I am not really a fan of zoos, because I get uncomfortble and all emotional when I see animals in cages. But when I was in Guangzhou, China, for a short vacation, my friend urged me to visit the Guangzhou Zoological Garden, or more popularly known as Guangzhou Zoo, …

The Boardwalk located in Wildwood, NJ is a great place to go! I absolutely love it there. Last year my family and I went to stay in Cape May for a week in a vacation house. It was just a few minutes drive to Wildwood which …

I had not been on holiday for a few years and had not been on holiday in England since I was very young, so when my then partner suggested that we went on holiday to a Haven Park I agreed, but was a little unsure about it.
She had always …

Walls have been, and remain, an effective way to keep things in or out, but some are bigger and last a lot longer than others. Hadrian’s Wall for one. It’s a Roman wall running across the north of England roughly from Carlisle in the west to Newcastle …

I would like to tell you a little bit about one of my favorite spots on the “Trace”, Rockey Springs. It is now a great tourist spot. It has camping for both RV and tent. The restrooms are clean! Thats a major PLUSS for myself!!! It also has on …

My aunt has a Boston Whaler that is probably a 1994 model. Let me tell you, throughout my many years of enjoying taking trips on this fabulous boat, I have also seen how well it handles in the water, how comfortably it can seat up to five people, …

There is this little slice of heaven on Earth that means the world to my husband and I. This heavenly sliver is known as Siesta Key, FL. It’s on the West Coast, off the coast of Sarasota and it’s nothing short of paradise!
We’ve escaped to Siesta Key …

Bristol is one of the most historic cities in England, and I think it is a great choice for a visit. It is unfortunately the case that a lot of visitors to England only see the most popular tourist attractions such as London or Stratford-upon-Avon, but for those willing …

There are so many trails, exhibits, and places that I wanted to visit on my trip to the Great Smokey Mountains. When I was informed that was where we were going for our vacation, I read up on the places and things that must be seen. Plenty much most …

Sesame Place is a great trip for you and your under-5 children. Some tips and suggestions:
1. Buy the 2-day pass. Sure, you can find discount codes online that save you up to $10, but nothing beats the $25 entrance fee you pay for each visit if …

Washington Square Park is my home away from home. For 2 years, the area around it was my stomping ground, and the park itself because a place of leisure, relaxation, a space to breath. The iconic Washington Square Arch, mounted in honor of George Washington, greets the …

Okay when we go to places we like to visit things that are unusual to us, well while we were in our hotel in Phoenix we saw this brochure for a place called Mystery Castle. It was only around a twenty minute drive from where we were staying …

Two years ago I visited Crete, one of the most beautiful islands of Greece which is unique for its history, the scenery and its people.
I was advised to visit the village of Anogia which is situated 740 metres up, on the north of Mount Psiloritis taking the way from …

After six hours on the road from Manila to Pangasinan we finally reached the town of Bolinao at exactly 12 pm. This rustic yet very charming little town at the western tip of Pangasinan teems with activity when we arrived. From fresh to dried fishes, lobsters and seaweeds called …

My dad is from Napa Valley, California so when we were younger, my family and I used to go out to Napa all the time to visit my dad’s family. When we were there we always spent some time going to vineyards. After all, Napa Valley is the wine …

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 …

On my trip to Varese, i also happened to stumble upon the Shopping mall. In there there is a pretty big supermarket which sells just about everything. Now I would like to start off by saying that I am not one to complain, i usually just bite my tongue …

Being able to visit the land down under, Australia, made me appreciate nature per se. The place is really green and well developed. Everytime I think of Australia, I always associate it with koalas and kangaroos. An Aussie friend of my recommended that I should visit Billabong Koala Park.
Without …

I landed in Melbourne one year and one month ago. Ever since, I have observed and admired the diversity of this pretty place. The most delightful consequence of a multi-cultural place is food. At the end of the day, we all work hard for a good meal. I have …

Last year, I had the best 12-day vacation with my friends at Dumaguete Negros Oriental, Philippines. This week is our first year anniversary of that experience. I can still vividly remember the fun, excitement and sheer joy of having a peaceful and quite time with friends and without the …

My innermost dream when I am a child is to ride an airplane, it really amazed me when I had the chance to travel for the first time. And the first 5 star Airline I rode was Qatar Airways. This airline is one of the best 5 star Airline …

In November I took my son’s boy scout troop on a hike out at Picket State Park. We decided to do the Hidden Passage Trail because it was ten miles and the boys are working on their hiking merit badge. Most of the boys were dropped off by …

Having satisfied with sight-seeing in Jaipur, we (a group of four people) decided to visit Taj Mahal in Agra and return to New Delhi. A six-seated air-conditioned private taxi was hired for 4.500 rupees. The distance between Jaipur and Agra is about 235 km and can be reached within …

While visiting Malaysia last year, my cousin took us to the picturesque Cameron Highlands. As we drove from Penang, beautiful panorama was unfolding before us with land scape changing from plain land to mountainous plateau. The drive was fantastic with beautiful scenery all along the way. As we started …

On a separate occasion, I visited the Manayana Rock Paintings which was not far from Gaborone. Gaborone is a sleepy city and as my husband and I are not into malling, we preferred something educational or nature as a means of entertainment.
Our weekends would be spent discovering what the …

Want a real fun spot without having to pay for entry tickets!Just want to take a stroll on a relaxed day and have ultimate fun without having to spend a buck ! Or want to really do some crazy shopping and dine at some …

In all of the zoos I have visited over my life, Metrozoo has always held a special place in my heart. Even thou, it’s no longer called Metrozoo. It’s called Miami Zoo, but for me, who has lived in Florida most of …

The Children’s Museum in Memphis, Tennessee is one of the greatest attractions in the area. Not only does the museum appeal to children, but adults will enjoy the experience as well. Located in Midtown Memphis, the museum is open daily except on Monday. Admission fees vary depending on the …

This enormous hotel is situated not far from Girona, Barcelona, really close to the beach, maybe some 100m from it. I was there many years ago on a trip with my school mates when we finished high school. We were really young then so I didn’t mind anything …

Brinton Park, which for reasons lost in the mists of time and not known to me is just about always referred to by local people as “Brintons Park”, is a fairly large public park in the town of Kidderminster, Worcestershire. It has been established for more than a century, …

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 …

The fall season is one of my favorite times to drive over to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Here, I have spent many fantastic days getting great bargains at the infamous Lancaster Outlets, and finding products that I would perhaps never find when shopping locally. If you think that shopping …

Which city can boast that it can take you from its downtown core or from any of the city centers of its major suburbs, and whisk you to the airport all aboard a light rail system? From my last reckoning, only Vancouver!
This is a major kick …

Somewhere in the South Pacific, I love this place called Moorea so much. There were lots of beautiful flaura and fauna and definitely a great beautiful and natural paradise to be found. I felt that everything was truly remote and glamorous and if you have been to …

When I first read a museum about sex was opening in Manhattan, I laughed. To me, museums were for art and history and culture, not turn of the century sex toys and porn. And after reading a number of scathing reviews about the Museum of Sex, I completely wrote …

As far as I am Russian but for the last four years I have been living in Italy, I go to Russia to visit my relatives and friends every year. This summer I decided to go there in August. Bad choice! Cuase this is the period when almost all …

Recently I took Lyndsey and the kids to Blakesley Hall in Birmingham to have a look round the grounds and the house. The Hall date backs to Tudor times and was built around the time of fifteen ninety. The house was originally built for a local man …

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 …

Having been born and raised in Rhode Island 48 years ago, you’d think I’d have experienced every tourist site and natural wonder there is in that small state, but no, I had not. Last year, when I went home for a visit, I went with my brother and his …

The Monterey Bay Aquarium was a pretty good experience. We decided to drive there from San Francisco (2/2.5 hour drive). The prices were a bit high. It’s definitely an above average museum. One deficiency though, is the complex and confusing layout. You don’t know if you’ve already visited one …

I have been visiting Arcadia State Park in Rhode Island for years. As a child, I used to go there with my family to swim at the beach there. As an adult, I have often visited the park to go fishing, boating and to take hikes on one of …

Cape Town, South Africa is an amalgam of a wide variety of neighborhoods each with a distinct character and style. Perhaps the most photographed and recognized of these is the area known as Bo-Kaap, a place where the personality of its inhabitants is literally displayed upon the walls of …

Tasmania is by far one of the most beautiful states in Australia. The weather is warm in summer and cold in winter. In the mountains and high hills it can snow during winter so remember to pack a good warm rain jacket, a beanie and a pair of gloves. …

The Rhineland
Dusseldorf Germany
(Note that all of the spellings are correct. Some of the names are in German.)
Orientation: I found out Dusseldorf was established on the right-bank of the River Rhine however today it is quite apparent the town extends on each side. Naturally since the town …

I just came home from Destin. We went to Crab Island and it was amazing. This is located in the Destin Harbor near the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Bridge. If you drive on that bridge you could see this on the left side if you are coming from Fort Walton. …

Waimea Beach Park - 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy
If your traveling to the island of Oahu you will want to make plans to visit the famous North Shore. Part of your visit to the North Shore should include Waimea Beach Park. This is a wonderful place for families to …

When my family and I went to Kota Kinabalu, we decided to go on the Kota Kinabalu Half Day City Tour with Lunch. Upon seeing the tour itinerary, we thought that it didn’t seem so exciting but we decided to go anyway as we were already there and …

The fifty dollars I spent before I arrived in Ecuador for a membership to The South American Explorers club was the best investment I could have made in preparation for traveling in Latin America. The Club has a clubhouse in Quito that is centrally located and offers some …

Yesterday i went on a quick trip to Como lake, and wow was it a beautiful sight. I was lucky enough to get a good day of sunlight, i went high in the mountains and there was the most beautiful sight you could ever have imagined. The lake looked …

On a recent visit to Pine Mountain in Georgia, after seeing a few places on our list we still had three hours left before winding up. We decided to spend the rest of the time at Callaway gardens. We paid about $14 per person for entry. The information center …