Travel Reviews
Pine Mountain Vacation
Pine Mountain is nestled in central Georgia, but you would never know it after arriving there. When I arrived, I was bombarded with every kind of ‘mom and pop’ restaurant and quaint antique store that I could have ever wished for. From time to time, I get tired …
Quigley’s Castle
We get to Eureka Springs, Arkansas a few times and year, and usually stay the weekend. There is so much to see and do in this quaint little town. On one of our visits we got a list of historic sites from our hotel desk. One of the places …
Melbourne, FL
When I was a little kid, my family and I used to go to Melbourne, FL or actually what is now West Melbourne, FL for two weeks every winter to visit my Dad’s family. The area then, was way different than it is now. Many of today’s …
Jenolan caves
Jenolan caves are in the Blue Mountains area, about 2.5 hours from Sydney. There are no buses going there, so you either have to join trip or drive on your own. The road is easy until the last part; it is very windy, quite narrow and has a lot of …
Expedia vs. Orbitz
I am writng this review because I want to let people know what a hard time I had with expedia. I had used orbitz in the past and will keep using orbitz in the future. I booked a trip for spring break for 12 of us. …
Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT
In mystic, Connecticut, there is this wonderful place that I had not visited since I was a child until recently. I remember as a child going there on a field trip with my elementary school class and I never forgot how much I enjoyed that trip even though it …
San Lorenzo Ecuador
In 1996 I went to San Lorenzo, Ecuador with my national guard unit to help build three schools. You don’t realize how poor people in a third world country really are until you go there. We took a C130 out of Charlotte, North Carolina and flew straight to …
Colosseum, Rome
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 …
Bethlehem CT
The small town of Bethlehem, located in Northwestern Connecticut is a great little quaint town. There are farms everywhere and a strong small town feel. It’s a great place to visit and stay at a bed and breakfast.
I visited Bethlehem last year when it had it’s annual …
Penang
My dad says that Penang is actually “Pearl of the Orient”. I think that is a nice name for a state but then do not underestimate this island, for there are about 1.2 million people breeding in it. Most of the population on this island is made …
Nassau, Bahamas
We were in Nassau for 9 hours during our cruise and I wasn’t really impressed with Nassau. The cruise port has a welcome center with food, entertainment, and shops. There wasn’t anything special about it. It was a typical tourist center. We wanted to take …
Pompei travel
On the way to pompei, you can see the volcano in the distance when you arrive. Then you can see the historic surroundings when you travel to pompei. When you get there you can have a guide that will take you around the important ruins and buildings. As you …
Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, FL
I’ve gone to the state of Florida on vacation several times now over the years and we of course have had our share of Disney oriented vacations,but we’ve also checked out some of the other tourist attractions along both coasts of the state.
One place that we’ve been to …
Philadelphia, PEnnsylvania
Anyone who has turned on their television lately may have seen famous actors such as Bill Cosby or Oprah Winfrey - even Kevin Bacon, advocating for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as a place to visit. By simply driving through Philadelphia, one rather rapidly understands that it is a city that …
Yahoo Farechase Tool
I know that a lot of people are unaware of how to book flights and hotels and other things that travelers do and if this is you then you probably are looking to save a lot of money since you are normally forced to shop in places where you …
Mesquite Nevada
If you plan to travel to Nevada by heading south on Interstate 15, you will pass through St George, Utah, and a few little towns in Arizona called Beaver Dam, Desert Springs, Littlefield and Scenic. Just as you cross the border from Arizona into Nevada you will enter Mesquite. …
Camping at Cumberland Island National Seashore
Cumberland Island National Seashore off the coast of Georgia is one of the most spectacular places to camp in America. My son and I camped there last February when the weather was perfect for outdoor fun. During the day the temperature was in the 60’s and at night it …
Diamond Head, Honolulu, HI
One of the natural wonders that I really wanted to see on my trip to Hawaii in 2005 was Diamond Head. My girlfriend Jenny, who lives on Maui, had begged us to come visit for years. We finally found our way there a few years ago and when …
Port of Spain Trinidad
It was an experience of a lifetime visiting the caribbean Island of ‘Trinidad’. A counrty full of beautiful peolpe and exotic brightly coloured birds of all shapes and sizes. My favorite being ‘The Humming bird’. It’s long beak and colourful feathers looked so striking as they flew by. I …
Wilson Park
If you ever find yourself traveling through or in Fayetteville, AR, home to the state’s University of Arkansas, give your family and yourself a treat and go check out Wilson Park which is a stone’s throw away from the University’s grounds. When I went to college there, this was one …
Barcelona
My wife and I enjoy city breaks and have visited a number of splendid destinations across Europe in recent years. It would be difficult to rival the delights of Barcelona for any city. The capital city of Catalunya in Spain, fiercely independent and very refined, Barcelona is a joy …
Sleepy Hollow State Park, Michigan, US
I recently had a day off work and all to myself, so I decided to visit Sleepy Hollow State Park. Located about 20 minutes north of Lansing, Michigan, the park was built in the late 1960’s by damming up the Little Maple River to form what is now …
Prehistoric Gardens dinosaur museum
If you have ever driven down the Souther Oregon coast on hwy. 101 towards California, you have noticed an enormous concrete tyrannasauras rex leering out at you from the right side of the road. “Goodness!” you probably thought, “whatever oculd possess someone to build a giant concrete dinosaur and …
Taj Mahal
I had visited the Taj mahal 3 years back, but the memories of it is still there in my mind and the amazing beauty of it is still there in my eyes. Shahjahan who built this beautiful, one of the seven wonder of the world in memories of his …
Camara and Capones Islands
Camara and Capones Islands
Last year my wife and I went to San Antonio, Zambales, and to the small fishing village of Pundaquit. From there we took a boat ride to the famed Anawangin cove and bypassed the two now less famous islands of Camara and Capones. We camped overnight …
Pura Besakih, Bali, Indonesia
Sunny day is the perfect time to pay Pura Besakih a visit. It’s scenery is beautiful, and you can take clear, beautiful picture of the mountain behind it.
The Pura itself is not only for tourism needed, it also used for Hinduism ceremonies. So you can expect more people …
Bansko winter resort, Bulgaria
Bulgaria is still a relatively unpopular skiing destination. This is so because the country has to compete against established leaders like Austria, Switzerland, Germany and France. The one thing that the country offers as an advantage over the others is relatively low prices.
Bansko is Bulgaria’s most popular winter resort. …
Universal Studios Hollywood
When we went to Orlando, Florida, we just visited Disney World. It was a very short trip that we were not able to go to Universal Studios. My husband has been there few years ago and he’s all praises with the place. So when we went to Los Angeles, …
Crystal Cave
I don’t really know why they still call this Crystal Cave because there are no crystals left. I can barely remember the time when the looting began, but my mom said that during a time when there was an economic crisis, the locals went into the cave and dug …
Amboseli National Park, Kenya
This was my first visit to any sort of park in Kenya. I went on several safaris while visiting Kenya, but Amboseli stands out thanks to its focus on the parks beautiful wildlife scenery.
I noticed that it was a bit of a drive from Nairobi to the park. …
Boggy Creek Airboat Rides, Kissimmee, FL
One afternoon, last Summer, my husband and son decided they wanted to go find a place to do an Airboat Ride. It’s something they had often talked about doing because one of my son’s friends is married to someone who actually builds them for a living.
So, I went …
Ocean City, NJ Parasail
On a recent trip to Ocean City New Jersey, we decided to search for something fun and different. We had seen the smiley-faced parachutes being towed by boats for a few days. We decided to check it out.
On checking it out, I read that Ocean City Parasail …
Ocean Vacation Spots- Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Rehoboth Beach in Delaware is a nice spot to take a vacation during the summer. It is a nice little town with a lot to do with the kids but not with quite the crowds of Ocean City, Maryland not far from Rehoboth. The cost of things is a …
Dubai National Museum
Though it is not a very big museum, yet I recommend this museum. Museum shows Arabian culture,heritage, tradition ,business and professional life. The museum is located inside an ancient historical Fort of Al Fahidi near Burdubai.There is a good collection of archeological objects that depicts the ancient traditional and …
Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal is one of the most unusual palaces in India. In English it means —˜Palace of Winds’. It is located to the north of the Jaipur city and about 10 miles from the international airport and nearly 4 miles from Jaipur railway station. It is very easy to …
Pasir Ris Town Park
Right to the eastern side of Singapore, one can find a park known as Pasir Ris Town Park. The place could tend to be pretty deserted during weekdays and could be jam-packed during weekends. There are certain peak and non-peak periods, in my accordance.
It had been awhile since …
Banaue Rice Terraces
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 …
Hopwood services
When my family and I are travelling on the M42 motorway we often stop of at Hopwood services whether it is for a quick snack, a stretch of the legs, toilet break or even a meal. The services are at junction 2 of the M42.
Hopwood services is a …
Indian Point Campground
Mid-May in 2010 I traveled to northern Minnesota to camp and tour. I spent four nights at two other campgrounds before we arrived at this modest location hidden in Duluth. Lots of hiking and walking, we were spent and very excited when we found Indian Point. It wasn’t a …
Pajang-Pajang Beach, Bali
Once she heard about my plan to have a vacation in Bali last December, my auntie suggested me and my family to visit Pajang-Pajang Beach. She said that the scenery is wonderful.
For everyone in my group know nothing about that place, so we were agreed to take her advise …
Onondaga Cave State Park Missouri
Onondaga Cave State Park is located west of St. Louis and southwest of Sullivan. Exit off of I44 at the Leasburg exit and follow the signs. If you enjoy canoeing the campground has about 17 primitive campsites set along the Meramec River, which is perfect for putting …
Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur
Although Kuala Lumpur (KL) is only a two hour journey by flight from the town where I presently stay, I have no many occasions to visit this city. My last visit in December 2009 was to join a one-week seminar in KL, and I used my spare time to …
Tour of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
For our overnight stay at Philadelphia, my family bought All Day Passes from the Philadelphia Trolley Works and 76 Carriage Company for US$27 per person. This is a Hop On Hop Off pass good for one day, just like we did in New York City.
The tour around …
Sentosa Island
I first went to Singapore last October of 2005. I am with my husband and we were on our honeymoon. Actually we first went to Malaysia and flew to Singapore after visiting Kuala Lumpur and the famous Petronas Twin Towers.
And of course, going to Singapore is not complete without …
Forbidden Island
Located at the east side of the island, Forbidden Island is undeveloped and untouched. You will see some litters on the shores, but these probably came from the ferries or other boats crossing. Few people go to Forbidden Island because you will need to hike through a forest to …
Engen Garage Filling Station and Convenience Store
Taking the off ramp from the uncharacteristically quiet freeway on the way to the casino, for a night out of some light gambling, I had an experience that made me appreciate the mere essence of the courtesy of some people.
No different to any other filling station, this Engen garage …
Helena Montana Travel
Helena, Montana is the best small town in the United States. i have traveled the united States extensively and have settled finaly in Helena, because it is the Best small town I have been to. Helena has one of the best art museums in the country, plus many other …
HAWAI TRAVEL
The Hawaiian islands have something for everyone. “Big Island”, as they call it, is home to multiple active volcanoes which includes the Mauna Loa, the most active volcano on earth and the Kalauea which is currently one of the most lava productive volcanoes on earth. I recomment a …
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