Dominican Hill attracts only a select group of people; the ghost hunters. Not many tourists venture into Dominican Hill, much less enter the dilapidated building. There is much history behind this place. It used to be a vacation house for Dominican Friars, was turned into a school, became a …

My husband and I love history and love to go around old castles and stately homes. So recently we took our two young children of to visit Berkley Castle and we all had such a great time. Berkeley Castle is just of the A38 about midway between Bristol …

Pony Express National Museum
914 Penn St
Saint Joseph, MO
816-279-5059
A few years back we went on a camping trip near Saint Joseph, MO. It was in the middle of July and it was hot! We had about 10 people in our party and everybody was pretty much in a …

I am proud to call myself a citizen of this beautiful relatively tiny island. Our people always say, in our native dialect, “wi likkle but wi tallawah”. This simply means that although our island is small, we have achieved a lot. Exhausted examples of this manifest themselves through our …

After walking 5 miles up and down a steep path to a beautiful waterfall in the middle of the Smokey Mountains National Park, when I got back to my hotel in Gatlinburg, all I wanted to do was put my feet in ice water and relax. But my husband …

The Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a wonderful getaway for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts from the rush and tumble of urban life. It is located on the hill ranges around Borivili. I had visited this park in the month of January, which was considered to be one of …

Now that it is warm enough to do things outside, I couldn’t wait to take my wife and kids on our annual visit to the MacKenzie Environmental Center just outside of Poynette, WI. And, after doing so, I can honestly say I was not disappointed with this visit (and …

I would say that a city like Washington DC cannot be covered in just one trip. You will feel that during your trip; still there are some —˜must see’ things which need to be covered. So, I am going to tell you about the traditional attractions as well as …

If you are a college student or high school student, and you are planning to vacation at the Delaware Beaches this year, more likely than not, your biggest goal will be to locate a hotel or motel in Dewey Beach. Dewey has become notorious for hosting a great …

Living in Tucson, I am lucky enough to have this great travel destination right in my backyard! Reid Park is one of my family’s favorite places to spend the day, and we always bring out of town guests for a day at the zoo! The Zoo is open from …

This hotel was a great fit for me and my holiday expectations for a low-key, high-end, yet relaxing few days on the lovely island of Kauai, in 2009. Grocery and souvenir shopping is in walking distance, making a rental car useful only for seeing those out of reach …

Bang Pa-In is famous for its summer palace that was frequently and is still occasionally used by the king and members of his family. First I knew the Bang Pa-In from the photos shown by a Thai friend. The photos were so attractive that on one occasion I visited …

I bought this backpack on October 21, 2007, primarily because it offered a three-year warranty, which I found unique for backpacks. As the sales lady explained to me, I could return it to Samsonite for repairs within the specified period.
I thought, the maker of backpack is Samsonite, which …

I’ve been visiting Maine since I was a child at least every 3-4 years. One of the last couple times I went, my adult son who had been reading up on Maine before our trip got it in his head that he wanted to go to York’s Wild …

Are you looking for a beautiful place to get away from it all or have a family reunion? Petit Jean State Park is perfect.
Our daughter and her family (husband,4 kids,2 dogs)live 1000 miles from us. My father and sister also live in a different state. We …

I always loved travelling and to make all my travel experiences a memorable one, I would leave no stone unturned. Since travelling for long journeys required an equally long list of necessities, the problem I would face was accommodating them in as many less suitcases as possible. This would …

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 …

Nara is an old city in Japan. I ever read that Nara is the first permanent capital of Japan for about eighty year in 710. I had a chance to visit this place when I went to Osaka. The location is not really far from Osaka or Kyoto. I …

I like going to Punderson State Park. I love the giant tudor-style Manor House to enjoy a wonderful meal as well as the rest of the facilities they have available for the publics enjoyment. They also have fishing, swimming, camping or hiking.
Although I’ve personally not rented a cabin …

Los Angeles, ca is a fantastic place depending on where you go. This place can also be a nightmare if you end up in the wrong part of the city. But so many of the large US cities are like this and I honestly couldn’t tell you why. But …

I had been to Mattancherry Palace with my family about 6 months back. I heard about this palace from one of my cousin who was residing at Cochin and we didn’t want to miss the chance of giving it a visit.
I could tell the glory of the palace …

Calicut is a small city in Kerala, a southern state of India. Calicut is almost 400 kms from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala.
I had heard from people that Calicut is a place worthy to be visited. I decided to see what was special in this place and spent two …

Wow. That is the first thing one has to say upon seeing the impressive displays of 2005’s Festival of Lights. It just gets more and more impressive every year.
It is truly an amazing thing to be driving along the Falls road and see the entire world lit …

This is what I call a ‘has been place’. It used to be fun to go here and ride the huge slides with my nieces and nephews. It used be a weekend getaway for my family, now we don’t even like going here. Aside from all the people trying …

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 …

I and my friends had planned for a small vacation trip from Chennai to Yercaud in the 2nd week of Aug 2010.
The best promising option was by rail i.e. to take the Salem Express from Chennai and the 2nd best option was the Yercaud Express departing from Chennai railway …

One weekend, my husband and I got really curious about the lives of the Ford family. There is just so much to learn about Henry Ford in printed literature and even in the internet. But when it comes to his son Edsel, there is an even better way to get …

Bintan, Indonesia was one of the places my college best friends and I visited April of this year. We chose Bintan mainly because it is the part of Indonesia that is near to Singapore. Riding a ferry from the Tenah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore, we reached Bintan, Indonesia …

I have always wanted to say Nice was nice before and I have had the chance to say this beacause I have been to Nice, France before with my boyfriend and my aunt’s family. This place is a very interesting one to check out for and the location …

Washington DC has some of the worst traffic I have ever seen. The capital beltway that runs around the city has eight lanes going either direction which makes it a night mare to drive through and parking in the confines of the city are less than adequate by any …

I love traveling and going in for long journeys with friends and family. Though most of my traveling experiences have been memorable ones, the only problem I faced was the constant swelling in my legs. Due to long hours of journey, my legs would be left dangling down the …

If you are in Pennsylvania or going there for a vacation, this is a must see. Crystal Cave is truly an amazing and delightful place for all ages!
There is a cave tour which I highly recommend. There are a lot of stairs but it is so worth it. …

My family has stayed at the Chula Vista Resort four times. It is such a nice place, and in my family’s opinion, the best Wisconsin Dells has to offer. Recently they opened a brand new indoor waterpark, which is fabulous if you’re planning a trip in the winter. The …

Gili Island is located in Indonesia and it is an island that is pretty close to my homeland, Singapore. I have been a couple of times to this island with my group of friends and family, on separate occasions. I must say that island life here really …

Who says mountaineering is an expensive sport? Philippines have several mountains that you can climb whether you prefer day hike or an overnight camp. There are websites & mountaineers you can depend on. You just need to be resourceful in finding the most affordable way to maximize your time.
Let …

I’m a huge fan of Lighthouses and a Nautical nut as well. I have been visiting the Outer Banks for years. One of the times that I went, my husband and I decided to check out the Bodie Lighthouse just before we were leaving after a two week …

If you are thinking of coming to Singapore, there are a few places of interests that you might want to check out. Here are some:
Jurong Bird Park
A place where you could find birds of all species and kinds
Singapore Zoo
You can find a lot of tropical animals here
Esplanade
Singapore’s proud …

Boners Ferry, Idaho is located in the northern part of the state. It is a beautiful little town in the Kootenai River Valley. Right on highway 95 north you are only a short distance from Canada and the gate way to the north. It’s an easy drive with good …

We went hiking on this trail yesterday. We didn’t finish the whole trail because we got a late start. We are not strictly beginners, but it has been a while since we’ve been hiking. The part of the trail we did complete wasn’t too hard, …

Penzance, at the south-western tip of Cornwall, is perhaps a rather more remote location to many people in Britain than are some much more distant places such as Los Angeles and even Kuala Lumpur. It sometimes feels as though it takes longer to get to, as well! But a …

Literally translated to pine hill, PiÅ„a Colina rests on top of a hill surrounded with a pineapple plantation. It’s a new place that my brothers and I visited last 4th of July.
I was attracted to it when I watched it on television on a cooking show. The place …

To the south of the city of Edinburgh, lies a village called Roslin. Some of you may be familiar with its name as there is a company based there which created a cloned animal for the first time called, —˜Dolly the Sheep’. Dolly is now in a case in …

The Sergeant Alvin C. York State Historic Park is located in Pall Mall off of highway 127 in northern Tennessee. Our home school group often holds our meetings at this historical site because of its natural beauty and heritage. The kids get to learn how the mill was used …

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 …

Upon recently touring this home, I would say that if your daughter is currently a Girl Scout, you must visit. Your daughter will enjoy the tour and she will learn so much about the founder of the Girl Scouts.
This home is in a historic district of Savannah, …

These type of places that double up as holiday makers’ destinations with a touch of some up close wildlife experiences, are right up there with my favorites and Loskop Dam is definitely no different.
I went to Loskop Dam as part of a huge family weekend away, and was very …

Nature and plant lovers everywhere flock to Chadds Ford, PA. Chadds Ford has become virtually famous for not only hosting a home to the ever-popular Brandywine River Museum, but also to Longwood Gardens. It is perhaps these two main tourist attraction, coupled with some restaurants that are …

The Samsonite Double Comfort pillow is one which I found while I was in California at the LAX airport. I was told that this was the most comfortable pillow that is currently made, the women told me that I could adjust the pillow to my comfort and so I …

I am from a foreign land and have just won a trip to London out of luck. I am afraid of heights and so I really hated going to the London eye. I had to take a couple of tranquilizers to keep myself asleep on the plane going to …