The nuns at the Monastery of the St. Clares have been raising miniature horses for almost one hundred years. These miniature horses, which are about 3 feet tall, look just like full size horses in proportion and coloring.
From 12-5 every weekday, the Monastery is open to visitors. …

I have been to Tasik Kenyir before, which is situated in Trengganu, Malaysia. One thing is for sure if you want to travel in a place as remote as Tasik Kenyir, one’s mouth need to be ‘insured’. What is that? What I mean is that one has …

Went to Camsur Wakeboarding Complex (CWC) in Pili, Camarines Sur, Philippines for the first time last June 11, 2010. CWC is only a few minutes ride from the Naga airport. A plane ride from Manila to Naga takes less than an hour and it’s perfect for a …

Wuhan is the capital city of Hubei province in China, and it consists of three districts. If you arrive by rail, it will be easy to get to the city by subway. But if you arrive by air, than taxi is the best choice as the airport is not connected …

Anyone who has a true appreciation for shopping, and or outlets, is absolutely going to love Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Lancaster is virtually the nation’s capital of outlet shopping. It is here that Calvin Klein, Pottery Barn, The Gap, and Old Navy lovers flock from all over to get …

I lead my group to go to Enchanted River as I noticed the signboard on the roadside. We already traveled around two hundred eighty kilometers since six in the morning but the thought of having a side trip to this Enchanted River perked up a boring trip. It was …

The Goddess Temple, also known as Sekhmet’s Temple is about 25 minutes away from Las Vegas, NV and roughly three miles away from Indian Springs, NV, is a gorgeous adobe-style white-walled temple dedicated to the female goddesses of many religions.
I first heard of it from several friends who were apart …

It’s very easy to get to the Vancouver Aquarium. It is at 845 Avison Way, in the city of Vancouver, province of British Columbia in Canada. You’ll be glad you visited this aquarium, because it’s one of the biggest aquariums in North America.
The Vancouver Aquarium is just …

Rainbow Falls located in the city of Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii was once a glorious water fall. However since the sugar cane industry closed the water fall has now become less appealing. I went to the fall last week and to my surprise all I saw …

I have been visiting Arcadia State Park in Rhode Island for years. As a child, I used to go there with my family to swim at the beach there. As an adult, I have often visited the park to go fishing, boating and to take hikes on one of …

A little over a year ago, I went to Vero Beach in Florida to visit my Aunt and Uncle for a week. I didn’t have a lot of money at the time and I was looking for things to do that didn’t cost much. It definitely wasn’t going …

Located on the scenic grounds of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, the UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research is not one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city, but perhaps it should be. Not only is it beautiful, it also has an educational …

When you visit Holland, Michigan, it means you’re expecting to see fields and fields of beautiful tulips. This is what they are known for. When we went there last spring, we were in for a wonderful delight because that is the best time to visit Veldheer’s.
You need to pay …

Last summer I visited Adventure Island in Tampa, Florida. It’s a good sized waterpark located right next to Busch Gardens.
I personally love water rides and I’ve been to a few waterparks. Adventure Island was a lot of fun, but not the best waterpark I’ve been to. …

Contigo West is a company that makes a mug which is designed to be ultra portable since it weighs just 11 ounces which means that you can bring it anywhere you can go. It is 8 inches high which makes it easy to store and it holds 20 ounces. …

I live not too far away from Lassen Park, so it has a special fondness for me, especially the memories of frequent trips there with my family.
The main attraction is Mount Lassen which last erupted in 1915, but there are numerous other sights to see as well.
I’ve actually hiked …

When visiting South Africa, I had my heart set on going on as many safari as possible; however, it is very difficult as a single traveler to find excursions during off-season that will take a single traveler if no others are booked. I learned about Schotia thanks to the …

I’m always up for a Water Park with my family. I’ve been to a good deal of them all over the Country. One that I’ve been to repeatedly is right here in Central Florida. I’m talking about “Wet ‘n’ Wild” in Orlando.
Wet ‘n’ Wild is a good place …

The Denver Firefighter’s Museum, while one of the lesser known attractions in the Denver area, is still a fun inexpensive outing for the family. My youngest daughter loves fireman and wants to be a firefighter right now so we too her down there. Located right in the heart …

Riding the escalator up from the U-Bahn to Stephensplatz, I felt my mouth open in awe as Stephensdom appeared, looming above me. My group and I couldn’t help but stop in our tracks and gaze at the fantastic gothic structure, making Austrians and tourists move around us. The towers, …

Madame Tussaud is the place where you can see the candle sculptures of famous people. It is located in Victorian Peak, Hong Kong. The famous people are legendary actors and actresses, presidents, athletes, and singers. Such as Jackie Chan, Andy Lau, SHE, The Beatles, George W. Bush, Tiger Woods, …

Montreal is one of my favorite cities in Canada. When I used to live in Toronto, I used to fly to Montreal on weekends. It’s just as cold in winter as Toronto, or perhaps even colder.
But the difference is, Montreal has an underground city which you will …

One of my favorite places to travel to is Chicago, illinois. I love Chicago and have been going there for a long time simply because there is so much to do. I started going on business, but found that Chicago is a city full of good food and culture, …

This is another one of those ‘conservation parks’ much like the Black Creek Pioneer Village only it is kind of slightly different - the BCP has the pioneer town preserved while the Kortright Center conserves stuff like energy and the environment. A lot of school book trips to go …

I went to the Bald Head Island which is off the coast of North Carolina to help with clean up after it had been damaged by a hurricane. I have never been to an Island so for me this was a whole new adventure. The only way to …

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is opened all year and sometimes it is so crowded that you will need reservations. Now, as a seasoned traveler I have been to alot of museums, and for the $84 million that was spent on this project, Cleveland needs …

Any fishing fans, or boating fans, who are looking for a desirable Florida travel destination, may enjoy taking a trip to Jupiter, Florida. While Jupiter is far removed from the hustle and bustle of the crowds and people of Disney, it still offers great picturesque water scenes, small …

This is a place with lots of interesting tourist hot-spots to visit. I went to Walt Disney World Resort more than twice and each time is always a memorable visit. The most memorable trip that I remembered clearly was the one with my whole family and my …

Munich in my point of view is one of the most beautiful cities in all of Germany, all the homes beautifully decorated, the streets are really clean. Downtown there are hundreds of beautiful shops, especially toystores which really bring out the true ‘Ye old German spirit’. If you wait …

Cebu is a popular vacation spot in the Philippines and is famous for its food, mangoes, guitars, and beaches. It is located in the Visayas region, where most of the country’s most beautiful beaches are located. Cebu is about an hour away from Manila by plane. …

I’ve been to almost all of the South Island’s beaches in New Zealand. Golden Bay by far has some of the nicest and remotest beaches I have seen. These include Tata, Wharariki Beach, Pohara, Farewell Spit and Ligar Bay. The best I’ve seen, even through it involes a 20 …

Grauman’s Chinese Theater is another place in Hollywood, Ca that you really need to visit, and I’ve known plenty of people who have gone here, and have not done so, and I honestly have no idea why they would do this! This place is probably a whole lot different …

I grew up knowing that the Banaue Rice Terraces is the eighth (8th) wonder of the world. Back then it was a grueling twelve-hour journey over the most horrible road and made only by the most adventurous. I only saw pictures of them and even then, I swore to …

I would like to do a review of Las Ramblas, Barcelona’s most famous or should I say infamous promenade. I especially like this part of the city because of the hustle and bustle of people of all-walks of life, local and foreign alike. The promenade is a nice place …

Waterbury Connecticut is one of the worst cities in the whole entire state of CT! This place is a dump and If you ever find yourself driving through this place make sure that your doors are locked because it is scary and crime ridden. Once you get off any …

Aside from The Henry Ford Museum, the Greenfield Village is another place well loved by Michigan locals and is a spot most visited by tourists from all over the world. Most residents in the nearby cities of Dearborn acquired membership to have a free access in Greenfield Village …

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 …

If you have been thinking about visiting the Ecuador but haven’t yet, you will now after reading this. Just like anyone else, I had heard enough of the Ecuador and about it adventures. If at all anyone is interested in visiting the Ecuador it is because they are adventurous …

The Mountain Farm Museum in Gatlinburg Tennessee was very nice. There are walking trails to an authentic Indian camp. There is an old farm house that has been very well maintained. They have a barn with live roosters and working equipment, along with old equipment. There is also a …

The small town of Bethlehem, located in Northwestern Connecticut is a great little quaint town. There are farms everywhere and a strong small town feel. It’s a great place to visit and stay at a bed and breakfast.
I visited Bethlehem last year when it had it’s annual …

An hour and a half plane ride from Manila is the spectacular city of Palawan. Many consider this as one of the first class city in the Philippines. Puerto Princesa is famous for its crocodile farm, underground rivers and numerous internationally known dive spots. It ranks next from Davao …

Recently, I took my son to Park Resorts, Kessingland Beach. He really wanted to go to the seaside, so as the East coast was not too far away, I decided that this site which was close to Lowestoft could be an ideal location.
I booked a Gold caravan and we …

If you fancy a get-away-from-it-all break, you may be surprised at the location I am going to suggest. In early summer, most people would head off to the sunnier spots in Europe and find something cheap in Spain or France, perhaps. They would expect decent weather, of course, which …

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 …

Lead Adventures is a tour co-coordinator for school groups and individuals that is clearly a step ahead of others who strive to provide the same service but somehow fall short. Their wide variety of contacts and projects has developed through their expertise in providing a genuine experience for …

North Thailand is a distinct area that I have been to sometime back with my boyfriend. There appears to be lots of lowlands, nice valleys and an array of rolling hills that I felt were very picturesque. Rumors have it that there were opium poppies around and …

I have been to Bellingraph Gardens some four times over a period of 40 years and have never been disappointed when I go there. These gardens of some 65 acres are filled with every type of beautiful plantings you can think of. Open year round, and being in the …

My husband purchased this headlamp for everyone in the family (we have all different versions) as he knew we would be living in a continent where there is no stable supply of electricity. In addition, he already planned what we were going to do during official holidays and school …

It was in the month of July 2008 that Josephine and I took a flight North to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah with the main objective of climbing the highest peak in South East Asia - Mount Kinabalu.
We engaged a local tour agency for the 3 days 2 nights package, and …

If you’re ever in the Eastwood/Moorgreen/Watnall area of Nottinghamshire with an hour or two to spare, you could do far worse than visit St. Mary’s Church, Greasley.
A church has stood on this site for over a thousand years although much of the main body of the present building dates …