Travel Reviews
Country Bear Jamboree, Frontier Land, Walt Disney World, FL
In all the years that I have been going to Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, FL,( which is quite a few years since I was there the day it opened in 1971) we have always made a point of trying to catch the “Country Bear Jamboree” show …
Hot Water Beach
Hot Water Beach is a beach in Hahei in the Coromandel. There was only one reason why I wanted to come here.
Hot Water Beach is known for being on a volcanic fault line. What this means for tourists is that you can dig a hole in …
Spookers
To be honest if I had known what Spookers was about when I went I probably wouldn’t have gone.
Spookers is a haunted house. Well that is one of the many attractions they have there. It is built in an old mental asylum and decorates the house, …
The Great SW Walk - Australia
The Great SW Walk in Victoria, Australia is a 80 mile hiking trail along the coast and forest of Southern Victoria.
I have hiked this walk in full and in parts many times always admiring the great range of plants and animals that you see as you walk. I always …
Tom Sawyer’s Island, Frontier Land, Walt Disney World, FL
One of the attractions at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom that I honestly haven’t visited very often is that of “Tom Sawyer’s Island”. I honestly haven’t been over to it since my kids were young so we’re talking probably 12 years or more.
The only reason I ever ventured …
PFC All Purpose Luggage Cart
At the heights of my travel, I was gifted with a PFC All Purpose Luggage Cart, and I’m still using it, though not for travel. This particular model is the Stepslider 700. It’s made in the USA and comes with a 10-year warranty. It’s guaranteed to …
Bohol
The diver’s paradise is what my family calls it. Although I am not a certified diver, I know what they mean when they say that Bohol is the most wonderful dive site in the Philippines. I’ve only to look at the pictures they took to see how nature has …
Cedar Bluff State Park Ellis Kansas
The Cedar Bluff State Park is located in western Kansas, it is south of I-70 and KS147. Cedar Bluff Park & Campground has two areas, the Bluffton Area is on the north shore and the Page Creek Area is on the south shore. This State Park offers …
The Everglades
My family and I were in Southern Florida not long ago so we decided to stop by the Everglades. This was a dream come true of sorts because I had always seen documentaries on the Everglades but I had never been there. I was …
Eastern Gardens of the Imperial Palace Tokyo
The first visit to the Imperial Palace East Gardens was not really amazing for me. I little bit disappointed to my friend who recommended me, I said to her that what her described is not same which I saw in there.
Later, I found that maybe I came there is …
Catacombs of Rome (St. Callistus Catacombs)
Amongst the many attractions that are available while in Rome, Italy, the Catacombs are one of the must-see sites. I almost skipped this amazing place, because we were running out of time, but we were convinced by another tourist couple we met in a café to make the time, …
Cas Cay
For the small number of tourists who have the fortune to learn about Cas Cay, it’s a deserted island off of St. Thomas that’s part of the Virgin Islands Park System, and a destination for organized tours which include kayaking, hiking, and snorkeling. For local residents of St. …
Colonial Williamsburg in Williamsburg, Virginia
Colonial Williamsburg is in Williamsburg, Virginia and it is a town of it’s own. I have been there on several occasions and plan to make a return trip when possible. It is a place that is rich in United States history where the townsfolk dress as though they were …
Como
The Lago di Como is a truly spectacular landscape, you can take an incredible romantic walk around the walkway. You can see first hand were some scenes in Star Wars II were shot, right there on the lake. You can also see, but unfortunately not visit, Sting’s house (which …
Walnut Canyon
Walnut Canyon is truly a remarkable place to visit. Especially for me, because I am from Wisconsin and I have never seen this type of archeological site where I live. The cost to get to visit the site is $5 and is worth every penny. The …
Busch Gardens Tampa
Last summer I went to Busch Gardens in Tampa Florida and I absolutely loved it. A few years back I went for the first time and was a little disappointed. This past summer however, was a completely different story.
The park seemed to have been cleaned up a lot …
English Bay in Vancouver, Canada
The English Bay at Vancouver’s West End is the single most beautiful spot in the city. No wonder it is the best spot to watch the annual fireworks display. It is a beachfront like no other.
I only discovered this place recently, when most Vancouver residents have known …
Singapore Travel
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 …
Wild Eye Ranch
We went with my brother and his wife to Galena MO, recently and one of the attractions we spent one of afternoons at the Wild Eye Ranch in the Ozark Mountains, 321 Wildeye Lane, Galena, MO 65656. It took us around forty minutes to drive there. When …
Wat Arun in Bangkok, Thailand
After going to the Grand Palace, this is the second temple that we’ve visited. Since our trip is a “Do Your Own” trip, we’re always carrying our maps with us. To get here, you can either hire a taxi or a tuktuk (tricycle). Since it’s near at the palace, …
Mekong Express Bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City
I like to travel by flight for long distances (600 km or more) and by train for short and medium distances. When we planed to travel from Phnom Penh (Cambodia) to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City or HCMC for short, Vietnam) I wanted to book a flight, but since …
Circus Circus KOA Las Vegas
Circus Circus Campground Las Vegas
Las Vegas Strip
Information: 702-733-9707
Reservations: 1-800-562-7270
The campground at Circus Circus is run by KOA. It has about 400 sites and you are entitled to all the amenities of the both KOA and the Circus Circus Hotel & Casino. The pool and …
Apple Creek Campground, Grass Lake, MI
Living in Michigan, camping is one of our family’s favorite things to do in the summertime. We have stayed at several campgrounds over the years. We have our favorites, one we go to every year, and then we have those that we have visited just once and …
Empire State Building - New York
On my last year visit to US, I visited a friend in NewYork who was studying electrical engineering in a university there. We allocated a few days for a see-around trip, which included Empire state Building, a landmark in Manhattan area. We visited it on Friday.
Some observations as a …
Mintons Tea Rooms
If you’re ever in the Eastwood/Moorgreen/Watnall area of Nottinghamshire with an hour or two to spare, you could do far worse than visit St. Mary’s Church, Greasley.
A church has stood on this site for over a thousand years although much of the main body of the present building dates …
Hostel in Hong Kong
In May of 2010 me and my friend from the Philippines went to Hong kong for a few days. We were on a tight budget and we needed a change from the typical expensive hotels on nathan road in kowloon. We decided to stay at a hostel- a cheap …
Sangeh Monkey Forest, Bali, Indonesia
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 …
Hong Kong
I love asia. Probably because I am asian myself. I also love shopping. And as an asian and a shopper, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HONG KONG. No other shopping capital will ever tempt me as much as Hong Kong!
Well, first off, when I arrived, it was the middle of February …
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
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 …
Cave & Basin National Historic Site of Canada
Most visitors come to Banff for the skiing and scenery, but there is a bit of history to see there as well. I have been to Banff countless times (I live an hour away, in Calgary) but have only just visited the Cave and Basin more recently.
We went …
WhaleWatching,Victoria,BC,Canada
Whale watching has become a tourist drawer lately in Victoria, BC. Fishermen who are out on the water frequently are always spotting whales surfacing on our ocean, the Pacific. In the last few years some boaters have made it their business to take people out in the …
Corvette Museum
In beautiful Bowling Green, Kentucky, there are a number of reasons to visit, beautiful scenery, Mammoth Cave and the National Corvette Museum. If you have ever driven a car, or watched Hollywood movies, you have seen a Corvette somewhere.
The Corvette from Chevrolet has been a longtime dream car for many …
Pedro’s South of the Border
For many families traveling down south, a trip at the wacky and somewhat corny Pedro’s South of the Border, just over the border at South Carolina, is a tradition. It’s hard to ignore the place; even when you’re a state away, there are huge billboards advertising cute slogans like …
Sound of Music Tour - Salzburg, Austria
If you’re a fan of “The Sound of Music” this tour is very enjoyable and a lot of fun. We actually got to see quite a few sights where the movie was filmed, it was definitely worthwhile.
We got picked up by the bus from our hostel, which was …
Hockey Hall of Fame
For any hockey fan, or even just a sports fan, the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, Ontario is a must-see destination. I have been a hockey fan since I was 3 years old, and although I have been to Toronto several times, this was the first time that I …
Diwali Indian Festival
The most lovely and favorite festival celebrated by all Indians is ,Diwali. This festival has been celebrating by Indians for many centuries. Many generations have seen this festival.On this day, each and every house shines with lights and candles.There will be a wonderful arrangement of Deepas(lights) infront of …
Princeton PA
Princeton offers a great place for families to lazily take in the splendors of the Princeton University Campus year-round. If you are a coffee house fan, a pub fanatic, or even a shopping enthusiast, Princeton is bound to offer you a very unique experience filled with learning, education, …
Vacation in Chiang Mai ,Thailand
The only reason I wouldn’t rate Chiang Mai 10 is that some people will not like the heat and humidity there most of the year. But if you visit during the winter months (December through February) it is in the 80s during the day and 50s at night which …
The Paris visite travel card
I have heard about Paris visite pass from my friend and decided to try it for my recent Paris sightseeing visit. I have found it very helpful and comfortable for my trip. Instead of buying lots of metro, buses, train tickets you have to purchase once one ticket …
Bolton West Services M61
Travelling around as I do for work I found that I needed to stop at Bolton West services which are on the M sixty One motorway between junctions six and seven. These services are operated by a small company called First. When I arrived I realised that …
Baguio City, Philippines
Baguio City is the summer capital of the Philippines. I’ve been to Baguio City, the summer capital of the Philippines for many times already. I’m lucky enough to have a friend in that place who would accommodate us every visit in her beautiful home for free. Those were …
Khaosan Road
It was April this year when my college best friends and I decided to pursue our much delayed plan of going to Bangkok for a girl bonding. Finally, after years and years of planning, we made the trip. Aboard Tiger Airways from Singapore, the three of us went to …
Niagara-on-the-Lake in Ontario, Canada
Niagara-on-the-Lake is considered the loveliest town Ontario, one of Canada’s major provinces. Situated near Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake is home to sprawling mansions, wineries, and buildings that date back to the colonial period.
Often referred to as wine country, this town is home to the ice wine, a very sweet …
Santa Fe Community College Zoo
No matter whether you’re a traveler or resident of Gainesville, FL, a must-see on your itinerary should be the Santa Fe Teaching Zoo which is right behind Santa Fe Community College. The teaching zoo is ran by both instructors and the students, and the zoo is open all week …
Loon’s Point RV Park
Our family loves to go camping during the summer months. We live in Michigan and the summers are really nice. A couple years ago, our family was taking a vacation to Mackinac Island with some friends. Rather than stay in a hotel, we decided to pull …
Quebec downtown area
I go here practically every summer � and in fact, most Canadians have gone at least a couple times in their lives. It�s a really popular vacationing spot though I don�t know why because there�s not a lot about it that�s special. I mean I guess it�s interesting to …
Coco’s Beach Resort in Bolinao, Pangasinan
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 …
Gettysburg National Park Visitor Center
The new Gettysburg National Park visitor center was opened just last year and is definitely worth visiting. I have been to it a number of times already and leave the visitor center with a new bit of information each time. I liked the initial appearance of the visitor center, …
Duomo
If you are ever in Milan the one place you absolutely must visit is the Duomo. It is a huge cathedral in downtown Milan, easily accessible from just about every station (FN, FSS Central Station, FSS Garibaldi) through the underground metro system or the ferry above ground.
The Duomo is …
Disney Land HK
This is probably one of the newer Disney lands, which only really opened recently and recently being in the last couple of years. However when I went back to HK, I noticed there is not a lot of hype about Disney land as I originally had though there would …
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