This year we decided to try something new. Instead of going to Stone Mountain State Park we opted to go to Red Top Mountain State Park & Lodge. I was really hoping to rent the Yurt but it was booked up until sometime in June. The next best thing …

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 …

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 …

Indian Mountain State park is located at 143 state park circle, Jellico, TN It is close to the Kentucky state line just a short distance off highway 297. The drive there is spectacular offering many views of Jellico mountain. One of the most unique things about this park is …

This summer, we decided to go to Nainital for spending some days away from the horrid summers of Rajasthan. The trip was very enjoying, calming and a successful one as we enjoyed a lot and came back home satisfied.
Althugh we went in late summers, tht is july end which …

As a family, we like to go to different places throughout Arkansas to camp and spend a couple of days exploring. A friend turned us on to The Devil’s Den State Park. Just the name alone, I found really intriguing. We have since been three times, once with kids …

If you have never tried Matzo Ball Soup, and you are a big chicken noodle soup fan, then you really should treat yourself to this wonderful meal. I do not know of any restaurants who serve this in Hawaii, but it is big in Los Angeles. I …

Hi my name is Saffron and I would like to share my experience of living in melbourne Australia for 6 months. I just thought I should write about my experience as it may help others considering to travel in the near future.
Firstly I have to say when I arrived, …

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 …

Wroxeter Roman City is a remarkable and dramatic sight in the heart of the Shropshire countryside, and one which I would most certainly urge people to visit, as once glimpsed it is very unlikely ever to be forgotten! As its name implies, it consists of the ruins of a …

Kailua Beach Park is a fantastic place to go if you are into windsurfing kite surfing or kayaking on the windward side of Oahu. I love this beach for anything but snorkeling or laying out. The visibility for snorkeling is fine here, but there just aren’t as …

We booked this campground because my cousins had stayed here before, and thus had no idea what it would be like. You have to book quite far in advance (a year in advance is best, otherwise the campground office doesn’t open until March). Even booking a couple of days …

This is a nice place to take a trip to, you will need a passport. The weather is usually mild and throughout the year there is always something going on, to some extent it’s like stepping back in time. There is a lot to do and see if you end …

On my recent trip to the UK, I was taken by my friend for a day at Stonehenge. It was worth the long ride. When you approach the site, you can see fairly clearly even from the road the stone circle which has engrossed and mystified so …

Barcelona is a beautiful city. It is alive and buzzing and has art and entertainment that caters for all tastes.
When I visited Barcelona a couple of years ago I was fascinated by the architecture. Barcelona is famous for a number of things, not least the fact that it is …

I finally went skiing for the first time and I learned at KirkWood resort in Lake Tahoe. I was going with a group so I didn’t personally choose this place, but my friends who were expert skiers and snowboarders recommended it.
I first had to sign up online for lessons. …

I did not want to go to Robben Island at all because I was scared of taking ferries. But this was the economical and normal way to see the Island. I eventually agreed to go when my husband bulldozed me into coming as he said that if something went …

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 …

My trip to the city of Nassau, in the Caribbean country of Bahamas is unforgettable. I went with my sister and my mother. The journey began in the city of Toronto in Canada, where we took the plane at the Pearson Airport en route to the Nassau …

I always had problems with my wisdom teeth on both sides. Apart from the thronging pain I would witness around once a month, the main terror was their crookedness. Both my wisdom tooth were naturally placed in a slanting position , which therefore resulted in all …

When visiting Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, one can decide to travel the island by train. The CPR has a passenger train that begins in Victoria on Wharf Street and travels up island as far as Courtenay. The train has been around for some years and it is …

Grouse Mountain is one of my favorite places to visit, both in the summer and the winter. In the winter it’s a first class ski resort, and in the summer there’s a whole host of things to see and experience.
There are 2 ways to reach the …

If you arrive in Luxor about dawn, either on an Egypt Air Flight or on the night train from Cairo, and look across the Nile to the West Bank,you’ll see a sight that is pure magic: a whole fleet of brightly colored balloons, their baskets full of early risers, …

When I went to Washington D.C., one of the places I knew I had to visit was the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. I’m a big Kennedy fan; that is, I love John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy and what they stood for. …

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 …

I have used many travel agencies, websites and magazines over the years to get ideas for travelling, hear tips on certain countries or sites, and get advice from people who have been to the places I am planning to go. Usually, I have to spend hours on many different …

When I went to Crete with some friends we travelled on an airline called Island Flug. The company who arranged the holiday was called Argo Holidays and when we phoned them they weren’t sure of the airline either so we were a bit unsure. The flight itself …

I have taken many trips on the Australia wide rail network and found that both the positive and negative aspects are pretty consistent regardless of where I have gotten on or off and the times and days traveled.
For short trips of around three hours or less I find …

We went to Dunn’s River Falls as part of a cruise excursion package, which included the boat ride, drinks, and the tour of the falls. It cost about $80 per person. We booked it through Carnival, but I’m sure it would’ve been cheaper if we booked it …

A few days back, I had to face a real embarrassing situation at the airport. As I walked with my luggage to the ticket counter- ZAP- and my luggage just flew open with all my belongings’ just dropping on the ground. I was just shocked because in spite of …

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 would like to tell you about the pilgrimage place called SABARIMALA in KERALA STATE,INDIA.I went to this temple.To go to this temple we should undergo few austerities like getting up in the morning before sunrise and take cold water bath and sleep on the floor in the night.And …

If you ever get the chance to visit New York and you are a baseball fan I suggest that you take a trip and visit Yankee Stadium. Like many other teams they are changing stadiums and this stadium will no longer be used because they are building a new …

While miniature golf might not be everyone’s activity of choice, I highly recommend it if you find yourself in the company of kids of all ages and have nothing else to do. I recently found myself with several children ranging in age from 7 to 12, and they were …

Times Square is located in New York City and I have been to this place a couple of times with my boyfriend before. I love everything about this place and if you must know, the best part to spend time there would to just be walking endlessly and …

I love being in Belize so much. This cool travel destination is located in Central and South America and I feel that a lot of wonderful and great nature to be found here. I had been to this particular gorgeous place with my family before and …

The Bluebell Woods have been loved for many years by the locals to the area. Each May-time the space between the trees one expects to be green with spring is instead carpeted with a soft purple blue density of delicate flowers. If not for the well worn pathways between …

I have recently started a series of training at parks, using the slopes and routes for various training and static exercises. With a stroke of luck, I managed to know Bukit Batok Nature Park through a fellow regular jogger. I was duly impressed and have since visited there several …

Kelantan is actually a place that one could not mess around like holding hands and stuff. When I went there with my boyfriend and my aunt’s family, my mom back home like said over a hundred times to be extra careful and not to hold hands with my …

The one place that will always be on my to-do list whenever I visit my friend in Vegas, is a visit to the Red Rock Canyon, just several miles from the strip. You live the giant city of lights, drive for 20 minutes, and suddenly you’re in a mountainous …

A fun family friendly place to visit, is always Virginia Beach. During the summer months, the beach welcomes tourists to enjoy its bright sunlight, beautifully maintained sandy beaches, and wide variety of beach shops. In addition to great shopping and a fabulous beach with vast oceans, Virginia …

Eden Nature Park is located in Davao City along Toril district, roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes from the city proper of Davao and 2 hours and 20 minutes from the Davao International airport. It is a luxury mountain resort with state-of-the-art facilities very ideal for family vacation and …

On my trip to Pensacola on my never ending quest to see Lighthouses, we also spent a couple days visiting Perdido Key. Perdido Key is 247 acres and 16 miles long. It’s beautiful white sugar sand beaches and the warm blue-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico …

I was lucky to be in the Netherlands last April, which is the best time if you want to see tulips in bloom. We made certain to include the Keukenhof Gardens, the world’s largest flower garden, in our itinerary. We went there around 10AM in the morning …

Intra is a beautiful little town in Piemonte, on the north side of the Lago Maggiore. It is a really beautiful little town with a lot of little shops, bars and restaurants. The best times to visit this place is around Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Mardi Gras, and lastly the …

Today, my boyfriend and I tried out Zoom Treetop Adventure’s Superman Zipline. We spent P260 (USD 6.20) per person although it was a promo price and the regular price is P400 (USD 9.50). Zoom is located inside Cirkulo Verde, which is very near Eastwood, a popular commercial …

One of the day trips my family and I took was a journey to Cape Agulhas which was at the southernmost point of Africa. My husband insisted that we should see it as according to him we could not possibly go more south than at Cape Agulhas. In addition, …

Right now i live in South Florida, i Miami to be exact, and i have notice that everybody that when i go out of town and i tell people where i am from they get all excited about Miami, and i have to say that Miami its really overrated …

My husband and I just got back from a trip to Oahu that we booked through our travel agent in Huntington Beach, and we were so pleased with how everything went that I had to write about it. I went to Now Voyager Travel, our travel agency in …

The town of Lewes Delaware is rather historic, but uniquely combines history with the trendiest restaurants and art shops for those who enjoy a sense of modern culture. It is the type of place where you can drive to the town, park your car, and walk along the …