i recently went to paris and thought it was absolutly fabulous. i went there with my boyfriend and stayed in a cheap hotel on the outskirts of the famous city. we visited the eifel tower on the first day that we were there. it was dark out as it …

On my last trip to visit my mom, I decided to venture out into the community and check out their Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. To be frank, as long as I had previously lived in Gainesville, I didn’t realize the city had a botanical gardens. Because my visit took place …

Fort Kochi beach is one of my favorite beaches I have been ever too. A visit to this beach is a greta way to refresh yourself and to have fun. A way from the dusty city, you can really experience the beauty of nature on this beach. Did …

There are many beautiful places in the Philippines that the world has yet to discover. Of course, one of the most famous beaches here is Boracay, but if you’re not the “party-by-the beach” type of person, then you might want to try Panglao Island, Bohol. It also has the …

Everyone will be mesmerized and will surely fell in love in the beauty of Chocolate Hills in Bohol, Philippines. The easiest way to get to Bohol from Manila is via airplane straight to Tagbilaran. Once in Tagbilaran you will find many van drivers to take you around the town …

In Massachusetts, Boston, my whole family and my aunt’s family have been to Skywalk Observatory before. We went in a large group to this fascinating travel destination. If you do go for a visit to Boston, it is a must to check out this place. I give …

My husband and some friends went to Boracay Island this year for the Holy Week celebration. It was April 2010, and the island is filled with tourists and locals during the Holy week. People flock the area because of the bars, hotels and restaurants all the beach front, and …

Sitting adjacent to Williamsburg, Virginia, sits the white sandy beaches of the pristine Virginia Beach. Virginia Beach is a hot spot for many tourists, as its huge hotels and waterfront motels provide excellent views for all visitors. The beach is immaculately maintained by the state of Virginia …

I like to travel by flight for long distances (600 km or more) and by train for short and medium distances. When we planed to travel from Phnom Penh (Cambodia) to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City or HCMC for short, Vietnam) I wanted to book a flight, but since …

The Mazatlon Port is beautiful. Coming into port the view is spectacular ith rock cliffs jetting out of the ocean. The shore is lined with mountains and forest. It is very easy to get around the city. When you get on the dock there are several booths promoting their …

The Demolition Derby up at the local fairgrounds in my town is a sight to see. So far every year I have lived here in Jamestown TN we have went to it. Last year when we went one of the cars were going so fast it went through the …

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 …

In all the years that I have been coming to Florida on vacation and since then, all the years that I’ve lived here, I only just began to go to the Keys in the past 4 years. It just always seemed too far away from where I live …

Spending time outdoors is definitely something that my family enjoys, but we all have our own specific interests when it comes to the wide variety of different activities possible. There are very few places where we can travel and enjoy each of our hobbies without spending a significant …

I had been to Singapore in the year 2009 as a part of the student’s exchange program. I was over there for about 5 months, and all i did was exploring and studying each and every nook and corner of Singapore. That time i came across this beautiful Butterfly …

When I visit the White Mountains of New Hampshire, I often make a point of visiting Loon Mountain in Lincoln, NH. Not only do they have a Gondola ride that climbs up to the summit, but they also have an artisan village at the summit, a playground for …

First of all, the Wandering Wheels Campground is designed specifically for families. There are just oodles of activities available for a group of people. One of the things that I really like about this campground it that it is not all that far from Munising. My …

The University of Bristol Botanic Garden is one of those places which really ought to be slightly more of a tourist attraction than it in fact is, but which I can understand not being so. Probably the main reason for this is that it is just a little bit …

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 …

My husband knows my greatest fear and that is seeing a statue be it human-size or huge up close and personal. He wanted me to overcome this fear and what better or shall I say, scarier way than to bring me to Haw Par Villa. This park really freaked …

San Antonio is really the underdog to other Texas cities like Houston, and Dallas. Although Houston and Dallas are much larger, San Antonio, still has as much to offer. The city is located kind of in the middle of texas, and is famous for the battle of the Alamo. …

I just got back around 2 months back from Penang, Malaysia. Or also known as Pulau Pinang. The majority race there are mainly Chinese and Indians, and then followed by Malaysian Malays. I think there’s nothing much going on around in Penang and I wish that …

My hubby and I went to Boracay for our honeymoon. It was a wedding gift from an uncle and aunt. they booked us at Sun Villa Spa & Resort. It is located on top of a hill and just a few walk you’ll be directed to D Talipapa and …

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 …

India gate is located in New Delhi, inside the India Gate Hexagon. It is a big war memorial in India. The form looks similar to Arc de Triomphe in Paris but smaller in size. On the day time, it is not very easy to approach the gate as the …

For the past 2 weeks my husband had been busy with work so after the busy days, we usually desire a weekend getaway. I browse the internet and saw this Top 150 Great Places in Illinois as endorsed by the American Institute of Architects ( including the Fountain of Time, …

I still remember last year when I had to shaperone my little sister’s class trip to Pesaro (East coast of Italy) We left her school early in the morning and made excellent time. We stopped at a Mcdonald’s on the road (regardless one of the teachers was completely against …

On all our trips to Florida, I-95 has loomed ahead as the most practical route. It may have a bad reputation for traffic upsets, but on our last trip down to St. Augustine, I-95 was an exceptionally pleasant ride. The lanes are well-kept, and in some places the route …

Cataldo, Idaho is off highway 90 in northern Idaho. It is a very small town, but is best know for the mission. It’s an easy access with plenty of parking and a great learning experience.
As you leave the highway for the mission it is only a few minutes to …

In 1995 my husband took me to Dale Hollow Lake. We rented a small boat and went out on the lake for a day of relaxation. We had our two small children with us and I was pregnant for our third child at the time. It was a beautiful …

Baiyoke Tower and Sky Hotel is one of the tallest buildings in Thailand, standing 309 meters above the ground. Surrounded by Bangkok’s Pratunam shopping district it towers above the busy streets and is easily recognizable by it’s circular fluorescent …

An extra activity which we did while in Phophonyane was the Gobolondlo Mountain Drive. For the price of E 300 for 4 people this tour would be conducted in a matter of two hours, I was glad that the tour included the use of their own vehicle …

It is said that you can go around the world in Vegas and that certainly seems the case as one drives down the Strip and sees the skyline of New York, the pyramids of Egypt, and finally the Eiffel Tower. Although only half the size of the original Eiffel …

In San Antonio Texas located at 300 Alamo Plaza stands one of Texas’ greatest icons, the Alamo. This fortress is a memory ingrained into every Texas school child’s mind. However, when you go to visit this monument be prepared for the tourist traps.
We had a difficult time finding parking. …

My family and I, who are from Cebu City, Philippines, had a vacation in Manila more than 8 months ago. This is to treat our little girl, who is an animal-lover, to visit the various zoos in Luzon.
I have heard about the Zoobic Safari in Subic Bay, which is …

So your friends all want you to go skiing with them. Unfortunately, however, you have never been skiing and are somehow reluctant to go and delve head first into a slope and make a fool out of yourself. Don’t worry. Doe Mountain sits squarely within the …

For my birthday one year I was surprised with a trip to Wildwood, New Jersey. It was the first time I’d ever visited the ocean and had no idea what to expect, and that first view of the ocean sprawling out in the distance was one I’ll never forget. …

As Midwesterners know everything comes to a grinding halt during the winter months in Minnesota, unless you are an ice fisherman. So it is with Valley Fair. The park passes are extremely expensive and if you have lots of kids, it is prohibitive to visit. Summer …

Last weekend, it has been our plan to go to Villa Escudero Plantations and Resort; well everything was very well worth it. The Resort is very beautiful, close to nature and though it is about 2-3 hour drive from the city, the whole trip is very worth everything. We …

My family likes to go to Wisconsin Dells to enjoy ourselves, but just can’t afford to stay in the hotels in downtown Wisconsin Dells. Consequently, we camp and have found that staying at the Dells Timberland allows us a great place to camp at a reasonable price. …

Weeks before Christmas, forced to flee the cold, terrible weather of a wintery Korea, I hopped a flight to Thailand. After a long cab ride, an even longer bus ride, a bumpy ride in the back of a pick-up truck, the slowest ferry I’ve ever been on, and a …

I didn’t know that Busch Gardens Williamsburg was voted the world’s most beautiful theme park until one of the tour guides told us about it. This place is located in Williamsburg, Virginia and I went with my boyfriend and some of his friends. We were visiting Virginia …

If you are inclined toward the open road a terrific circular course may be easily traversed within gorgeous British Columbia.
The course of which I’m suggesting you take is generally a ten day to two week road trip wherein you will be able to appreciate a fair amount of the natural …

During a trip through Kentucky, we decided to stop in the capital city Frankfort, and we were persuaded to make a stop at Liberty Hall Historic Site. A friendly local suggested we see this site after finding out I was a history buff and that I liked antiques, so we …

Travelled to Malaysia last year and visited KL Tower (Menara KL) at night. The tower, standing 421 meters tall has a breaktaking view and can make your jaw and hat both fall. With its beautiful spot lights all around, it looked like a sci-fi object up in the sky. …

Last July, three of my friends and I decided to take a little road trip to Chicago. We got a hotel for one night outside the city (Best Western). We were there for a concert put on by the band Nine Days, but we also decided to …

Having come from the wooded and very green state of Michigan, it’s always an experience when I get to visit the wonderful state of Nevada, with it’s consistent sunshine and dry landscape. To say it knocks my sinuses out of whack is saying far too little! But, nevertheless, I …

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 …

I was in the market to purchase a Waistpack so I decided to go with this one. JanSport is a very well known brand and that’s the reason why I decided to go with this one. I have to say that this thing certainly doesn’t disappoint and …

On my trip to Pensacola on my never ending quest to see Lighthouses, we also spent a couple days visiting Perdido Key. Perdido Key is 247 acres and 16 miles long. It’s beautiful white sugar sand beaches and the warm blue-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico …