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 …

Visiting the Thomas Jefferson Memorial was an emotional experience. Washington D.C. is just so full of historic places to go, places that America was essentially developed and expounded from. So many men, men we call great, and men who were great for their courage, are regaled there.
For …

I am fortunate to live in Palm Bay, FL where there is a little local treasure that my family and I often enjoy. It’s called Turkey Creek Sanctuary. It’s more than 100 acres of natural Florida. There are a maze of trails and nature paths to explore. …

Bourbon Street is party central in the French Quarter of New Orleans, it is synonymous with sin, and yet the name has nothing to do with bourbon, despite the string of bars that line this legendary street. Bourbon Street is named after the French royal family of Bourbon. …

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 …

I visited the Terracotta Soldiers in the ancient city of Xian, China not that long ago. Leading up to going to China, the Terracotta Soldiers was one of the top things on my list to see when I went there.
When I did go there to the large building where …

Melia Azul Ixtapa is in Mexico, and my aunt had sponsored me to this place before. Her husband works with a travel agency, and he gets discounts here and then. That is why I always get to go to nice and exotic places that I haven’t heard …

I don’t think I can review the campground without reviewing the island. In order to get to Madeline Island, you have to take a car ferry. This was fairly expensive. When we went over, we never thought about the cost of the ferry. The cost …

Looking for a mountain resort and a spiritual hideout/spiritual getaway all rolled into one? Go to Rishikesh nestled at the foothilss of the Himalayas, about 1160 feet above sea level.
Breathtaking, beautiful, picturesque, all this and more, that is Rishikesh. I was enchnahted with this beautiful little town that combines …

If you like to explore out of the way places and learn about local culture when you travel, I recommend a trip to Kahanu Gardens, in Hana, the next time you’re in Maui. The Gardens are one of the Island’s most unique and secluded attractions, and though not far …

A few years ago I remember that me and my soccer team had a tournament in England, it was one of the elite tournaments in the city of Manchester, and it was hosted by both teams of the city which names are Manchester United and Manchester city, I was …

Los Angeles, ca is a fantastic place depending on where you go. This place can also be a nightmare if you end up in the wrong part of the city. But so many of the large US cities are like this and I honestly couldn’t tell you why. But …

Formerly known as Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of Kerala, a southern state of India. This is a very pleasant city and has got a coastline.
Thiruvananthapuram is a well-developed city and people have got a good standard of life. It is a busy area and it is slightly difficult …

I’ve been to this spa twice and both times have been exceptional. The first time, I had a pedicure and manicure before my wedding. When you first enter the spa somebody greets you and lets you know where to change and how to use the free lockers …

This is a hill station close to Bombay. We started by car from Bombay to visit this place. It took about seven hours to reach the place. The ghat roads were very beautiful. We stopped en route to enjoy the nature’s beauty.
There were over 30 view points …

This Jog falls is on the river Sharavathy.It has been called by another name as Gersoppa Waterfall.It is in the state of Karnataka,Tamilnadu.This is very near to Bangalore.To reach this Falls you will be having 2 Highways from bangalore.I think National Highway 48 Will be good when compare …

Botswana is a large country and unless one is very patient with doing long distance driving, this might not be the right place to go. I discovered this already as there were very places where I could go which did not require a lot travelling.
Before leaving this country, I …

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 …

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 …

Brussels, in Belgium to me is a very grand place to visit, and the locals are all filled with friendly people and there are lots of beautiful buildings around this great city in Belgium. There are lots of historical buildings if you like to see them and this …

The one place that will always be on my to-do list whenever I visit my friend in Vegas, is a visit to the Red Rock Canyon, just several miles from the strip. You live the giant city of lights, drive for 20 minutes, and suddenly you’re in a mountainous …

Salem, located in Massachusetts, is really a fun and nice travel destination to be at. I went with my boyfriend to Salem before and I was really excited during that time since TV channel in Singapore had been airing the soap opera \”Days of Our Lives\” during those …

I recently went on cheaptickets.com to buy 2 plane tickets. The layout was good as was the design. That was all that was good…I got a confirmation e mail saying I had booked the tickets. However-A little while later I got another e mail saying that my reservation could, …

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 ventured to Yuma Arizona a couple years back and I’ll easily conclude from a geography standpoint, I’m certain it has not changed–I mean I don’t beleive we need to worry much considering the arid route I took.
First off, I got this incredible notio that Yuma would be an …

The Carnegie Science Center has long been known as one of the best museums in Pittsburgh. I recently visited it for the first time when my parents were staying with me and I absolutely loved it.
The Carnegie Science Center is a museum primarily aimed at children, to teach …

If it is your first time travelling to Singapore, and you bring children with you then, Singapore Science Center is one good place to go. Even adults would be enjoying themselves here too because there are lots of attractions separated in many themed sections.
I would suggest you reserve a …

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 …

Ethel M. Chocolate Factory and Botanical Cactus Gardens
Two Cactus Garden Drive
Henderson, NV
702-433-2500
Recently we spent two weeks in and around the Las Vegas and Laughlin, NV area with a group of fellow RV’ers. One lady in our group had researched free Las Vegas attractions and she was totally intent …

My first visit to this zoo was not one that I have vivid memories of as I was very young at the time. Although my memory is relatively good, when I went there for the second time recently, it was not my first choice of an afternoon out initially, …

The first time I had been to Houston, Tx was about six months ago because my boss sent me there on an assignment and I was very excited because I had heard a lot about Houston and all that it offers. It is one of the largest cities in …

Today we went on a Gallipoli tour. It was organized by TJ’S Hotel and Hostel. The tour was very good. Being an Australian I enjoyed it immensely as well as learning a lot of things I didn’t know about the war.
Gallipoli is the name given to the battle …

By far, the most historical attraction in St. Augustine, Florida, is the 17th century Spanish fort, Castillo de San Marcos (Castle of St. Mark to those unfamiliar with Spanish terminology). There is so much to see and do that you could visit the Castillo various times and never see …

There are several taxi associations on the island of St. Thomas, but VI Taxi is one of the most widely recognized associations. They have an agreement with Cyril E. King Airport that they are the only taxi service permitted to pick up passengers at the airport who don’t …

Nova Scotia is a very beautiful and inexpensive place to be spending time at. I have been to this place with group of friends before and I must say, life in Nova Scotia proves to be far away from civilization as possible. Now, the life in Nova …

One of the most beautiful and inspiring tourist attractions in Dartmouth is the Peace Pavilion along the Dartmouth waterfront. Designed in 1989 by a group of high school students this glassed in display hosts rocks, bricks and parts of buildings from around the world.
Characterized by steel triangle beams that …

Anyone with a flair for outdoor mall shopping, great weather, good food, and that infamously friendly Southern hospitality, might want to try exploring Savanah Georgia. The cute little town sits adjacent to the waterfront views and allows tourists and travelers from all across the United States to take in …

I always had problems with my wisdom teeth on both sides. Apart from the thronging pain I would witness around once a month, the main terror was their crookedness. Both my wisdom tooth were naturally placed in a slanting position , which therefore resulted in all …

If any of you have read any of my reviews you know by now I am a Disney nut; as I have worked and lived on property as a College Program student and I have vacationed there many times. Now, I love Disney rides. I have been to quite …

Old houses are very intriguing because they have some special archectural features to them typically. One afternoon I was looking for a different place of intrest to take my children for a day trip when I discovered the Carl Sandburg House. He was a welll known author and raised …

In all the years that we’ve been visiting Kissimmee and Orlando FL, driving over from Melbourne, we always pass the “Reptile World Serpentarium” in St. Cloud and my husband has always wanted to check it out, but we were always on the way to somewhere and it wasn’t a …

Blackpool is the UK`s number 1 holiday resort and mine also, my first experience of Blackpool was when I was about 8 years old, but I recently went with my husband and three children.
We went in July 2007 by Ulsterbus tours and spent a whole day traveling, however it …

Given the fact that it has been so oppressively hot this summer, I knew I would be taking a trip to Typhoon Lagoon at one point during this summer. But I was dreading it. I love Walt Disney World’s water parks for their theme-styled parks. Like Blizzard Beach is …

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 …

City passes are essentially discount tickets for multiple attraction in a single city. In Hollywood, you can get a city pass for $50, and it gives you free access to Kodak Theater tour ($15), Celebrity Homes tour ($35), Red Line Tour ($15 or so) and the Wax Museum ($15). …

If you are in India on a tour than the last possible thing you want to miss is the pinkcity Jaipur, its said pinkcity after its buildings’ colours which are in only one peculiear shade of pink. The city is named after its founder King Jayasingh and offeres much …

I set out on a mission awhile back to check out the Florida Keys. First I drove through them and back just to see what they were like but didn’t stay. Then I started planning weekend getaways to various locations in the Keys. This is my review of …

Ko Samui is in Thailand and is really a very disappointing place. However, there could be 2 different review versions depending on what type of traveler you are. If you are the budget sort of traveler, you would love Ko Samui and if you are the don’t-mind-splurging …

This enormous hotel is situated not far from Girona, Barcelona, really close to the beach, maybe some 100m from it. I was there many years ago on a trip with my school mates when we finished high school. We were really young then so I didn’t mind anything …