Travel Reviews
Sequoyah’s Home
My visit to Sequoyah’s home, earlier this spring, caused me to ponder the intertwining of the lives of those who have impacted American history.
Located northeast of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, Sequoyah’s home is not that far a drive for me and I wish I had …
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, …
Halifax Citadel
The Halifax Citadel is one of the most famous landmarks in the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Located in the middle of the business district downtown, the Halifax Citadel sits on several acres of green hills, from the top of which the whole city and the twin city …
Namibia Otjihaenamaparero Dinosaur Footprints
These footprints are located on private property but the owners allow visitors to see the footprints of the dinosaurs. My husband promised to take the kids to see some dinosaur footprints of which the Kalkfeld area is famous for. Although my husband actually took one of kids to …
Oceano Dunes CA
Highway 101 can stretch on forever, but as you as cruising through the central coast you’ll come to an exit for Grover Beach. Take the exit and head west to the beach. Just south of the Grover Beach area you find Oceano.
Oceano is covered with sand dunes of …
Lost River Cave, Bowling Green, KY
Lost River Cave in Bowling Green, Kentucky, appeared to have potential as we drove into the parking lot. There were several interpretive historical plaques in the parking lot that recounted a visit by Kentucky’s most revered horse thief during that war. There was a large water-wheel-type of …
Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio
I grew up about three hours outside of Sandusky, and summer was never complete without a trip to Cedar Point. Now that I’m older, I continue to visit this coaster-centric amusement park as they continue to build and improve upon their park.
Cedar Point is renowned for its roller coasters, …
Duxton Hotel in Auckland
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 …
Stroudsberg PA
So its a rainy day and pouring out. Well, East Coasters should listen up. Why not pack the whole family in the car and head for Stroudsberg, Pennsylvania? Stroudsberg sits at a close distance from virtually anywhere in central PA, northern Maryland, or Northern Delaware and it …
Marin County in California
Marin County is a pretty nice place to go and enjoy yourself, and why not if you are on vacation what’s the point of not going to an awesome place where you can enjoy yourself? One thing that I seemed that this was a great place to be when …
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 …
City of Nagoya
Japan is not only Tokyo. There are numerous other cities which are not less interesting to explore, Nagoya for example. So famous this city, its name is used by another town in Batam, Indonesia.
I spent two hours by Kintetsu Limited Express train to travel from Osaka to Nagoya. Nagoya has …
Loon Mountain Gondola and Summit Attractions, Lincoln, NH
When I visit the White Mountains of New Hampshire, I often make a point of visiting Loon Mountain in Lincoln, NH. Not only do they have a Gondola ride that climbs up to the summit, but they also have an artisan village at the summit, a playground for …
Toronto
For those who still don’t know, Toronto is Canada’s largest city with a large population and around 200 over years of history. I love going to different countries and experiencing the different cultures and having different sets of experiences all the time.
The time that I went to Toronto …
Jennie Wade House Museum, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is like my home-away-from-home. I’ve visited so often that I’m learning every street, every nook and cranny, and, of course, every historic home. Gettysburg, the small town made famous by the epic battle of July 1863, has many old homes that were built before the battle.
I …
Clervaux, Luxembourg
A week ago, we were invited to a friend’s 59th birthday party which is in Bigonville (near to the Belgian border). We were going to drive to Brussels straight from the party and my husband decided to drive earlier that day to rediscover the northern part of Luxembourg prior …
Broadacres Swap Meet Las Vegas
Broadacres Swap Meet
2930 N. Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV
702-642-3777
The Broadacres Swap Meet in North Las Vegas is your old traditional type of open-air swap meet. While we had beautiful weather I would recommend going as early as possible in the summer. It is an outdoor swap meet …
Zoo Miami, Miami Florida
I have always loved to visit zoos. More so now, that I can show the animals to my son. He gets to learn about them and see them in person. He wasn’t really interested in touching them, thou. Zoo Miami, or MetroZoo, Miami Zoo, whatever they’re calling it now …
Singapore Zoological Gardens
This is the third time I visit the Singapore Zoological Gardens this year. The first time I went with my sister and her family, the second with my friend and her niece and the third time with my husband.
We had a lot of fun at the Singapore Zoological Gardens. …
Expedia Canada
I have used Expedia Canada for most of my traveling, including business and pleasure, and found the company to be excellent and their website to be user-friendly and offer great options for traveling the world. I have used them for over 10 vacations and several business trips, and although …
Cataldo Mission
Cataldo, Idaho is off highway 90 in northern Idaho. It is a very small town, but is best know for the mission. It’s an easy access with plenty of parking and a great learning experience.
As you leave the highway for the mission it is only a few minutes to …
Underwater World Sunshine Coast
I have been to Underwater World several times with my kids. The love the place. It is like sitting in the bottom of the ocean and watching all the creatures swim by.
My kids really enjoy seeing the large aquarium of fish and creatures. You enter this tunnel and you …
Keno City, Yukon, Silver Trail, Canada
After visiting British Columbia, I was easily talked into further exploring the great Northern portion of Canada suggesting we (me and my traveling companion) traverse into the area of the Yukon.
The area is basically a northerly shot up from Whitehorse—”Whitehorse being situated north of British Columbia. Stewart Crossing remains …
Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife
Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife is actually just about 30-40 minute drive from our house. We’ve been there last year and just like the other years, it still for us is a place of fun and relaxation. You can read books and enjoy the quiet park …
Kuala Lumpur City
Vacation in the city of Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) was exciting and fun! I highly recommend it as a travel destination. The train from the airport is quick and arrives downtown in 28 minutes. Many hotels in the city are only $50 per night and are beautiful …
Key West, FL
I set out on a mission awhile back to check out the Florida Keys. First I drove through them and back just to see what they were like but didn’t stay. Then I started planning weekend getaways to various locations in the Keys. This is my review of …
Ukraine travel
Two weeks ago I spent in Kiev, the capital of the Ukraine, five days. It was a business trip. So, after signing the special documents which connected to the future contract, I decided that I must have some rest. I have never been in Kievo-Pecherskaja laurels. I heard …
Rosetta Mclain Garden in Scarborough, Canada
When I used to live in Toronto, the Rosetta Gardens was a favorite spot of mine, especially when I’m biking around the area. This garden is compact, yet breathtaking in some parts.
The part I like the most is the one facing Lake Ontario, which is probably one of …
Port Royal travel
Once in the early 18th Century seen as one of the wickedest Cities on the earth due to the wealth, piracy and other frivolous and illegal activities. This destination is one of the best spots for sea food in the Caribbean. Mostly destroyed by a earth quake at the …
Heritage Park Historical Village
Calgary’s 127 acre Heritage Park has something for everyone, and you will be sure to find something to see or do here. It is located on the Glenmore Reservoir, which has many activities taking place on and around it all year round, such as sailing, kayaking and fishing, and …
Outdoor Revolution Backpack
I have found the Outdoor Revolution Backpack to be quite a useful backpack for several reasons. Please let me share my positive experience with you.
I would like to start this review by outlining some good advantages that I have found in this backpack’s design. I believe that they are …
Touring Wat Phra Kaeo in Ratanakosin Bangkok
Ratanakosin is a city of many canals and thus is considered a river city.
There is a Grand Palace on the site referred to as the Royal Temple. The temple, in front has a cremation area referred to as Sanam Luang.
Wang Na is also known as the National Museum. …
travelglitch.com
This is an interesting website that publishes Travel glitches, such as pricing glitches, etc. Example if there is a hotel room showing at a ridiculously low price on a travel booking website it will be listed there. There are three different categories listed
1. Rate mistakes and …
Museum of Anthropology at UBC
My main interest for finally going to Museum of Anthropology at UBC in Vancouver, was that I am a big fan of Bill Reid, the famous First Nations artist, and I am also very interested in the history of First Nations people; this museum has one of the biggest …
Olde Mystic Village
A short ways over the Connecticut border, when coming from RI, is a little tourist attraction called Olde Mystic Village. It’s on Exit 90 off I-95 on Coogan Blvd.
Here in a pristine, quaint setting that reminds you of an earlier time is this little village of shops and …
Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock is a dome shaped granite mound located eighteen miles north of Fredericksburg, Texas on 16710 Ranch Rd 965. This summer, my family was able to spend a day hiking on Enchanted Rock.
It was a very hot day in August, but we carried backpacks filled with water bottles …
East Village Manhattan
I have been to a lot of nice places in Manhattan and there was this particular tour which I did with my group of friends and something that I find truly memorable and enjoyable. In Manhattan, I went to a nice place called East Village and we did …
Coasteering in Wales
We traveled through the UK and tried many adventures while doing so. One of our adventures we had, was a coasteering session in Wales. This was a new kind of sport for us and we booked a session with Coasteering Wales in Holyhead where our guide Andy introduced us to …
Callaway Gardens Pine Mountain Georgia
On a recent visit to Pine Mountain in Georgia, after seeing a few places on our list we still had three hours left before winding up. We decided to spend the rest of the time at Callaway gardens. We paid about $14 per person for entry. The information center …
Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal is one of the most unusual palaces in India. In English it means —˜Palace of Winds’. It is located to the north of the Jaipur city and about 10 miles from the international airport and nearly 4 miles from Jaipur railway station. It is very easy to …
Pajang-Pajang Beach, Bali
Once she heard about my plan to have a vacation in Bali last December, my auntie suggested me and my family to visit Pajang-Pajang Beach. She said that the scenery is wonderful.
For everyone in my group know nothing about that place, so we were agreed to take her advise …
Hilton Head Island Vacation Destination
The beaches of South Carolina have long been a desired destination for families looking for an inexpensive vacation. As a result, Myrtle Beach particularly has become overrun with people from all over the place. It has become too busy, and the quality of smenities has greatly decreased.
After …
Desert Safari of Dubai
Imagine riding across Sand dunes which shines like gold. How it could be? Won’t it be thrilling? Yes it was really thrilling. I am talking about the Desert Safari of Dubai,one of the adventurous and most thrilling experiences I ever had.We travelled in Land crisers(suitable for dune …
The Mokulua Islands Windward Oahu
The Mokuluas, the island furthest to the left in particular, is a great place to spend the day. We love to have kayaks brought to a special launching spot in Lani Kai by the local kayak company (Two Good Kayaks in Kailua Town by Don Quixote’s - it …
Sand Point Campground Five Islands
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 …
Curacao
One of the most recent trips that I had been to with my siblings, consisting of my eldest and youngest brother and my younger sister - was a trip to Curacao and it is in Netherlands Antilles.
Everything in this place, from the people to the houses and …
Tree Top Adventure in Subic, Philippines
If you’re on your way to Subic, then I suggest you head also to Tree Top Adventure. I was just there yesterday and boy did I have a great time. Tree Top Adventure lets you experience how to have fun by the tree tops.
They have all sorts of adventures …
Kenneth Cole Messenger Bag
I got this bag last month as a Christmas present and am very impressed.
I was lugging an old rugged backpack for the past 7 years. Finally, that thing gave out on me. I looked around for messenger bags because I felt that was the most popular kind of bag …
Sapphire Valley Ski Resort in Sapphire, NC
Skiing can prove to be a very enjoyable pastime, but it’s difficult to find a ski resort that caters to beginners. The majority of ski resorts in North Carolina have multiple slopes and draw a huge crowd of experienced individuals. This can certainly create a problem for …
Amtrak (Pittsburgh to Chicago)
I found it to be an enjoyable (and cheap) trip from Pittsburgh to Chicago by Amtrak coach class. The fare was $77 round trip. The check in process was faster than an airline, and very easy. On board, they have a lot more room in their cabins than any …
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