Travel Reviews
Chattanooga Zoo, Chattanooga, TN
On our latest trip to Texas on business, we traveled through Tennessee and I got to see a few of the area attractions including the Chattanooga Zoo. Now let me preface this review by saying that I have seen and continue to see a lot of zoos nationwide. My …
Grand-Place (Grote Markt), Brussels, Belgium
I was house or apartment hunting in Brussels last week. My husband and I agreed that apart from visiting possible accommodation, we should also see some historical places in Brussels. One of these is the Grand-Place.
To get to this place (and if going by car), you have …
Gili Islands
Gili Island is located in Indonesia and it is an island that is pretty close to my homeland, Singapore. I have been a couple of times to this island with my group of friends and family, on separate occasions. I must say that island life here really …
Burlingame State Park and Campgrounds
When I was home to Rhode Island earlier this year, I had the opportunity to go camping with some friends in Charlestown at Burlingame State Park. I was born and raised in Rhode Island, and although I’ve heard of Burlingame Park and knew it was a popular park and …
The Blue Pool at Heleleikeoha Falls, Maui, HI
While visiting Maui, one place that my girlfriend really insisted we go see is the Blue Pool on the way to Hana. Now if you’ve ever heard anything at all about the Blue Pool by anyone that has been there, you’re apt to know about the odd, hostile …
Funtown USA
While visiting Scarborough, Maine a few years back, we were looking for things to do besides the beach which we spent most of our time. When we asked at our Cottage’s office, they made a few suggestions for nearby activities. One they suggested was Funtown and Splashtown USA …
Sarawak
If you haven’t been to Sarawak in Malaysia, then you must do it. I am glad that I have been to this nice place before with my boyfriend and it is a totally different world out there. Sarawak appears to be Malaysia’s precious gem and I truly …
Botswana Chobe National Park
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 …
Subic Bay Hotel and Resort Accomodation
I want to share with you our one of the best tourist spot in the Philippines. Subic Bay is one of the most interesting place in the Philippines. This is a place where you can find relaxation because they have spa, or simply sitting by the beach and enjoy …
Mexico City tour (Near the Alameda)
(Note: Many of the locations and streets are in Spanish, so the spellings are correct.)
The site of the Alameda was at one time a market for the Aztecs. It is a nice place to stroll once you arrive in Mexico City. Mexico City, to its favor, …
Splash Island
It’s Summer already? Then head your way to Splash Island, and splash in the cool pool of water! (Corny, I know.)
For me, it is a good place for the family to spend time together, while enjoying and paddling in the water. And not just any water, but a refreshing …
Melaka Malaysia
After Melaka’s admittance into Unesco World Heritage sites record, there has been a substantial increase in the number of western travelers to this Historic City.
I went to Melaka with my husband and two young children and found it to be interesting and informative town. Being somewhat familiar with Southeast …
Vickers Ranch Lake City
Vickers Ranch is a wonderful resort in Lake City, Colorado. The whole resort is owned by one family. Being located in a wonderful place between Colorado mountains, it makes sure everybody can get the best rest and wonderful time or vacation with family.
Our family, we have been there …
Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse, Manteo, NC
On one of our many vacations to Hatteras Island, we decided to stop off on the way there in the town of Manteo in order to go in search of one of my passions; the passion of finding, photographing and learning about as many Lighthouses as I can.
The town …
Gavirate Italy
Gavirate is the first ‘real’ town you will find between Laveno and Varese. This town is usually the meeting point for teens who come from all over the province, especially Varese, Ispra, Laveno, Besozzo etc.
This is primarily because it has a lot of evening entertainment which most teens can …
Cabo San Lucas
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 …
Banaue Rice Terraces
Banaue Rice Terraces is one magnificent sight to behold in Battad, Banaue, Ifugao, and Mountain Province, Philippines. For this reason, I was very, very excited when a friend invited our whole family to go with them in their visit to this place.
The zigzag roads we went through …
Lake Tahoe
When we decided to spend our last summer vacation at Lake Tahoe my expectation was huge. This is mainly because of what I read about Tahoe as the one of the top scenic locations of the world. Also most of my friends recommended Lake Tahoe as a perfect place …
Granfather mountain NC
Grandfather mountain located in Linville, North Carolina which is one mile south of the Blue Ridge mountains. Grandfather mountain is the highest peak in the Blue Ridge mountain range. I went to Grandfather mountain when I was about seven or eight with my grandparents for a day with …
Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver, Canada
Kitsilano Beach is the in thing for teenagers and people up to 30 years old. Residents of Vancouver, or Vancouverites as they are called, affectionately call this beach Kits. The Forbes Traveler magazine recently declared Kits as one of the top ten beaches in North America.
I like …
Jalan Jalan Guesthouse Malacca, Malaysia
I just had to write this review in the hopes that it may be of use to someone else. If you go on travel websites, alot of people like to state things like
” Best guesthouse in ‘whatever location’”. Fact is, most people don’t actually stay in more than one place …
Lewes Beach Delaware
Lewes Beach, Delaware is perhaps one of the most popularly growing beaches within Delaware’s realms. Not only has the housing market increased in popularity in recent years, but so too has the value of the houses themselves. Homes that once went for perhaps two hundred thousand dollars …
Scott Beach
Scott beach is my all-time favorite beach out of all the beaches I’ve ever been to, and I consider myself to be somewhat of a beach connoisseur. The beach is exactly how I always imagined the perfect Caribbean beach to look like. It’s a small beach on …
Fontana Clark Field Pampanga
We went to Fontana and the place is really good. I love their villas but really expensive. That what i hate the price. In every place i go i always check bathrooms.Their bathroom is really clean and have good smell.Safety is important to me and i can give them …
Maid of the Mist Steamboat-Niagara Falls
At first glance, from high above Niagara Lake, the steamboat carrying tourists wearing waterproof capes seems a bit like a tourist trap. But the experience is really quite unique and amazing, and I was very surprised at how much I enjoyed it.
Seen from high above the lake, Niagara Falls, …
Promised Land Zoo
Eagle Rock, Missouri is right on the Arkansas border on our way to Eureka Springs, Arkansas. We stay the weekend in Eureka Springs a few times a year. There is just lots to do and see in this area. Right outside of Eagle Rock we discovered the Promised Land …
David Wills House, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
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 …
Hopton Holiday Park
I had not been on holiday for a few years and had not been on holiday in England since I was very young, so when my then partner suggested that we went on holiday to a Haven Park I agreed, but was a little unsure about it.
She had always …
Eldora Ski Resort
I ski a lot and have been skiing all over Colorado for the past year. People spoke of Eldora Ski Resort as being small and nothing special. I honestly wasn’t all that excited to go, but I got a great deal on a lift ticket and some …
Mt. Shasta CA
My brother and I had the pleasure of going to Mt. Shasta several months ago for four days. It is located about 40 miles south of the California-Oregon border, so we decided to drive down and experience the beautiful scenery. It took us just over 10 hours from where …
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
I was visiting Kentucky, and one of the attractions we planned to see was Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill which is near Harrodsburg. I had been to an Amish village in Indiana some time ago, so I was looking forward to seeing how similar this restored Shaker community was. …
Berry, New South Wales, Australia
Berry is a great escape from Sydney particularly for anyone who enjoys nature and camping out.
I prefer to drive which takes about four hours because of the diversity of the landscape, passing from highway to coast to winding hill top roads. It’s a good opportunity to appreciate the …
Haw Par Villa
Haw Par Villa is a place in Singapore with all the Chinese monuments and symbolisms. When we went there, we did not know what to expect of the place. The bus ride was quite long and it took us ages to reach the place.
The site welcomes us with great …
Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World offers a park for all ages. Walt Disney World is made up of 4 different parks and is in Orlando, Florida. There is also a park called Walt Disney Land in California.
Animal Kingdom, Epcot, MGM and Magic Kingdom are the four parks in Walt Disney World. …
South Africa Himeville
This is the ideal place for a stopover on the way to Sodwana Bay from the Sani Pass in Lesotho. Both border posts in Lesotho and the South Africa sides do not have a lot of traffic as it is forbidden to go up the pass without an off …
Montreal
Montreal is a great city in Canada and the state of where this gorgeous city lies in in Quebec. There are lots of great food that I love and find in Montreal, and the fact that the people there are very friendly are certainly surprising to me. …
Victoria/Seattle Clipper
I recently decided to take a short trip down to the United States, and as I live on Vancouver Island, it was easiest for me to take the Clipper to Seattle.
The departure time of 5 pm was very convenient for me, as I was able to leave work and …
Golconda Fort Hyderabad India
This is a 400 year old fort on the outskirts of Hyderabad which I happened to visit last year when I was in Hyderabad. Qutub Shahi kings who reigned during the 16th century built the Golconda fort. At the entrance to the fort is the Victory Gate also known …
Electronics Shop
A couple of years ago I was on vacation in C-T (Varese), my cell phone obviously broke and I needed to get a replacement as I was going to stay there for about a month. I went to a famous Electronics store there to make my purchase, not knowing …
Rietvlei Dam Nature Park
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 …
Samsonite Double Comfort Travel Pillow
The Samsonite Double Comfort pillow is one which I found while I was in California at the LAX airport. I was told that this was the most comfortable pillow that is currently made, the women told me that I could adjust the pillow to my comfort and so I …
Grotto
My friend’s boyfriend asked if I was up for an adventure. There was this place called the Grotto where a small pool is located and is connected to the ocean via small passages. I wasn’t that strong of a swimmer, but I wanted to see it. He said that …
Kuala Lumpur City
Vacation in the city of Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) was exciting and fun! I highly recommend it as a travel destination. The train from the airport is quick and arrives downtown in 28 minutes. Many hotels in the city are only $50 per night and are beautiful …
Mazatlon Mexico
The Mazatlon Port is beautiful. Coming into port the view is spectacular ith rock cliffs jetting out of the ocean. The shore is lined with mountains and forest. It is very easy to get around the city. When you get on the dock there are several booths promoting their …
Yellow Cars
When we fly to Spain my parents normally pick us up from the airport, and we will then hire a car once we get to our house. We have found a great company to hire cars from who have bases at Malaga Airport, Marbella and La Cala de …
Ouray KOA Campground - Ouray, Colorado
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 …
Climbing Mount Kinabalu
It was in the month of July 2008 that Josephine and I took a flight North to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah with the main objective of climbing the highest peak in South East Asia - Mount Kinabalu.
We engaged a local tour agency for the 3 days 2 nights package, and …
Wild Waters (Water Park)
Wild Waters (water park) is a fun must-do if you’re visiting in the Ocala area or are either a few minutes or hours outside the city. Although the address says it’s located in Silver Springs, FL, I’m familiar with the area and I know it as Ocala. Wild Waters …
American Museum of National History, New York, New York
One of my favorite museums in the whole world is the American Museum of National History in Manhattan, New York. It is right across the street from Central Park and one landmark I have always remembered from my childhood on. This museum was the first museum I had ever …
Ilocos Norte, Philippines
Ilocos Norte, Philippines is not a major destination for tourists who come to Southeast Asia but it is a major destination for the locale, those who have seen most of the Philippines and its neighboring countries. I have been to Ilocos Norte a lot of times, in fact, I …
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