I live in the Chicago area, so I have taken trips to the Museum of Science and Industry numerous times in my life. It is one of my very favorite museums, and believe me, I have been to many! Unlike the Field Museum in Chicago, for instance, the exhibits …

My visit to the Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum in London, England, was unforgettable. The museum is located at Marylebone Road, the nearest underground station is Baker Street. I had heard and read about this museum a long time before I had finally gotten a chance to come and visit …

Florence is one of those places you just have to put on your list of travel greats. Most people think of Rome or Venice when considering trips to Italy, but you simply cannot ignore the cultural and art super city that Florence is.
The setting is absolutely picturesque. The Arno …

I remember that decades ago my primary school teacher told her pupils that the largest antiquity complex in the world was the Angkor Wat. No wonder that it is listed in one of several versions of the Seven Wonders of the World. This inspired me to find a way …

Barwon Caravan & Tourist Park is a good place to stay if you are visiting the Adventure Park water theme park, which is about a ten-minute drive away. After staying overnight at Barwon Caravan & Tourist Park, we were able to reach the Adventure Park before it opened at …

I do not ever want to go bakc to Fisherman’s Wharf.
I had heard from several people that it was a fun little touristy area, full of Ripley’s Believe It Or Nots, Wax Museums, terrible gift stores, bad greasy food and other coastal attractions.
I went there, only to discover that …

Living in Florida, you’d think we go to the theme parks all the time, but actually we don’t. But one year, we decided to really go play tourist and we did the Disney Package deal and spent 5 days on Disney property with full park access, several meals included …

I went to this beautiful place in Cebu City located on top of a mountain. The breathtaking view of the city below was just a sight to behold. I went there both during the daytime and nighttime but I should say the view is better during the night. The …

My family headed for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum early to get the free passes to the Permanent Exhibition given on a first-come first-served basis. We were there early because my cousin who lives in Washington DC advised us to expect a long line before entering the museum …

Amishville Campground in Berne Indiana is a great place to visit. My whole family loves it , (and I do mean my whole family as we have our family reunion there every year). Of course the fact that it is in Amish country is great. It is so peaceful …

As the time for my departure drew near, my sweet mother made it a point to bring me to see the Minter Gardens in Chilliwack BC. It was a bit of a distance to drive so we packed a picnic basket with some of her home cooked goodies, and …

Our family has enjoyed camping for years. We have been to various campgrounds throughout Michigan. Recently my husband’s company had to do a job in Indiana, which isn’t too far from us, and instead of him leaving for a week and staying at a hotel, we decided to pull …

The Napier Museum is one of the most known tourist destinations in Kerala. It is just 5 minutes drive from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala.
The first time when i had visited the Napier Museum, i just couldn’t take my eye off from the Napier Museum’s structure itself, …

You should visit this interesting zoo if you go to Singapore. Especially if you have your family and little kids with you, this could be a memorable journey. First of all, I would suggest you to buy the admission fee package both for the Zoo and the Night Safari. …

I was quite looking forward to visiting Universal studios after seeing many good reviews about it on various travel channels.I travelled there in January 2008. Once I had visited it I felt bitterly disappointed.
For starters I forked out alot of money on a flexi ticket which was for Universal …

The Halifax Citadel is one of the most famous landmarks in the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Located in the middle of the business district downtown, the Halifax Citadel sits on several acres of green hills, from the top of which the whole city and the twin city …

The last stop on all of the major tour trolleys driving around historic Savannah is River Street. Why last? Because you will want to take your time there, buy lots of stuff, and then you will be tired enough to go back to your car satisfied at the …

Winter means fun in the snow. It is also a great time to visit a museum and see the latest exhibit. Whether it is indoors or outdoors, It is all here in Massachusetts. To receive any type of information about exciting Massachusetts destinations, attractions, lodging & travel services, simply …

I thought it only happened in Manila, where cab drivers took advantage of desperate passengers; apparently it’s also true to most parts of the Philippines. In 2005, I went to Davao to visit my sister who was going to give birth to her second child. I went inside a …

Grandfather mountain located in Linville, North Carolina which is one mile south of the Blue Ridge mountains. Grandfather mountain is the highest peak in the Blue Ridge mountain range. I went to Grandfather mountain when I was about seven or eight with my grandparents for a day with …

The Eden village is a truly spectacular place to go on vacation to. Not only are the prices incredibly affordable (around 850 euro per person in highest season). The resort offers an all inclusive package which includes water, local wine, beer and soft drinks. The resort is right on …

Many people who haven’t visited Italy themselves like to quip assumptions like: “Never a bad meal in Italy” or “That must be one of the top countries in the world to travel to”. I’m here to tell you that for me, Italy —“ at least the particular trip …

Travelling for most time of the year required me to go that extra mile in taking care of my health. Since traveling could not be avoided and at the same time it was important to take care of my health too- I always used to hunt for new health …

Winter Park Ski Resort is a lesser known ski area, but a lot of people from Denver head to this ski resort on the weekends and holidays. I was lucky enough to be able to ski at this resort for a couple days. In the past few …

If you have never felt excited but scared at the same time, or hopeful but worried at the same time, then this place may offer those feelings. At first we did not plan to visit this so called white temple because it is located far from Bangkok. The shortest distance …

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Cape Lookout is located on Oregon’s northern coast off US 101. It is 12 miles southwest of Tillamook, approximately two hours west of Portland.
We really enjoyed Cape Lookout State Park because it is not like most of the State Parks …

We went to Dunn’s River Falls as part of a cruise excursion package, which included the boat ride, drinks, and the tour of the falls. It cost about $80 per person. We booked it through Carnival, but I’m sure it would’ve been cheaper if we booked it …

To be really honest, the only reason I used a bus to travel from Cape Town to Upington was purely for the experience as I really prefer driving, but not flying because I don’t get to see the beauty of this country traveling above the clouds.
Since I am not …

I was lucky enough to visit Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park on my last trip to Australia. This park is home to Uluru, also-known-as Ayers Rock. It’s a monolith and really quite breaktaking to see in person. There are many guided tours throughout the park but you …

Given the fact that it has been so oppressively hot this summer, I knew I would be taking a trip to Typhoon Lagoon at one point during this summer. But I was dreading it. I love Walt Disney World’s water parks for their theme-styled parks. Like Blizzard Beach is …

Recently I was able to stay at the beautiful Four Seasons Hotel Firenze located at 99 Borgo Pinti and while in the area which by the way is near the heart of Florence was able to visit several significant sites. Herein, I explain my experience as to the sites …

I am reviewing the Mountain Hardware Lyell Sleeping Bag. I feel very pleased at the choice of the Lyell Mountain Hardware Sleeping Bag. I would encourage people to try this bag for winter camping. I love to snuggle into my bag, because I know I will be …

When I first read a museum about sex was opening in Manhattan, I laughed. To me, museums were for art and history and culture, not turn of the century sex toys and porn. And after reading a number of scathing reviews about the Museum of Sex, I completely wrote …

Last summer I went to Busch Gardens in Tampa Florida and I absolutely loved it. A few years back I went for the first time and was a little disappointed. This past summer however, was a completely different story.
The park seemed to have been cleaned up a lot …

I have been going to Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven FL ever since I was a kid. Back then it was just Cypress Gardens. Today it’s called Cypress Gardens Adventure Park. It went through a rough period where it was sold and then bought several times. And …

I have never been much of a roller coaster fan, so when my sister wanted to take me to Islands of Adventure, I just looked at her. I mean, this is my sister. She knows I don’t do roller coasters, so what purpose could I have for going to …

This past May my husband, my dog, and I went to Key West, Florida for a friend’s wedding. While we were there we decided we wanted to see as many sites as we could. I always do my research before I go anywhere and found out that …

My husband and I love history and love to go around old castles and stately homes. So recently we took our two young children of to visit Berkley Castle and we all had such a great time. Berkeley Castle is just of the A38 about midway between Bristol …

There are 2 museums which I have been to before when I visited Bangkok. They are Philatelic Museum and Prasart Museum.
When I went to the Philatelic Museum, the admission was free. This is a very interesting place whereby there are Thai and foreign stamps of the past …

For many families traveling down south, a trip at the wacky and somewhat corny Pedro’s South of the Border, just over the border at South Carolina, is a tradition. It’s hard to ignore the place; even when you’re a state away, there are huge billboards advertising cute slogans like …

When planning your summer vacation this year, don’t forget about Williamsburg, Virginia. Never heard of it? Well, Williamsburg is where it all started—¦all of America anyway. John Smith and his crew established the first permanent colony in the New World there. It was also the sight of a major …

If you like Indian stories, especially “Mahabharat”, then Purana Qila, in New Delhi, is a place to visit. I am not sure whether the story is true, but it is claimed that Purana Qila is the place where the kingdom of Indraprastha was located. We hired a car plus …

Only recently did I check out for the first time the ride in Fantasy Land of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom called, “The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh”. I’ve been going to Walt Disney World in Florida since the park opened in October 1971, but I hadn’t …

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 …

I went to Corsica last summer and I gotta say I was both very impressed and somewhat let down at the same time. The city itself is truly marvelous, grat ocean view, loads of restaurants offering all kinds of different menus and price ranges. There are only 2 nearby …

I might as well be known as the anti-exercise woman. I literally can not stand doing any kind of intense workout program if I am not having fun while doing it, and not consciously thinking about the fact that I am acutally exercising. As a result, I …

There is a network of National Sea Life Centres around the United Kingdom, but the one I am reviewing in this piece is the one in Birmingham, which is therefore very nicely situated in the middle of the country. I think this is an advantage for two reasons - …

As the name suggests, it is a garden located near a southern bay of Singapore. There is no admission fee for most parts of the garden. This huge theme park consists of country-based gardens such as Chinese garden, Indian garden, and Malayan garden. The best time to visit this …

When night falls, unbeknown to us humans, nocturnal creatures are up and about. This is the idea behind Singapore Night Safari. As part of our Singapore trip, my friends and I went to this unique destination. We rode the bus to the Singapore Zoo. The night safari is in …

When I went to Te Papa in Wellington I wasn’t sure what to expect. There was a lot of hype about the museum but not a lot about what it actually offered.
When I arrived I was taken aback by the sheer size of the place. It has …