The Spoetzle Brewery, located in Shiner, TX, is the third largest family owned brewery in the country. Brewing Shiner Beer for a century, the Spoetzle Brewery is a Texas historic landmark as well as an active brewery and tourist attraction.
A visit to the brewery starts in the gift …

It was not my first time to go to Batangas. Though, I have been there many times, I have never got a chance to see Taal, Volcano, in real. I have just seen Taal, Volcano in pictures like postcards and in books.
When my fiance was here, he …

We meet our daughter and her family in Florida every March. We’ve been to Captiva Island and Tampa - which were wonderful, but this year we decided to try the Florida panhandle to cut the drive from Michigan and Tennessee shorter. We chose the Destin area and …

The condos where family friendly, they were clean and comfortable. It was extremely easy to locate the resort, and the location was located close to the Strip. If you are going to travel to Las Vegas, this is the place to go! The staff was very helpful and always …

East 6th Street & Congress Ave. Ever hear of people going down there to party. I’m sure you have because I know I’ve heard about this happening all the time. It’s the happening place, etc, etc, and I have to tell you it does seem pretty true. It does …

Rutherfordton, North Carolina is a sleepy little town below the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. It sits next to two other small towns sort of in the middle of no where. We lived there for a few short months with my sister in law. You see it was the …

This is a 400 year old fort on the outskirts of Hyderabad which I happened to visit last year when I was in Hyderabad. Qutub Shahi kings who reigned during the 16th century built the Golconda fort. At the entrance to the fort is the Victory Gate also known …

Two weeks ago, our family had the opportunity to visit the newest addition to the Moonbay Marina Leisure Resort in Subic Bay. I haven’t been to Subic in years and so I was very excited to go and see the recent developments in the area. The experience certainly did …

Recently on a vacation to Orlando, one of the highlights of the trip was a day at Epcot. Epcot is one of my favorite amusement parks in the country. The rides at the park have a unique balance between thrill and educational. The park features coutries from around the …

Strong current is one of my favorite surf wear brand clothes stores on the north shore for cool looking clothes to buy for myself or as gifts to send to my friends and family on the mainland for birthdays and other holidays. You should take a moment to …

Round Lake, Idaho is located in Sagle just 10 miles south of Sandpoint , Idaho. With 142 acres of forest surrounding a 58 acre lake the Park is 2,122 feet above sea level. The lake is a product of glacial activity from the Pleistocene Epoch.
You’ll find yourself in …

I have heard good things about the Duxton and when I needed accommodation for the night I had no hesitations to book a night there. I got a really good deal because I booked online though a discount hotel website.
I went to the hotel for the two pm …

This state park offers a beautiful beach that runs along the coast of Washington, the park is on the beach and has a beautiful ocean view. It is a sandy beach that goes on for miles, and has so much scenery along it. The park offers campsites accomodating RV’s …

When I was home to Rhode Island earlier this year, I had the opportunity to go camping with some friends in Charlestown at Burlingame State Park. I was born and raised in Rhode Island, and although I’ve heard of Burlingame Park and knew it was a popular park and …

I been to Hong Kong this year January 20-22, it just 3 days and 2 nights. But i enjoyed my stay there. On my first day, i took ferry from Macau (because i arrived at Macau International Airport) to Hong Kong. It cost about HKD158 for one way. Upon …

When I visited the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC I was amazed at it’s size, beauty and grace. There is a large reflection pool that seemed much larger than an Olympic sized swimming pool. At either end were platforms that looked out over the water. You …

The Jansport backpacks are an amazing bag for traveling or for school. This bag has many pockets to store many items in. It even has a socket to store a drink such as a water bottle or a Gatorade. Jansport has many different kinds of bags and with a …

Whenever I travel to countries in different parts of the world, if and as time permits, I try to take the opportunity to visit historical places and those highly valued and respected by the residents of the place and citizens of the country.
When I visited Bangkok , Thailand , …

I landed in Melbourne one year and one month ago. Ever since, I have observed and admired the diversity of this pretty place. The most delightful consequence of a multi-cultural place is food. At the end of the day, we all work hard for a good meal. I have …

The holy city of Varanasi or better known by the locals as Benares (City of Light) is probably the top religious pilgrimage site in India, for followers of India’s religious trinity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and the Jains. Located on the western bank of the almighty mother of India, the Ganges …

My husband and I, along with three friends booked a boat tour to Whitehaven Beach while staying on Hamilton Island. This beach is the whitest beach you’ll ever see, with water so clear that you can see your feet when you’re in up to your neck. The …

At one time, I used to live in Daytona Beach in the Daytona Beach Shores or the South end. Even before I lived there, I often vacationed there. We preferred to stay down the South end as it was much more family oriented and quiet. I felt safe …

The first visit to the Imperial Palace East Gardens was not really amazing for me. I little bit disappointed to my friend who recommended me, I said to her that what her described is not same which I saw in there.
Later, I found that maybe I came there is …

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 …

There is a place north of Merrill called the Underdown. It is such a versatile spot. You can camp, ride you horse, swim, ATV, bike, hike and whatever. It is way back on a glacial park of Northern Lincoln County.
I have gone horseback riding up there …

The main city and economic hub of central Oregon is the city of Bend. It is one of the most popular cities in the eastern half of the state and a great place to settle. It is located on the Deschutes River where pioneers crossed on their way to …

In February 2012 I visited Western Australian Museum as a part of my one day tour in Perth. It is accommodated in an old but well-maintained building in James St. In the lobby I saw nothing than a reception desk and a faked normal-scaled dinosaur. As the admission fee …

Wimington, Delaware is a fascinating area to explore. There is not only a ton of shopping opportunities that are tax free, but a ton of beautiful outdoor attractions to stop and view. One outdoor event for nature lovers in Wilmington is great opportunity to take advantage to …

Do you dream of sunbaking on white sandy beaches, whilst being served cocktails?
I know I do…
For the past five years I have been going to and from one of the most beautiful holiday destinations, Hamilton Island. Located in the Whitsunday Islands on the Great Barrier Reef off the coast …

I have heard about Paris visite pass from my friend and decided to try it for my recent Paris sightseeing visit. I have found it very helpful and comfortable for my trip. Instead of buying lots of metro, buses, train tickets you have to purchase once one ticket …

Baclayon Church is the oldest church in the Philippines. Its construction and existence can be traced back to the Spanish occupation in the Philippines.
When I visited the place last year, it was still as remarkable and sublime the way it had …

Chongqing is not a touristic area yet it has some good spots to visit. If you arrive by air, it is strongly recommended to arrive before 10 pm when subway is still in operation, as there is very much different in transportation fare between subway and taxis. In early hours …

Antwerp is in Belgium, and is a very nice travel destination that I have been to with my family. It is a trip that is less expensive than Brussels, I would say and that there were plenty to see and I was happy to feel that my whole …

The Ufizzi is actually located in Tuscany, Italy and I have been to this beautiful world famous museum two times. This is a museum whereby all big works by some well-known artists names are compiled and they are mostly from Florence.
I went with my aunt and …

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 …

Every summer when I was a kid, my Grandparents would come up to my house at least once, and usually twice a week to take my brother and I to Beach Pond State Park to spend the day there. We’d leave at about 9:30 and it took about …

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 …

The Islands of Johor are quite aplenty, and since Johor is extremely near to Singapore than any other states in Malaysia, me for one have been to some of these islands that I am going to mention to you here in my review. Amongst them are Pulau Aur, …

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 …

Vickers Ranch is a wonderful resort in Lake City, Colorado. The whole resort is owned by one family. Being located in a wonderful place between Colorado mountains, it makes sure everybody can get the best rest and wonderful time or vacation with family.
Our family, we have been there …

On one of our many vacations to Hatteras Island, we decided to stop off on the way there in the town of Manteo in order to go in search of one of my passions; the passion of finding, photographing and learning about as many Lighthouses as I can.
The town …

I and my friends had planned for a small vacation trip from Chennai to Yercaud in the 2nd week of Aug 2010.
The best promising option was by rail i.e. to take the Salem Express from Chennai and the 2nd best option was the Yercaud Express departing from Chennai railway …

Having never climbed a mountain before, I was really excited about experiencing the Smokey Mountain National park. My husband traveled much of it as a child and wanted me to see it, while we were still young enough to make the treks. I was looking forward to the majesties …

On my vacation in the UK I spent a week in Scotland, and much time in the amazing city of Edinburgh. Having seen the Edinburgh Vaults featured on several “ghost hunter” type shows, namely Most Haunted and Ghost Adventures, I was excited at the prospect of getting …

Schönbrunn has been called Vienna Versailles. It is a big palace with surrounding garden built around 1700. It is one of the main tourist attractions in Vienna, with lot of different things to see. It is easy to get there; there are two underground stations quite close. There’s Schönbrunn …

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is one of my favorite must-stops whenever I travel to Jacksonville to spend time with family. I like the zoo so much because it’s colossal and it incorporates a diverse group of animals from all over the world. It’s also half zoo and half …

Absolutely stunning, the Temple of Heaven is one of the major sites in Beijing and is not to be missed.
Actually just renovated in preparation for the 2008 Olympics, it is a symbol of Ming architecture and Chinese beliefs melded into this one beautiful compound.
When you first enter, the temple …

It is situated in the north east of Osaka and can be reached in 90 minutes by train. The best public transport for foreign travelers is the subway. A one-day subway pass costs 600 Japanese yen (5.40 dollars). Unfortunately there are only two subway lines and hence cannot cover all …

On a trip to Lexington, Kentucky, all the visitor’s brochures and locals we met told us we absolutely had to go on the —˜Kentucky Bourbon Trail,’ which we found out was a tour of the bourbon distilleries in the area; in fact, nearly all of the bourbon in the …

If you’re heading to Phoenix any time soon, consider checking out the Phoenix Zoo for a fun way to spend an afternoon. When my family and I used to live near Phoenix, in the beautiful Valley Of The Sun, a trip to The Phoenix Zoo was always a great …