I bought the Deuter 22 SL rucksack. It a 22 litre day rucksack that is really comforable despite the fact that it is a little too short for my back.
What I love most about this bag is that the shoulder straps are contoured so that they stay sprung out …

Some time ago, my wife and I had the great opportunity to spend 5 days in Paris, as a wedding present from my parents! So several weeks before actually getting there, we started searching for a nice touring schedule that could really make the best possible use of those …

Do you know the southernmost capital in the world? Correct, the answer is Wellington in New Zealand. Last March I had an opportunity to visit this city. This capital of New Zealand is a beautiful small town. Along the way from the airport to city centre, you will enjoy panoramic …

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 …

Once I traveled through gorgeous British Columbia it didn’t take much for my travel companion to convince me to travel into the unaffected beauty and wilderness of the Yukon. The area due north of British Columbia is absolutely breath-taking and should not be missed.
In order to give you a …

The one place that will always be on my to-do list whenever I visit my friend in Vegas, is a visit to the Red Rock Canyon, just several miles from the strip. You live the giant city of lights, drive for 20 minutes, and suddenly you’re in a mountainous …

My husband and I are very fussy about where we camp. This is another one of the places that suit us. Lakewood is a very picturesque area. The profile of the surrounding area is really low key and although there are a lot of people; …

Brownsville, TX if you are looking for somewhere that has a little bit of history. But can also make you feel uneasy when you are traveling then well this could be the perfect place for you to visit. This is the further southern city in the United States once …

The very first time I went to Hong Kong was November of last year. I took my son with me. In fact, the trip was for him, sort of a belated birthday gift for his 13th birthday. He wanted Disneyland so much, and the one in Hong Kong was …

Just a few months ago, I had a most wonderful day spent roaming one of the most beautiful gardens I have ever seen. From our hotel at Hobart, it took us just a few minutes to the garden’s very exquisite …

It had been years since I last visited the White Mountains in NH, but I got up there for a week last summer. I hadn’t been to Cannon Mountain in probably 10 years or more. But we were there to do it all since we hardly get …

(Note: Some of the locations/sites are in German—”the spellings are therefore correct.)
Very charming travel sight-seeing opportunities exist if you just allow your mind and spirit to open up to them. Terrific back country opportunities are very rewarding; however, you need to know, first, where it is they …

I lived in Kings Cross for several months in 2008 and can vouch for the fact that it is one part of Sydney that never sleeps. This is not a family orientated place, somewhere you would head out with the kids, or a very place to shop. There are …

At the edge of old Superior Arizona is one of the most fantastic places on the planet, as far as I am concerned. I could spend hours there lost in exotic desert beauty, and have. I also bring people there from other parts of the world and no one has …

Tour companies abound in Quito. In a city that promotes all of it´s clubs, tours, restaurants, and events by fliers and posters, one only has to look around the nearest hotel or restaurant for companies offering paradise to every traveler that is willing to shell out a few …

The last time I got home to Rhode Island, we were looking for something unusual to do or see that I hadn’t done before. This is difficult in Rhode Island because I was born and raised here and am known to be quite a traveler of sorts finding …

I have had the best service at Lavonna’s Travel. She is the most hard working travel agent that I have ever worked with. It doesn’t matter if it is hotels, cruises, flights or whatever - she does her absolute best to get you the most reasonable price. …

This new resort located in Paradise Farms in Bulacan has a huge wave pool which they consider as their main attraction. I think it’s a big hit nowadays compared to other resorts because only a few has a wave pool. We visited the place last week …

If you have never been to Newfoundland and you are planning a trip here then you are in for a sweet treat. You’re in for the most thrilling vacation of your life. Newfoundland has beauty beyond compare from its rugged cliffs where the Atlantic Ocean washes ashore to the deep …

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 …

I was shocked a little, when I heard that no one of my colleagues in the company did not visit Sanssouci complex. I have been in Sanssouci three times and I do not understand how my friends miss such a wonderful place.
Sanssouci Palace was Frederick the Great’s summer residence. …

I was very excited when I visited the cape coast castle located at cape coast in the central and southern provinces of Ghana. This castle was built by the Danes and later occupied by the British in the olden days, when they were involved in the slave trade …

Epcot Center was one of my favorite travel destinations as a child, and it remains on my list of all-time favorite places as an adult. I think Disney has mastered the art of creating magical theme parks, and I don’t think anyone else in that industry can even …

Not too far North of where we live in Cocoa Beach, FL is the infamous Ron Jon’s Surf Shop which is an experience in itself. You can see Ron Jon billboards on the highway of I-95 for miles in either direction enticing you to stop when you get …

This is one of my most favorite cities in the world! Why? Because it’s clean, it’s green, everything is cheap and best of all, there are no TYPHOONS of any kind!
The City:
It is rare to find garbage in the streets in Davao, in fact, you’d notice that as early …

Located on Museum Island, Pergamon Museum offers the largest, most visually astounding exhibitions on the planet. Seriously, I’m talking HUGE here. Even the museum’s building is monumental, not to mention what’s inside of it. An adult ticket is 10 EUR, which is valid for most of the museums located …

If you plan to visit Kobe to see Japanese temples and shrines then this is not the place for you. Yes, there are some shrines around Kobe but they are not categorized as important tourist destination. Kobe is a rather large city in Central Japan, about 50 minutes by train …

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Batman the Ride at Six Flags Great Adventure is a steel inverted roller coaster and among one of the theme park’s favorites and most popular, it was actually the first of its kind. Just like Bizarro, Batman the Ride …

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 …

I am a travel freak and never let a chance of seeing the unseen part of the world go. I have used many services to make my traveling experience easy, but recently I found one which is really remarkable. This is Visa Signature Card. Though, the card is out …

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 …

We arrived in the morning about ten o’clock at the Chariot Creek Lodge trail head . Every one was pacing in the parking lot awaiting the arrival of the last of our group before we could depart on our hiking trip. We checked to make sure that everyone …

As you cruise interstate 5 on your way north and near the area of Fresno you’ll begin to see exit signs for Yosemite. Take any one of them and head out for a great adventure for your family or with a loved one. Yosemite is known for it’s wonderful …

While vacationing in New England, I had the opportunity to go to Bromley Mountain, Vt. They have so much to do here in the summer. More people need to know about this! It’s so much fun for us non-skiers!
They have an Alpine Slide, it’s …

My daughters and I took time and money out to visit Waldameer amusement Park just off Presque Isle in Erie, PA. We went up a week early to put my oldest daughter in her dorm.
We had a terrible time. The park was over-crowded with school buses full …

On my way to work today I decided to take my chances on a bus ride because I saw how much people there are waiting to get inside the MRT station. There are huge numbers of people waiting and pushing each other at the Edsa North MRT station. I …

Don’t let the name fools you. You don’t have to pack your bags and boots and put on insect repellents to venture in the thick jungle searching for the Lost World of Tambun. But the gate to the Lost World is only open around noon daily and you can …

Hello fellow travelers,
What could be more fun than traveling to faraway places? One place you may wish to plan a trip is Venice Italy. I remember as a kid seeing a picture of three businessmen wearing nearly knee high boots and traversing in front of the shops: …

My visit to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago,IL gave me a big shock right off the bat. That was caused when I saw the ticket price. I could not believe it. I was there with a group of fifteen people, and when I purchased the tickets for all of …

I have once vistited a historical Temple monument known as Gangai Konda Cholapuram built by the King Raja Raja Chola the great who ruled most of the South India many hundred years ago.I was amused by the huge size of the temple and wondered how …

The Page-Lake Powell Campground is one of the cleanest campgrounds we have ever had the opportunity to stay in. The rates at the campground are some of the best in the area, full service with cable ran us $30. One of the really nice things this campground …

I have to say that these people are very very competent. They Offer great deals on vacation trips all across Europe. With about 300 euro you can go from Milan to Barcelona, sleep in a luxorious hotel for 5 nights and see all of what Spain has to offer. …

Wether you need to book travel plans for an emergency or for a leisurely vacation you need to check thru http://www.bookingbuddy.com . They will find you the cheapest travel arrangements online searching thru such sites as Expedia, Orbitz, Ultimatefare, Cheap Tickets, Cheap O’ Air, Kayak, Travelocity, Hotwire, Priceline, Side …

Again, another great review for my experience in Orlando, Florida and this is one of the best places that I have visited located near to the SeaWorld and it is none other than Discovery Cove. Now, this place is a real gem; full of enticing tropical paradise that …

When travelling up and down the M five motorway I the south west of England I often stop of at Cullompton service station. The service station is just junction twenty eight of the motorway on the A three seven three. The services are operated by a small …

Hyderabad is the capital of Andhra Pradesh, a state of India. Hyderabad is a very big city and well-developed. It is famous for its IT sector. Hyderabad has good roads and it is well-known for its commercial sector. Hyderabad is connected to other places of India by bus, train …

While visiting Holland, Michigan, my Dutch grandparents wanted to take us to see as many authentic Dutch attractions as we could, and one day they planned a visit to the Deklomp Wooden Shoe and Delft Factory. Although I have been to the real Holland several times, I was looking …

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 …

We booked this campground because my cousins had stayed here before, and thus had no idea what it would be like. You have to book quite far in advance (a year in advance is best, otherwise the campground office doesn’t open until March). Even booking a couple of days …