Ever since I was a kid ,I would go to Mangalore during my summer holidays as my grand parents live in Mangalore. Mangalore is very humid during the summer season and it is impossible to survive if you donot have a fan or air conditioning in the house. …

I have been with my family to Tucson before and it is located in Arizona, USA. There are a pretty alright list of hotels there that I find O.K to be at. However, the weather there throughout was kind of hot, and I felt the need to …

A gondola ride in Venice is probably one of the most iconic activities you can do in Europe. That is why, during my day trip to Venice a few weeks ago, it was the most important thing on my agenda. Upon request, our tour leader booked us …

It was the first time I visited India. The purpose of my visit was to join an international seminar in New Delhi and continued with a sight-seeing trip. I understand that entry visa to India is not necessary for those having service passports from certain countries including my country …

When visiting my relatives in Holland, Michigan, we ended up on a river boat cruise that was one of the highlights of my entire visit. We drove to a harbour on Lake Macatawa, about 15 minutes from downtown, and my first impression was how picturesque the scene was, with …

Singapore Flyer is one of the giant observation wheel in the world. It is 541 feet in height. Few weeks ago I had the oppurtunity to experiencxe Singapore flyer with my family. To me it was a bigger kind of ferris wheel. Almost 15 people could …

We live in Baltimore and are therefore only forty five to fifty minutes from our nations capital Washington DC As we were growing up it was common for us to take a trip do=wn 295 to go to see the sights in Washington.
Not only was it educational …

The city of Liverpool in the early 1980s could be a somewhat depressing place. It was only a little after the devastating Toxteth riots, and there was still a sense of decay that lingered from the end of Liverpool’s days as a major seaport fifteen years earlier. The population …

Let me preface this review by saying that while I’ve been to Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves many many times in the past 30 years, I have personally only done some of the caves because of an intense fear of tight spaces, however, my kids have done them …

I grew up in Tulare, Ca. many years ago when it was a small agricultural town. They were famous for the cotton crop and their grape to raisin crops. I loved the fair when it came to town each September bringing with it relatives who worked the circuit.
But today …

On my last year visit to US, I visited a friend in NewYork who was studying electrical engineering in a university there. We allocated a few days for a see-around trip, which included Empire state Building, a landmark in Manhattan area. We visited it on Friday.
Some observations as a …

Last year, I went to Aguila Beach Resort with my high school friends. We went there just out of luck since we really planned on going to one of the diving spots in Anilao, Mabini, Batangas. Since we were so unfortunate not to find last-minute reservations, we ended up …

If you are having a holiday in The Netherlands, maybe you would like to to put Madurodam in your list of trip in the Netherlands.
Madurodam is a place where you can see the miniature of the country. They make the small replica of the country there. You can see …

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 …

Orange County was a blast to visit. I’m from a small itty bitty town in the middle of the Texas. Muggy, hot, cold, windy, all the kind of weather that I had with a passion. Plus there is nothing to do where I’m from the mall sucks, and …

If you are a traveler looking to save a bit of money then you probably have stayed at a Best Western hotel. I have stayed at a few of these and I have had a mixed experience with them.. Some of them are good, and some have been very …

Dixie Stampede in Pigeon Forge, TN is a good place to go as a family.I went with my husband about 3 years back,but the trip remains still fresh as a very recent visit.There is a wonderful show with animals,ostriches,,dancing and music.I reached the place a bit …

The Southern California Beach Club is a timeshare in Oceanside California that is almost literally right on the beach. I have been to this timeshare every summer for the last ten years and have definitely seen the good and bad aspects of this timeshare. First, this timeshare …

Taiwan is not a very big country, so I planned to visit her four largest towns within 10 days from south to north, Kaohsiung, Tainan, Taichung, and Taipei. Tainan is located some 30 minutes by local train from Kaohsiung, therefore I did not book any hotel but did a one-day …

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 …

The upstate area of South Carolina has a lot of parks and recreation areas to offer, and I’ve been to most of them. Although there are many different ones that have places to swim, I recently came across one that provides an opportunity to camp,, fish, hike, and …

This is an anime convention that is like most convention, held yearly. It is in Illinois (Rosemont) and I believe it is near an airport so if you are ever flying there to attend, it is pretty easy to get there after. In fact I think a lot of …

Munnar is a place in Kerala, a state in South India. Munnar is a beautiful place. It is surrounded by 30 tea estates and forests which are rich in wildlife.
The transport system is good. The roads are also good. There are local buses available. Taxi is also available, but …

I ventured to Yuma Arizona a couple years back and I’ll easily conclude from a geography standpoint, I’m certain it has not changed–I mean I don’t beleive we need to worry much considering the arid route I took.
First off, I got this incredible notio that Yuma would be an …

I’ve been to MUNTING BUHANGIN BEACH CAMP for two times already. We made the book through their Makati office located at 4TH Floor, Loyola Plans Bldg., 849 Arnaiz Ave., Makati City.
The first visit we had it was not peak season. We rented a tree house …

Sea Life Park is a great place to spend the day with your kids, but if you are expecting it to be anywhere near as exciting as Sea World in San Diego Calif. then you will be disappointed. In fact, there is a much better marine exhibit on …

One of the premier historical venues within the United States may be the Reno-Tahoe Nevada area. If you prefer historical old West flavor tangled in with modern convenience, you’ll want to visit the sights within the popular area.
Following is a site I found to be very significant as to …

Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, NY is by far the most amazing children’s museum my family has ever visited. You can spend hours here, and still not see the whole thing! The cost was pretty reasonable– $10 for Adults, $8 for kids. The first floor …

Cameron Highlands is a well kept gems from foreigners. As this place is located more than 300 km from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, many foreigners have no idea of the countless place that you can set foot in Cameron Highlands. Why do I say so?
Recently, I brought a Japanese friend …

It was our first day in St-Emilion, France, one of the premier wine spots in the Bordeaux region, and we were ready to go tasting.
We bought tickets for a wine tasting tour from the St-Emilion tourist information center for 15 euros for approximately three hours of tasting. We were …

Wow. That is the first thing one has to say upon seeing the impressive displays of 2005’s Festival of Lights. It just gets more and more impressive every year.
It is truly an amazing thing to be driving along the Falls road and see the entire world lit …

What is Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is the great capital city of Scotland. It is the second largest Scottish city after Glasgow and the seventh most populous city in the United Kingdom. Due to its vast collection of medieval and Georgian architecture coupled with its spectacular rugged setting, it is considered one …

As a family, we have a huge interest in reptiles and animals. So visiting Gosford Reptile Park is a must for us. We visit at least twice a year, and have been lucky enough to have a guided tour of behind the scenes also.
If your family is interested in …

The attraction in Rome I remember the most is the Villa Borghese! The Villa Borghese, which is a large park (148 acres!) is open to the public, and is completely free, containing numerous fountains and many great photo opportunities, as well …

If you are in India on a tour than the last possible thing you want to miss is the pinkcity Jaipur, its said pinkcity after its buildings’ colours which are in only one peculiear shade of pink. The city is named after its founder King Jayasingh and offeres much …

Quietly tucked back off the Tamiami Trail in a place you you would never suspect surrounded by the normal businesses of a busy city street lays a hidden treasure. The Oscar Sherer park is a natural oasis where the modern world melts away . This park/campground offers something …

My husband and I have had the opportunity to visit the brand new visitor center and museum located at 1195 Baltimore Pike (route 97) in Gettysburg right after the grand opening in 2008, and several times since then.
As you drive up the newly paved roads you first come …

There are many interesting sights of which to take notice while visiting Tangier. The first place I believe to start is the Medina.
You enter through Rue Semmarine. You initially come upon the prior gold marketplace of the city. Even so there are still quite a few stores …

Recently I went to Robbers Cave State Park in Wilburton, OK for a family reunion. I must say, I was a little skeptical when we arrived. There were a lot of people on the campground, which in my experience doesn’t always end peacefully. There were also park rangers everywhere, …

One of the most amazing places I have ever visited would be Freeport in the Bahamas. Not only is Freeport’s beaches filled with white sands, and crystal blue ocean waters, but it offers a wide variety of water sports such as kayakying, sailing, boat rentals, and snorkeling opportunities. …

Bourbon Street is party central in the French Quarter of New Orleans, it is synonymous with sin, and yet the name has nothing to do with bourbon, despite the string of bars that line this legendary street. Bourbon Street is named after the French royal family of Bourbon. …

The Black Country Living Museum is situated near the industrial (well, more post-industrial these days, unfortunately) town of Dudley in the Black Country, which is that region of the West Midlands of England which lies just to the west of Birmingham and is often considered the heart of the …

Sprawled on the top of the hill, this place is one of the major tourist attractions in Visakhapatnam. It is our favourite picnic spot. We had been to this place a number of times with friends and relatives and it is really a nice getaway very close to the …

From Pier 33 of Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, you can take a ferry to Alcatraz Island, where you can take a tour of the prison and the grounds. It is a bit expensive, as it is about $25 for a day tour and more for the night tour. …

This is probably one of the newer Disney lands, which only really opened recently and recently being in the last couple of years. However when I went back to HK, I noticed there is not a lot of hype about Disney land as I originally had though there would …

The first time I had been to Austin, TX I was amazed by all the things that I had seen because it is not something you expect. This is a college town that is full of students that are running around and trying to get into bars, the lines …

Among the places I have visited in Southeast Asian countries, Inle Lake in Southern Shan State in Myanmar is one of the most interesting and fascinating places with it’s unique culture and life-style of the people living there.
This is a lake way above sea level, high on mountaenous region …

Don’t let the name fools you. You don’t have to pack your bags and boots and put on insect repellents to venture in the thick jungle searching for the Lost World of Tambun. But the gate to the Lost World is only open around noon daily and you can …