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 …

Quite simply, for me, the prospect of biking around Ecuador is intimidating. The roads here are steep and crowded with traffic. The terrain that can be covered, Cotopaxi, Otavalo, and Pichincha Volcanoes, have elements that I wouldn’t be comfortable covering by myself. I have met those …

I would like to do a review of Las Ramblas, Barcelona’s most famous or should I say infamous promenade. I especially like this part of the city because of the hustle and bustle of people of all-walks of life, local and foreign alike. The promenade is a nice place …

Bowling in Castelletto is a lot funner than doing the same thing elsewhere. Apart from the fact that Castelletto offers a much funner nightlife, with many little restaurants, nearby discos and bars/clubs, it also has a much bigger bowling alley thus giving you and your friends much more space …

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 …

Growing up in Bergen County, New Jersey, there weren’t alot of zoos and aquariums nearby. However, we had one gem: Van Saun County Park & Zoo! I have been there more times than I can count, and now enjoy taking my son when we visit family back east.
If …

The Land of Lost Content is a remarkable tourist attraction, one which almost everyone who visits absolutely loves, and yet it is a place that seems to be barely known beyond its immediate vicinity. This may change to some extent now that it has been featured in at least …

My main interest for finally going to Museum of Anthropology at UBC in Vancouver, was that I am a big fan of Bill Reid, the famous First Nations artist, and I am also very interested in the history of First Nations people; this museum has one of the biggest …

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 …

When I heard about the boat trips you can do in Hahei I wasn’t sure what to expect. I booked the the trip and went down to the beach to wait for the boat.
The trip was $65 for an hour ride which sounds like a lot of money …

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 …

Rehobath Beach located along the brilliant Delaware shoreline is one fo the best family vacation spots perhaps within the United States. Altough Rehobath was recently given the diagnosis of being one of the best places in the United States to retire, it is anything but quiet. In …

I am starting to love priceline.com. It is a travel-related website wherein you can book flights, hotels & car rentals. I have been searching in different sites like these for a vacation package that is cheap & affordable but I was unlucky. My husband and I wanted to …

Since September is declared Heritage month in South Africa and I found myself in Cape Town with a few coins to spare, I decided to visit one of the most talked about world heritage sites, the Robben Island, were the great Nelson Mandela was once held prisoner of politics.
I …

One of the most relaxing and exciting vacations for anyone to take, is to Freeport Island in the Bahamas. While you can’t get there directly via flying, you more often than not fly to Florida, and enjoy a seven hour or so cruise to reach the Bahamas by water. …

Kings Island is an amusement park near Cincinnati, Ohio. I grew up near Cincinnati, and my summers in southern Ohio were never quite complete without at least one trip to Kings Island. Although I’ve been to several amusement parks during my lifetime, Kings Island remains one of …

Visiting the Thomas Jefferson Memorial was an emotional experience. Washington D.C. is just so full of historic places to go, places that America was essentially developed and expounded from. So many men, men we call great, and men who were great for their courage, are regaled there.
For …

While visiting friends in Florida, our host planned a day out for everyone that ended up being a great experience. I am glad I didn’t know about it ahead of time, though, because I am uneasy with heights, and this adventure included some pretty high altitudes!
My friend kept our …

One of the latest tourist and local attraction in Singapore has got to be the Singapore Flyer. It is Singapore’s very own London Eye and is the world’s largest Giant Observation Wheel. My family and I went on the Singapore Flyer recently when we got free tickets from a …

I simply love Anguilla, which is located in The Leeward Islands. I have been to this place with my family before and there were lots of duty-free shopping perks and also for the fact that there were loads of amazing beaches in this section of the Caribbean. …

Of all the places in the Philippines, Cebu is probably my least favorite place to visit. And I dread going there every month for work. You would never catch me going there for a vacation either. I don’t exactly know when I started hating this place, because it didn’t …

The Liberty Sciene Museum opened recently after being closed for renovations. Where are the renovations? While its true things are different than before it was closed it is still a disappointment. The fact that it is a disappointment is also a disappointment. This should be …

I recently flew Czech Airlines between Saint Petersburg, Russia and Paris France. I chose this airline because it offered the cheapest rate and, as a student, I was traveling on a strict budget and price was very important to me.
I can not praise the airline highly enough. I …

We do like to take short breaks down to Devon and Cornwall when we can. The one time we stopped in a lovely location by ST Ives called Lelant. The accommodation was a one bedroom bungalow called Leafy Hollow.
We had a little trouble finding the accommodation as …

Longmeadow pond is a great place to take the kids on a hot summer day. It’s located in Bethlehem, CT, about 15 minutes from Litchfield. Even though Longmeadow Pond is technically a pond it seems to be more of a small lake. It’s located in a …

We were in Santa Fe, New Mexico a few years ago and my son and his father talked me into going with them on a raft ride. Now I am not one who loves the water, I would rather watch it than be in it but an adventure …

Shravanabelagola is a place in Karnataka, India. This is a beautiful place and thronged by visitors. Majority of the visitors are from various parts of India. The most interesting thing in Shravanabelagola is a tall statue, the height of which is more than 150 metres. This statue is sacred …

I went on a free excursion in Paphos, Cyprus called the Free Blanket Trip. This trip involves a visit to a health therapeutic presentation at a showroom belonging to PAL Promotions (Produce of Authentic Lambswool)and after an excursion sight seeing to a destination within the surrounding area of …

Nairn Falls is located just south of Pemberton, just 20 minutes north of the world renown Whistler Ski Resort, in Nairn Falls Provincial Park. There is ample parking right off highway 99, which is free, but do make sure you lock your car and don’t leave valuables in …

Sydney would be classified as the city with the most population in Australia. Capital city of New South Wales, Sydney is along the coast and the number of places to visit is going to be hard to choose. So, would that be a place for a holiday? If you …

While on a tour of amusement parks in Ohio and Michigan we stumbled across the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park just outside of Grandrapids, Michigan. We were tired of driving on the highway and in need of a snack when we opted to take a side trip …

As foreign tourists, we were not sure to use the city bus in Bangkok which was normally very crowded, while taxis were certainly expensive. Therefore, the choice fell on the tuk-tuk, the three-cycle vehicle. Our first experience with the tuk-tuk was, however, not very good. Recently right after we …

Located in an old renovated night club in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia is the Discovery Centre, a registered non-profit charitable organization. Known everywhere as Nova Scotia’s hands-on science centre, this organization lets the general public take place in interactive science displays and watch videos on climate change.
When I entered …

In August 2015, while on our European honeymoon, my husband and I took the famous Swiss scenic train, the Glacier Express, from Zermatt to St. Moritz. This train proudly boasts that it is ‘the slowest express train in the world’.

Regardless of whether you travel in first or second class, reservations …

A few years ago I went on a cruise that took us to Jamaica. The port of call we docked at was actually Montego Bay, but one of the excursions was to visit Ocho Rios, Jamaica and go to Dunn’s River Falls. My family and I decided to take …

I did not want to go to Robben Island at all because I was scared of taking ferries. But this was the economical and normal way to see the Island. I eventually agreed to go when my husband bulldozed me into coming as he said that if something went …

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. …

The location of Sydney Aquarium is in Darling Harbour about seven minutes westward on foot from Town Hall railway station and around 10 minutes from Sydney Tower. The admission fee is 35 Australian dollars (38.50 US dollars) per person, but only 55 dollars if you purchase tickets for both …

I have spent many a day enjoying the Dewey Beach scene. Dewey is an extremely small party town located just past Rehobath Beach, Delaware. There is not much to the town besides multiple surf shops, ice cream havens, and bars, but for people who enjoy the drinking …

Last Spring break I went to Negril to enjoy the parties being offered. Well Firstly I visit the area on a regular basis during the year off season, but this was my first visit during a time when many visitors will also be there enjoying themselves. Being a three …

A fun family friendly place to visit, is always Virginia Beach. During the summer months, the beach welcomes tourists to enjoy its bright sunlight, beautifully maintained sandy beaches, and wide variety of beach shops. In addition to great shopping and a fabulous beach with vast oceans, Virginia …

Visiting The Gambia was a different experience while living in West Africa. My family and I were there for a beach holiday but decided to see some of the local tourist attractions. After all, we were tourists and we wanted to play the roles to the hilt. One of …

Do you want to make a visit to Taichung but have only one and a half day to spend? There is nothing to worry about. I arrived at Taichung HSR Station at 10 in the morning from Kaohsiung by high speed rail. Then I took a local train from Xinwuri …

Miami International Airport has traditionally had a poor reputation with passengers travelling to, from or through this airport. I think that whilst some of the allegations may have been true in the past, Miami International Airport has changed a lot in the last few years, and no longer …

Bataan is known for the death march that occurred during the World War 2. Thousands of Filipino and American soldiers were forcibly marched to their deaths by cold-hearted Japanese soldiers. Witnesses of this brutal even tell the soldiers hardships and what they went through at that time. Many of …

Honestly I wish that I could give this a good review, but I’m afraid that I can’t.
The first time that I went to Universal Studio’s Halloween Horror Nights, it really was something to remember. It was the year that they had “The Director”. It was spectacular! As …

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 …

We saw a couple of adverts for Lego Land Windsor on TV recently and decided that we would see what it was like. To this end I checked the website and was very impressed with what I saw. The website was very detailed and not only did …

Located at the Dhauladhar foothills, this town is known for its tea gardens and moderate climate. Very well connected with road from delhi, chandigarh and Simla. It also have a narrow gauge track running from Pathankot, which takes around 8 hrs. Train journey is recommended for those looking for …

The one word I would come up with for the Grand Canyon National Park is “awesome!” It’s huge, about 15 miles wide and close to 200 feet long. It’s about a hour or two from Flagstaff, Arizona. If you want to stay nearby, there are a number …