It is so often the way that people are so eager to find out about, and travel to, far flung locales perhaps many hundreds or even thousands of miles away from where they live that they pass over, perhaps without even realising it, places much closer to home that …

I’ve had the pleasure of seeing a concert three times now at Cruzan Amphitheater in West Palm Beach, FL. Actually, it used to be called,”The Sound Advice” amphitheater.
I have to preface by saying that half the fun is the tailgating picnic that happens before the event! People get …

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, …

Whenever I travel to a new city–which is frequently–the first thing I ask is where is the zoo and the botanical gardens. I have only been to Atlanta once, and it was for a FAMU football game that was hosted there a few years back. Despite the many football …

A few years back, our uncle in Texas invited us to spend Christmas on their home. We couldn’t say No, but of course we do love to see our grandma and cousins so we decided to go. Fortunately, my husband was off for 2 weeks during the holidays. Since we …

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), …

My recent trip to Italy included many cities, and during a stay in Naples, we signed up to do a tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pompeii, the ancient excavation site of a city that was buried under tons of ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 …

On a recent trip to Sydney, Australia to visit a friend, I suggested we visit Featherdale Wildlife Park. I had found the website online and it looked like a fun place for animal lovers. So we hopped on the train and rode to Doonside, about 40 minutes from Sydney. …

Vacations are supposed to be enjoyable, but my experience at the Westin Hilton Head Resort and Spa was so amazing that I am considering relocating as soon as possible. Hilton Head is a magnificent island off the coast of South Carolina, and it is one of my favorite …

With a rather amazingly late check-in time of 14:00, the fact that we arrived early for our two night stay at this majestically beautiful Fish Eagle Lodge Bed and Breakfast did not go unattended and with the exception to check in earlier afforded to my friend and I, coupled …

I often use the services at Toddington on the M one motorway just by Luton after dropping Lyndsey’s Mom and Dad of at the airport. The services are located between Junction eleven and twelve on the M one.
The services are run by Moto and are fairly large services …

There is a sign positioned prominently at the junction on the A896 road where the Bealach na Ba pass to Applecross branches off at the hamlet of Tomapress. It is not the usual type of road sign with nothing more than a destination and a mileage figure - no, …

Byron Bay still has a reputation as being a haven of alternative lifestyles despite the fact that it has become shamelessly commercial and incredibly expensive tourist trap. I could almost see the seventies hippie era standing in the main street, but a certain fast food restaurant chain was blocking …

Gothenberg is a lively city, rich in a variety of cultural activities, with museums, parks and an attractive harbour-side centre to explore. Designed by the Dutch and known as Gotëborg in Swedish, it is a compact little city, with almost everything of interest within easy reach. The best way …

The first time I went to Sangeh, one of the so many monkey forests in Bali, was nearly thirty years ago. You see, I have always been a huge fan of this creature called ape or monkey. Everywhere I travel I will spare my time to visit this kind …

Once I traveled through gorgeous British Columbia it didn’t take much for my travel companion to convince me to travel into the unaffected beauty and wilderness of the Yukon. The area due north of British Columbia is absolutely breath-taking and should not be missed.
In order to give you a …

In Cayman Islands, I have been to this particular tourist hot-spot called Stingray City. There are lots of nice sceneries in this place and I felt that it was a real nice place.
I went with my boyfriend and we joined this particular guided tour for a …

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 …

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 …

The word —˜bei-hai’ (in Chinese) means north sea. It is actually the northern-most lake of a group of three lakes located in Beijing, to the north west and within walking distance from the Forbidden City. A small admission fee is chargeable for visitors entering Bei-hai area.
This rather round-shaped lake …

I mentioned a few minutes ago in another review that I had the opportunity to spend a couple of days in Bloomsburg, PA because of a business trip.
There is an old saying “nice place to visit, but I wouldn’t want to live there.” When it comes to Bloomsburg, I …

Being someone living in Singapore, there is also Chinatown and it has been a definite place that I have been to countless times before. This place is located near to the MRT, or also stands for Mass Rapid Transit and it is a form of subway transport or …

I ventured to Yuma Arizona a couple years back and I’ll easily conclude from a geography standpoint, I’m certain it has not changed–I mean I don’t beleive we need to worry much considering the arid route I took.
First off, I got this incredible notio that Yuma would be an …

In February 2008, a few family members and me took a trip to Islands of Adventure–Universal Orlando, in Orlando, FL.
There were quite a few things I loved about the theme park; during that time of the year, the lines were quite short. …

Travelling light always made me comfortable and so I was always on a look out for travelling products which would helps me carry less weight. On one such occasion I happened to see Travelon refillable travel tooth brush which I found to be a great accessory to be used …

We have visited Jekyll Island several times in the past few years. It is a wonderful place to relax - walking on the beach, nature hikes, a great Sea Turtle Rescue site and lots of history. We loved the quiet times with great ocean views. Lots …

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 …

It was the first time I visited India. The purpose of my visit was to join an international seminar in New Delhi and continued with a sight-seeing trip. I understand that entry visa to India is not necessary for those having service passports from certain countries including my country …

Miami is located in Florida, USA and is one of the best places that I have ever visited. I felt that Miami is something like the country Italy because of the great tasting food everywhere. Here are a few that I have tasted. Spaghetti, Baked Manicotte, …

Shannon Falls is located in Squamish, BC, right off the Sea to Sky Highway, on the east side (Highway 99) and just south of the imposing and impressive Stawamus Chief Mountain. The falls themselves can be seen from the Highway, but it’s only when you get right up …

I have used Expedia Canada for most of my traveling, including business and pleasure, and found the company to be excellent and their website to be user-friendly and offer great options for traveling the world. I have used them for over 10 vacations and several business trips, and although …

Travelocity, well what can I say. It seems like a good idea and if done correctly it is. I have made several reservations through them and not one has been worth the hassle. One was made in Wichita, Kansas for a reasonable (not the cheapest) hotel. The pictures of …

My aunt lives in Massachusetts, so I’ve been out there a number of times. The entire state is rich with History, what with it being the place that the Mayflower landed and all.
But, Plimoth Plantation stands out as one of the best, most historically educational and interesting experiences …

I was a bit reluctant whether to write this review or not.
I know everybody sees Paris as the city of love and they say “you never lived” if you haven’t been once in your life in Paris.
Well —¦ I must say I am not very fond of the experience.
After …

We meet our daughter and her family in Florida every March. We’ve been to Captiva Island and Tampa - which were wonderful, but this year we decided to try the Florida panhandle to cut the drive from Michigan and Tennessee shorter. We chose the Destin area and …

My wife and I spent 10 nights at the hotel, from May 24th - June 3rd, Its a very big & beautiful resort, I recommend getting an ocean view room on an upper floor, such as 4th or 5th, because the sunset is just breath taking. The room & …

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 …

I am not usually one to go to Haunted Houses but this year my husband and my Best Friend talked me into going. I do not enjoy being scared or startled. When you first get there you ride on a really neat elevator that shakes as you are in …

It was already school vacation last year when my friends and I decided to go to Camp Sabros in Davao del Sur just to experience the much raved-about zip line. We made all the needed reservations and got on the plane to Davao del Sur. To reach our destination …

Kochi, formerly known as Cochin, is a place in Kerala, a state of South India. Kochi is one of South India’s most interesting cities. It is a large city and is rather crowded. It is well-developed. It comprises of large buildings. Kochi has got a coastline.
Kochi international airport is …

Banner Springs is a small community in Fentress County, TN. It consist of a gas station, community center, and furniture store. When my family first my family first moved to Banner Springs, Tennessee I was 15 years old. My aunt and uncle bought a place site unseen through …

The ancient city of Chester in (unsurprisingly) the county of Cheshire is a remarkable little city, and one which I thoroughly recommend a visit to. However, you do need to be aware that its very popularity means that it is not a place where you are all that likely …

Have you ever been to Lagos? So many people regard that place as Nigeria`s New York. There however remains some stark differences in both cities.
I came to Lagos two months ago. I discovered that most of the streets are dirty and overcrowded. The houses in some places arie in …

When travelling north on the M One motorway in the UK I often stop at the Woolley Edge services. The services are located between junctions thirty eight and thirty nine. The service station is operated by Moto who are one of the bigger service station operators in …

Chongqing is not a touristic area yet it has some good spots to visit. If you arrive by air, it is strongly recommended to arrive before 10 pm when subway is still in operation, as there is very much different in transportation fare between subway and taxis. In early hours …

Bourbon Street is party central in the French Quarter of New Orleans, it is synonymous with sin, and yet the name has nothing to do with bourbon, despite the string of bars that line this legendary street. Bourbon Street is named after the French royal family of Bourbon. …

On my way to work today I decided to take my chances on a bus ride because I saw how much people there are waiting to get inside the MRT station. There are huge numbers of people waiting and pushing each other at the Edsa North MRT station. I …

Hauaku hostel in Quito, Ecuador is unique in the fact that is it not only a covenant place to stay when visiting Quito, but it also has some of the best sushi in the tourist district of Quito.
Located in the heart of the Mariscal, or tourist district, the hostels …

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 …