Travel Reviews
Paradise Island in Malaysia
paradise island which i’m reffering to is Perhentian Island. Located roughly 21km(13.12miles) offshore of Kuala Besut, Terengganu.
Weather, tropical or would rather call it summer all year long.
When it comes to financial budgets, the priciest hotel would cost up to about RM250(US$71.10) till RM350(US$100) per night.
Food is good, loads …
Devil’s Lake Park Wisconsin
Devil’s lake is the must unique place in Wisconsin . I was attracted to it because I have a geology degree and unless you see it from a geology perspective, you wouldn’t believe it. The rock falls are unusual and high for the area and really steep. The …
Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Great Adventure is perhaps the second greatest theme park (at least in my opinion), right behind Universal Studios Orlando. Six Flags Great Adventure consists of three parks total: Six Flags Wild Safari which is basically a zoo without barriers, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor which is their own …
King of Prussia PA
So you are looking for an area to visit that obtains Pennsylvania’s best shopping, food, and fun for the entire family? King of Prussia is the way to head. Not only does King of Prussia obtain one of PA’s largest, and perhaps overwhelming malls within the state, but …
Currituck Beach Lighthouse
About every 3 years, we take a vacation to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. One of the things we do there is visit the Lighthouses in the area. I am a nautical nut and I love me some Lighthouses!
One that I have visited is the Currituck Beach Light …
Franschhoek Country House
My holiday destination choices have become quite deeply considered since I travel a lot lately, and one of the considerations for a holiday destination is the history behind it. There is nothing more fulfilling than visiting a place with staff that like to share information about the history of …
Reflections at Bukit Chandu
World War II has been an uneraseble part of Singapore’s History. It forms the foundation of the need for a technologically advanced ARMY force as a deterrance to any hostility.
As an attempt to educate the post-war generations and to honour the war veterans, an interative centre was developed on …
The Gambia Kachikally Crocodile Pool
Visiting The Gambia was a different experience while living in West Africa. My family and I were there for a beach holiday but decided to see some of the local tourist attractions. After all, we were tourists and we wanted to play the roles to the hilt. One of …
The Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
I recently went on a trip to Southern Utah to check out the popular National Parks, Bryce and Zion. Both were amazing, and right when we thought we had seen everything beautiful that Southern Utah had to offer, we heard about the Coral Pink Sand Dunes. A …
Algonquin Park Ontario Canada
Our mother use to tell us tales about her visits, as a child, to Algonquin Park. Located in Ontario Canada. They were magical tales about wonderful picnics and how usually a deer or two would wander over and have a nibble and an accompanying pet. It seemed like something …
Siesta Key, FL
There is this little slice of heaven on Earth that means the world to my husband and I. This heavenly sliver is known as Siesta Key, FL. It’s on the West Coast, off the coast of Sarasota and it’s nothing short of paradise!
We’ve escaped to Siesta Key …
Great Ocean Road Tour, Melbourne (Grayline Tours)
The best and most memorable tour I had during my trip to Australia was the Great Ocean Road Tour in Melbourne. I booked my ticket through Grayline, and availed the Diamond Pass which was a very good deal (AUD386 for 4 whole day tours which you can split …
St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains
Whenever I go down to St. Augustine, Florida, for a few days, there is one attraction I love best. It’s hard to choose a “best” in a city full of wonderful historical treasures and many things to see and do, but the way to see them all is to …
The Boardwalk at Wildwood
The Boardwalk located in Wildwood, NJ is a great place to go! I absolutely love it there. Last year my family and I went to stay in Cape May for a week in a vacation house. It was just a few minutes drive to Wildwood which …
Wolf Lodge Resturaunt and Campground
Exit 22, 8 miles east of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho is an experience of a life time for families. The dining at Wolf Lodge is unforgettable set in an old mining site main building.
As you walk in the front is low so be sure to duck so you don’t knock …
South Beach Gardens campgrounds
We booked this campground because my cousins had stayed here before, and thus had no idea what it would be like. You have to book quite far in advance (a year in advance is best, otherwise the campground office doesn’t open until March). Even booking a couple of days …
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 …
The City of Gyeongju, South Korea
Far before we went to Korea, we had planned to visit this city because it accommodates historical sites those centuries old. Gyeongju is located 280 km to the south east of Seoul. This city is not big but fun to visit as there are many tourist spots around and …
Lompoc California
On the central coast only 10 minutes from Vandenberg Air Force Base set’s the small town of Lompoc, California. With the location perfect for those employed at the base and those who love the ocean, but don’t want to live right on the water. Lompoc is kind of a …
Los Cabos in Mexico
If you have a vacation coming and you want a place to get away from it all Los Cabos is an excellent choice, it’s quiet, restful and incredibly beautiful, the type of place you hate to leave and when you go home you wish you were …
Lesotho Sani Pass
Our original plan was to traverse the mountains from Oxbow and reach the Sani Pass going back to the South African side. Kilometer wise, this is not so far but because these are steep mountain roads, it takes much longer to do it.
To advance a bit further in our …
Maidstone Services
On our way down to Dover docks we stopped of on the M Twenty motorway at the Maidstone services so Kurt could stretch his legs and we could get a quick bite to eat before continuing the journey to the port of Dover. The services are located at …
Bangkok travel
I had the wonderful experience last Christmas when I went to Thailand in particular Bangkok. What a fabulous and crazy place. I am sure they have road rules although I wasnt able to work them out, in saying that though they know which is all that matters, and we …
MSRTC A/C Bus Services between Thane and Pune
MSRTC Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation is operating regular air conditioned bus services between Thane and Pune. Services are available in the interval of approximately 45 minutes. Initially it started the services with buses bought world renowned Volvo Corporation. The brand pull was so strong that …
Holiday Park campground
Several years ago we stayed at Holiday Park Campground with our family. The campground is located in Traverse City, Michigan, which is about 3 hours from our home. Since we were going to travel a good distance, we decided to make reservations for an entire wekk.
The staff …
Wild Elephant Hill Resort in Munnar
It has been five years since I went to Munnar for my honeymoon and we stayed in a different resort at that time which was in the heart of this small hill station, munnar, in Kerala(South India). And for our fifth wedding anniversary, my husband, myself and our daughter, …
Fort Bragg, California
Fort Bragg, California, a small town with about 7,000 residents on the West Coast, brings beach lovers and forest lovers together. No airport exists in close proximity to the small town, so the best way to reach the secluded area is by car on Freeway 101, Highway 1, Highway …
Mormon Tabernacle
You don’t have to be a Mormon to visit the Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Built as a place of worship for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, it is one of the most recognized buildings in America and most identified for its world-renowned Mormon Tabernacle …
Magnetic Observatory
The Magnetic Observatory in Alibaug is the only one of its kind in Asia. This tourist spot was suggested to me and by one of my friend and i literally had to hug him after the tour to this observatory was over because it was really amazing and unusual …
Antler Coda Suitcase (Large)
I bought the Antler Coda Suitcase (Large) while I was in Hong Kong earlier this year. I bought it at the Sogo department store for a discounted price of HKD2000. What first attracted me to it was that it was lightweight, and I liked the color. …
Kuantan Malaysia
Kuantan is located in the state of Pahang, in the East Coast of Malaysia. It is famous for having a long coastline of beautiful beach with powdery white sand. Many people are familiar with Club Med Cherating located 45 minutes away, but there are many other things to do …
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 …
Pagsanjan Falls
A friend who has lived in Pagsanjan all her life, invited us to visit during the summer. I had never been to Pagsanjan Falls before and I was excited to see what this place had in store for a tourist like me. It took about 3 hours to get …
Holden Arboretum Lake County Ohio
If you love nature, you’ll just love visiting Holden Arboretum. I am lucky enough to live close by and be able to enjoy it year round. This arboretum is hailed as one of the world’s largest museums of woody plants in the world! There’s more than …
Skycoaster, Kissimmee, Florida
I lived in Kissimmee while working at Walt Disney World and visited the surrounding areas countless times while playing tourist when I lived elsewhere, so I have seen the Skycoaster at Old Town from a distance and up-close while walking through Old Town, but I had never been on …
Science City
A couple of weeks ago, we took a trip to Independence, Mo., to spend the weekend with my husband’s brother and his family. On Saturday the guys had some “men stuff” to do, so my sister-n-law suggested we go into Kansas City and have a little fun with the …
Wilson Park
If you ever find yourself traveling through or in Fayetteville, AR, home to the state’s University of Arkansas, give your family and yourself a treat and go check out Wilson Park which is a stone’s throw away from the University’s grounds. When I went to college there, this was one …
Amicalola Falls
Amicalola Falls state park is located near Dawsonville, Georgia off GA 52. Amicalola Falls is 729 feet high making it the largest falls east of the Mississippi River. There are several different options for hiking and they have a campground you can camp at for a small fee. What …
Penang/ Georgetown Malaysia
Georgetown, on Pulau Pinang Malaysia was awarded UNESCO’s world heritage site status in 2008. My husband, two children and I visited to have a look for ourselves. Originally a haven for pirates, Georgetown was pretty much given to the British in 1786 by the Sultan of Kedah. Alot has changed …
VI Taxi Association
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 …
The Mansion
The Mansion is the official vacation house of the President of the Philippines when they go to Baguio to rest or for any other engagements. It was originally built to house Governor-Generals during the American era, but it was destroyed during the war with the Japanese in 1945. When …
It’s A Small World Ride at Walt Disney World
I visited Walt Disney World with my family last May. While the experience wasn’t quite the magical experience I had expected there’s one thing I enjoyed wholeheartedly. That was the It’s a Small World ride in the Fantasyland part of The Magic Kingdom.
This was an adorable ride. …
Navigon FreshMaps Map Update Service
The reason why I purchased a Navigon in the first place was because I had heard so many good things about the company and how up to date they kept their maps on the GPS. However, when I got the item I was informed that I would need to …
Venice Beach California
My husband and I planned on going to the ever so famous and talked about Venice beach during our trip to Los Angeles. Even on the plane the person sitting next to us told us that Venice beach is a MUST SEE!
So on our 4th day in L.A we …
Luisa Ridge Resort
I didn’t know that hot springs were still the in thing when we went to the Luisa Ridge Resort. We arrived on a Friday and not a single soul was present, but when Saturday night came, droves of rowdy teenagers piled in …
Dos Palmas Island Resort & Spa
Dos Palmas Island Resort and Spa is one of the best places in Palawan. It’s a private and isolated place, and great for relaxation. The resort is peaceful and they have preserved the serene beauty of nature. I went there last a few months ago and I’ve been dreaming …
Sinbad’s Balloons
If you arrive in Luxor about dawn, either on an Egypt Air Flight or on the night train from Cairo, and look across the Nile to the West Bank,you’ll see a sight that is pure magic: a whole fleet of brightly colored balloons, their baskets full of early risers, …
Ephrata Cloister, Ephrata, Pennsylvania
When I was just starting to cultivate an interest in colonial history, I enjoyed a visit to Ephrata Cloister in Ephrata, PA. I still remember the calm, peaceful feeling that this place gave me, from the beautiful old-fashioned wooden buildings to the quiet colonial cemetery. Ephrata Cloister was a …
LEGOLAND GERMANY
LEGOLAND is a theme leisured park.It is located at Gunzburg(Bayern).It takes around 10 mins by bus to reach there from the main railway station. I found it an ultimate place where people of all ages can experience the thrill and adventure.Legoland parks also exist in Denmark,England and …
Manoa Falls Trail, Oahu, HI
While visiting the beautiful island of Oahu, Hawaii, we spent an afternoon hiking up to Manoa Falls. This hike is such a beautiful scenic hike and it’s only about a mile long so it’s really not bad at all. There is so much lush foliage and scenery …
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