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 …

The Park Hall Countryside Experience is an interesting farm park in north Shropshire, in the Midlands of England. It does unfortunately suffer from a slightly irritating web site which loads a video at once without being asked to, and one which includes a loud and annoying soundtrack at that, …

A few years ago I remember that me and my soccer team had a tournament in England, it was one of the elite tournaments in the city of Manchester, and it was hosted by both teams of the city which names are Manchester United and Manchester city, I was …

If you’ve ever considered visiting Britain for a vacation there are at least two very good reasons for doing so.
First, there are all the extremely interesting contemporary and historical things that visitors to Britain can see and do while on holiday there.
Second, and this is what I’ll concentrate on …

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 …

Personally this hotel is the one that I liked less compared to all the other ones i’ve been to. First off it’s only a 3 star hotel but in high season it costs as much as it’s 5 star competitors, personally i don’t find that to be very fair, …

Mount Faber is a hill with about 105 meteres in height. Mount Faber apparently is one of the oldest park in Singapore. Nevertheless, it is one of the biggest tourist attraction here. It provides visitors with a panoramic view of the harbour and the southern parts of Singapore, including …

My friends and I took a trip down to Atlanta, Georgia last summer, and while there, I experienced something quite different from that of my everyday life.
One thing that really got my attention was how friendly the people were. I live in the state of Maryland. Though it …

The Majestic Hotel is one of the hotels by the famous Malaysian development group, the YTL Group which is known for its high class hotels and swanky areas. The Majestic is located at 188, Jalan Bunga
Raya, 75100 Melaka, Melaka State.
My favourite things about the Majestic Hotel are listed below:-
(1) …

The San Diego Zoo in California is a great place for families, singles, couples or just about anyone who loves animals! The lay-out is a little difficult to navigate, but it can be a fun place to spend the day.
First, if you’re going there on the weekend, get there as …

It was one beautiful summer and for our regular summer retreat chose Pagudpod Island as our destination. Results of researches done on the internet about Pagudpod encouraged us a lot to visit the place. The positive reviews about the superiority of the beaches enticed us all the more. So …

Whether you enjoy swimming, skiing, hiking, golfing, snow shoeing or simply relaxing in a lakeside town where it’s perfectly acceptable to show up at the grocery store in flip-flops with a beach towel around your waist, there’s something for every one …

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 …

Jamestown is a great place to raise a family! There is a bowling alley, skating rink, movie theatre and two coffee shops. One of the coffee shops,GF JAVA, is a christian based and christian run business. They offer internet for your laptop while you sit, listen to contemporary christian …

Some friends of ours rented a cabin at Dakota Ridge last summer and they invited us down to go canoing with them. We had a ball, we rented a canoe right at the campground for $40 and we spent the day on the Black River. We meandered …

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 …

Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup, is Copenhagen’s main airport. It is easy to reach from central Copenhagen; you can chose to go by metro, train or bus. You can also take the train directly to the rest of Denmark, and there is an express train to. Sweden
Changing planes is easy; the …

I was visiting Kentucky, and one of the attractions we planned to see was Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill which is near Harrodsburg. I had been to an Amish village in Indiana some time ago, so I was looking forward to seeing how similar this restored Shaker community was. …

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. …

A few years ago, I was lucky enough to spend a week at a rented beach house with my mother-in-law and husband and kids. Aside from the constantly wonderful view from our deck, there were also a ton of things to do while we were there (even if I …

Trimpley Reservoir is one of the few areas of open water in Worcestershire, and as such is a fairly popular tourist attraction, especially for water-based activities such as sailing. It lies a little way outside the small village of Trimpley itself, and this can be found a few miles …

Curtis Creek is a camp ground in McDowell County near Old Fort, North Carolina. From Interstate 40 you take exit 73 turn right onto highway 70 it’s only about half a mile to the left turn on NC 1227. Then its about five miles …

What a majestic surprise awaited me when I recently decided to go to the Black Canyon National Park!
Although a native of Colorado, I had never seen the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Recently, upon hearing that entrance is free in the winter, my boyfriend and I headed up …

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 …

King Fahd causeway is a bridge connecting Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. I had the experience of traversing the 25 kilometer long causeway when I was going back to the Philippines after working for 2 years in the kingdom.
I chose to travel the route because I thought it would be …

Located along Halifax’s waterfront is a hidden National treasure, Pier 21, Canada’s Immigration Museum. The waterfront and the boardwalk used to walk around it are frequented by lunchtime office workers and tourists who come to look for cruise ships, whale watching boats and to admire the view to the …

If you ask anyone living in Singapore, and you say that you have never been to Sydney before, most likely they will think you as weird. That is true enough for my circle of friends. Want to know why? That is because Sydney or shall I …

One attraction in New Hampshire that is worth a visit is the Polar Caves in Plymouth. Now, not unlike Lost River, Polar Caves is basically nature trails, boardwalks and stairs that take you along a path into, over, under around and through giant granite boulders that formed caves …

I have always loved to visit zoos. More so now, that I can show the animals to my son. He gets to learn about them and see them in person. He wasn’t really interested in touching them, thou. Zoo Miami, or MetroZoo, Miami Zoo, whatever they’re calling it now …

Camelback Mountain is one of the nicest mountains within the heart of the Poconos, if you ask me. Not only does the mountain offer a wide variety of sports and activities during each winter such as skiing, snowboarding, hiking, running, or skating, but it also offers a dynamic …

Amishville Campground in Berne Indiana is a great place to visit. My whole family loves it , (and I do mean my whole family as we have our family reunion there every year). Of course the fact that it is in Amish country is great. It is so peaceful …

The Virginia Aquarium is a treasure trove of sealife and entertaining educational displays located at 717 General Booth Boulevard in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is a favorite of local residents for its great educational programs for toddlers, preschooler, and families. These include a weekly storytime, discovery days, and special …

This is a great destination for expats probably more than travelers. It features a wide range of foreign foods, the things that expats tend to miss when their away from home, but that travelers try to avoid. Not saying they don’t go there, because they do and …

If you ever plan to visit to Thailand, the second largest city of Thailand, Chiang Mai is one of those recommended cities to visit while staying in Thailand. It is well-known for its nice chilled unpolluted weather, beautiful landscape, handy crafts, silver jewellery, Thai silk, and its southern …

At 2006, I had a chance to visit the Deutsche Museum in Munich, Germany. This museum was very large that we could not cover all museum area in half day. It was a little bit late at that time when we arrived at the museum gateway to look inside. …

A quiet Sunday afternoon with a couple of friends at the Rietvlei Nature Reserve was one of the best times of my life, ever and the game drive within the confines of Mazda 2 private vehicle was quite an experience.
At a cost of the equivalent of US$5 for the …

Camayan Beach is one of the best beaches for snorkeling and nightlife in the Subic Bay area. Getting there from Manila takes around 3hours. This used to be underdeveloped, but surprisingly come 2009 when we visited the beach, this became a great place to stay!
Our family booked one of …

Absolutely stunning, the Temple of Heaven is one of the major sites in Beijing and is not to be missed.
Actually just renovated in preparation for the 2008 Olympics, it is a symbol of Ming architecture and Chinese beliefs melded into this one beautiful compound.
When you first enter, the temple …

My trip to Hyderabad was an unexpected one.An announcement of a study tour was made and we had only enough time to pack our bags and head for the railwaystation.Hyderabad is the capital of Andhra Pradesh,India. The travel by train took about 24 hours to reach there.And with the …

Kannur, formerly known as Cannanore, is a place in Kerala, a state of South India. Kannur is a coastal area. Kannur is not so beautiful as far as natural scenery is concerned. Kannur is accessible by train and bus. The railway station of Kannur is quite large and crowded. …

Amalfi Coast is a very nice place that I have been to. There are nice landscapes, great findings’ sites and lots of pizzas around since this is locate in Italy. I went with my aunt in 2000, and the weather at that time was great. There …

Travellers from the West who want a break from the ‘rustic’ charms of the countries in Southeast will find Singapore a pleasant, if busy commercial oasis. Singapore is a small island at the tip of Malaysia, and is a modern, independent, sovereign city-state. Langauge will not be a problem …

In the southern part of New Delhi, India, not far from the Indira Gandhi international airport, there is a place of interest, Qutb Minar. As public transportation is not recommended for foreigners, we hired a car (with the driver) to visit this place. I thought that Qutb Minar was …

SM Mall of Asia (popularly called MOA) used to be the biggest mall in the Philippines. But now, it is only second in land area to SM North EDSA which was renovated and expanded in December 2008. As a frequent shopper, I still prefer MOA over SM …

The Horse Mountain Recreation area is a great place to explore the snow in Humboldt County. Take 101 to highway 299 east, and go about 30 miles to Titlow Hill Road. Turn right and go about two miles up to the parking lot.
I love going to Horse …

I have never seen an island as beautiful as this one. I think not even Boracay island can come close to this one. It is about a 10 minute boat ride from the municipality of Barobo, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. Barobo, Surigao del Sur in turn is …

I think, a visit to Hongkong will not be complete without passing to the famous Hongkong Ocean Park. To go there simply ride an MTR, alight at Admiralty station and take Citibus # 629, that will take you to the park. You can actually purchased your tickets at the …

I have to admit that my visit to Mount Vernon wasn’t exactly what I wanted it to be. I had a blister on my foot at the time, and it hobbled me significantly. Therefore, I didn’t really get to see that much of the place.
Still, Mount Vernon …

City Island is New York is a place that has quickly become one of my favorite places to travel to when I have the time. I first went there last year during the summer and I loved it because there were people all over the streets and the atmosphere …

This must be a well-known part of Tanzania and although it belongs to the country, administratively, it has its own Prresident to oversee it political administration. Its like an independent island but belonging to Tanzania. I also knew that the late Freddy Mercury of the pop rock band …