. I mean with some 846 plus miles across and 900 some miles top to bottom. You would find yourself in the state almost indefinite. If you where to say you where going to do some Texas travel. The length …

Universal Studios is an excellent place to visit if you are a fan of motion pictures. There is a lot to see and do. A ‘must’ while you are there is to take the Studio Tour. You take the Studio Tour by riding a long tram?you …

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 …

The Adirondack Mountains or the Dax, as they are fondly called by New Yorkers, are a great winter or summer destination. It’s so scenic, and I had been there twice.
Would you believe, two winter Olympics have been held here due to the excellent mountain terrain and lots of …

For those who can not afford the cost of overnight stay in a houseboat, the shikkara ride in the backwaters of Alappuzha or Kumarakom in Kerala is an excellent option. The shikkara is a traditional open canoe like country boat which has been equipped with bamboo seats and an …

We arrived in Canakkale on the strait of Marmaris in early January and it was very cold. we were escaping the chill and rain of Istanbul and although we escaped the rain, this was replaced with haze\e and pollution. The bus from Istanbul to Canakkale takes 5.5 hours and cost …

Who says mountaineering is an expensive sport? Philippines have several mountains that you can climb whether you prefer day hike or an overnight camp. There are websites & mountaineers you can depend on. You just need to be resourceful in finding the most affordable way to maximize your time.
Let …

My friends young son had a —˜Trunki’ ride-on suitcase for his birthday a while back and my son was quite intrigued by it. We therefore looked around and got him a cheap one on eBay.
The name says it about this suitcase: It is a suitcase designed with kids in …

For Easter we decided to take our kids to Dolly wood in Pigeon Forge. We looked up a motel online and called a couple to confirm they had two rooms available for Friday night. Luckily for us we were able to get a smoking and non-smoking room just a …

Saigon is a pretty big city. Modern buildings are scattered almost everywhere. But they are not exactly what I wanted to see. As a tourist, I expected to see historical buildings, try local foods, and buy some souvenirs, etc. Thanks to Pham Ngu Lao St for its location as …

We were here last year in the middle of August. It was quite cool, so we had to wear our sweaters even though it was summer. We entered the main building next to the parking lot and paid our admission, then we were told we had a few minutes …

Priest Lake, Idaho on highway 95 to the north is the jewel of seasonal fun for everyone. With over 400 miles of groomed snowmobile trails to explore in the winter you won’t run out of all there is to see and do in this quiet wilderness. If you are …

This place is an excellent attraction for those who are healthy and ready for a good climb. I traveled to Florence, Italy with a friend and found this treasure in a brochure at our hotel. The brochure states that there are 434 steps to get to the top of …

Our 3-year-old son Kurt loves animals so when we go to Spain to visit my parents who live on the Costa Del Sol we always make an effort to go to Fuengirola Zoo.
Fuengirola Zoo is a lovely place to go and visit and spend a few hours walking around …

If you are ever in the Marietta area in Georgia, add Marietta Square to your must visit list. Marietta is not a tourist town, so Marietta Square is the popular place to visit when you visit Marietta.
The Marietta Square is a cute little area that is …

Pony Express National Museum
914 Penn St
Saint Joseph, MO
816-279-5059
A few years back we went on a camping trip near Saint Joseph, MO. It was in the middle of July and it was hot! We had about 10 people in our party and everybody was pretty much in a …

When we went to Minneapolis last December 2008, I wanted so bad to see the Minnehaha falls. I know that this 53-foot waterfall, limestone bluffs and river overlooks is marvelous on summer time when thousands and thousands of tourists admire it, but then I figure out that winter’s …

I have never seen an island as beautiful as this one. I think not even Boracay island can come close to this one. It is about a 10 minute boat ride from the municipality of Barobo, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. Barobo, Surigao del Sur in turn is …

Skiing can prove to be a very enjoyable pastime, but it’s difficult to find a ski resort that caters to beginners. The majority of ski resorts in North Carolina have multiple slopes and draw a huge crowd of experienced individuals. This can certainly create a problem for …

I spent some time living in Wheaton, and have lived in DuPage County for years, and I’ve always seen the DuPage County Historical Museum sitting there on the corner of Main and Wesley. I’ve always been a little curious about going inside, especially since I’ve seen the sign …

It’s just a tiny little town. A small dot on the map. The sort of place you’ll miss if you blink as you drive down the highway.
It’s called Omarama. It is on the road between Lake Tekapo and Queenstown in North Otago on the South Island …

I absolutely love New York City and if not for the prices, I would probably live there. Granted in all my trips to the Big Apple I’ve been careful when it comes to planning and I often to research for the best deals. I tried the Sohotel because for a …

We went to Neli’s Dutch Village Theme Park last May. It was the perfect time because Spring is in full bloom. The weather is perfect when the sunshine keeps you warm while cold packets of air refresh you at the same …

Utah is quite a unique place with unique and friendly people. I have been to Utah before with my friends, family and also boyfriend, all on separate occasions.
If you are the type of person looking for hot-spots for great skiing and snowboarding activities, then Utah …

Ginnie Springs is a travelers paradise depending on how much you enjoy the outdoors and swimming in cool springs. I’m familiar with Ginnie Springs because it’s adjacent to High Springs other springs: Blue Springs. Ginnie Springs is on of those places where you go to have a good time …

If you’ve ever considered visiting Britain for a vacation there are at least two very good reasons for doing so.
First, there are all the extremely interesting contemporary and historical things that visitors to Britain can see and do while on holiday there.
Second, and this is what I’ll concentrate on …

Never having been to a bed and breakfast before, this first time encounter would prove to be somewhat of an eye opening experience as I had previously preferred the like of hotels, guest houses and even camp sites by way of accommodation.
Considering the fact that the place is not …

It was one beautiful summer and for our regular summer retreat chose Pagudpod Island as our destination. Results of researches done on the internet about Pagudpod encouraged us a lot to visit the place. The positive reviews about the superiority of the beaches enticed us all the more. So …

I worked at Disney World for years and never once did I go see La Nouba, Cirque Du Soleil’s show at Disney’s Downtown Westside. I remember looking at the huge white building so many times, wondering what the show was like, was it any good? A lot of things …

Mountainview Nature’s Park is a beautifully developed mountain destination within the heart of Cebu. It’s a wonderful complement to Cebu’s world-renowned beaches - a near-perfect balance of crisp, cool mountain air and white sands with crystal clear waters within a single province.
I myself am a native Cebuana, yet …

London city airport is the only London airport that is actually located in London. It is the UK’s leading business airport, and has connections to most major European airports. It is smaller than the other London airports, but an additional runway is planned before 2030.
Getting to and from …

If you have never been to Colorado Springs, Colorado then you have not seen beauty. I traveled to Colorado Springs every year as a child and never found anything I did not like. I have been to the summit of Pike’s Peak by cable locomotive (where they have the …

Directly in front of Ocean City, Maryland, lays Fenwick Island. This adorable little beach town is famous for containing all of the attractions of Ocean City, without all of the crowds. I love it there! There are plenty of miniature golf courses, rides, wonderful eateries, diners, …

My husband and I love history and love to go around old castles and stately homes. So recently we took our two young children of to visit Berkley Castle and we all had such a great time. Berkeley Castle is just of the A38 about midway between Bristol …

This summer, we decided to go to Nainital for spending some days away from the horrid summers of Rajasthan. The trip was very enjoying, calming and a successful one as we enjoyed a lot and came back home satisfied.
Althugh we went in late summers, tht is july end which …

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 …

To get to San Pedro la Laguna (San Pedro for short) you should take a launcha from Panajachel. Both of these towns are small villages on the edge of Lake Atitlan, a huge lake ringed by volcanoes. Aldous Huxley once said that Lake Atitlan was the most beautiful lake …

When I was small I thought that Ireland is actually just a country, but I was wrong. Ireland is an island and my teacher used to say that “Gaelic” is not just a Scottish language but also used widely in the South of Ireland.
Ireland has lots of beautiful and …

We stayed at the Ramada Inn in San Diego for a weekend trip recently. As San Diego is not such a large city, it was quiet convenient from many of the attractions.
It’s not a downtown hotel, so don’t expect to be close to the hip areas. It is located in …

Last year, I went to Aguila Beach Resort with my high school friends. We went there just out of luck since we really planned on going to one of the diving spots in Anilao, Mabini, Batangas. Since we were so unfortunate not to find last-minute reservations, we ended up …

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a beautiful park that is worth a visit. With is centralized location in the United States, it is within days drive from just about any state.
This park, and the neighboring towns, offers something for everybody. The town of Townsend …

Bang Pa-In is famous for its summer palace that was frequently and is still occasionally used by the king and members of his family. First I knew the Bang Pa-In from the photos shown by a Thai friend. The photos were so attractive that on one occasion I visited …

I just returned from a trip to San Francisco, California where I was lucky enough to visit Alcatraz Island. After reading several books about San Francisco, I saw that travelers were advised to book tickets well in advance if you wish to see this historic prison. I booked two …

If you ever want to visit a hole, take a gander at Scenic, Arizona. Scenic is anything but. It is not a distant detour off the interstate. I like to drive through occasionally just for a laugh. You can get to Scenic if you happen to be on Interstate …

Given that Heineken is my favourite beer, and I had missed a visit to the Heineken Brewery on my previous two visits to Amsterdam, this time I was determined to go. On our second day in the city, we walked to the huge and old building, which was about …

I love traveling and going in for long journeys with friends and family. Though most of my traveling experiences have been memorable ones, the only problem I faced was the constant swelling in my legs. Due to long hours of journey, my legs would be left dangling down the …

Bukittinggi, meant as high hill, is a beautiful city that is one of the famous destinations in Indonesia. Every year the city has been attracted many tourists whether locally or internationally. The famous place to visit is Sianok Canyon with about 100 m slope and 15 km length. The …

One thing that anyone who knows me can not deny about me is that I am a diehard Dukes of Hazzard fan. This is my all time favorite television show and I own the entire DVD collection. I love the show and can not get enough of it. Of …