Hanmer Springs is a thermal resort and tourist spot in the South Island of NZ. Alongside the main drawcard the thermal pools, there is jetboating, mountain biking, walking and tramping, and lots of other adventure activities.
I camped a couple of nights here on the way through to Nelson.
The …

If you want a vacation unlike you’ve had before, then head to Niue!
My wife and I spent about 6 days there on our honeymoon, and we still talk about it all the time 4 years later.
First of all, the country consists of one island with around 1000 or so …

St. Augustine is America’s oldest city, full of mystery, intrigue, and beautiful places of contemplation. There are different feelings in different parts of the city; grandiose Victorian structures, modest colonial Spanish homes, and ancient stone fortifications. Visitors have a sense of wonder while traipsing these historic sites. Perhaps none …

As I grew up, I often saw the wonderful film called Boys Town that starred Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney. It was an inspiring tale of Father Flanagan and his quest to provide a safe haven for boys in need of a home. When the opportunity came …

Some of my best memories of my many Florida trips involve Cypress Gardens, a beautiful, amazing place with many entertainment venues and lovely scenery. Cypress Gardens is a very complex place, and I enjoyed every part of it. My favorite part was the sprawling garden, filled with tropical hideaways, …

If you plan to visit Kobe to see Japanese temples and shrines then this is not the place for you. Yes, there are some shrines around Kobe but they are not categorized as important tourist destination. Kobe is a rather large city in Central Japan, about 50 minutes by train …

I have been to other places with hugh aquariums, but the Georgia Aquarium blew me away, as well as the rest of my family. The Georgia Aquarium is right in the middle of Atlanta Georgia and is the largest in the world. If I would have realized how big …

Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital of Tamil Nadu, a southern state of India. Chennai is a metropolitan city and is one of the largest and fast-growing city in India.
You can see the signs of development in Chennai such as industries, but you can also see signs …

On our latest trip to Texas on business, we traveled through Tennessee and I got to see a few of the area attractions including the Chattanooga Zoo. Now let me preface this review by saying that I have seen and continue to see a lot of zoos nationwide. My …

Do you want to make a visit to Taichung but have only one and a half day to spend? There is nothing to worry about. I arrived at Taichung HSR Station at 10 in the morning from Kaohsiung by high speed rail. Then I took a local train from Xinwuri …

My wife Lynn and I are avid travelers. We’ve visited cities and villages, mountains and lakes, deserts and rain forests on every continent but Australia, and we hope one day to journey there as well.
Early in our adventures we learned that a successful trip requires …

Because I travel between BC and Alberta frequently, I have seen the big sign on Highway #1 (the Trans Canada Highway, which connects Canada), advertising the Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre, near Golden, for years. I love wildlife of all kinds, and have always been fascinated with wolves, and …

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 …

The summer after my senior year in high school, I had the chance to travel to Germany and visit Dachau, Germany. This was a very sobering experience for me. No one can truly see what a concentration camp was like until they visit one for themselves. …

India is a beautiful country with its rich cultural heritage, warm people and scenic beauty. If you happen to plan a visit to the Northeastern Zone of this country don’t forget to plan a trip to Sikkim located on the far east corner on the Himalayan range of mountains. …

Monticello is the estate designed and built by Thomas Jefferson, third U.S. President, just outside of Charlottesville, Virginia in Albermarle County. It is run and maintained by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation and has been excellently renovated throughout the years, looking just as if they expected Mr. Jefferson …

This tower is shown wherever you are in the CBD area. However it is not that easy to find the entrance as the tower is integrated to a shopping centre building and there are many other similar buildings in the area. The aforementioned shopping centre is in Westfield building. …

Frampton Marsh is a nature reserve that is located 4 miles (6.5 km) southeast of the town of Boston in Lincolnshire, in Eastern England. The site has been managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) since 2007 but I have been visiting here long before then …

Melaka is known for its historical prominence and its rich cultural appeal.It is the only city in Malaysia that was ruled by the Portuguese, Dutch and the British until 1957.Hence, if you are looking for treasures of the various colonists, you can find them in abundance in the old …

My friends and I went to the Universal Studios in Singapore a few days ago. We bought our tickets online in advance for the regular price of SGD76 per person, which allowed us to ride all we can for the whole day. There is also an express …

Dublin is in Ireland and it is a nice, friendly-looking city with lots of nice walking tours available. I have visited the Merrion Square, Dublin Castle and lots of nice and memorable walks along the Phoenix Park. I love everything about the beaches in Dublin as well …

I was fortunate enough to visit the beautiful islands of Hawaii in 2005. My Mom had spent her entire life wanting to go there and talking about it. When it became clear that she probably would never get there herself, it then became her dream for me …

Selangor is a state in Malaysia and located in the heart of the Peninsula. It is actually one of the richest and well-developed state in Malaysia and if I am not mistaken, there is still a Sultan reigning there, or the royalty still reigns there.
The state …

There are so many trails, exhibits, and places that I wanted to visit on my trip to the Great Smokey Mountains. When I was informed that was where we were going for our vacation, I read up on the places and things that must be seen. Plenty much most …

My hubby and I went to Boracay for our honeymoon. It was a wedding gift from an uncle and aunt. they booked us at Sun Villa Spa & Resort. It is located on top of a hill and just a few walk you’ll be directed to D Talipapa and …

I have been in several caves, but the Talking Rocks Cavern is probably my foavorite. Talking Rocks is not the biggest cave I have been in , but by far the most beautiful. When we went with our tour group into the main chamber, which is quite big, I …

I thought I’d have a lot of fun on this vacation. I hadn’t been snowboarding in a while, and I was also looking forward to spend time with my family and sleep somewhere other than my dorm room. Well, seeing my family was nice, but my experience at Cranmore …

On 16 October 2007, my sister and I also went to Museum of Tropical Queensland in Townsville Queensland. We were charged $8.00 for an entrance fee. The ground floor is where we pay the entrance charge and at the same time, since there was a gift shop there, I …

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 …

I traveled to the very nice town of Brookfield, and Macon, Missouri, on business this week. My company had me stay at the Best Western in Brookfield. It is exactly 90 miles west of Hannibal (where Mark Twain grew up), and 90 miles east of St. Joseph (where Eminem …

Orcha, originally named OOrcha is a beautiful historical city near Jhansi in the state of MP,India.
It was a seat set up by Bundela rulers and has some of the most magnificient palaces although rather smaller than some of the other Indian palaces.But nowhere the grandeur of Orcha is dwarfed …

I know many pepople who love travelling. I have however realised very few who have actually travelled! Even when you are doing a job you like doing, you cannot resist a break from your work-life. Hence my husband and our friends, four in all, packed our bags and drove …

Lake White is nestled into the rolling hills and forest of southern Ohio. We went there for a my mom’s family reunion one year when I was about seven or eight. This was the first family reunion we had ever had. My mom was from a large family with …

I know Uganda very well because I leaved there for 5 years.
DO you seach for a different adventure, for a trip out of the usual tracel agency tour? Uganda it’s the country for you.You can reach Uganda by flight to Entebbe, a colonial town on the Lake Victoria. Uganda …

Lloret del mar is located on the east side of spain. It’s an old seaside town - very dated and full of tacky shops and ugly buildings.
The area is mainly full of tourists who go on package holidays to get drunk. It’s not a place for children.
I saw many …

Llangollen is a small town in mid Wales which is perhaps best known for the International Eisteddfod, a cultural festival which it hosts every year and which brings huge numbers of visitors to the town from around the world. However, I prefer to avoid Llangollen during this period, since …

I don’t get to go on vacation very often (money is always too tight lately). But, my wife has been wanting to see her relatives for some time now so I agreed to take a short trip out east to spend a couple days with them.
While there, we decided …

Ever since I was a little kid I’ve been going to Anna Maria Island on the West Coast of Florida. It’s a small tropical-like island located just South of Tampa.
It’s such a peaceful place to go. It’s a really small siland, just a few miles in length, …

Do you love windsurfing? well if you do this is definetly a place worth checking out. There is a beautiful grassy field which looks right on the lake and gives you a beautiful view of nature. Marchirolo is the perfect spot for windsurfing, there is always the right amount …

King Fahd causeway is a bridge connecting Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. I had the experience of traversing the 25 kilometer long causeway when I was going back to the Philippines after working for 2 years in the kingdom.
I chose to travel the route because I thought it would be …

Whenever a trip to St. Augustine, Florida is planned, I’m always excited about visiting St. George Street. This is the pedestrian-only shopping district in St. Augustine, and it has everything! People who love shopping, colonial architecture, and a chance to get out and stretch their legs will all love …

Farragut State Park is located only 30 miles north of Coeur d’Alene on the shore of Lake Pend Oreille in Idaho. Pend Oreille is Idaho’s largest lake with extensive shoreline for fun of all kinds. It was once the world’s second largest naval training station, but today the 4,000 …

Sand Point Campground is located in the picturesque village of Five Islands on the north shore of the Minas Basin in beautiful Nova Scotia, Canada. This campground is right on the beach, featuring a beautiful view of the Five Islands, which, according to local native legend, were created …

I have been to Bellingraph Gardens some four times over a period of 40 years and have never been disappointed when I go there. These gardens of some 65 acres are filled with every type of beautiful plantings you can think of. Open year round, and being in the …

I have very fond memories for when I visited Old Fort Harrod State Park, in Kentucky. This place is full of historical facts and certainly was very interesting and educational for me. The cons would be that I find that the town appears to be very small …

We had our family reunion in Springfield, Missouri at Sequiota Park. They couldn’t have picked a better location. It was late spring and the weather was perfect, not to hot yet. This park is beautiful, a great choice for the kids. We barely got to greet some of our …

With a rather amazingly late check-in time of 14:00, the fact that we arrived early for our two night stay at this majestically beautiful Fish Eagle Lodge Bed and Breakfast did not go unattended and with the exception to check in earlier afforded to my friend and I, coupled …

In my opinion, Perth Western Australia is the world’s most liveable city. Far fetched ? Not really. I base my opinion on a combination of undisputable facts, and also personal experience.
Firstly, imagine a city which has an average of eight hours sunshine daily, all year. And this is …

My wife and I decided to spend our 5th wedding anniversary in Dodgeville, WI. And, while we enjoyed our trip, we did discover that there really isn’t much to do down in that part of the state.
That’s part of the reason why we ended up visiting the Iowa County …

The minute I step out of the bus, I already hated the place. I had to endure an 8 hour trip in the same row as a child who was being fed by her mother steadily for the first four hours of the trip, and the same child who …