Universal Studios is the off-shoot of the popular theme park in Hollywood. It is a very large park and has something for everyone.
I went here with my brother a few months ago and we had a lot of fun! We bought our tickets online a few weeks before, which …

I lived near the Las Padres National Forest for many years. It was my play ground and my home. I walked the trails, backpacked, camped and 4×4 over it. This is a wonderful forest in the sense there is a lot of open space.
It can be accessed from Santa …

The attraction in Rome I remember the most is the Villa Borghese! The Villa Borghese, which is a large park (148 acres!) is open to the public, and is completely free, containing numerous fountains and many great photo opportunities, as well …

Mars Alam wasn’t at all what I expected, The franco rosso hotel was acceptable, it had 3 big pools a marvelous beach but no reef whatsoever. The scuba-diving was a bit sub-par, the colors were a bit more vivid but there wasn’t much too see.
Secondly, if your into ‘the …

This past May my husband, my dog, and I went to Key West, Florida for a friend’s wedding. While we were there we decided we wanted to see as many sites as we could. I always do my research before I go anywhere and found out that …

My most memorable experience in Sagada happened about 7 years ago, when I had the opportunity to view the Hanging Coffins up close. Sagada is well known for the burial tradition of the Mountain people wherein they put their dead into carved out logs (that actually look like canoes) …

Goa is a state of India and it is the largest tourist destination in India. Goa is a beautiful place and it attracts thousands of people from all over the globe. The best place to visit Goa is from the month of October to January. A lot of people …

Upon recently touring this home, I would say that if your daughter is currently a Girl Scout, you must visit. Your daughter will enjoy the tour and she will learn so much about the founder of the Girl Scouts.
This home is in a historic district of Savannah, …

The most famous street in the world was on the top of our list of things to see in Paris, but we were unsure of how to see it. Everyone we asked said that walking it, as opposed to taking a driving tour, is the only real way to …

Nairn Falls is located just south of Pemberton, just 20 minutes north of the world renown Whistler Ski Resort, in Nairn Falls Provincial Park. There is ample parking right off highway 99, which is free, but do make sure you lock your car and don’t leave valuables in …

Berlin is a really hip city. There is so much history, art, culture in this city. The relatively recent reunification of East and West Berlin has made for a fascinating incite into a former communist bloc state. The city is full of museums and sights relating to the Stasi …

I stayed at this campground for a weekend recently. A group of us went there to relax and just be together. I loved all the options there. The beach is just steps away and you can choose either the indoor pool with a jacuzzi or outdoor …

We had occasion to visit the Lowry Zoo in Tampa, FL this past Spring. I knew they had a zoo, but I had no idea that it was as large as it is or that it had as much to do there! I really want to go …

It was some 4 years ago when I went to Rosegold Beach Resort and Hotel in Sta. Calatagan Batangas along with my office mates. It was an all expense overnight company outing inclusive of families. We did not spend anything as the company provided for all. It …

While spending a week in Seattle, my husband and I had underestimated how long it would take to see the various attractions we picked out for each day, and on the day we were visiting the Space Needle we found ourselves with no plans and a few hours left …

When I went to Te Papa in Wellington I wasn’t sure what to expect. There was a lot of hype about the museum but not a lot about what it actually offered.
When I arrived I was taken aback by the sheer size of the place. It has …

On all our trips to Florida, I-95 has loomed ahead as the most practical route. It may have a bad reputation for traffic upsets, but on our last trip down to St. Augustine, I-95 was an exceptionally pleasant ride. The lanes are well-kept, and in some places the route …

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 …

For those of us that enjoy camping being able to prepay and reserve our camp site is very valuable. Reserve America provides just that, and they do it for free. They offer site maps and detailed information not only about the campground but also about the individual sites. You …

Key West is one of the most beautiful and unique islands that my wife and i had ever seen.When we arrived there by car, we noticed how all of the buildings,homes,stores,restaurants,and hotels were either constructed or preserved to look like they did when they were originally built around 1900 …

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 …

My review of Kings Island in Ohio is based on my first visit park. When I went with a friend, I had only heard from others what it was like, so I went in not knowing what to expect. During my visit I had a great time but …

This activity is a must if you’re going to the Bicol region. To reserve for this, you have to contact the person in advance. My friend reserved for us, and if you’re interested, just contact me at glenn_globe@yahoo.com and I can send you the contact number. …

My daughter is obsessed with dolphins and anything that is associated with them. While we were on vacation recently, we took a detour on the way home and went to Panama City Beach, Florida. While there we booked a snorkeling/swim with dolphins tour through Island Time located on …

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 …

Hangsheshwari Temple is a Hindu temple situated at Bansberia near Bandel in the eastern state, West Bengal in India. This temple is dedicated to Mother Hangsheshwari. It was built over a time period of 15 years and finally was completed in 1814-15 by Queen Shankari, wife of Raja Nrishingha …

I have been to Amsterdam before with my boyfriend and we were in the better part of the city when we stumbled on a wrong turn upon the Red-Light District. I was really regretting after that turn but we continued walking at first, not knowing what was it. …

I’m definitely an avid traveler and one of my favorite things to see are historical homes. I really love to see how the other half lived and what they did back in the day. While touring Frank Lloyd Wright’s Falling water I have come to realize what a controling …

If you ever come to Singapore, you must make it a point to visit Esplanade, especially the Library@Esplanade. This is one of my most favorite hangouts in Singapore and you will always see me here drinking coffee at the cafe in the library itself, or browsing through the music …

Sesame Place is a great trip for you and your under-5 children. Some tips and suggestions:
1. Buy the 2-day pass. Sure, you can find discount codes online that save you up to $10, but nothing beats the $25 entrance fee you pay for each visit if …

So your friends all want you to go skiing with them. Unfortunately, however, you have never been skiing and are somehow reluctant to go and delve head first into a slope and make a fool out of yourself. Don’t worry. Doe Mountain sits squarely within the …

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 …

My family and I have been camping for years, and have enjoyed a variety of campgrounds. Most of them are pretty nice, but once in a while we come across one that we wouldn’t want to stay at again for one reason or another. I like campgrounds …

There are many interesting sights of which to take notice while visiting Tangier. The first place I believe to start is the Medina.
You enter through Rue Semmarine. You initially come upon the prior gold marketplace of the city. Even so there are still quite a few stores …

I read about this Museum on a pamphlet at a tourist stations. The brochure used words like “impressive” “imaginative” “unexpectly creative” and “must see” Granted it was an advertising brochure but these were quotes from visitors so I thought it would be an outing that could be enjoyed by the …

I bought this backpack on October 21, 2007, primarily because it offered a three-year warranty, which I found unique for backpacks. As the sales lady explained to me, I could return it to Samsonite for repairs within the specified period.
I thought, the maker of backpack is Samsonite, which …

If you have never been to Colorado Springs, Colorado then you have not seen beauty. I traveled to Colorado Springs every year as a child and never found anything I did not like. I have been to the summit of Pike’s Peak by cable locomotive (where they have the …

We were on our way to Berlin and we had to change planes at Bergamo Airport, and we had an afternoon to wait. So, we decided to hop on a bus, and check out the city of Bergamo. It was really easy and convenient, there’s a direct bus-line which …

I’ve had many vacations to the sunny South over the years and many of them have been to Florida, sometimes on the East Coast, sometimes on the West Coast. And always no matter where I go, I usually check out the local zoos. I’m a huge animal fan …

Oceanjet fastcrafts is a major player in the Visayan inter-island shipping industry that uses Cebu as a hub of operations. Oceanjet serves the ports of Ormoc City, Tagbilaran City, Dapitan City, Dumaguete City, Bacolod City, Iloilo City and the town of Poro in Camotes Island. They are quite an …

A couple weeks ago my boyfriend and I decided to visit the CN Tower. I have to tell you it was amazing! It was a bit pricey; if you decide to visit the 360 restaurant the meals are around $50 and up.
Our first stop was the 360 restaurant. …

Recently on a visit to British Columbia, not much arm-twisting pursued in order to convince me to further our journey farther north into the historic mining area of the Silver Trail and within the Yukon. The way to access the area is by traveling straight north from Whitehorse which …

The traditional 60L Asolo backpack is both popular and reliable. This particular style is fit with many detachable compartments, several small pockets with easy access, as well as three large compartments fit for clothing, sleeping bag, or other larger pieces of gear. Something that is particularly useful on the …

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 …

I hadn’t been to the Brevard Zoo in several years. So, recently we were going to have my little Granddaughter, Amber for the day and I thought it might be fun to take her to the zoo.
I was so pleasantly surprised at all that had changed since I’d been …

When my family and I are travelling on the M42 motorway we often stop of at Hopwood services whether it is for a quick snack, a stretch of the legs, toilet break or even a meal. The services are at junction 2 of the M42.
Hopwood services is a …

San Luis Obispo, California is located on the central coast and a great place for your next vacation. You can start at the south end of the valley before you enter the city is the Madonna Inn. You can’t miss it, because it covers a large amount of ground …

Take highway 90 out of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and head east to the great town of Wallace! This is a fun little town. It is an old town with a great history in silver mining and the main income of the town is still mining. But it is a …

Brownsville, TX if you are looking for somewhere that has a little bit of history. But can also make you feel uneasy when you are traveling then well this could be the perfect place for you to visit. This is the further southern city in the United States once …

While visiting the beautiful island of Oahu, Hawaii, we spent an afternoon hiking up to Manoa Falls. This hike is such a beautiful scenic hike and it’s only about a mile long so it’s really not bad at all. There is so much lush foliage and scenery …