Kukuk’s Nest is a pension house located in Gorordo Avenue, Lahug , Cebu city, Philippines. It is my favorite place to stay in Cebu for many reasons. First is it’s location which is on a quieter part of the city. Unlike most of the hostels I’ve checked in …

We love to take a day trip to The Strand in Galveston, Texas. It is an historic area of town, filled with charming shops and eateries as well as a couple of unique museums.
We always have a nice time walking up and down the street and in and out …

Farragut State Park is located only 30 miles north of Coeur d’Alene on the shore of Lake Pend Oreille in Idaho. Pend Oreille is Idaho’s largest lake with extensive shoreline for fun of all kinds. It was once the world’s second largest naval training station, but today the 4,000 …

If anyone is planning his visit to India, then he should keep a few things in mind. First, India is a big country, so do not expect to see all of it in a few days.. even one month might not be enough.. if it�s a short journey …

Being a total Zoo connoisseur as I am, I, of course had to visit the Zoo in Washington DC when I went to visit a friend there. We decided to visit the Zoo on a Thursday to avoid weekend crowds and although we had a little trouble deciding where …

Kochi, formerly known as Cochin, is a place in Kerala, a state of South India. Kochi is one of South India’s most interesting cities. It is a large city and is rather crowded. It is well-developed. It comprises of large buildings. Kochi has got a coastline.
Kochi international airport is …

The Lincoln Memorial ranks pretty high on the list of must see sights when you visit Washington, DC. When we visited I could not help but think of what the memorial symbolized to me. My first thought was of how big it was. Then how it was as if …

I decided to take my children on a trip to the Pittsburgh Zoo last weekend. We live about an hour and a half from the zoo. It has been a couple of years since we have been there. My children had such a fun time that …

When we are travelling to and from East Midlands airport we sometimes stop of at Donnington Motorway services which are just of junction twenty three a of the m one motorway. The services are located just one mile from the airport. The services are also very handily …

Not too many people have heard of Athol, Idaho because it is a very small town. It is pronounced just like it looks so whenever anyone trying to decide if they are saying it right, but laughing you can be sure they have figured out the right name. It …

I’ve been to Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia last 2008. I was given a chance to visit their country for work in a hospital.
Riyadh is the place where the Royal family lives. It is the largest city …

If you like to explore out of the way places and learn about local culture when you travel, I recommend a trip to Kahanu Gardens, in Hana, the next time you’re in Maui. The Gardens are one of the Island’s most unique and secluded attractions, and though not far …

National Geographic magazine has now entered the retail market, and one of their great products is The Earth Explorer Small Backpack, for travellers. I found this Earth Explorer Backpack to be a true blessing this summer when I was travelling, and could not imagine living without it now.
I needed …

Some must-see places
This would be Wien Stadt Opera, the famous Opera house of the Austrian capital. It was bombed during WW2 and was later rebuilt to its previous glamour. Buying a ticket could mean talking to Mozart himself - tickets are being sold by young people dressed as the …

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 …

This enormous hotel is situated not far from Girona, Barcelona, really close to the beach, maybe some 100m from it. I was there many years ago on a trip with my school mates when we finished high school. We were really young then so I didn’t mind anything …

Living in Florida, we have a lot of local and not so local festivals in our State. Some are right nearby and others are on the other side of the state or in the Panhandle. Some I get to every year and others I’ve only checked out once.
One …

Vacation is one of the best things you can do to keep yourself away from the office and pamper your mind with relaxation in a stress-free environment. My very first week-long vacation and probably the longest so far is with my office mates Grace and Faye in a wonderful …

When you visit the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, FL, you must make a point of checking out the classic ride “It’s a Small World”. As much as the song plays in your head for the next week and a half, you can’t hardly help yourself. Just …

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 …

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 …

Whisky River is the name of a bar and nightclub in Charlotte, North Carolina owned by NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Junior. There are plans to turn the bar into a chain so everything there is given the Charlotte name to differentiate it between future clubs. We went when we …

The Shanghai aquarium is located in Lujiazui across the Huangpu river in Pudong. Although it seems in a rather strange location �seemingly worlds away from the rest of Shanghai- it is a great place to visit if you love marine life. Unlike the disappointing and rather depressing …

Courtallam Waterfalls is a wonderful waterfalls in South India. It is located in Tirunelveli District, Tamilnadu. Now, it’s season time in Courtallam. Usually the season time starts in the month of June and ends in August. During the season time you can see heavy waterflow …

This is probably one of my favorite national parks I have visited when I was in southwestern Uganda, and it may even be one of my favorite experiences while visiting national parks. Rwenzori Mountains National Park is known for its unique glaciers snowfields, waterfalls, and lakes. It was an …

Aquatica by Seaworld is a large water park that I spent the day at while I was visiting one of my many relatives in Orlando. I really wasn’t planning on doing anything which involved a park, but it turned out to be a great last minute way to spend …

Key West is a nice place in Florida, but the travel destination that my aunt’s family had gone to with me which is Mel Fisher Maritime Museum was a total waste of time. This museum is indeed located in Key West and I really found this place to …

My family has had our family reunion at Lake Brownwood State Park for the last two years. Both times we stayed for two nights in August. Last year we stayed in the Beach Lodge and this year was the Group Barracks.
The Beach Lodge was nice. I think it would …

Lost River Cave in Bowling Green, Kentucky, appeared to have potential as we drove into the parking lot. There were several interpretive historical plaques in the parking lot that recounted a visit by Kentucky’s most revered horse thief during that war. There was a large water-wheel-type of …

Darasa Fiesta Resort is one of the many semi-private swimming pools I’ve been to. If you are looking for a secluded and quiet vacation at the lowest price, then Darasa Fiesta Resort is where you want to be. It is located in Darasa, Tanauan City, Batangas that is almost …

Which city can boast that it can take you from its downtown core or from any of the city centers of its major suburbs, and whisk you to the airport all aboard a light rail system? From my last reckoning, only Vancouver!
This is a major kick …

We were in Rome for our honeymoon and, on our first evening we had gone out in the evening warmth a) to find something to eat and b) to have a wander and get our bearings.
We were rambling aimlessly down twisty alley ways and up unexpected steps when suddenly …

Hot Water Beach is a beach in Hahei in the Coromandel. There was only one reason why I wanted to come here.
Hot Water Beach is known for being on a volcanic fault line. What this means for tourists is that you can dig a hole in …

I purchased this bag to use when traveling and overall I have been very satisfied with it. The price is fairly cheap. I only paid 35 dollars plus shipping for it at the time of purchase. I purchased it from Amazon.com but I have also found it …

On some vacations, it’s difficult to find enough cheap things to do. However in Fort Collins, CO. while on a vacation with my family, one of the most exciting and cheapest things we did was go to the Horsetooth Reservoir. For an entrance fee of only $6, you could …

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 …

All my life I’ve been an animal lover. I love to watch, read about, and handle all animals I can. This being said, it is no surprise I love to visit zoos. I visit as many zoos as I can. The one I most often …

Located just outside of Austin, Texas is a new adventure just waiting for those with a love of the outdoors. This summer, our family was able to embark upon this tree top adventure.
Cypress Valley Canopy Tours is a zip line adventure for folks ages ten and above. We were …

Calicut is a small city in Kerala, a southern state of India. Calicut is almost 400 kms from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala.
I had heard from people that Calicut is a place worthy to be visited. I decided to see what was special in this place and spent two …

Death Valley National Park is located in California and for my many visits to this state, there has been a few times that I had been to this National Park and still not getting over it. This park has lots of beautiful sceneries and lots of amazing places …

Barracuda Lake is another hot spot in Coron, Palawan. This is one of the places that is always included in guided tours for Coron, and when you get here you’ll see why. When you try to enter the lake, you’ll understand why it is called Barracuda. The only entrance …

Disneyworld is a great place for a family vacation. There are so many things to see and do, and the best part about it is that there is something for the whole family to enjoy. This is one vacation destination that is worth every penny you spend. …

There are two local Chiang-Rai Post offices. One is downtown near the local downtown market. The other is located in the sub-district of Bandu. The downtown office offers fast wrapping and packing for a nominal B5-B20 fee depending on the size of your package. Both offices offer full domestic …

In Franconia Notch, New Hampshire, we always make a point to stop at the Flume Gorge on Highway 3. I wish I had the articulation skills to express how truly beautiful this place really is. Get your hiking shoes on, grab your camera because you have a special …

The Antwerp Zoo is directly across the street from the central train station. This was great for me since I had just arrived by train and had made a special trip for the zoo. I was eager to see this place. All the guidebooks raved about it. My advice …

I absolutely enjoyed my visit to the Pioneer Village in Minden, Nebraska. This place is a huge collection of Americana, full of wonder and history. As it is often advertised, it’s a living history and not just a museum or old west grouping of buildings.
Pioneer Village was …

We went Ooty from Hyderabad, India. This is the first time we all went to tour with Our family members. The children enjoyed a lot in the flight. We reached Bangalore at 7.40 am . As per the arrangement Of the Company we went by Toyota Qualis …

With the state that our country is in, many have forgotten the things that made this country a leader in many things. One of those things is space travel and that comes from NASA. I think of myself very lucky to be living in Florida and so close to …

First time I visited Bangkok, Thailand, my hotel’s front desk officer encouraged me that local transportation method using the river is really a worth thing to try. Based on the information I got before, I did use it for a whole day in my second vacation day in Thailand. …

I recently visited the city of Guadalajara in Mexico and must admit that I fell in love. I was born in that city, but moved away when I was very young, so I grew up hearing of how beautiful it was. Now that I finally had a chance to …