Formerly known as Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of Kerala, a southern state of India. This is a very pleasant city and has got a coastline.
Thiruvananthapuram is a well-developed city and people have got a good standard of life. It is a busy area and it is slightly difficult …

During our stay for a week in Pontianak, I intended to hire a car to travel from Pontianak to Singkawang (the largest China Town in Indonesia) with my wife. The distance between the two cities is about 145 km and it was said that it would take you 3 …

In Sevierville, Tennessee, we took some local advice and decided to go spend an afternoon at the Rainforest Adventures Discovery Zoo. First off, we were pleasantly surprised at the price to get in. We had gotten a coupon from a coupon book that our motel had in it’s …

Three years back, I visited amazing and very interesting place in Visakhapatnam. That is Burra caves, an exciting creations of nature. These highly attractive and beautiful caves are located nearly 95 km away from the visakhapatnam. These fascinating creations are very big limestone pillars formed naturally millions …

Guadeloupe is a place in The French Antilles and I have been to this area with my aunt and her family. There are 2 parts to Guadeloupe and one is the west part which is the Basse-Terre and it is actually a nice rain-forested volcanic waiting to erupt …

The first time I went into San Antonio I was stunned by the vastness and beauty of The River Walk. For those of you that have never been to San Antonio The River Walk is a city park that is just amazing and enchanting to the unsuspecting visitor. It …

We have been camping at Poncho’s Pond Rv Park for several years. The park is located in Ludongton, MI which is about an hour from where we live. IT’s one of our favorite campgrounds.
The park is beautifully landscaped and had plush green grass. In the middle …

My friends and I went to the Shanghai World Expo two weeks ago. We bought two standard day passes for Saturday and Sunday at RMB160 (USD24) each. We expected to have a hard time getting tickets in Shanghai and that is why we bought out tickets in …

If you haven’t been to Sarawak in Malaysia, then you must do it. I am glad that I have been to this nice place before with my boyfriend and it is a totally different world out there. Sarawak appears to be Malaysia’s precious gem and I truly …

We went to Bali at 2005, to visit some tourism object in Bali. This is the first time we visit Bali, so we did not know in advance, which ones were the most interesting tourism objects in Bali, and which way to go. From the Ngurah Rai airport, we …

One afternoon in June I drove my husband to work so I could have the car to take my kids to Frozen Head State Park. We got there about 8:00 am. We stopped by the ranger station to get information about the trails before heading out. We decided to …

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I was in Angkor Wat in January of 2006. Most people don’t realize how large the park is until they start exploring it. I know I certainly didn’t. Visitors have a number of choices when it comes to …

Actually I had booked another hotel near Wellington Railway Station to ease me when I need to take a bus to another city. But then I changed my mind, a place in the city centre would ease me to shop, get food, and walk around. Aura Hotel seemed a good …

I have been to Bangkok, Thailand, a number of times over the years, and I truly like the City. People are so friendly, polite, and courteous. In the earlier years, however, moving about in the City, whether by taxis or buses, or driving by yourself, gets so frustrating …

Siete Picados is one of the most visited place in Coron. I think this is the most famous snorkeling spot, and once you get there, you’ll immediately know why. You don’t even need to go down the boat to see the fishes, you can feed them right then and …

To the south of the city of Edinburgh, lies a village called Roslin. Some of you may be familiar with its name as there is a company based there which created a cloned animal for the first time called, —˜Dolly the Sheep’. Dolly is now in a case in …

If you’re heading to Phoenix any time soon, consider checking out the Phoenix Zoo for a fun way to spend an afternoon. When my family and I used to live near Phoenix, in the beautiful Valley Of The Sun, a trip to The Phoenix Zoo was always a great …

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 …

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 …

If you’re planning on visiting Vienna it doesn’t have to be expensive although Vienna is known for its high prices. There are things you can see for little or nothing and every one of them are worthwhile.
1.When you visit Vienna take a day to get your bearings and find …

If you’re a fan of “The Sound of Music” this tour is very enjoyable and a lot of fun. We actually got to see quite a few sights where the movie was filmed, it was definitely worthwhile.
We got picked up by the bus from our hostel, which was …

Take highway 90 out of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and head east to the great town of Wallace! This is a fun little town. It is an old town with a great history in silver mining and the main income of the town is still mining. But it is a …

Antwerp is in Belgium, and is a very nice travel destination that I have been to with my family. It is a trip that is less expensive than Brussels, I would say and that there were plenty to see and I was happy to feel that my whole …

AMCO Park is truly a country park. The closest town which is the city of Athens is about 20 miles away. AMCO Park is on County Road F and it is a peaceful drive from whatever direction you are coming from. AMCO was designed and built …

The Hundred Islands is definitely one of the major tourist attractions to see in the Philippines. It is found in Alaminos, Pangasinan. That’s about 7 hours away north of Manila when driving. The 7 hours drive was definitely worth it by the time we got there. Amidst the scorching …

My first impression of Thailand, based on what the media is always talking about, is how destitute the country is. So when I stepped out of the airport, I was surprised at how clean and orderly the things around me were. I was half expecting Thailand to be just …

These type of places that double up as holiday makers’ destinations with a touch of some up close wildlife experiences, are right up there with my favorites and Loskop Dam is definitely no different.
I went to Loskop Dam as part of a huge family weekend away, and was very …

On this particular occasion, I was traveling quite heavy in terms of the number of people I was with on the regular visit to various parts of the Kruger National Park, and my experience gathered up on the previous visits had us lodging at the Pestana Kruger Lodge, which …

Every girl probably dreams of having a memorable and romantic Valentines date with their special someone. That was what I was looking forward to when I went back home in the Philippines after working for almost a year in China. I’d be finally spending my first valentines day with …

Kayak.com is a website that searches hundreds of databases for you to find the cheapest flight or vacation package. Kayak searches popular databases like Orbitz.com, Expedia.com, Airfare.com and BritishAirways.com. It is best to use a departure location in the United States, but I have also found inexpensive flights out …

On a few of my family’s popular twice-yearly trips to Ocean City, Maryland, I was lucky enough to get a chance to explore the DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum. It’s not a very lengthy drive from the heart of Ocean City, and it was a great trip for me as I …

When I think of Palawan, the first thing that comes to mind are the virgin beaches and white sand. When my husband finally decided to go and visit Coron, I was skeptical and did not want to go at first.
We took the PAL Express air (the small planes) to …

This is the first place, i’ve visited in Bangkok. From the hotel, we managed to get a cab to the Grand Palace. But beware, do not get taxis offering a fix amount. Like for us, he offered 50 Baht for the trip. On our way, he then asked us …

I went to Bali on my honeymoon. While there, we visit a water park called Waterbom Park. It was a so so water park, I must say. Sure, they got those slides, big pools, and they have spa services. They don’t charge much for the …

Right now i live in South Florida, i Miami to be exact, and i have notice that everybody that when i go out of town and i tell people where i am from they get all excited about Miami, and i have to say that Miami its really overrated …

A quiet Sunday afternoon with a couple of friends at the Rietvlei Nature Reserve was one of the best times of my life, ever and the game drive within the confines of Mazda 2 private vehicle was quite an experience.
At a cost of the equivalent of US$5 for the …

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 …

This is really a fancy town. If you want to see and if you want to be seen this town is perfect for you. Sunday mornig is the mornig when you can go to the bars in the center of the town and you will see so many people …

There is a rumor that circulates in hostels and on Internet travel forum that all climbing companies use the same guides so it doesn´t matter who you book a tour through. This is like saying that all merchants in Otavalo are trying to double the price they normally …

I’ve been taking vacations in the South for several years now. Many of them have been to sunny Florida. There are as I’m sure everyone knows a ton of attractions you can go see while visiting and a good many of these are in Orlando.
Not …

If you are an art lover or just a gawker, this little museum in Amsterdam is a must see. The admission price is dirt cheap for a tourist attraction. It is literally, the best value you can get for your euro in Amsterdam and touring can easily occupy an …

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 …

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 …

Jamestown Settlement in Virginia is a historic site that is probably better for adults to visit than children. This is the actual area where the settlers first came to America and made their homes. I visit Jamestown Settlement each time I visit Colonial Williamsburg to see what new things …

In the old west with endless highways and desert is Yuma, Az. The city is large and overwhelming to many who pass through, but if you want to find one destination in the city go for Old Town Yuma right in the center of the city.
In Old Town you …

This is a hill station close to Bombay. We started by car from Bombay to visit this place. It took about seven hours to reach the place. The ghat roads were very beautiful. We stopped en route to enjoy the nature’s beauty.
There were over 30 view points …

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 …

If you plan on visiting Williamsburg, Virginia, there are other things to see besides Colonial Williamsbug-related places. One of the most popular is the Busch Gardens Europe Amusement Park. Yes, it is built and sponsored by the good old Anheuser-Busch beer people!
I went there with my cousin and …