Travel Reviews
Picnic Rock Jamestown TN
As you are leaving Jamestown, TN driving towards Livingston on highway 52 there is a spot that is tucked in along side of the road on the left that we call Picnic Rock. It is named this because it is a large rock that you can pull underneath just …
Dubai Zoo
We caught a No 8 bus from Gold souk bus stop and it took nearly 30 minutes for us to reach Dubai Zoo, located at Jumeira,Dubai. This Zoo is very small when compared to Zoos I find in India.But the thing that impressed me a lot was ‘the …
Pepper’s Place Honolulu
This is a great little place to enjoy a Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich while passing through Kailua Town on the Windward side of the island of Oahu. I like to stop here after a day at Kailua Beach Park or after a day of kayaking to the mokulua islands. …
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is a magnificent city in UAE. It is one of the grandest, well-maintained and beautiful cities. The weather in Abu Dhabi is sunny and warm. There are beautiful beaches, parks and many other good places to visit.
There are a good number of parks and gardens in …
Ocracoke Island Lighthouse, Ocracoke, NC
One of the times that we visited the Outer Banks, we decided to go stay on Ocracoke Island. Ocracoke has a lighthouse which is alright with me! No, seriously, I love lighthouses and visit them and photograph them as often as I can.
Ocracoke is an attraction in …
Library@Esplanade
If you ever come to Singapore, you must make it a point to visit Esplanade, especially the Library@Esplanade. This is one of my most favorite hangouts in Singapore and you will always see me here drinking coffee at the cafe in the library itself, or browsing through the music …
Guadalupe California
Guadalupe, California is a little town set on the central coast, but if you keep driving west for about another five miles you come to the Guadalupe Dunes.
You will park in a common lot with other who like to hike the area and begin a beautiful beach walk and …
Pine Mountain Vacation
Pine Mountain is nestled in central Georgia, but you would never know it after arriving there. When I arrived, I was bombarded with every kind of ‘mom and pop’ restaurant and quaint antique store that I could have ever wished for. From time to time, I get tired …
South Beach Gardens campgrounds
We booked this campground because my cousins had stayed here before, and thus had no idea what it would be like. You have to book quite far in advance (a year in advance is best, otherwise the campground office doesn’t open until March). Even booking a couple of days …
Dockland Melbourne
For more than 10 years, docklands Melbourne has been developing and attracting a lot of attention. It measures more than 200 hectares, with tens of functions. Many people live here as it serves a residential purpose. it is home to hundreds of offices as well. The docklands Melbourne has …
Cadrezzate
Cadrezzate is a little Italian town on the southern end of Lago Maggiore. It is a pretty nice place to live due to the fact that it is nice and quiet and very close to the lake itself. Just about a 5 to 10 minute walk (depending on where …
Arlington Texas
Arlington, Texas is a prime growing city with many tourist attractions. It is dead in the center of the DFW metroplex being Dallas and Fort Worth. Over the past 6 years of living here I have experienced many different changes. Huge businesses are everywhere to find jobs. Physical labor …
San Miguel Mission Santa Fe
When we were in San Antonio several years ago I go hooked on old missions that were built in the 1600’s through the 1800’s, this was a part of our heritage and something I would never see on the East coast. So when we were in Santa Fe, …
Monticello, Home of Thomas Jefferson Travel
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 …
Vigan City
I can never, ever forget my memorable visit to Vigan City,a place in Ilocos Sur, found at the Northern part of the Philippines, about 408 kilometers from Manila. This is the only place in the Philippines that has successfully preserved its Spanish colonial atmosphere all through the long …
Maid of the Mist Steamboat-Niagara Falls
At first glance, from high above Niagara Lake, the steamboat carrying tourists wearing waterproof capes seems a bit like a tourist trap. But the experience is really quite unique and amazing, and I was very surprised at how much I enjoyed it.
Seen from high above the lake, Niagara Falls, …
Perak
Perak, the Silver State is one of the largest states in Malaysia as well and is a place that my whole relatives and family have been to before. Perak used to be the world’s richest tin deposit site and I know that for a fact since I learned …
Mexico
There are lots of things to do in Mexico. It is a very great country and my fascination in this country would be its places of interests, food, culture, beautiful men and women and of course the language….Gracias..
I have been to Mexico with my family more than once …
Tel Aviv Israel
During my recent birthright trip to Israel, we went to Tel Aviv, and spent almost 2 days there. It is the city I was mostly impressed with, and when I go to Israel next time, I would definitely visit it again and spend more time there.
The best part about …
Champion Blue 4-pocket Backpack
First of all, let’s say that I’m NOT satisfied with this product.
I’ve had it not even a year, and I’ll have to get a new backpack next year for sure. It was one of the most expensive backpacks at the location where I purchased it from, and from what …
Anawangin Cove, Zambales
Anawangin Cove is one of the most beautiful and memorable places I’ve ever been to. It is a scenic 3-hour ride from Manila to Pundaquit. Upon arriving at the Pundaquit beach, it is another 30 minute boat ride to the Anawangin Cove.
Upon arriving in Anawangin, …
Freeport Bahamas
One of the most relaxing and exciting vacations for anyone to take, is to Freeport Island in the Bahamas. While you can’t get there directly via flying, you more often than not fly to Florida, and enjoy a seven hour or so cruise to reach the Bahamas by water. …
Skowhegan State Fair Maine
The Skowhegan State Fair in Skowhegan, Maine is billed as the oldest continuously running state fair in the nation. The fairgrounds are large and have events scheduled at them year-round, but the fair itself takes place in early August and runs for just over a week.
What can you expect? …
Fisherman’s State Park and Campground
One of the nicest places that I have ever gone camping was at Fisherman’s State Park and Campground in Narragansett, Rhode Island. I took up Camping a couple years ago rather seriously after having a great time camping with friends. Now I go as often as I …
Waves Indoor Water Park in Niagara Falls
My whole family went to Niagara Falls for one overnight trip during this past Christmas. We didn’t plan much ahead on what to do other than watching the yearly light show. It just happened that we stayed in a hotel that was very close to Waves Indoor Water …
Ko Samui
Ko Samui is in Thailand and is really a very disappointing place. However, there could be 2 different review versions depending on what type of traveler you are. If you are the budget sort of traveler, you would love Ko Samui and if you are the don’t-mind-splurging …
Taj Mahal
Recently, I got a chance to visit Agra. I have always dreamed of visiting this town as it hosts two UNESCO’s world heritage site. One is the renowned sign of love, the one and only Taj Mahal and the other is the Agra Fort made in circa 1500. To …
Llandudno Pier, Llandudno, Wales
The seaside resort of Llandudno on the north coast of Wales is well known (and in my opinion deservedly so) for its delightful, and slightly old-fashioned, holiday atmosphere, making it perfect for families. One of the things that contribute greatly to this feel is the town’s traditional Victorian pier, …
Jericho Beach in Vancouver, Canada
Another charming beach that the city of Vancouver has to offer is Jericho Beach, which is wide as it is long. When you go to see this beach, be ready for a long walk. I myself make sure that I’m wearing rubber shoes instead of flip flops …
Deklomp Wooden Shoe and Delft Factory
While visiting Holland, Michigan, my Dutch grandparents wanted to take us to see as many authentic Dutch attractions as we could, and one day they planned a visit to the Deklomp Wooden Shoe and Delft Factory. Although I have been to the real Holland several times, I was looking …
Boulders Beach in South Africa
This was probably my favorite park I visited when I was in and around the Cape Town area, and it may even have been one of my favorite experiences while visiting South Africa. The park is known for its wild roaming penguins on the beach, and it was an …
Bethany Beach Delaware
Bethany Beach Delaware
It is summer again. If you happened to be in a cabin near a lake last summer, this time, it would be fun to be in a coast near the Atlantic.How about spending a weekend or a …
Langkawi Island
I have visited the Underwater World everytime when I travelled to this beautiful island of Langkawi. Underwater World is an aquarium that showcase a wide selection of of both fresh water and salt water fishes together with thousands of other marine life species. And it is conveniently located at …
Walt Disney World’s Epcot Center
Epcot Center was one of my favorite travel destinations as a child, and it remains on my list of all-time favorite places as an adult. I think Disney has mastered the art of creating magical theme parks, and I don’t think anyone else in that industry can even …
Carnival De Binche Belgium
I never regret to visit m sister in-law in Belgium, especially when springtime. She said that Carnival de Binche was a famous event over there and I curious to try it. We go by train from Leuven to Binche. This train was crowded with enthusiastic carnival visitor. At that …
Taj Mahal Agra
Taj Mahal - one among the seven modern wonders of the world. It is a monument built by Shah Jahan, Mughal Emperor in 17th Century in memory of his queen Mumtaj. It is located in Agra, India on the banks of river Yamuna.
I knew about Taj right from my …
Westchester Para Transit
If you live in 5 boroughs of New York City then you might be familiar with Access a Ride which is a service for the disabled to have door to door service to and from shopping or doctor visits which they pay a flat fee of $3.00. However …
Kailash Hills Visakhapatnam India
KailashHill is one of the most popular tourist spots in Visakhapatnam. I have been to Kailasha Hills several times.It was really wonderful to had Vanbojana(means having lunch together under tree-shades)there. November is the picnic season in South India.So most of the people prefer this place. We formed as a …
Kalamaki, Zakynthos (Greece)
My partner and I went to Greece for our honeymoon almost 10 years ago now and enjoyed it so much we decided to go to the same place again a few months ago.
The island we chose was Zante which is the modern name, or for real greek locals it …
Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Buncrana is a small town in the Inishowen peninsula in Co. Donegal.
It’s main attraction is that is lies on the shores of Lough Swilly, which separates the Western Peninsula from the Fanad from the Fanad peninsula. It’s a picturesque area surrounded by the famous ‘ rolling green hills’ of …
Cadbury Chocolate Factory, Tasmania, Australia
We were just in time for the last demonstration of chocolate making at the Cadbury Visitor’s Centre. After paying the entrance fee of A$7.50 each, we waited inside a room for the showing. Other tourists were already seated when …
The Mayflower II, Plimouth Plantation, MA
While taking my home schooled kids on a class field trip of sorts for History, I took them for a two day trip to Plimouth Plantation and the surrounding area. I felt that seeing history and getting a feel for what it was like was better than pouring over …
Uganda Travel-An holiday out of the big tours
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 …
Tasmania
Tasmania is in Australia and I feel that it is a truly Australian gem and a travel destination not to be missed. I went to this particular destination before for a holiday with some friends and initially, I wasn’t really sure what Tasmania is all about and not …
Grand Bahama
There was this one time when I had a big row with my boyfriend and we did not talk with each other for a week. First, it started with 3 days, then 4 and I got fed up waiting for him to call me back that I decided …
Mokolodi Nature Reserve
This Nature Reserve is located a bit farther from the city of Gaborone, about 40 minutes drive from where I live. It is larger than the Gaborone Game Reserve and supposedly has more animals in it. The fees are not very cheap, about P 50 or $ 7 per …
Trip Rewards Incentive Program
Trip Rewards is a program that is free to join, and it definitely worth it. Members of Trip Rewards earn points redeemable for many items, including merchant and restaurant gift cards, free hotel stays, movie tickets, and more. To sign up, all you have to do is visit a …
Mangalore India
I like Mangalore very much. Mangalore is a small and beautiful place in India.
There is a beautiful park with a lake. It is 10 kilometres far from the main city. There are many plants and trees in the park. A little farther from the park is an amusement and …
Motoring in Northern France
As someone who has driven around England quite a bit I feel well qualified to comment that driving around France is so much more appealing. Of course France has it made with the advantages of size and population but this is not all that makes driving there more preferable.
We bought …
Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
I had a chance to see the brand-new Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center in May. I was rather disappointed that they built a new structure; although it was small and crowded, I have fond memories of the old visitor center on Taneytown Road, with its quaint displays and homey …
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