Travel Reviews
Katoomba Scenic World
I have been to Katoomba twice to see the popular Katoomba Scenic World in Australia’s beautiful blue mountains.
This is one of my favorite places to visit, it has spectacular views overlooking (and inside) the Blue Mountains.
It is great taking the world’s steepest train ride down into the valley …
Pompei travel
On the way to pompei, you can see the volcano in the distance when you arrive. Then you can see the historic surroundings when you travel to pompei. When you get there you can have a guide that will take you around the important ruins and buildings. As you …
Carolina Beach
I went to Carolina Beach with some friends during one of the few breaks we get. We were doing clean up in Wilmington and we took supplies to a group down by Carolina Beach. I love the ocean but after a hurricane hits it reminds you of the destructive …
Holy Land Experience, Orlando, Florida
When I visited Holy Land Experience in Orlando, I had mixed emotions. I love history and was particularly interested in seeing what life was like in Bible times, and one of my favorite parts of the “park” was the people dressed up in period costume. I liked the play …
Strensham services
Strensham services are situated on the M5 motorway south of Worcester, just north of the junction with the M50 motorway. This makes them a very useful stop for drivers travelling between Birmingham and Bristol or south Wales. I like the fact that when travelling northbound, there is a half-mile …
Mystery Mine at Dollywood
Mystery Mine is the newest roller coaster at Dollywood which is located in Pigeon Forge, TN. I have been to a lot of different parks and rode many different roller coasters but Mystery Mine was one of the most unique coasters I have rode in a long time. The …
OOTY
We went Ooty from Hyderabad, India. This is the first time we all went to tour with Our family members. The children enjoyed a lot in the flight. We reached Bangalore at 7.40 am . As per the arrangement Of the Company we went by Toyota Qualis …
Skyline Drive
Front Royal, Virginia, where I was born and raised. We don’t have a lot of great attractions, but we have one of the most beautiful places to visit on earth. The Skyline Drive.
The Skyline Drive is a wonderful, 105 mile stretch of mountain road. It takes you through …
Chile
I love Chile, and the Capital City is Santiago. Chile is located in the Central and South America and is a very unique country. The local tour guide told me and my aunt that the population there is around 15 million and still rising, wow!
I …
Key Largo, FL
The first time I ever visited Key Largo for a weekend, we stayed at a place called “Island Bay Resort”. It sounds large, but in fact, it is only 10 rooms and very private and quiet. The cottage we picked was a one bedroom cottage with an efficiency …
ACEN (Anime Central), IL
This is an anime convention that is like most convention, held yearly. It is in Illinois (Rosemont) and I believe it is near an airport so if you are ever flying there to attend, it is pretty easy to get there after. In fact I think a lot of …
Guiness Hop Store,Dublin 8
Having visited Dublin several times and now living here I have always been told about the wonder that it Guiness and much better it tastes in ireland (which is true by the way!) when work suggested this as an outing I jumped at the chance…
Getting there and getting in:
The …
Wat Sisaket, Vientiane, Laos
I learned about this place from other people through their blogs. They say that it is a must see spot. The location is in the city center at the corner between Rue Sethathirath and Avenue Lane Xang. It is very easy to get to this place, on foot if …
Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock is a dome shaped granite mound located eighteen miles north of Fredericksburg, Texas on 16710 Ranch Rd 965. This summer, my family was able to spend a day hiking on Enchanted Rock.
It was a very hot day in August, but we carried backpacks filled with water bottles …
Annual Ribfest Toronto
This is the annual ribfest in scarborough, Toronto. It is held in Warden and Steeles, which is same place they held other festivals like Toronto Night Market. Also it is by the T & T Supermarket, so it should be pretty easy to spot, seeing how it is in …
Loretto Chapel
The Loretto Chapel is a beautiful chapel in Santa Fe, New Mexico that is home to the world famous “Miraculous Staircase.” Whenever my family went to vacation in Santa Fe, we always went by the Loretto Chapel. First of all, the chapel itself is really pretty and obviously, since …
Rockliffe Mansion in Hannibal, Missouri
My husband and I recently traveled to Hannibal, Missouri for a wedding, and during our stay we decided to take in some of the sights. For those who don’t know, Hannibal is best known for being the hometown of Mark Twain (or Samuel Clemens). …
Arlington National Cemetary in Virginia
Arlington National cemetery is a cemetery for military members and their families. There are people from every war the United States has ever seen in this cemetery. I don’t want to forget to mention that presidents have been buried there as well. I love to visit this cemetery for …
American Museum of National History, New York, New York
One of my favorite museums in the whole world is the American Museum of National History in Manhattan, New York. It is right across the street from Central Park and one landmark I have always remembered from my childhood on. This museum was the first museum I had ever …
Copenhagen Denmark
(Note—”spellings are correct. Many of the names are in the language of the area.)
Copenhagen is a lively city and Capital of Denmark. There are approximately one-million inhabitants inside the metro area. The city is clearly designed for walking. Strolling through the charming streets, I realize …
The demolition derby
The Demolition Derby up at the local fairgrounds in my town is a sight to see. So far every year I have lived here in Jamestown TN we have went to it. Last year when we went one of the cars were going so fast it went through the …
Rocky Mountains in British Columbia and Alberta, Canada
There’s something for everyone at the Canadian Rocky Mountains, or the Canadian Rockies for short. For starters, you can pick your own favorite mountain. Mine is Castle Mountain in the Jasper National Park area. I find it so bewitching as it looks like a castle hanging …
Tokyo Metro-No English in Some Stations
Stay in Tokyo, Japan is very interesting, and very pleasant. Nevertheles, to move in Tokyo is not so simple. The Metropolitan Transportation Network is very wide, and you can go from central Tokyo to almost any place in the country. You can experience even the sensation of “fly” in …
Pipestem Resort State Park in Bluestone River, West Virginia
After years of camping throughout West Virginia, I had built Pipestem State Park up as the ultimate outdoor destination in West Virginia. When I got there, I was a bit surprised at how civilized everything was, though the wide array of activities made it a fun place to stay, …
The Holland Museum
I tried to take in as many cultural attractions as I could while I was visiting relatives in Holland, Michigan, and one afternoon we took in The Holland Museum. The exterior of the museum is much like so many other buildings in this part of the US-I call it …
Cove Lake State Park
It was a Sunday afternoon and the kids were all complaining about being bored as usual. That is when I decided to pack a picnic lunch and head out in search of a place to spend the day. We grabbed our road atlas and picked a general direction in …
Intercontinental, Sydney
Where is the Intercontinental Hotel? Well, the Intercontinental Hotel, Sdyney is located at 117 Macquarie St Sydney NSW 2000, Australia, a prime location because it is very near the Harbour area. It is a top of the line hotel and very luxurious, but you can expect an expensive price …
Delaware
My aunt had tried driving from Washington D.C. to Delaware before, and the time took approximately around 2 hours or so. She is really a brave woman and I truly admire her courage. I took solace in her bravery and that was a nice drive that we …
Chisholm Trail Heritage Center Duncan OK
If you remember your American History the Chisholm Trail was used to drive millions of Texas Longhorns from Kansas through Oklahoma to Texas during the 1860’s and the 1870’s.
The Chisholm Trail Heritage Center in Duncan, OK is near Hwy 81, approximately 80 miles south of Oklahoma City. On …
Tagaytay City
Traveling to Tagaytay is one of the most memorable experiences I had with my friends. We traveled there from Manila only about an hour; with my friend who drives so fast. We just went up to the old mansion of the late president, Marcos; it was truly a palace …
Maid of the Mist Steamboat-Niagara Falls
At first glance, from high above Niagara Lake, the steamboat carrying tourists wearing waterproof capes seems a bit like a tourist trap. But the experience is really quite unique and amazing, and I was very surprised at how much I enjoyed it.
Seen from high above the lake, Niagara Falls, …
Peace Pavilion Dartmouth
One of the most beautiful and inspiring tourist attractions in Dartmouth is the Peace Pavilion along the Dartmouth waterfront. Designed in 1989 by a group of high school students this glassed in display hosts rocks, bricks and parts of buildings from around the world.
Characterized by steel triangle beams that …
Sikkim
India is a beautiful country with its rich cultural heritage, warm people and scenic beauty. If you happen to plan a visit to the Northeastern Zone of this country don’t forget to plan a trip to Sikkim located on the far east corner on the Himalayan range of mountains. …
Trip to Washington DC
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 …
Coasteering in Wales
We traveled through the UK and tried many adventures while doing so. One of our adventures we had, was a coasteering session in Wales. This was a new kind of sport for us and we booked a session with Coasteering Wales in Holyhead where our guide Andy introduced us to …
Blue Water Rafting, Maui, HI
When we vacationed in Hawaii a few years ago, we had gone there mostly to see my longtime friend Jenny and her husband Paul who live on the beach in Maui. We got to do so many cool things while there and see so many wonderful places. …
Blue Mountain Australia
Many people those have been to Sydney advised me to pay a visit to Blue Mountain for its beautiful scenery. One day in February 2012 I, my wife and my son had an opportunity to go there. From Sydney Central railway station we took the 9:09 am train to …
Lloret del mar
Lloret del mar is located on the east side of spain. It’s an old seaside town - very dated and full of tacky shops and ugly buildings.
The area is mainly full of tourists who go on package holidays to get drunk. It’s not a place for children.
I saw many …
Bukittinggi
Bukittinggi, meant as high hill, is a beautiful city that is one of the famous destinations in Indonesia. Every year the city has been attracted many tourists whether locally or internationally. The famous place to visit is Sianok Canyon with about 100 m slope and 15 km length. The …
Mattancherry Palace
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 …
Guadalupe California
Guadalupe, California is a little town set on the central coast, but if you keep driving west for about another five miles you come to the Guadalupe Dunes.
You will park in a common lot with other who like to hike the area and begin a beautiful beach walk and …
Blue Mosque; Sultanahmet Mosque
I am what you would call an architecture nerd, so when I had the opportunity to go see the Blue Mosque while I was in Istanbul I jumped on the chance. It is one of the most famous mosques in the world, although native Turkish people do not actually …
Hickory Grove Road in Starkville, MS
I try to avoid traveling along this road when possible. It’s located somewhat outside the town of Starkville. You can take this route when traveling from Starkville, MS to Columbus but I wouldn’t recommend it. It’s located just off of the west ended of Highway 82 …
Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe is a place in The French Antilles and I have been to this area with my aunt and her family. There are 2 parts to Guadeloupe and one is the west part which is the Basse-Terre and it is actually a nice rain-forested volcanic waiting to erupt …
Loskop Dam Holiday Resort and Nature Reserve
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 …
Trans by Jansport Backpack
I’ve had the Trans by Jansport Backpack for four years now, and it’s still in excellent condition. The very top layer of fabric was torn up a little by the time I finished with it, and it did collect a few stains, but other than that, it barely suffered …
Dockland Melbourne
For more than 10 years, docklands Melbourne has been developing and attracting a lot of attention. It measures more than 200 hectares, with tens of functions. Many people live here as it serves a residential purpose. it is home to hundreds of offices as well. The docklands Melbourne has …
Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour
On my recent trip to Oahu we took the Oahu Grand Circle island tour which is number 7 on the Polynesian Adventure Tour. This tour takes you around the entire island of Oahu. We enjoyed the tour very much and saw alot of different things of interest around the …
St Joe State Park Campground Missouri
St. Joe State Park Campground- Missouri
2800 Pimville Road
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-1069
We pulled into this campground exhausted, we had a long drive during the day and we were ready for some much-needed sleep. We were on the verge of being turned away but lucked out when a …
Rovinj Croatia
I went to Rovinj last summer. This small town is perfect for couples who want a romantic holiday. Rovinj is situated on the west coast of Croatian peninsula Istra just some 70km from Italian boarder.
There are a lt of tourists there during the summer specially Italian ones. I think …
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