We decided to pay Lyndsey parents a surprise visit last year. As we needed to find somewhere to stay we found what looked like a nice villa about a five minute walk from their house. This is on an urbanization called El Faro which is about twenty …

A few years ago I visited the David Wills House in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Though the museum has since expanded, it consisted of a few Victorian rooms, the Lincoln Room (made it look as it did when President Abraham Lincoln stayed there in November 1863) and a small gift shop …

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 decided to take my mother to a Big Bus Tour during her vacation here in Dubai. It was easier and convenient for my elderly mother to hop in and off the Big Bus Tour while exploring the fascinating beauty and sights of Dubai.
The starting point of Big …

Dragon’s Back is touted to be one of Hong Kong’s favorite trails. We picked out a fine winter afternoon to go there, since this is the best time of the year to hike in Hong Kong. Here’s what I love about this trail:
1. …

Guinness Storehouse Tour
Everyone said we had to see tour the Guinness Storehouse and after checking into our hostel in Temple Bar (the tourist and nightlife hot spot) we decided to walk to St. James Gate. It was our first day in Dublin, it was raining (of course) and …

If you have been thinking about visiting the Ecuador but haven’t yet, you will now after reading this. Just like anyone else, I had heard enough of the Ecuador and about it adventures. If at all anyone is interested in visiting the Ecuador it is because they are adventurous …

There are many beautiful places in the Philippines that the world has yet to discover. Of course, one of the most famous beaches here is Boracay, but if you’re not the “party-by-the beach” type of person, then you might want to try Panglao Island, Bohol. It also has the …

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 …

When I went to Orlando, Florida for the first time I was obsessed with everything connected to the Titanic. I was ecstatic when I discovered there was an extensive Titanic museum in Orlando, located in a quaint Spanish-style collection of shops known as the Mercado. The museum’s whole name …

I love train travel, and for long distances it’s usually cheaper than air fare.
My ticket to Beijing was around $90, the airfare at the time was double that, so if you’re not in any rush, I’d recommend the train.
There’s 4 ticket options, hard seat, soft seat, hard sleeper …

It was my very first time to visit this wonderful recreation place which is complete for the whole family to enjoy. It was located at the heart of Pasig City Philippines near Francisco Legaspi in Parkwood Greens Executive Village where you can go for a picnic, play sports, enjoy …

Mount Trashmore Park is a great place to visit if you happen to be in the area and want someplace to picnic or relax outside away from the beach and all its noisiness for awhile. Hours are from 7:30 a.m. until the sun goes down.
The huge “mountain” this …

Undeveloped, tainted by abusive tourists and dirty. Those were the exact words I used to describe Daranak Falls to a friend who was interested to see it. I told her not to waste her time visiting this place. Even the name now sounds disgusting to me. The water used …

Muthyala Madu is a small picturesque waterfall in Bangalore,a little ahead of Bannerghata nattional park.Its an ideal place for those in Bangalore to make a day or weekend trip,provide you like outdoors.I’ve made this trip several times,and,combined with a tiger safari in the national park makes for a mindblowing …

I’ve been to Genting Highlands three times already, and am planning to go there again before the year ends. The first two trips were only day trips, with us staying in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The third was a 2D1N trip, which was more fun because we got to enjoy …

My whole family would be considered travel freaks. If only we could travel for 365 days around the world, we would grab the chance. Last 2 years, the whole of us went to a great cultural and historic place, Moroccan City, called Marrakech.
This place is a romantic …

Cittiglio is a typical little town in the province of Varese. The ‘milestone’ in this little town is the hospital. It is the first and only hospital before Varese. The hospital itself is impeccable and the ambulance drivers are just as kind. The only problem I had was some …

This is a very large park. The entrance to the park is on Hwy. 107. You pay to get into the park. The park is all trees, large beautiful pines are everywhere. We have parties down by the shelter a couple of times a year. …

My family headed for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum early to get the free passes to the Permanent Exhibition given on a first-come first-served basis. We were there early because my cousin who lives in Washington DC advised us to expect a long line before entering the museum …

It was our first day in St-Emilion, France, one of the premier wine spots in the Bordeaux region, and we were ready to go tasting.
We bought tickets for a wine tasting tour from the St-Emilion tourist information center for 15 euros for approximately three hours of tasting. We were …

I am a travel freak and never let a chance of seeing the unseen part of the world go. I have used many services to make my traveling experience easy, but recently I found one which is really remarkable. This is Visa Signature Card. Though, the card is out …

My thirteen year old daughter and I had so much fun on the Ghost and Haunt Tour in Branson, Missouri that we cannot wait to go again. We left Daddy at the motel with our toddler. He is not into being scared the way my daughter and I are …

I found myself in the middle of Shanghai with not nearly enough money to get back to my place of stay by taxi. So I decided to opt for the transportation of the masses: metro.
Clearly marked in all places so it’s not difficult to find, it’s cheap and …

Crete is in Greece and I am proud that I have had a fantastic holiday to this particular travel destination before with my 2 best friends, H and Z. There was a very nice and fantastic scenery in Crete and it is actually a very big and beautiful …

Kedah is also known as the Rice Bowl of Malaysia, because this state is the major producer of rice in the country. I admire Malaysia because all the states have different useful means for everything and one could really get rich from any of these raw talents and …

Boracay is one of the best beach resorts in the Philippines. Sometimes when the island is full of foreigners from different parts of the world, you wouldn’t think that you’re actually just in the Philippines. There was a time when I became addicted to the place that I’d go …

North Thailand is a distinct area that I have been to sometime back with my boyfriend. There appears to be lots of lowlands, nice valleys and an array of rolling hills that I felt were very picturesque. Rumors have it that there were opium poppies around and …

My husband is one of the biggest history buffs I have ever seen. So when we go out traveling he never misses stopping off at every historical site there is. So when we went to Chattanooga he of course had to stop off at the Chickamauga Battlefield. My youngest …

While on a tour of amusement parks in Ohio and Michigan we stumbled across the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park just outside of Grandrapids, Michigan. We were tired of driving on the highway and in need of a snack when we opted to take a side trip …

The last time I spent a vacation in Kissimmee, we were looking for some off the beaten path or different things to do that were not the usual Orlando and Kissimmee tourist stuff.
Our hotel concierge suggested that we spend a day visiting the town of Celebration. I had …

Leu Gardens, is in Orlando, FL. It’s not only a beautiful place to simply spend an afternoon strolling the beautiful gardens, but it is also a wonderful place to hold a wedding or other special event. It’s 50 acres in total and they have created walkways that weave …

If you are looking for a place to travel then I suggest that Chicago, IL is not one place that you ever visit because if you do I think your life will forever be changed in a negative way. My sister went to a conference for school that was …

I recently had a day trip out to Chessington World of Adventures, as a coach trip. We had a variety of ages on the trip from 3 years to adults. In my small group were my 14 year old son and my 5 year old nephew, and neither got …

Having lived very close to Lake Hartwell, our family never really considered taking a vacation at Foxwood Hills Resort & Club in Westminster, SC. When several other individuals from our church mentioned what a great time they had at a vacation destination close to home, we decided to …

As the name suggests, it is a garden located near a southern bay of Singapore. There is no admission fee for most parts of the garden. This huge theme park consists of country-based gardens such as Chinese garden, Indian garden, and Malayan garden. The best time to visit this …

While travelling through Alaska I must say one of my favorite places to visit has always been Ketchikan, this unique little town boasts so many amazing sites of Alaska along with historic attractions of its Native history.
There are historic sites to check out such as Potlatch Park which …

There are many gardens in Bangalore (now called Bengaluru) which is known as the Garden City. However, the most notable among them is the Lalbagh Botanical Garden which is spread over 240 acres, and was founded in 1760. Here you can find 1854 species of plants/trees, 673 genera and …

As a family we visit Branson, Missouri a few times a year to spend the weekend and we spend at least a week of a family vaction there when we can as well. One thing I had seen on our previous visit was the Zipline, where you fly over …

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 …

Myanmar is a country in Southeast Asia, often known as the “Golden Land” with all its cultural and historical bockground. Myanmar lies between the two cultures, i.e, India and China, and a long history of relations and influences from the two countries, yet has a unique
culture of its own …

Bali was once considered “the hidden paradise“, by the Dutch settlers that first landed there in 1500s. So beautiful, the Dutch would not give up it’s Indonesian colonies until the Japanese invaded during WW11. Bali is a world class tourist destination that has topped the “Places …

When my friends and I took a trip to Coron, Palawan, we really asked our tour guide to include Kayangan Lake in our itinerary. Recently Kayangan Lake was featured on the cover of Time Magazine, and since then, it shot up to popularity, prompting locals like us, and foreigners …

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 …

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 …

Vision Land is a small amusement park in Alabama. My husband said he read it was a project built by the city to increase tourism that did not work out as planned, so it was sold to an investment company who reopened it after it had been closed for …

Having come from the wooded and very green state of Michigan, it’s always an experience when I get to visit the wonderful state of Nevada, with it’s consistent sunshine and dry landscape. To say it knocks my sinuses out of whack is saying far too little! But, nevertheless, I …

If you are a traveler looking to save a bit of money then you probably have stayed at a Best Western hotel. I have stayed at a few of these and I have had a mixed experience with them.. Some of them are good, and some have been very …

Sharjah is a beautiful city in the UAE. Compared to the other big cities, Sharjah is less crowded and quiet. One problem in Sharjah is the lack of public transport which makes you to depend on taxis.
Sharjah fort museum is an interesting tourist destination. This museum gives you …

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 …