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 …

If you want to go and visit Dracula’s Castle, also known as Bran Castle you should prepare yourself for a long trip because it’s not that easy to get there and there are some things you should want to avoid. My advice is to go to your …

Shanghai is one of the largest cities in China. It can be a great place to visit and see the core of China. There is a large International Airport located in Pudong. The great thing about the airport is that there is English writing as well, this can be …

One of the original attractions at Walt Disney World that has been there since day one in 1971 is the “Hall of Presidents” I can remember being bored out of my mind with it as a kid when I first went. It was cool to a point because of …

I’ve been trying to check out the zoos available around my state which is Florida. My Granddaughter and I have been having “dates” to go to whatever zoo I’ve chosen that Friday.
This particular review is on Jacksonville’s zoo. They have their zoo, like so many others, …

When we vacation in the Outer Banks, which is sometimes yearly and at least every few years, we always go to Hatteras Island as a rule because we prefer the quiet and laid back atmosphere that it provides. We have though, taken a day trip up to Nag’s …

Hikkaduwa is a city in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is known as the pearl of the Indian Ocean because of the sandy beaches, rich culture and the very hospitable people and Sri Lanka is right below India! Hikkaduwa is also known as a great hippy point for all the …

When I first moved to Florida, we were trying to experience different areas before deciding where to settle. While we were on the West Coast checking out Clearwater and Tampa, we had the occasion to spend two months in a cottage right on Indian Rocks Beach. It was …

Until fairly recently I was not only ignorant of what an interesting little town Crickhowell was, but was barely even conscious of its existence, tucked away as it is in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Having now seen the place for myself, I can only unreservedly apologise to its …

It was our first day in St-Emilion, France, one of the premier wine spots in the Bordeaux region, and we were ready to go tasting.
We bought tickets for a wine tasting tour from the St-Emilion tourist information center for 15 euros for approximately three hours of tasting. We were …

Monticello is the estate designed and built by Thomas Jefferson, third U.S. President, just outside of Charlottesville, Virginia in Albermarle County. It is run and maintained by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation and has been excellently renovated throughout the years, looking just as if they expected Mr. Jefferson …

Euroski Petrol is the petrol station we always try to use to fill at when we are in Spain. It is conveniently situated for just of the main coast road opposite Parque Aquatico Mijas. In this day and age of escalating fuel prices this service station seem …

I hadn’t been to the Brevard Zoo in several years. So, recently we were going to have my little Granddaughter, Amber for the day and I thought it might be fun to take her to the zoo.
I was so pleasantly surprised at all that had changed since I’d been …

This summer we went away for a week’s holiday on the Dorset coast in the UK. We decided to get here just to get away for a few days at the last minute. It wasn’t too far to drive compared to the fact that we have driven …

Yonge Street, pronounced like the word young, is the longest street in the world according to the Guinness World Book of Records. I can easily tell you the history of the city of Toronto by going through the length of this legendary street.
We begin with 1 Yonge Street …

Genting Highlands is a hilltop between the states of Pahang and Selangor in malaysia. Its about an hours drive outside Kuala Lumpur (KL), the capital of Malaysia.
This is a wonderful place to visit when you are in Malaysia. The weather here is cool, thus a good get-away from the …

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 …

The Perhentian Islands are the perfect place to get away from it all and simply relax for a few days, which is actually what their name means, “place to stop” in Bahasa Melayu, the native language of Malaysia. Nestled off the east coast of Malaysia in …

On a two week trip to visit friends in Mississippi, we traveled to Alabama and got the chance to see a few things while there. One of those things was the Montgomery Zoo, in Montgomery, AL. You know I’ve been to many zoos before and I’ve even been …

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 …

China is a nice country to visit and attracks the last years more and more visitors. Beautiful places like The Great Wall in Beijing, the forbidden city in Beijing, the Terra Cotta Warriors in Xian is known by the most people.
A cultural event in this city Xian is the …

I have to admit I was quite scared as the car went up the winding road to the top of Mt. Wellington. Although we had checked the night before the weather condition at the mountain and knew there would be …

Tau Pan is part of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve which is a 52,000 + hectare reserve of grasslands in the Kalahari Desert, Botswana. I went there from 01-04 April 2010 to spend the Easter holidays.
Tau Pan can be reached by land from Maun (about 4-5 hours drive), …

As a family, my husband, myself, and our two daughters, visit Branson, Missouri at least three or four times a year when the weather permits. There is so much to do in this area and one way to find out about places to go is to Ride the Ducks. …

The Sitting Bull Crystal Caverns are a real adventure to visit. The cave itself was first explored and developed by Alex Duhamel and his sons in 1929 and has been host to many visitors since 1934.
Touring this cave in the Black Hills of SD will take you deep (and …

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 wanted to review the new Sargeant museum in Louisa, Virginia.
I am a new resident of Louisa County and had been considering working in the museum as a docent. I am an amateur history student. One thing when visiting the museum you will be …

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 …

I went on vacation with my girlfriend’s family last summer to Hilton Head Island. I have been to several different beach sites both on the atlantic coast and in the Caribbean. The island of Hilton Head is very commercialized. If you are into natural settings and wildlife this is …

It was some 4 years ago when I went to Rosegold Beach Resort and Hotel in Sta. Calatagan Batangas along with my office mates. It was an all expense overnight company outing inclusive of families. We did not spend anything as the company provided for all. It …

My most memorable experience in Sagada happened about 7 years ago, when I had the opportunity to view the Hanging Coffins up close. Sagada is well known for the burial tradition of the Mountain people wherein they put their dead into carved out logs (that actually look like canoes) …

I was in Penang for vacation over the weekend. I visited the Penang Butterfly Farm which is located quite far away from Georgetown. It is located after the Batu Ferringhi stretch and before the newly built hydroelectric dam. This was my second visit to this farm; the first was …

My friends and I went to Camiguin Island for our yearly vacation. Camiguin is a province in the Mindanao region of the Philippines and is known as the Island of Fire because of the many volcanoes in the island. Many people have the impression that all …

Nearly everything I do here is based on the weather. After such a hectic week, especially with the start of the school year last Tuesday, my husband and I decided that we should get out of Brussels and go for a day trip to the coast. Everyone in my …

Pacific Spirit Regional Park is a forested and foreshore park, directly outside West Vancouver in British Columbia. There are over 50 kilometers of hiking trails that lead you through towering trees, and out onto rocky beaches.
Pacific Spirit Regional Park comprises 763 hectares of forest and foreshore immediately west …

Dreamworld is one of Queensland’s biggest theme parks. The price for adult and student/child ranges from $40-100, however the price ranges whether there are discounts, or family tickets.
This theme park is located at Gold Coast, in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the very huge places where one day …

City of Strasbourg in France is very close to the German border and when I was there my friends students did their shopping in Germany. It was way cheaper there and also, to my greatest surprise, the Germans organized wonderful flower shows.This part of France, where Strasbourg is located, …

When I went to Orlando, Florida for the first time I was obsessed with everything connected to the Titanic. I was ecstatic when I discovered there was an extensive Titanic museum in Orlando, located in a quaint Spanish-style collection of shops known as the Mercado. The museum’s whole name …

When I was home to Rhode Island earlier this year, I had the opportunity to go camping with some friends in Charlestown at Burlingame State Park. I was born and raised in Rhode Island, and although I’ve heard of Burlingame Park and knew it was a popular park and …

World War II has been an uneraseble part of Singapore’s History. It forms the foundation of the need for a technologically advanced ARMY force as a deterrance to any hostility.
As an attempt to educate the post-war generations and to honour the war veterans, an interative centre was developed on …

This Nature Reserve is located a bit farther from the city of Gaborone, about 40 minutes drive from where I live. It is larger than the Gaborone Game Reserve and supposedly has more animals in it. The fees are not very cheap, about P 50 or $ 7 per …

As you are driving north through Idaho on highway 95 you will come to the small town of Plummer. You will turn east on highway 5 and head for the wonderful town of St. Maries. It is the center of the St. Joe Valley and is where the St. …

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 …

Knokke is a seaside city which is about 100 kilometers from Brussels. To get there from Brussels (where we usually come from), you have to take the Ring (marked on the panels as such) and take the E411 direction Oostende. You will first get the panel Gent. Just follow …

We decided to make our weekly hiking trip to the Horseshoe Bend Military Park today. The park is dedicated to informing everyone about the battle of the Creek Indians at Horseshoe Bend.
They have a small museum inside the visitor center that was quite informative. It’s …

My husband and I have had the opportunity to visit the brand new visitor center and museum located at 1195 Baltimore Pike (route 97) in Gettysburg right after the grand opening in 2008, and several times since then.
As you drive up the newly paved roads you first come …

If you are planning a trip to Bergen County NJ, a visit to Mahwah is a must! The Township Of Mahwah is a small community that actually takes up more land surface than any other town in Bergen County, yet has a relatively low population. This means you can …

When looking for somewhere to stop on holiday we don’t go through travel agents we like to look around on the Internet to find great places to stay. One website we use to help us do just that is Holidaylets.net. This website list loads of different properties …

If any of you have read any of my reviews you know by now I am a Disney nut; as I have worked and lived on property as a College Program student and I have vacationed there many times. Now, I love Disney rides. I have been to quite …

No matter whether you’re a traveler or resident of Gainesville, FL, a must-see on your itinerary should be the Santa Fe Teaching Zoo which is right behind Santa Fe Community College. The teaching zoo is ran by both instructors and the students, and the zoo is open all week …