The Kochi beach is one of the most known beaches in India. It is called the Queen of the Arabian Sea. It stretches over a vast coastal area and attracts a lot of tourists all round the year. The beach is at a distance of 12kms from Ernakulam city.
Whenever …

I have heard several people rave about Cabo San Lucas especially when they knew I was going there. I was excited with anticipation about my trip. Maybe this was the problem I expected too much. I was very disappointed. As soon as I arrived, I was bombarded by local …

For those who want to see how the ethnic tribes of Benguet lived, this is a great place to visit. Nestled atop the mountains, it was designed to imitate what an ethnic village will look like. The huts were painstakingly taken down from real villages and erected again. Since …

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 …

Anyone who has turned on their television lately may have seen famous actors such as Bill Cosby or Oprah Winfrey - even Kevin Bacon, advocating for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as a place to visit. By simply driving through Philadelphia, one rather rapidly understands that it is a city that …

San Antonio is a great place for a holiday season personally to me. Some years back, my group of friends and I had been to this particular nice area in Texas and we went during the month of late November right up to December and I was particularly …

When visiting my relatives in Holland, Michigan, we ended up on a river boat cruise that was one of the highlights of my entire visit. We drove to a harbour on Lake Macatawa, about 15 minutes from downtown, and my first impression was how picturesque the scene was, with …

The holy city of Varanasi or better known by the locals as Benares (City of Light) is probably the top religious pilgrimage site in India, for followers of India’s religious trinity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and the Jains. Located on the western bank of the almighty mother of India, the Ganges …

From Gaborone, my family and I took a flight to Kasane which enabled us to visit Chobe National Park easily. As I entered Kasane town, I was expecting to see herds of elephants as this area is well known for its large elephant population. I knew beforehand that in …

We just decided to camp out on our way down to Tennessee last week and looked for a place midway between home and our destination and this campsite fit. We had only decided this the day before we were leaving, so we were too late to make reservations …

I recently ventured to Lakes Entrance, Australia.
Beautiful beaches, Lakes, sand and town.
Unique shopping experience, although is a little bit more expensive than more inner city towns but I can deal with that.
I stayed at a beautiful family caravan park called the Southern Cross Caravan Park. Every thing was so …

Few days ago I went to Hyderabad by train. Due to some reason my mother told me to came back immediately. Obviously I was not able to get the train ticket of same day. So I decided to go back to Indore by bus. I thought I would get …

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, …

If you have read any of my reviews at all, then you already know that I am a bit of a travel reviewer for the most part. Having been a travel agent at one point in my life, I am very tuned into special places that offer something different …

When we are on a long journey we sometimes stop of at a service area on the M5 motorway by junction 8 call Strensham Service north bound. When we stop off here we have a bite to eat and let Kurt lose on the playground as he has …

The Magic House is St. Louis, Missouri is a very over the top fun and nice place to visit. I went with my aunt’s family and my youngest brother and we all went to bring the kids for a fun place while we visited Missouri. The best …

Living in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin my whole life, I can honestly say I know quite a bit about this town. But, I also know there are quite a few people out there who haven’t heard of it and wouldn’t think of it as a place to visit.
Beaver Dam isn’t …

Thekkadi is a place in Kerala, a state of South India. There is a beautiful lake in Thekkadi, known as Periyar lake. There is a park which is known as Periyar national park. Thekkadi is a popular destination, mainly because of the national park. The transport system is good. …

Saigon is a pretty big city. Modern buildings are scattered almost everywhere. But they are not exactly what I wanted to see. As a tourist, I expected to see historical buildings, try local foods, and buy some souvenirs, etc. Thanks to Pham Ngu Lao St for its location as …

As a really enthusiastic safari person I relish any opportunity to make a visit to a nature reserve, especially if I am going to spend quite a considerable amount of time there, so that I can explore everything there is to explore.
One such opportunity came when I discovered Rietvlei …

South Mountain State Park is a very special place to me. Some of my friends thought I was crazy, when I decided to go for a week long backpacking trip with three kids alone with no prior experience in backpacking. I however did not see the problem. I looked …

My aunt has a Boston Whaler that is probably a 1994 model. Let me tell you, throughout my many years of enjoying taking trips on this fabulous boat, I have also seen how well it handles in the water, how comfortably it can seat up to five people, …

When I was just starting to cultivate an interest in colonial history, I enjoyed a visit to Ephrata Cloister in Ephrata, PA. I still remember the calm, peaceful feeling that this place gave me, from the beautiful old-fashioned wooden buildings to the quiet colonial cemetery. Ephrata Cloister was a …

Boners Ferry, Idaho is located in the northern part of the state. It is a beautiful little town in the Kootenai River Valley. Right on highway 95 north you are only a short distance from Canada and the gate way to the north. It’s an easy drive with good …

The Mokuluas, the island furthest to the left in particular, is a great place to spend the day. We love to have kayaks brought to a special launching spot in Lani Kai by the local kayak company (Two Good Kayaks in Kailua Town by Don Quixote’s - it …

This metro rail service was started in New Delhi to ease the congestion on the overly crowded roads. Though the services have started since December 2002 it is yet going on expanding. The metro rail service is at some places below the earth surface while at some places it …

Do you know the southernmost capital in the world? Correct, the answer is Wellington in New Zealand. Last March I had an opportunity to visit this city. This capital of New Zealand is a beautiful small town. Along the way from the airport to city centre, you will enjoy panoramic …

I arrived at Lisbon on a very sunny and warm day in February. It was my first time in Lisbon, and I was going to stay a week. I was very excited. Traveling from airport to city center was easy. I took a public bus which was running quite …

This is a place that I heard so much about in various shown on TV such as The OC or the show about the house wives and it gives the impression that Orange Country is the place to be. It provided an expectation that there would be a lot …

I have had the pleasure of going to many different places during my lifetime, I have seen plenty of beautiful cities and countries, but personally I will have to say that my personal favorite has been Spain.
Spain is known for its good food and pleasurable people to interact with. …

California is a great place to take a driving vacation if you like to sight see. I lived in California most of my life and I love the state, but there are a lot of ways to see it and places to go off the beaten path!
Starting along the …

In San Antonio Texas located at 300 Alamo Plaza stands one of Texas’ greatest icons, the Alamo. This fortress is a memory ingrained into every Texas school child’s mind. However, when you go to visit this monument be prepared for the tourist traps.
We had a difficult time finding parking. …

Are you looking for a nice resort to have an unforgettable summer vacation with your family and friends? I highly recommend you to visit Volet’s Resort in Dasmariñas City. Big pools and recreations you will surely like to experience, for a small fee of 200 pesos per head, it …

In the old west with endless highways and desert is Yuma, Az. The city is large and overwhelming to many who pass through, but if you want to find one destination in the city go for Old Town Yuma right in the center of the city.
In Old Town you …

If you have a vacation coming and you want a place to get away from it all Los Cabos is an excellent choice, it’s quiet, restful and incredibly beautiful, the type of place you hate to leave and when you go home you wish you were …

Jiuzhaigou is located in the Sichuan Province, China. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is widely considered as a heaven on earth. There are so many things to see inside the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Region. One can see emerald lakes, layered waterfalls, colorful forests, snow peaks and traditional Tibetan folk villages …

This is an interesting website that publishes Travel glitches, such as pricing glitches, etc. Example if there is a hotel room showing at a ridiculously low price on a travel booking website it will be listed there. There are three different categories listed
1. Rate mistakes and …

I’ve been to Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia last 2008. I was given a chance to visit their country for work in a hospital.
Riyadh is the place where the Royal family lives. It is the largest city …

When my husband’s best friend came over to Botswana for a visit, I arranged a mobile safari for both of them using the services of Audi Camp. As I was not going to join the safari because the kids still had school, I took care of arranging their …

Last weekend, it has been our plan to go to Villa Escudero Plantations and Resort; well everything was very well worth it. The Resort is very beautiful, close to nature and though it is about 2-3 hour drive from the city, the whole trip is very worth everything. We …

Dreamworld is one of Queensland’s biggest theme parks. The price for adult and student/child ranges from $40-100, however the price ranges whether there are discounts, or family tickets.
This theme park is located at Gold Coast, in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the very huge places where one day …

My husband and I went to Maryland’s Eastern Shore to visit my husband’s brother. We left from Alexandria Virginia. After leaving the Washington beltway we got on Route 50 and headed east past Anapolis Maryland home of the Naval Academy the Maryland State house and the waterfront. Pas Sandy …

The Hanse Sail is the greatest public festival of the jear in Rostock. Rostock is a beautiful city in Germany at the coast of the Baltic Sea. Every jear in August at the second weekend the Hanse Sail take place. It has about 1,000,000 visitors jearly and is the …

Newmans South Pacific Vacations, Inc is a good tour operator group that I fancy. I have been on this tour a couple of times, and all the times, I was happy with the services given by the tour and the transportation quality was the one that really took …

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 …

One fine Sunday morning we decided to drive to Pine Mountain. The primary source of attraction for my husband and me was the Animal Safari. It promised a near African safari experience with hundreds of exotic animals from around the world. There were six of us.
We bought tickets for …

One of the easiest ways to find a good place to eat is to ask the locals what they eat and one day while I was in College Station, Texas I decided to randomly stop a student who was walking to his friend’s house. I asked him where he …

Somehow, when I set out walking from my hotel near Termini, in Rome, Italy, toward Trevi Fountain, I expected a fountain; of course, I expected a nice fountain, as this is such a famous landmark and tourist attraction, but a fountain, none-the-less. What I didn’t expect was the grand …

Croft State Natural Area is located just off of dairy ridge road in Spartanburg county South Carolina. It is truly a hidden gem just five miles away from downtown Spartanburg. I have heard it used to be part of an old military installation of some sort. It has some …