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 nice place to take a trip to, you will need a passport. The weather is usually mild and throughout the year there is always something going on, to some extent it’s like stepping back in time. There is a lot to do and see if you end …

Hanauma Bay is a really fun place to spend the day for visitors to the island of Oahu, especially if you have never snorkeled before. This is a great place for many reasons. Above all, the diverse species of marine life and the number of fish in …

West Coast Express is the name for the transit system in use between
Vancouver’s Waterfront area all the way to far away Mission. I knew that the service existed, but until I embarked on it on December 10, 2010 for the first time, there were many things, which I …

My thirteen year old daughter and I had so much fun on the Ghost and Haunt Tour in Branson, Missouri that we cannot wait to go again. We left Daddy at the motel with our toddler. He is not into being scared the way my daughter and I are …

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 …

The Floral Clock is not one of the most heralded attractions of Niagara Falls, but it is certainly there. I decided to take the time to drive out to the clock (it is a ways away from the Falls themselves). I sort of wish I hadn’t bothered.
It …

Honolulu Zoo
I have taken my daughter to the Honolulu Zoo in Oahu, Hawaii several times. Since the prices are so affordable, it is something that we can do fairly often. For kids 12 and under, the admission is only $3. The zoo is not as big …

When my husband and I visited New York City, Times Square was the point of interest that we will never ever miss. I would never leave this famous place without wonderful photos. Times Square shouts out busy street, bright lights and tourist and locals running around. The huge sized …

One of the many far standing theme parks in Orlando Florida is called Gatorland. Open to tourists all over the world, is known for the amazing alligator shows hosted by Chris and Mike. This 110 acre land is home to many alligators and there families. You …

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 …

I have once vistited a historical Temple monument known as Gangai Konda Cholapuram built by the King Raja Raja Chola the great who ruled most of the South India many hundred years ago.I was amused by the huge size of the temple and wondered how …

Travelling experience would be only memorable if I returned safely home with all my valuables intact. For me the worst part of travelling was to take care of my valuables, which I found it rather boring and irritating. Even while enjoying myself I would always be worried about the …

My first introduction to Berwick, Pennsylvania and the people who live there came very recently. I was out visiting family and, since we were going to have a barbecue, went to the local Giant to buy meat for the grill. I walked into the store and noticed a woman …

Quite simply, for me, the prospect of biking around Ecuador is intimidating. The roads here are steep and crowded with traffic. The terrain that can be covered, Cotopaxi, Otavalo, and Pichincha Volcanoes, have elements that I wouldn’t be comfortable covering by myself. I have met those …

My colleagues and I visited the Ramoji Film City when we went to Hyderabad. As we bought our tickets (costing Rs 150 per head) a waiting bus at the Gate took us inside along with other tourists. Once we were inside the Complex we were transferred to …

My holiday destination choices have become quite deeply considered since I travel a lot lately, and one of the considerations for a holiday destination is the history behind it. There is nothing more fulfilling than visiting a place with staff that like to share information about the history of …

I went to visit my aunt in Chicago, Illinois for the first time two years ago. They toured me and my husband around downtown Chicago. They told us that the tour is never complete without going up The Sears Tower. It has been the tallest building in North America …

The City Museum in St louis, Mo. is not your typical museum. It is much more fun and exciting than any museum I have ever been to. My husband and I took our three and thirteen year old daughter hear this past summer on our way to Illinois.
My husband …

If your skiing or snow boarding ability is within about the medium level, and you are looking for a place to hit the slopes within central Pennsylania, I highly recommend checking out Blue Mountain. Blue’s great atmosphere, finely thinned snow, and magnificent scenery, makes it a very appealing place …

If you are interested in a most outstanding and stupendous view, you will be greatly amazed by visiting Devil’s Bathtub at Mendon Ponds. Devils Bathtub is a pond that is deeply surrounded by a glacially formed gorge. As a visitor you have the option of walking one …

I bought the Deuter 22 SL rucksack. It a 22 litre day rucksack that is really comforable despite the fact that it is a little too short for my back.
What I love most about this bag is that the shoulder straps are contoured so that they stay sprung out …

My name is Jennifer, I am 23,and currently working as a receptionist for a timeshare/hotel company in Virginia Beach. The company I work for owns and manages a number of hotel’s and resorts at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, as well as a Travel Lodge in North Carolina. Currently we …

Living in Michigan, we only get about 4 months out of the year to enjoy the great outdoors. That is, if you like warm weather like me. The other months are too cold for my taste. One of the activities we enjoy as a family is …

Linesville Fish Hatchery is one of my favorite places to visit and to take the kids for a different kind of educational experience. If you happen to be a fan of fishing, whether it be in Lake Erie, a river, or one of the other numerous lakes in …

I went to Boracay with my family last December. It was my first time. The place is great! The water is clear. The sand is white. Tourists are everywhere.
We stayed at the Boracay Regency. It costs like Php 5,000++ per head. The package was 3 days in the resort, …

I am those beauty buffs who love experimenting with different kind of products. Since my lifestyle involved a lot of travelling, I was always on a look out for a complete beauty aid which could be used in all my travels. So when I happened to see “Philosophy The …

Akaka Falls is located half and hour outside of Hilo on the Hamakua Coast. The drive takes you up into the mountain and into a huge cane field. Be sure to stop and cut a stalk of sugar. It’s 100% natural and tastes good. However the stalk will get …

These caves are located in an island very close to Bombay. We reached the caves by boat from Gateway of India. The journey took about 50 minutes. Passenger boats carrying tourists regularly ply to this place from the Gateway of India, excepting in the monsoon season. Hewn out of …

Walls have been, and remain, an effective way to keep things in or out, but some are bigger and last a lot longer than others. Hadrian’s Wall for one. It’s a Roman wall running across the north of England roughly from Carlisle in the west to Newcastle …

The capital of Finland is Helsinki, and I have been to Finland more than once, most definitely before with my boyfriend, and Finland in general to me, is a country of a thousand lakes b ut then the locals in the whole of Finland to me, may appear to …

After years of camping throughout West Virginia, I had built Pipestem State Park up as the ultimate outdoor destination in West Virginia. When I got there, I was a bit surprised at how civilized everything was, though the wide array of activities made it a fun place to stay, …

Should you come to Las Vegas in the near future and want to see some places outside of the typical casino fare, one of the best places for you to go is to Lake Mead.
Lake Mead, located on the Colorado River, is famous for being the biggest man-made lake …

During our recent Coron trip, one of the places we went to was Maquinit Hot Spring. It was not included in our package tour so we just went there on our own. From our hotel beside the pier, we took a tricycle to the springs which cost …

If you’re ever around Front Royal, Virginia and need a comfortable, yet affordable place to lay your head for a night, check out the Shenandoah Motel. Loacated on 1600 n Shenandoah Ave. in Front Royal, Virgina, this motel offers all the luxuries of better quality motels for only a …

I am not usually one to go to Haunted Houses but this year my husband and my Best Friend talked me into going. I do not enjoy being scared or startled. When you first get there you ride on a really neat elevator that shakes as you are in …

We took a vacation last year and were in need of some new luggage. Since we were going to be gone for over a week, the old luggage we had was not enough to hold all the items that we needed to bring. I was looking for …

I have visited Lanzarote in the canaries three times and I think it is excellent as it is warm all year round. My brother and his wife own a bar in Peurto Del Carmen which is about 15 minutes from the airport.
The capital, Arrecife is great for shopping and …

When I have visited Walt Disney World in Florida, I always make a point of going to Frontier Land and conquering once again the infamous “Splash Mountain” ride. I’ll never forget the first time I ever went on this ride. My daughter who is an absolute thrill …

I live in Capiz Province in Philippines which is 3 hours away from Boracay Island. So we often have vacation in Boracay yearly or even twice a year. I go there with my friends, family and relatives.
If we have visitors from Manila or even abroad, I always …

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 …

On my last trip to visit my mom, I decided to venture out into the community and check out their Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. To be frank, as long as I had previously lived in Gainesville, I didn’t realize the city had a botanical gardens. Because my visit took place …

The Forbidden City. This majestic palace built in the fifteenth century and served as the central seat of power in China for over four hundred years, from the Ming to the Qing dynasty, is engraved in the world’s consciousness as a city that both beckons and threatens with its mystical …

My friends and I went to Thailand April of this year. We’ve known all along that there are many elephants in Thailand, that was why when we arrived there, one of the first things we asked the hotel desk receptionist was where could we find the elephants, and she …

The best and most memorable tour I had during my trip to Australia was the Great Ocean Road Tour in Melbourne. I booked my ticket through Grayline, and availed the Diamond Pass which was a very good deal (AUD386 for 4 whole day tours which you can split …

Byrdstown is a small town in Tennessee. Byrdstown is about fifteen to twenty minutes from Albany, Kentucky and twenty to twenty-five minutes from Livingston Tennessee. Byrdstown is mostly what you would call a one-horse town. The high school has around two to three hundred students in it and the …

Kawagoe is a town in Saitama Perfecture famous as a little Edo (the old name of Tokyo). Though it is a part of Saitama, this place is not really far from Tokyo. It is easy to reach by Tobu Tojo line from Ikebukuro Station. I went to there several …

The fruit and spice park is a botanical garden/fruit park I heard about through some friends of mine who had actually traveled to the southern area of Florida for a vacation. I had never heard of such a park or botanical garden, let alone one in Florida. Because I …

Four days was not nearly enough for me to experience all that Japan’s old capital, Kyoto, has to offer. However, I certainly gave it a try.
Located in the central island of Honshu in Japan, Kyoto is a city that effortlessly manages to merge the old with the new. While …