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 …

When I heard about the boat trips you can do in Hahei I wasn’t sure what to expect. I booked the the trip and went down to the beach to wait for the boat.
The trip was $65 for an hour ride which sounds like a lot of money …

Admittedly, there is not much to see on a trip via car from Prince George, BC and Jasper, Alberta on the Yellowhead Highway, except for the sometimes spectacular scenery and occasional wildlife. Certainly, there are no important points of interest or fine dining establishments. However, on a recent trip, …

Phuket Island, pronounced poo-get, is found on the western side of Thailand, surrounded by the jewel toned water of the Andaman Sea. As Thailand’s second biggest island, it’s been on the tourist trail for sometime and that means two things, over priced and crowded. But not to …

One of the latest tourist and local attraction in Singapore has got to be the Singapore Flyer. It is Singapore’s very own London Eye and is the world’s largest Giant Observation Wheel. My family and I went on the Singapore Flyer recently when we got free tickets from a …

One afternoon, last Summer, my husband and son decided they wanted to go find a place to do an Airboat Ride. It’s something they had often talked about doing because one of my son’s friends is married to someone who actually builds them for a living.
So, I went …

I am currently on business in Hong Kong and am travelling this time with my partner and five month old child. The Mass Transit Railway (MTR, www.mtr.com.hk) is the main public transport service in Hong Kong and consists of a number of subway lines, almost exclusively running below ground.
I …

The Greyhound bus line and the Amtrak train station are located within the same building, in the heart of downtown St. Louis. I have to admit that I don’t mind having to wait at this travel center for short layovers and when traveling solo, but it is my opinion …

Kings Island is an amusement park near Cincinnati, Ohio. I grew up near Cincinnati, and my summers in southern Ohio were never quite complete without at least one trip to Kings Island. Although I’ve been to several amusement parks during my lifetime, Kings Island remains one of …

Returning from a trip of Indonesia and Singapore, I must say that the best part was where I and my family stayed. Holiday Inn Resort Batam in Waterfront City in Indonesia is a brilliant place to stay at. With Singapore reachable via a ferry ride, and the hotel being …

I recently received a wonderful gift from my parents for my birthday. They bought me a DVD set called —˜Must See Places of the World,’ because they know how much I love to travel, and thought that it would be helpful in helping me pick my next trip. I …

For the past 2 weeks my husband had been busy with work so after the busy days, we usually desire a weekend getaway. I browse the internet and saw this Top 150 Great Places in Illinois as endorsed by the American Institute of Architects ( including the Fountain of Time, …

This is a park of 12 acres dedicated to 3,000 years of Tunisian history. When you arrive at the park, pass through the door of history by crossing the wall of the Medinat Alzahra Parc and then guided by the light of the torches towards the setting of …

This is a pretty nice place to visit especially for older folks. The weather is nice and warm in summer and luckily it’s cooled down by colder sea breaze which makes the climate more bearable. There are quite a few qute little shops here and there, lots of focaccerie …

One of the natural wonders that I really wanted to see on my trip to Hawaii in 2005 was Diamond Head. My girlfriend Jenny, who lives on Maui, had begged us to come visit for years. We finally found our way there a few years ago and when …

My friends and I visited Bohol as it is famed as one of the most beautiful places to go to in the Visayan region of the Philippines. Bohol is divided into two big cities, namely Tagbilaran and Panglao. We made sure we got to visit all the major tourist …

Usually a place to hike a mountain is not very near from a town. But “Xiangshan” is very special. This place, which literally means Elephant Mountain, is located within the city of Taipei. And certainly you will be able to see the scenery of Taipei city from the height of …

If you are on the North Shore of Oahu in Haleiwa Town, be sure to stop by and check out this cool surf shop. It is full of cool surf wear for you and your family to sport around in while at the beach or when you get …

I have recently visited the New Acropolis Museum in Athens and I can say that I loved it (I am a bit of history geek, I won’t hide it). The museum lies just next to the Acropolis metro station so it is really easy to reach. I recommend, however, …

I and my companion were fortunate in travelling from Matsumoto where we boarded an electric rail and then took a bus to Kamikochi to view this wonderfully captivating region of Japan. Kamikochi is comprised of towering mountains and a surrounding area of tall birches. We stayed over at …

In 2001 I went to Hohenfels base in southern Germany with the national guard. We were part of a rotation to build a mock up school on the tank range. I kind of felt like it was a waste of money to build the school with …

As a kid, my Dad and I always made it a point to go on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in Magic Kingdom. He is a huge pirate fan and I enjoy pirate themed things as well. To this day, we make it a point to …

I have very fond memories for when I visited Old Fort Harrod State Park, in Kentucky. This place is full of historical facts and certainly was very interesting and educational for me. The cons would be that I find that the town appears to be very small …

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 …

Melaka is known for its historical prominence and its rich cultural appeal.It is the only city in Malaysia that was ruled by the Portuguese, Dutch and the British until 1957.Hence, if you are looking for treasures of the various colonists, you can find them in abundance in the old …

Wuhan is the capital city of Hubei province in China, and it consists of three districts. If you arrive by rail, it will be easy to get to the city by subway. But if you arrive by air, than taxi is the best choice as the airport is not connected …

Every girl probably dreams of having a memorable and romantic Valentines date with their special someone. That was what I was looking forward to when I went back home in the Philippines after working for almost a year in China. I’d be finally spending my first valentines day with …

Thе Ñ–dеа оf mоtоrcyclе tоurÑ–ng Ñ–n еurоpе hаs аlwаys hаd а pаrtÑ–culаr аppеаl tо mе. I fÑ–rst lеаrnеd tо rÑ–dе а mоtоrrаd (mоtоrcyclе) whÑ–lе stаtіоnеd Ñ–n thе Army Ñ–n Gеrmаny оvеr thÑ–rty yеаrs аgо. Occаsіоnаl busÑ–nеss trаvеl by cаr Ñ–n еurоpе sÑ–ncе thеn sеrvеd tо rеіnfоrcе my lоvе оf …

Tired from road tripping last summer, I stopped in Ouray, Colorado to take a break. The place is so beautiful, I decided to stay over a couple of nights and see a few sights. All rooms in the town were booked - this place is very popular …

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company or JUTC is the largest bus company in the island of Jamaica. I personally prefer using them whenever I have to take public transportation on some routes and in some places since they then to be more organised than other companies. I find them …

Everyone will be mesmerized and will surely fell in love in the beauty of Chocolate Hills in Bohol, Philippines. The easiest way to get to Bohol from Manila is via airplane straight to Tagbilaran. Once in Tagbilaran you will find many van drivers to take you around the town …

Natchez, MS is one of the oldest surviving communities along the Mississippi River. Natchez is in the Deep South, with a history full of diverse culture. American Indian, Afro-American and European cultures share Natchez history. There are old plantations and beautiful antebellum homes and lots …

A friend who has lived in Pagsanjan all her life, invited us to visit during the summer. I had never been to Pagsanjan Falls before and I was excited to see what this place had in store for a tourist like me. It took about 3 hours to get …

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 …

Switzerland is perhaps one of the most nicest, greatest and safest places on Earth to travel and be at. As a frequent traveler, I have come to love so much different countries with their special cultures and heritage and way of life.
Now, my backpacking trip in Switzerland …

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 …

While visiting the Smokey Mountains, I made a comment to my husband about the fact that there were no ghost stories told by some of the park rangers or long time visitors to the park. Yes, there were plenty of books that were about ghost stories of the mountains, …

I love going to White Rock’s famous beaches here in British Columbia province of Canada. First, the beaches are very accessible. From the Sky Train station in Surrey, another city in British Columbia, I just have to take bus number 321, which goes to White Rock Center. …

Augusta, Georgia is what I would call a military town. It sits on the outskirts of Fort Gordon. It is fairly good sized in my opinion in that it has two malls. The town is split though by the Savannah River so the part that is in South Carolina …

One of the most amazing places I have ever visited would be Freeport in the Bahamas. Not only is Freeport’s beaches filled with white sands, and crystal blue ocean waters, but it offers a wide variety of water sports such as kayakying, sailing, boat rentals, and snorkeling opportunities. …

Since I love South Australia so much, I intend to take my boyfriend to another part of South Australia called Kangaroo Island, perhaps on this coming month of June.
I have been to Kangaroo Island before. It is definitely a place for a nature lover person like me, who …

I try to take my Granddaughter to as many outdoor attractions as possible to introduce her to some of the natural beauties that surround us. I often take her to my local zoo here in Brevard County, but recently, I had occasion to take her to the Central Florida …

Wilshire Blvd. is one of the main streets of Los Angeles, winding through the city, connecting with many of the main highways and eventually taking drivers to the Pacific Ocean.
Wilshire offers a great pass through the city. It hits the 405, 5 and 110 highways and is easily accesible …

Last year in the month of November we went to Biltmore estate.This is a beautiful spot for you to stroll if you are fun and architecture loving…It is located in Asheville,North Carolina.It is largest privately owned house in U.S. with an area of 175,000 square feet …

When I think of Palawan, the first thing that comes to mind are the virgin beaches and white sand. When my husband finally decided to go and visit Coron, I was skeptical and did not want to go at first.
We took the PAL Express air (the small planes) to …

Onondaga Cave State Park is located west of St. Louis and southwest of Sullivan. Exit off of I44 at the Leasburg exit and follow the signs. If you enjoy canoeing the campground has about 17 primitive campsites set along the Meramec River, which is perfect for putting …

If you are in India on a tour than the last possible thing you want to miss is the pinkcity Jaipur, its said pinkcity after its buildings’ colours which are in only one peculiear shade of pink. The city is named after its founder King Jayasingh and offeres much …

The Shanghumukham beach is one of the most well known beach in India. To reach the beach all i had to do was drive 8 km from Thiruvananthapuram. The first time when i came to this beach i was hardly 7 years old and then after 12 years i …

Here are some suggestions, just in case you are spending a weekend in Torino alone, and if you are interested in visiting museums, gardens and royal buildings. Torino is the ideal town for cultural visitors, such as students or for the lovers of the past, expecially if you are …

Last weekend we went camping on the Christmans property it is located off Jr. Copeland Road in Jamestown, TN. The Christmans property is a little over a hundred acres and is close to the big south fork possibly even adjoining it. Which is why we stayed on designated trails …