One of the places that we often go when we visit the Outer Banks is the Pea Island Visitor Center which is just a little South of Oregon Inlet. There are actually several ways you can do this nature walk. If you do the entire thing, you …

The first time I went to this zoo was way back when I was really small and I can still remember, vaguely, what was going on and what was contained there.
I remember feeling a bit disappointed, as young as I was, at things like water holes being empty and …

If you ever travel to Corfu, the Greek island that you find in the Ionian Sea, between Italy and Central Greece, and you want to take a beautiful Greek traditional taste with you, I recommend you to visit ‘Ambrosia’.
‘Ambrosia’ is a small shop, decorated with taste and it’s located …

I live in Capiz Province in Philippines which is 3 hours away from Boracay Island. So we often have vacation in Boracay yearly or even twice a year. I go there with my friends, family and relatives.
If we have visitors from Manila or even abroad, I always …

We had such a fantastic and memorable day out last week, when my family and I visited The Shambles. The Shambles is a Victorian village in Newent Gloucestershire.
It is lovely, the village is set in over an acre of land and there was so much to see. We …

The Georgia aquarium is the first place we visited in Atlanta. It is the world’s largest aquarium and is not to be missed at any cost. The aquarium is divided according to regions and species types; there is a section for tropical life forms, one for fresh water and …

Travelled to Malaysia last year and visited KL Tower (Menara KL) at night. The tower, standing 421 meters tall has a breaktaking view and can make your jaw and hat both fall. With its beautiful spot lights all around, it looked like a sci-fi object up in the sky. …

I would like the tell you a little about a beautiful little city in my state. Natchez, Mississippi is a nice place to visit. If you are looking for a quiet little get-a-way, I really think you would love coming here. It sits on the side of the Mississippi …

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 …

While visiting friends in Florida, our host planned a day out for everyone that ended up being a great experience. I am glad I didn’t know about it ahead of time, though, because I am uneasy with heights, and this adventure included some pretty high altitudes!
My friend kept our …

Jolly Mill Park is in a desolute area outside of Pierce City Mo., in Southwest, Missouri. We had been told by friends it is a great place to take the kids to swim and fish and just enjoy the day outside. A couple of summers ago we looked up …

We had our 7-day visit to Singapore and a close family friend of ours who happened to be our host suggested that we should see Night Safari. We arrived there early around 5:00 pm and to our dismay the show will not start until 6:00. Gosh we were not …

Fresno, CA hasn’t always gotten the best rep considering that this city seems to give us some pretty bad stories from time to time. And I honestly don’t know if it’s the safest place in the whole world but whatever it all works out in the end right. I …

Ok this one particular trip I only recommend to people who like to be out at sea and like to swim/snorkel and fish.
You leave very early in the morning from your hotel (and depending on which one you are lodging in) it will take you around 3 - 5 …

Alma Park Zoo is located just north of Brisbane. Often overlooked because of the nearby Australia Zoo Alma Park provides a great day trip for the whole family.
Alma Park have the obligatory koala’s and kangaroos found in most Aussie Zoos. They also have a sun …

According to some references, besides functioning as communication tower Tokyo Tower also accommodates some interesting items such as museums to visit. When I stayed in Tokyo (for 40 days for a joint research), I had a couple of weekends to hunt experience, including the Tokyo Tower.
Armed with a map …

A short ways over the Connecticut border, when coming from RI, is a little tourist attraction called Olde Mystic Village. It’s on Exit 90 off I-95 on Coogan Blvd.
Here in a pristine, quaint setting that reminds you of an earlier time is this little village of shops and …

Nara is an old city in Japan. I ever read that Nara is the first permanent capital of Japan for about eighty year in 710. I had a chance to visit this place when I went to Osaka. The location is not really far from Osaka or Kyoto. I …

While travelling, I am usually appointed as the overseer of all passports, vaccination cards, plane tickets and all sorts of documents which we would need. I always need a large handbag to fit all these things in addition to my purse. However, I hardly find anything quickly in my …

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, or A-Basin, is a legend. This was the second ski area I ever went skiing at in Colorado and it is insane. It redefined my idea of skiing. The blue square level trails are equal in difficulty to black diamonds or double …

My visit to Sequoia National Park still remains close to my heart. The solace and refresh that the giant trees, snow clad mountains and the mysterious silence offer here are simply rejuvenating. After my trip my mind got a very good feel.
The much sought after attraction here is the …

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 …

Texas is the best state to live in; it could be it’s own republic that it once was if it wanted to and should, but Texas is just too good for that. Even our motto against litter has people up at arms: Don’t MESS with Texas. Too …

Montreal is one of my favorite cities in Canada. When I used to live in Toronto, I used to fly to Montreal on weekends. It’s just as cold in winter as Toronto, or perhaps even colder.
But the difference is, Montreal has an underground city which you will …

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. …

Lake White is nestled into the rolling hills and forest of southern Ohio. We went there for a my mom’s family reunion one year when I was about seven or eight. This was the first family reunion we had ever had. My mom was from a large family with …

On my way to work today I decided to take my chances on a bus ride because I saw how much people there are waiting to get inside the MRT station. There are huge numbers of people waiting and pushing each other at the Edsa North MRT station. I …

Alappuzha is a place in Kerala, a state in South India. Alappuzha is a popular tourist destination. Many people from various parts of India and foreigners visit this place.
Alappuzha has a large network of canals passing through the town. Alappuzha is a major centre for backwater cruises and it …

This is a hill station close to Bombay. We started by car from Bombay to visit this place. It took about seven hours to reach the place. The ghat roads were very beautiful. We stopped en route to enjoy the nature’s beauty.
There were over 30 view points …

Vancouver’s historic Chinatown begins at Main Street and Keefer Street. This is simply the biggest Chinatown in North America, second only to San Francisco’s. I love going to this place for the cheap buys, especially seafoods, poultry, beef, fruits, and vegetables.
My best friend, however, likes to come …

The Rocks is one of the most historic parts of Sydney that has still maintained most of it’s heritage with a lot interesting architecture and plenty of creepy atmosphere at night. This is the place of convicts, often brutal living conditions and shocking crimes.
I didn’t particularly believe in …

After my experience with the Fun Spot USA in Kissimmee, I wasn’t looking forward to trying another again. In truth, I would never have gone to another Fun Spot again, but my sister begged me to go to the one by her, in Orlando. Even after I told her …

Being that I was raised in NY, I am very used to the city life and I had never experienced anything different than the hustle and bustle that NY is known for but when I visited Lake George, NY this all changed for me. Lake George is like a …

The First 10 Journey bus pass seems to be one of the United Kingdom’s best kept secrets, in that I’ve only ever come across two or three other people who have used it, and not that many more than that who have even heard of the things! I find …

The most lovely and favorite festival celebrated by all Indians is ,Diwali. This festival has been celebrating by Indians for many centuries. Many generations have seen this festival.On this day, each and every house shines with lights and candles.There will be a wonderful arrangement of Deepas(lights) infront of …

It is said that Ayutthaya (pronounced as ah-you-teah) is the former capital of the Kingdom of Siam (Thailand). This made me want to visit the city but I did not expect to see only ruins. Alas, the city accommodates many ruins of the temples, but surprisingly I could not …

Anastasia Island is a whole world away from the quaint charm of St. Augustine, Florida, yet, it’s right across the bridge. The island is home to motels, souvenir shops, cute little stores, and most impressively, the Atlantic Ocean and the St. Augustine Lighthouse. The lighthouse is quite striking with …

We visited God’s own country ie Kerala, before last year in the month of February. Apart from the natural greenay and wonderful water lakes,Kerala is adorned with many sacred temples.Last time we visited Sree Krishna’s temple, Guruvaayur,one of the most sacred pilgrimages of South India.Here the lord Sree …

Wimington, Delaware is a fascinating area to explore. There is not only a ton of shopping opportunities that are tax free, but a ton of beautiful outdoor attractions to stop and view. One outdoor event for nature lovers in Wilmington is great opportunity to take advantage to …

I was a bit embarrassed to find out about this place from a foreigner who was here for the world cup as it really got me thinking about how beautiful this country really is and why on earth I had never explored such majesties when they were right in …

The fame of the picturesque Pagsanjan Falls located at the town of Pagsanjan, Province of Laguna has been for generations. I am therefore proud of my colorful experiences in this place which I found worth sharing.
The first time I went to Pagsanjan Falls, we did not book with any …

If you have never been to Newfoundland and you are planning a trip here then you are in for a sweet treat. You’re in for the most thrilling vacation of your life. Newfoundland has beauty beyond compare from its rugged cliffs where the Atlantic Ocean washes ashore to the deep …

I grew up knowing that the Banaue Rice Terraces is the eighth (8th) wonder of the world. Back then it was a grueling twelve-hour journey over the most horrible road and made only by the most adventurous. I only saw pictures of them and even then, I swore to …

When Lyndsey, the kids and I travel down to London we use the M forty motorways and one of the service areas that we stop are the Cherwell Valley ones which are at junction ten of the motorway. These particular services are accessible to both north bound traffic …

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 …

My husband purchased this headlamp for everyone in the family (we have all different versions) as he knew we would be living in a continent where there is no stable supply of electricity. In addition, he already planned what we were going to do during official holidays and school …

My whole family would be considered travel freaks. If only we could travel for 365 days around the world, we would grab the chance. Last 2 years, the whole of us went to a great cultural and historic place, Moroccan City, called Marrakech.
This place is a romantic …

If you are a lover of history, architecture, goblins and gools then you must visit Salem, MA and take this wonderful trolley tour. The trolley itself is well kept and safe for both young and old. It was a bright sunny day when I took the tour …

These type of places that double up as holiday makers’ destinations with a touch of some up close wildlife experiences, are right up there with my favorites and Loskop Dam is definitely no different.
I went to Loskop Dam as part of a huge family weekend away, and was very …

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 …