To get to San Pedro la Laguna (San Pedro for short) you should take a launcha from Panajachel. Both of these towns are small villages on the edge of Lake Atitlan, a huge lake ringed by volcanoes. Aldous Huxley once said that Lake Atitlan was the most beautiful lake …

On this Singapore Independence day, we had a family trip to Qian Hu fish farm. It was really nice. It is fun trip for one who loves to watch fishes and for those who wants to set up an aquarium. When we entered the farm, I saw …

Khao San Road is Bangkok’s backpacker paradise. I was in Bangkok last March for vacation and was booked for a spa treatment at Rambuttri Road, which is just a block away so we decided to go to Khao San afterwards.
Khao San is a very vibrant road …

Have you ever been to Lagos? So many people regard that place as Nigeria`s New York. There however remains some stark differences in both cities.
I came to Lagos two months ago. I discovered that most of the streets are dirty and overcrowded. The houses in some places arie in …

We first visited Newport on a whim; we wanted to go on a family vacation, but we were tired of simply going “down to the shore”. After a while, as my sister and I grew older it became dull with not much to do should one of us …

Two weeks ago, our family had the opportunity to visit the newest addition to the Moonbay Marina Leisure Resort in Subic Bay. I haven’t been to Subic in years and so I was very excited to go and see the recent developments in the area. The experience certainly did …

Whale watching has become a tourist drawer lately in Victoria, BC. Fishermen who are out on the water frequently are always spotting whales surfacing on our ocean, the Pacific. In the last few years some boaters have made it their business to take people out in the …

The location of Jal Mahal is very near to Amer Fort and about 4 km away from Jaipur. This famous palace (Jal Mahal means the —˜palace of water’) among Indian people is no more than an old and not well maintained building for me. From some leaflets and websites, …

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 …

I’m a huge fan of Lighthouses and a Nautical nut as well. I have been visiting the Outer Banks for years. One of the times that I went, my husband and I decided to check out the Bodie Lighthouse just before we were leaving after a two week …

Munnar is a place in Kerala, a state in South India. Munnar is a beautiful place. It is surrounded by 30 tea estates and forests which are rich in wildlife.
The transport system is good. The roads are also good. There are local buses available. Taxi is also available, but …

Mystery Mine is the newest roller coaster at Dollywood which is located in Pigeon Forge, TN. I have been to a lot of different parks and rode many different roller coasters but Mystery Mine was one of the most unique coasters I have rode in a long time. The …

The Richard Childress Racing Museum is something that all racing and NASCAR fans should see first hand. I’ve been there twice now, and am eagerly planning my third trip down. Every time I notice something different and something that I missed before.
The Museum is located in Welcome, North Carolina …

Hershey, PA bills itself as the sweetest place on earth. Home to the Hershey Chocolate company, it offers tours, restaurants, the gorgeous Hershey Hotel and a large amusement park. If you’re planning a trip there, remember to make time for the Hershey Trolley Works History and Chocolate tour through …

My favorite entertainment is the Indianapolis Zoo. This Zoo is a great place to take the kids in the summertime for a day of fun. The Indianapolis Zoo has all of the attractions that you would expect to find, such as bears, lions, tigers, giraffes, elephants, and dolphins. The …

Honestly, when my girlfriend invited me to visit her sister in Vietnam I was a bit scared. I mean, the country went through decades of war and as far as I knew, it hasn’t been that industrialized or modernized. Again, I have to eat my words. The airport wasn’t …

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 …

Sydney Opera House is of course located in New South Wales, Sydney Australia and it is a very interesting place to be at. There are 2 main features in this and my personal favorite would definitely be the Concert Hall since it is where the most spectacular performance …

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 …

Wow. That is the first thing one has to say upon seeing the impressive displays of 2005’s Festival of Lights. It just gets more and more impressive every year.
It is truly an amazing thing to be driving along the Falls road and see the entire world lit …

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 …

One thing that Texas is famous for is having a lot of Mexican people and this results in a ton of Mexican restaurants. Being that I am from New York and love Mexican food, I try to at least give every Mexican place a shot when I am in …

Vietnam Veterans Memorial what can I say? This is one of the most somber places that I have ever been to. It’s hard to stand there and remember all of the violence and death that occurred during this war. Yet we all must remember what happened for the future’s …

When travelling up and down the M five motorway I the south west of England I often stop of at Cullompton service station. The service station is just junction twenty eight of the motorway on the A three seven three. The services are operated by a small …

I have travelled on the ordinary Jamaican Urban Transit Company (JUTC) buses a lot, and I find that even though I think they tend to be safer than travelling in a taxi, or any car for that matter, I tend to appreciate their premium service buses the most. This …

With our week long exploration of the Kruger National Park somewhat of a spontaneous detour from our road trip, we arrived at the national park and entered without prior organization of accommodation, and it turned out to be quite a great adventure.
Our initial game drive in a gas guzzling …

Ocean City is a very beautiful and well-kept place that I really love going. It is located in Maryland and just by a 15 minutes journey, I had reached the Assateague Island National Seashore. Now, this is a very nice place and Ocean City has a lot …

If you are planning a trip to Utah, and you are looking for the warmest spot in the state, check out St George. The City of St George is located in the extreme Southwest corner of Utah. It is warmer than the rest of the state because of its …

Melaka is a historical and mystery places good for travelling. Hang Li Poh’s Well, is the oldest well in Melaka (according to the my tour guide), was believe that never dried up in past time. That is the only source of water in drought in the …

My trip to the UK last year included a stop for the day at the Chatsworth House, in Darbyshire. It is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. I expected a leisurely day at a lovely estate– but I was thrilled to find so much more there. First …

I have heard lots of rumours regarding New Lanark and that it is a haunted place with lots of different experiences that one might get. I went with my group of friends and found a lot of nice, historical exhibits in this travel destination and the area seemed …

Whispering Waters Campground is actually the first place we camped after we bought our trailer many years ago. I have always liked camping, so after I was married, and our son turned 2 years old, we decided to purchase a trailer and go camping. After doing our …

Manly beach is a quaint little touristy area to visit in Sydney. Although, as previously mentioned, it is a touristy spot, it also feels very tucked away and secluded. On a busy day there are a great number of people flocking to the beautifully blue surf and …

When people think of Niagara Falls, we normally think of the actual falls themselves, proud and majestic as they are. However, they are not the only thing that one can find when visiting Niagara Falls. The Niagara Parks system in Niagara Falls, Ontario offers a host of …

I spent four days on Kolocep, an island 30 minutes away by ferry from Dubrovnik in Croatia. I would like the chance to rave about this lush tropical palmed paradise. Groves of orange and olive trees and the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic are all part of the …

For a great travel destination, I have been with my family to Niagara Falls, and I love it to bits. It is a real great place for a vacation and if given the chance, I would definitely travel again. However, if you must go, do avoid going …

As expected of any tourist, I visited some places when I was in Cape Town. In particular, as I had 2 kids in tow who need to be amused and a husband who did not want to be dragged to the shops, one of the unanimous choices we picked …

In Franconia Notch, New Hampshire, we always make a point to stop at the Flume Gorge on Highway 3. I wish I had the articulation skills to express how truly beautiful this place really is. Get your hiking shoes on, grab your camera because you have a special …

I flew Jet Blue Airlines from Phoenix to Boston on one of the busiest travel days of the year, the day before thanksgiving. It was a last minute decision for me to fly so I bought my ticket only a week and a half in advance. Jet Blue …

If you ever choose to live or visit the Virgin Islands particularly St. Croix, the biggest of the three prepare for the ride. With St. Croix lacking in tourisim, due to cruise ships and airlines pulling out of travel to this Virgin Island the only major airline that will …

The Teatro Degollado in Guadalajara absolutely blew my mind. From the very moment I approached the front of the building I was greeted by an architectural beauty. The building was made to resemble a Greek Pantheon, with tall columns and all.
Inside the theater itself, the view was even …

Went to Caramoan for summer.It was a very tiresome experience. From an almost 10 hour bus ride from Manila to Daraga to the 3 hour drive from Daraga to Sabang port and another 2 hour boat ride to the final stop. A friend who also went said that …

I stayed in the Dominican Republic for our honeymoon last March for 2 weeks all inclusive in a 4 star Breezes Hotel and overall we had a fantastic time, it took us quite a while to get there as we live in the UK so it was a 9 …

In Providence, RI, there is a work of art, and a popular public event along the rivers in Providence that runs usually from the the end of May until mid-October on certain Saturday nights. It was created as a work of art by a sculptor named Barnaby Evans.
It …

Bukittinggi, meant as high hill, is a beautiful city that is one of the famous destinations in Indonesia. Every year the city has been attracted many tourists whether locally or internationally. The famous place to visit is Sianok Canyon with about 100 m slope and 15 km length. The …

At the edge of old Superior Arizona is one of the most fantastic places on the planet, as far as I am concerned. I could spend hours there lost in exotic desert beauty, and have. I also bring people there from other parts of the world and no one has …

For years, I had heard tales of a street which had been cut off from the City of Edinburgh centuries ago and then was built over and left as it had been. I thought this was fanciful, but, upon enquiry, it turned out to be true. In Edinburgh …

City of Strasbourg in France is very close to the German border and when I was there my friends students did their shopping in Germany. It was way cheaper there and also, to my greatest surprise, the Germans organized wonderful flower shows.This part of France, where Strasbourg is located, …

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 …

Far before we went to Korea, we had planned to visit this city because it accommodates historical sites those centuries old. Gyeongju is located 280 km to the south east of Seoul. This city is not big but fun to visit as there are many tourist spots around and …