In my never ending quest to visit any and every lighthouse I can, I’ve had the pleasure of seeing many of Florida’s beautiful lighthouses. One of these that was really interesting was the Pensacola Lighthouse in Pensacola, FL.
Many times when I visit a Lighthouse, I will read …

The Philippines is a haven for travelers. However, one must be an intrepid traveler to come to this island country composed of more than 7,100 islands. I have lived here all my life and have slowly tried to visit the thousand of islands in my country and have had …

Yesterday I had the good fortune of visiting the Boardwalk in New Jersey. It was interesting to know that this was the famous realistate that the game “Monopoly” was based on. I had been to Atlantic City only once before under the cover of night. Yesterday, I saw the …

We have been camping here three times and we have enjoyed our stays for the most part. We find that it is a little more expensive than other parks when you do not get electric or water at your site, but we still have fun and would go back …

On our trip to Las Vegas, my wife and I decided to take a bus tour out to the Hoover Dam. It was not as impressive as everyone makes it out to be. The cost for the trip was quite expensive and to actually take a tour …

When I visited the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC I was amazed at it’s size, beauty and grace. There is a large reflection pool that seemed much larger than an Olympic sized swimming pool. At either end were platforms that looked out over the water. You …

Sometimes, picking up the phone is the quickest way to reserve something rather than go through a series of email exchanges and waiting for responses to queries and requests. Such was my situation when I booked my safari for 4 people 1 1/2 months ago. I was getting nowhere …

With reference to my title for this review (”Lord Of The Flies”, taken from the British film), you’ll not find any lost English children chasing wild boars or each other through Alamo, Nevada, but you may find the experience of visiting, or even traveling through, this hamlet nearly as …

I had the opportunity to visit the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens this past week and was absolutely thrilled with the trip and the beautiful gardens that I saw. The gardens are very near everything else in Fort Worth so the location is perfect if you do not have …

This year we decided to try something new. Instead of going to Stone Mountain State Park we opted to go to Red Top Mountain State Park & Lodge. I was really hoping to rent the Yurt but it was booked up until sometime in June. The next best thing …

I have never experienced Lebanese culture before. It was great just mingling and getting to know the Lebanese in Melbourne. An entire street is dedicated to Lebanese and their way of life. It sure is a fantastic experience. The street I talk about is called Sydney Road and is …

One of my favorite things to do in Houston is to visit the Johnson Space Center. Johnson is an active NASA site, from which in flight and landing mission control are run for shuttle missions. The Johnson Space Center also has a space center museum with exhibits …

Fall,the season of change ,when even the leaves bloom for the last time,is the most beautiful of all seasons,as far as I am concerned.I was fortunate enough to witness the abundance and color of nature during this fall season as we had a trip to Bushkill falls,PA.We started by …

Living in Michigan, camping is one of our family’s favorite things to do in the summertime. We have stayed at several campgrounds over the years. We have our favorites, one we go to every year, and then we have those that we have visited just once and …

(Note—”spellings are correct. Many of the names are in the language of the area.)
Copenhagen is a lively city and Capital of Denmark. There are approximately one-million inhabitants inside the metro area. The city is clearly designed for walking. Strolling through the charming streets, I realize …

The last time I spent a vacation in Kissimmee, we were looking for some off the beaten path or different things to do that were not the usual Orlando and Kissimmee tourist stuff.
Our hotel concierge suggested that we spend a day visiting the town of Celebration. I had …

When my sister used to live in St. Petersburg, I would often go spend time with her and she and I would go up and down the West Coast of Florida checking out beaches, State Parks, islands, tourist attractions and shopping areas.
One of the places I visited while she …

Going to Disney World is one of the high points of any trip for me. I love hiking, trailing, and outdoor stuff, but Disney World will always have a special place in my heart. From my childhood memories on. And it is in only recent years that I’ve been …

It can be very difficult to find anywhere to have a quiet couple of weeks holiday in a relatively uncommercialized place on the Mediterranean coast of France these days. If you see a film like Hitchcock’s —˜To Catch a Thief’ starring Cary Grant and the utterly fantastic Grace Kelly …

The Cabrits National Park in Portsmouth Dominica is a beautiful example of a well kept State garden. Besides the lush flora and interesting fauna, the park boasts a Fort from the colonial era of the island. A medium length trot up a steep sloping hill brings you to the …

Calle Crisologo is the famous tourist spot in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. Ilocos Sur, is one of the northmost provinces in the Philippines, land travel from Manila could take up to 12 hours, while a plane ride would just take up to 1 hour from Manila to Laoag, which is …

In Pinellas County, FL is a beautiful State Park called Fort De Soto State Park. Now besides the Fort where they actually have a 12″ Mortar Battery and rapid fire rifle guns. My husband and son always love visiting the Fort. I’m not that much of a history buff …

When we drive from the UK to Spain we try to get there as quick as possible and the last time we did it we stuck as much as we could to the toll roads to gain the time to try and get to the Costa del Sol in …

We went with my brother and his wife to Galena MO, recently and one of the attractions we spent one of afternoons at the Wild Eye Ranch in the Ozark Mountains, 321 Wildeye Lane, Galena, MO 65656. It took us around forty minutes to drive there. When …

When I was traveling through Sydney I decided to pop into the aquarium in darling harbor. I wasn’t sure what to expect but the place really impressed me.
We were having breakfast on the harbor when a little train passed us by. By little I mean a cute …

Last year, me and my family all went to Lake Garda, in Italy. I wanted to go to Sicily, but my dad chose Lake Garda, so off we all went.
This place is actually an old town, and with proper guidance and a good tour, you could get to …

Ilocos Norte, Philippines is not a major destination for tourists who come to Southeast Asia but it is a major destination for the locale, those who have seen most of the Philippines and its neighboring countries. I have been to Ilocos Norte a lot of times, in fact, I …

When visiting Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, one can decide to travel the island by train. The CPR has a passenger train that begins in Victoria on Wharf Street and travels up island as far as Courtenay. The train has been around for some years and it is …

The seaside resort of Llandudno on the north coast of Wales is well known (and in my opinion deservedly so) for its delightful, and slightly old-fashioned, holiday atmosphere, making it perfect for families. One of the things that contribute greatly to this feel is the town’s traditional Victorian pier, …

Brackendale Eagle Provincial Park is a 755 Hectare park, located on the Squamish river. It has long been recognized as one of the most significant areas of wintering bald eagles in North America. The huge runs of Chum Salmon in the Squamish, Cheakamus, and Mamquam rivers attract …

If you have never been to Snook, Texas it is probably a place that you will never go unless you’re into the farming industry and observation in the field. I have been here a few times and it is just 10 minutes away from the city of College Station …

Travelling clean always remained difficult —“ because no matter how many times I washed my hands and face, they would start feeling sticky sooner or later. This is when I decided to get a permanent solution to this problem and got myself Splash n Go wipes- travel set. These …

We stayed at the Ramada Inn in San Diego for a weekend trip recently. As San Diego is not such a large city, it was quiet convenient from many of the attractions.
It’s not a downtown hotel, so don’t expect to be close to the hip areas. It is located in …

One of the stops in Singapore a tourist should not miss is a visit to the Singapore Zoo. On my last day of my trip to Singapore, I did just that. Even if Singapore is a small country, it is just amazing how the country still was able to …

Now that it is warm enough to do things outside, I couldn’t wait to take my wife and kids on our annual visit to the MacKenzie Environmental Center just outside of Poynette, WI. And, after doing so, I can honestly say I was not disappointed with this visit (and …

Jones Gap State Park has 3346 acres and is located at 303 Jones Gap Rd Marrietta, South Carolina It is part of the Mountain Bridge Wilderness area and one of the access points for the Foothills Hiking Trail. As you approach the education center you can see part of …

My fiancé and I love to hike, we like to go almost every weekend. We recently tried a new trail called the Natural Bridge Trail in Keowee Toxaway. This time we decided to take our golden retriever puppy who is only about four months old but loves …

We have gotten to visit the butterfly house twice now on our way to visit friends and relatives in Illinois. Chesterfield Mo., is a suburb of St. Louis, where we always spend a day or two site seeing on our way north. On out first visit to the Butterfly …

Upon your journey the the fabulous city of Las Vegas, you may want to get a bite to eat. I don’t blame you at all, given this is the city that never sleeps and is well know for their array of fine dining and bullet selections.
I would suggest two …

Kew Gardens is in England, and I went with my boyfriend for this trip last year. We love this area so much since there were lots of diverse plants and definitely great wonderful vistas as well. The fact that there were many types of plants and vistas …

My aunt lives in Massachusetts, so I’ve been out there a number of times. The entire state is rich with History, what with it being the place that the Mayflower landed and all.
But, Plimoth Plantation stands out as one of the best, most historically educational and interesting experiences …

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’ve been to almost all of Puerto Galera’s beaches (only the tourist spots) because we conducted a survey around the place. These are Sabang, Small La Laguna, Big La Laguna, White Beach, Talipanan Point and Coco Beach. The best I’ve seen and the most expensive is the Coco Beach. …

I love The Field Museum and as you will see, I just can’t say enough about it. The only museum better then The Field Museum is The Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C. It is definately worth it to go to Chicago to see only this museum-it will take you …

This past June, I took my little Granddaughter to Story Land in Glen, NH on our last visit to the White Mountains. It has become a tradition in my family whenever there are little ones amongst us. I went as a child and I took my children some …

One of the neatest places to go during the holidays is Bethlehem, PA. Not only does the town go all out to celebrate the holidays by literally lighting up the streets and shops, but it also hosts town tours, limo drives, a wide variety of open museums, and the …

I am what you would call an architecture nerd, so when I had the opportunity to go see the Blue Mosque while I was in Istanbul I jumped on the chance. It is one of the most famous mosques in the world, although native Turkish people do not actually …

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 …

I stayed here for just over a week. It is by the beach and about a 20-30 minute drive to ChCh city. Its a large park and spread out, there are a number of permanent residents as well as holiday makers - but it isnt trashy or …

When I had family visiting from out of state and they had done all the Disney, Universal and Sea world attractions, they were looking for something a little quieter and cheaper in the Orlando/Kissimmee area to do where they might be less squabbling and more smiling.
I happened to think …