Travel Reviews
Roger Wheeler State Beach or Sand Hill Cove, Narragansett, RI
One of the biggest and most fond memories that stand out in my mind is how as a child, in the summer, my Dad would come home from his work which was delivering Motor Fuel tanks to businesses for Suburban Propane on a hot summer evening and he’d be …
Carlsbad Flower Fields
The flower field is about 50 acres.Full of flowers particularly the ranunculus.Very wide and it is located downhill facing the airport road.Very soothing for the eyes.They have designed one portion such that the bloom of flowers resembles like the national flag.When the wind blows it looks like the …
Old Town in Kissimmee
I had never even heard of Old Town on 192 until I actually drove past it, heading towards I-4. Whenever my family and I would travel to Disney World, we would get off of 192 at 535, so we would never see …
Athens, Greece
I first visited Athens, Greece during the 2004 Summer Olympics. Never having been there before, I arrived early in order to take in some of the cultural aspects of the city. I must say I was not disappointed.
Athens, the capital of Greece, has a population exceeding 750,000 people. Landmarks …
East Coast Park Beach, Sembawang Park/Beach and Changi Beach
There are a few places in Singapore that I really love to be at and for this review today, I would like to review on 3 beaches and park facilities in Singapore. They are East Coast Beach, Sembawang Park and also Changi Beach. For East Coast Park …
Maslinovi dvori (”Olive castles”)
If you are looking for a quiet vacation on a seaside, in a peaceful surrounding this surely is the place to go. Situated near a small town on one of the world known Croatian islands Hvar is a complex of apartments called Maslinovi dvori. It is true that this …
Thailand’s East Coast
Thailand’s East Coast is near to the Cambodian boder and I have another chance to set foot in this part of Thailand with my boyfriend and 2 of his friends before. There were lots of amazingly attraction places and our first stop was in Pattaya. Pattaya reminds …
Hanging Rock State Park
Last year I visited Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury North Carolina with my fiance and my two children. I am an avid nature lover and after hearing that the park is home to some of the most beautiful waterfalls in NC, I was very excited to take my …
Jelly Belly Factory Tour
We have done this tour twice. It is a free walking tour of the factory that takes approximately 40 minutes. You get to see the entire process of how a jelly bean is created and packaged. It is very interesting, but I would say it would not be for …
Taal Volcano in Batangas, Philippines
I went for sightseeing tour of the mouth of Taal Volcano in 1994. Mind you, the mouth of the active volcano, as there were two distinct volcanoes, was off limits since 1991 due to some seismic activities.
Taal Volcano, or perhaps it is better to say volcanoes since there …
Tanjung Benoa
This is the most unforgetable place in my life. 2 years ago, when i was in college, my class decided to make fieldtrip to east Java and Bali. The purpose of this fieldtrip beside to refreshing is to visit the big factory in East Java, Ajinomoto, the factory is …
Magic Kingdom - Christmas Day
Going to Disney World is one of those few experiences that can last with you for a long time, but going during the Christmas Season brings about so much more to experience, discover, and see. And yet, going on Christmas Day, is an experience in itself. You learn some …
Moggley Adventure, Quito, Ecuador
There is a rumor that circulates in hostels and on Internet travel forum that all climbing companies use the same guides so it doesn´t matter who you book a tour through. This is like saying that all merchants in Otavalo are trying to double the price they normally …
Florence Italy
Florence is one of those places you just have to put on your list of travel greats. Most people think of Rome or Venice when considering trips to Italy, but you simply cannot ignore the cultural and art super city that Florence is.
The setting is absolutely picturesque. The Arno …
Old town Trolley Tours in St. Augustine, Florida
The Old Town Trolley Tours is located by the Old Jail and the Florida Heritage Museum on 167 San Marco Avenue in St. Augustine, Florida. Thier phone number is (904) 829-3800.
The Trolleys were very clean and nicely colored green and orange. They were open and there was a …
Taiwan Miniature Museum
It is not very easy to find this place because the location is hidden in an office building. When arrived, I saw a room with a reception desk but nobody was around. The only signage is an arrow pointing inward to a narrow alley. Then I saw an open gate …
Pretoria Zoological Gardens
When my cousin suggested I take my girlfriend to the zoo to celebrate her birthday in a nice, quiet and intimate way, I though it was a stupid idea at first but at this point in time, after the visit to the zoo, I can gladly say I am …
Atlantic City Casino and Boardwalk
I have been to New Jersey’s Atlantic City a couple of years ago. That was before I went to The Strip of Las Vegas, so way back then I does not have any point of comparison but I still find the experience nice. I enjoyed playing slot machine from one …
Bagan Myanmar
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 …
Store Bay Beach
Tobago is a beautiful Caribbean Island just two hours away from Trinidad by boat. As someone who enjoys experiencing different cultures and is well travelled, I must say Tobago has got to be one of my favorite holiday destinations. While I was there I really had a taste of …
The Ebro Crescent - Spain
(Note: Many of the names; locations within the review are in Spanish, therefore, the spellings are correct.)
The Ebro Crescent is not a region. Technically, it is a series of places and remote locations linked by the basin of the Ebro River. The Ebro River is considered …
Ballybunion, Ireland
On the southwestern shore of the Green Isle, there is a small town named Ballybunion. It is the typical Irish village, yet is also has a certain picturesque quality which is quite rare. Ballybunion is best known for its golfing facilities and …
Travel to Skagen
Skagen is a place in Denmark that I love so much. I went with my boyfriend for a few times to this place and everything in this place was wonderful. The village itself was also nice and if you ask me if there were any cons, there …
Kadri Temple Mangalore
Ever since I was a kid ,I would go to Mangalore during my summer holidays as my grand parents live in Mangalore. Mangalore is very humid during the summer season and it is impossible to survive if you donot have a fan or air conditioning in the house. …
Adventure Safaris
Traveling in Africa is not cheap at all. In Botswana alone, they have a low tourism volume policy which makes it expensive to see this country. It at least costs me €250 a night in one of the lodges. I sometimes book directly with the Lodge or the agency …
Elvis Presley’s Graceland
I believe Graceland is said to be the #1 most visited place. It had been the White House, but since it’s closure to the public, Graceland is now holding that title.
It is a beautiful place, the landscaping is fabulous and the tour is good too. From across …
The Pros and Cons of Interstate 95
On all our trips to Florida, I-95 has loomed ahead as the most practical route. It may have a bad reputation for traffic upsets, but on our last trip down to St. Augustine, I-95 was an exceptionally pleasant ride. The lanes are well-kept, and in some places the route …
Hidden Beach Saipan
I don’t know how we found the time to go to Hidden Beach because it was at the farthest side of the island. Located at the northeastern side of Saipan, the beach can be reached after a long trek through a forest. My friend said that it would take …
Megabus
Megabus has become one of my favorite ways to travel. It offers an opportunity to get to your destination more leisurely while seeing some of the great American landscape as you drive on the freeway.
Fares are cheap. If you book early, you can pay only $1/one way. I have …
Disneyland, Anaheim, California
I was 5 years old when I first visited the Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California. I’m now 22 years old and still very much enjoy visiting the park when I’m in Anaheim. Most of the times I have visited Disneyland have been during the summer months, …
Cas Cay
For the small number of tourists who have the fortune to learn about Cas Cay, it’s a deserted island off of St. Thomas that’s part of the Virgin Islands Park System, and a destination for organized tours which include kayaking, hiking, and snorkeling. For local residents of St. …
Cape Town Tour of Robben Island
Since September is declared Heritage month in South Africa and I found myself in Cape Town with a few coins to spare, I decided to visit one of the most talked about world heritage sites, the Robben Island, were the great Nelson Mandela was once held prisoner of politics.
I …
Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth is a little coastal town in East Anglia which claims the title of “one of England’s most popular sea-resorts”. I have had a misfortunate experience of putting this description to the test. I can’t say I’m satisfied with the results.
First of all I’d like to begin with …
Voyager Stroller Luggage Bag
I studied away from home for 9 years. I would only go home during Christmas and summer breaks. I travel alone and my constant companion as I fly or cruise was my ever sturdy and reliable Voyager stroller luggage bag.
I’ve been using it for years and until now …
Emirates Air Line
I used Emirates to fly from London to India via Dubai, I have never used Emirates before but decided to try since I had heard good things about the service. I have also had some awful service with another airline going to India so I thought I would give …
Sport Helicopter Ride of Cape Town (CivAir Helicopters)
If you are in a hurry and would like to cover as much sights as possible in the Cape Town area, a good suggestion would be to take a helicopter ride. I took one for the first time in my life with the rest of my family end of …
Log Cabin and Settlers Village
I was a bit embarrassed to find out about this place from a foreigner who was here for the world cup as it really got me thinking about how beautiful this country really is and why on earth I had never explored such majesties when they were right in …
Old Winston Salem
When I was in the fifth grade I got to go to a place called Old Winston Salem which is an old time community that is set up for visitors to go see and take tours of what the old timers used to do, make, and how they lived. …
Public transport in Yangon, Myanmar
Mainly there are three kinds of public transport in Yangon. They are city bus, taxi, and city train. Buses go to almost every corner in Yangon, and the fare is also very cheap. You can go within Yangon just for 200 or 300 kyat (around 20 cents). It is obviously …
Biltmore Estate Asheville, NC
Last year in the month of November we went to Biltmore estate.This is a beautiful spot for you to stroll if you are fun and architecture loving…It is located in Asheville,North Carolina.It is largest privately owned house in U.S. with an area of 175,000 square feet …
Independence Dam State Park
Independence Dam is a small state park located in Defiance, Ohio. It lies along the banks of the Maumee river. It offers boating, canoeing, and hiking. As small kids we would play on top of the dam while my dad fished. As we got older we would also …
Mt. Rinjani Indonesia
I am not a habitual mountain climber, yet there are always friends of mine asking me to go with them climbing mountain. And I felt crazy that, as a totally amateur climber, I agreed to go with my friends climbing Mt. Rinjani.
Mt. Rinjani is one of the most challenging …
Horseshoe Bend Military Park
We decided to make our weekly hiking trip to the Horseshoe Bend Military Park today. The park is dedicated to informing everyone about the battle of the Creek Indians at Horseshoe Bend.
They have a small museum inside the visitor center that was quite informative. It’s …
Sky Deck Chicago IL
The Sears Tower “Sky Deck” In Chicago is a waste of money. It’s no where near worth what it costs, unless you have your military ID then you get in for free. You have to watch a movie before you go up, it’s really educational and great for kids, …
Wamponaug Homesite, Plymouth, MA
Several years ago, I set out to teach my kids some of our Country’s history. I was home schooling my kids and more often than not, I found that taking them on field trips to where events happened, was more valuable to their learning process than forcing them to …
Gravois Creek Campground
Last year we took a five day motorcycle trip which is an economical way to travel. It was a lot of fun but there is always the drawback of having to stay in a motel every evening. While many of the casino’s hotels we stayed in had …
Lawnfield Museum
Lawnfield is the home of James A. Garfield, the 20th president of the United States. Garfield’s home is one of my favorite places to visit. All of the Garfield family’s beautiful furnishings are exactly the way they were when the President’s family lived there.
The Garfields moved to …
Jamaica
I am proud to call myself a citizen of this beautiful relatively tiny island. Our people always say, in our native dialect, “wi likkle but wi tallawah”. This simply means that although our island is small, we have achieved a lot. Exhausted examples of this manifest themselves through our …
Salzburg Casltle Travel
I went to this castle twice, at the year 2005 and 2006. It was a worth place to visit for me, so I can not refuse when my colleague ask me to go there at second time. Both of my journeys to this castle were started of my trip to …
Longleat House and Safari park
My family and I had such a fantastic day out when we visited Longleat Safari Park down in Warminster Wiltshire. Our 3-year-old son loves animals and Longleat offers so many different animals, which he absolutely loved, his little face was lit up all day long.
At Longleat …
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