Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro is one of the most popular beaches here in the Philippines. Those who live in the cities often go there for a quick weekend get-away. It’s also accessible; the Batangas Port is around 1 ½ hours away from Manila (depending on traffic conditions), and …

I went to Boracay with my family last December. It was my first time. The place is great! The water is clear. The sand is white. Tourists are everywhere.
We stayed at the Boracay Regency. It costs like Php 5,000++ per head. The package was 3 days in the resort, …

When I was on vacation in Maine a few years ago, we had the opportunity to stay in Scarborough for a few days. We had a recommendation from a friend to stay in one of the cottages at Pride Motel and Cottages. Pride Motel and Cottages is on US …

Over the memorial day holiday we decided to go to DollyWood. We decided we would camp out at a national forestry campground because they are usually either free or cheap. Our choice was Horse Creek Campground which is located on state route 107 about six miles east of Greenville, …

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 …

Continuing our journey at Singapore, my uncle brought us to Marina Bay Sands Resort. He said it is the latest architectural masterpiece in Singapore. From afar, it really is amazing. The architectural detail is absolutely breathtaking. However, the atmosphere inside the place is not so fun.
We first roamed …

A terrific site to visit while exploring Tangier Morocco is the Old American Legation Museum. You will find it within a corner section of the Medina and within the south portion.
The precise address is 8 Rue d’ Amerique and if you’d like information on it prior to a visit …

My first impression of Thailand, based on what the media is always talking about, is how destitute the country is. So when I stepped out of the airport, I was surprised at how clean and orderly the things around me were. I was half expecting Thailand to be just …

We just decided to camp out on our way down to Tennessee last week and looked for a place midway between home and our destination and this campsite fit. We had only decided this the day before we were leaving, so we were too late to make reservations …

The St. Augustine Visitor Information Center changed drastically between the fourth and fifth times I visited the city; it was once crowded, full of pamphlets and coupons of all kinds, a huge Spanish galleon replica, and many brochures for visitors. Now the entire front room of the visitor center …

Merely mentioning Magic Kingdom Park brings back some of my happiest childhood memories. I don’t think there’s any place in the entire world that’s more magical than this Walt Disney wonder. It was my favorite vacation destination as a child, and even as an adult, if I …

I would recommend the Canadian city of Toronto’s transit system to all my friends as it is practical, safe and efficient. It is run by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), which is subsidized by the provincial government of Ontario.
When I lived in metro Toronto from 1996 to 2006, …

Visiting historic houses in St. Augustine is always my favorite activity when I journey to my “second home.” I love photographing and the area, especially since many St. Augustine structures were built in the 1700s and 1800s, most in a unique Spanish style; some of my best and most …

The location of Jal Mahal is very near to Amer Fort and about 4 km away from Jaipur. This famous palace (Jal Mahal means the —˜palace of water’) among Indian people is no more than an old and not well maintained building for me. From some leaflets and websites, …

Falkenberg is a charming little seaside town on the south-west coast of Sweden. Tranquil and quiet all year round - except during July and August when the tourists arrive - it has one of the cleanest and longest sandy beaches I have ever seen. Because of this, it is …

Penzance, at the south-western tip of Cornwall, is perhaps a rather more remote location to many people in Britain than are some much more distant places such as Los Angeles and even Kuala Lumpur. It sometimes feels as though it takes longer to get to, as well! But 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 …

The Jim Beam Distillery is one of the main tourist sites in the state of Kentucky. They offer a tour, a video, and a bourbon tasting, all for free.
Truthfully, though, I was disappointed by my visit there. I was hoping for a tour of the distillery itself, but …

Edinburgh is located in Scotland and is truly beautiful, historic and is a definite friendly city. I went with my whole family to this particular city before and Edinburge is actually pronounced as “Edin-”Burr”uh”. So much for pronounciation, ha! It is definitely one of the most …

Although I live here in Central Florida, I still make an effort to visit Kennedy Space Center every few years just to see what’s new and well, just because my husband and I like going there once in awhile.
We used to take our kids when they were little, …

Baguio City is actually called the Summer Capital of the Philippines, since most people love to vacation there during the summer. It is located at the tops of the mountain and has cool weather all year round. Pine trees graze the whole city and every morning you can smell …

In August 2004 I got a chance to visit this place. The nearest Airport and Railway Station are at Guwahati from where it is about 150km. Cherrapunji is known as the wettest place on planet earth due to unpredictable incessant rains. One can also get a view of …

I visited this world famous museum last year when I went to Hyderabad. The museum has a collection of beautiful Indian, Chinese, Egyptian and European treasures collected from all over the world by a single person, Salar Jung III who ruled Hyderabad state in the early 20th century.
I could …

The Great SW Walk in Victoria, Australia is a 80 mile hiking trail along the coast and forest of Southern Victoria.
I have hiked this walk in full and in parts many times always admiring the great range of plants and animals that you see as you walk. I always …

When you travel you know that staying in a great place can make the difference. That is when you should know that you should find the best place available for your money. I know for me one of the best places that I ever stayed in is located in …

Fort Wetherill in Newport, RI is an historic fort that is located on some high granite bluffs and is open to visitors to explore and enjoy all it and the park has to offer. From Ft. Wetherill, you can see Newport Harbor perfectly and it makes for such a …

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 …

I had to catch a bus from Springfield MA to somewhere else and the only way to get to the destination I was going to was to catch a peter pan bus from the bus terminal in Springfield. I actually had to visit the Springfield MA bus terminal on …

Luray Caverns in Luray, Virginia is one of my favorite places to visit. It is just as the name states. This is a walk through cavern that I visited as a child and then again as an adult. The cavern changed a lot over the years in some respects. …

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Cape Lookout is located on Oregon’s northern coast off US 101. It is 12 miles southwest of Tillamook, approximately two hours west of Portland.
We really enjoyed Cape Lookout State Park because it is not like most of the State Parks …

Les Terasses des Oliviers, Cappicioli, Corsica and travel to Corsica
LES TERRASSES DES OLIVIERS, CAPPICIOLO between Sunday 8th - Sunday 22nd June this year.
I had intended to do this review soon after our (my wife’s and I) return. However, it probably is better that this is being written now rather …

This was my first visit to any sort of park in Kenya. I went on several safaris while visiting Kenya, but Amboseli stands out thanks to its focus on the parks beautiful wildlife scenery.
I noticed that it was a bit of a drive from Nairobi to the park. …

This restaurant is a must try if you are anywhere near the Ka’anapali Coast and hungry, especially for breakfast. It is a cute little place tucked inside the Napili Shores Hotel by the pool. It is hidden from the road. In fact, you have to park …

Lebanon- What can I say about this country? Ravaged by war time and time again and yet it stands strong and firm, adamantly so. I was not sure that I would be able to travel to the country because of the recent political problems that have been plaguing the …

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 …

I was excited to visit Beijing for the main reason that it is where the Great Wall is located. It was more cold than what I experience in Shanghai.
From the hotel we drove for about an hour. The Great Wall was situated in the mountains of Beijing. There was …

As a child growing up in Rhode Island, it was always part of our family traditions to make a trip out to Scituate, RI in the fall to visit the Apple Orchards at Apple Picking time. Between the beautiful fall foliage on the ride out there and the …

Driving along the mountains in Skyline Drive in Virginia is one of the most breathtaking places I have ever been. Skyline Drive is in the Shenandoah National Park. We drove in one side and out the other. We stopped at nearly every stopping point to see the different views …

Erie Pennsylvania is a great travel destination on Lake Erie’s south shore. Many possibilities await you in Erie. If you love the water, boating and fishing look no further than Erie, Pennsylvania’s gem on the lake.
In Erie you can enjoy the night life, with plenty of clubs to check …

If your travels take you through Washington state in the north west, you must take time to visit and enjoy Leavenworth, Washington. It is located in the central part of the state and is based on the life traditions of a Bavarian village. You will enjoy yourself so much …

When you think of Miami most people think of Miami Vice, South Beach with all the old Neon Signs, and palm trees. These are all great aspects of Miami and are part of why Miami has become such a desitnation spot.
I will tell you about a local secret that …

The San Diego Zoo in California is a great place for families, singles, couples or just about anyone who loves animals! The lay-out is a little difficult to navigate, but it can be a fun place to spend the day.
First, if you’re going there on the weekend, get there as …

This new resort located in Paradise Farms in Bulacan has a huge wave pool which they consider as their main attraction. I think it’s a big hit nowadays compared to other resorts because only a few has a wave pool. We visited the place last week …

My Dutch relatives still live near Holland, Michigan, and on my last trip there, I spent some time visiting some of the cultural and historical sites. One thing I came to appreciate was just how much of the Dutch culture and customers the immigrants brought to this area when …

Calle Crisologo is the famous tourist spot in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. Ilocos Sur, is one of the northmost provinces in the Philippines, land travel from Manila could take up to 12 hours, while a plane ride would just take up to 1 hour from Manila to Laoag, which is …

Hawaii, in general, is one of the most beautiful places in the world. When one goes to Hana, Maui, however, the beauty is just unimaginable.
This quiet secluded little fishing village is in my opinion the perfect vacation destination in the world. Calm, tranquil, incredibly beautiful, with beaches, …

The Demolition Derby up at the local fairgrounds in my town is a sight to see. So far every year I have lived here in Jamestown TN we have went to it. Last year when we went one of the cars were going so fast it went through the …

Living in Denver, I feel we are pretty lucky because we have lots of fun activities that we can do. My family enjoys getting out and about and seeing all the fun things our home city has to offer. One of the places we go every so …

This is not actually a hotel, as you may have noticed, but a campground. It is a very nice campground.
Almost all of the sites cost $20 a night, although I did notice that they had several very large group camping sites available for well over $100. I believe that …