One of the easiest ways to find a good place to eat is to ask the locals what they eat and one day while I was in College Station, Texas I decided to randomly stop a student who was walking to his friend’s house. I asked him where he …

When you visit Holland, Michigan, it means you’re expecting to see fields and fields of beautiful tulips. This is what they are known for. When we went there last spring, we were in for a wonderful delight because that is the best time to visit Veldheer’s.
You need to pay …

If you have read any of my reviews at all, then you already know that I am a bit of a travel reviewer for the most part. Having been a travel agent at one point in my life, I am very tuned into special places that offer something different …

If you are on the North Shore of Oahu in Haleiwa Town, be sure to stop by and check out this cool surf shop. It is full of cool surf wear for you and your family to sport around in while at the beach or when you get …

We caught a No 8 bus from Gold souk bus stop and it took nearly 30 minutes for us to reach Dubai Zoo, located at Jumeira,Dubai. This Zoo is very small when compared to Zoos I find in India.But the thing that impressed me a lot was ‘the …

On my last year visit to US, I visited a friend in NewYork who was studying electrical engineering in a university there. We allocated a few days for a see-around trip, which included Empire state Building, a landmark in Manhattan area. We visited it on Friday.
Some observations as a …

I recently had a day trip out to Chessington World of Adventures, as a coach trip. We had a variety of ages on the trip from 3 years to adults. In my small group were my 14 year old son and my 5 year old nephew, and neither got …

Byrdstown is a small town in Tennessee. Byrdstown is about fifteen to twenty minutes from Albany, Kentucky and twenty to twenty-five minutes from Livingston Tennessee. Byrdstown is mostly what you would call a one-horse town. The high school has around two to three hundred students in it and the …

This is another one of those ‘conservation parks’ much like the Black Creek Pioneer Village only it is kind of slightly different - the BCP has the pioneer town preserved while the Kortright Center conserves stuff like energy and the environment. A lot of school book trips to go …

Ever heard of Habagat? It’s a brand for outdoor bags and accessories here in the Philippines. I had one of their backpacks when I was in high school. It’s really very nice. Back then it was a new brand and it was just being introduced down our place. What …

Munden Point Park is a hidden jewel in the public park system of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Somewhat off the beaten path, this beautiful park is unknown by many locals as well as most tourists, but it is well worth the 15-minute drive from the Pungo section of Virginia Beach. …

Being able to visit the land down under, Australia, made me appreciate nature per se. The place is really green and well developed. Everytime I think of Australia, I always associate it with koalas and kangaroos. An Aussie friend of my recommended that I should visit Billabong Koala Park.
Without …

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 …

This is the third time I visit the Singapore Zoological Gardens this year. The first time I went with my sister and her family, the second with my friend and her niece and the third time with my husband.
We had a lot of fun at the Singapore Zoological Gardens. …

The first time I had visited Boracay, it was a lost paradise. The locals were very accommodating and they all had smiles on their faces. Probably because I am Caucasian and they think I have a lot of money to spend. Hotels were sparse and we had to live in …

Joe Gibbs Racing was one of the places my best friend and I decided to visit when we took a road trip to Charlotte, North Carolina. I was a fan of Kyle Busch when he drove for another team and was eager to see his cars since changing to …

I must have been one of the chosen few. I kept telling this line to some friends since not anyone can travel for free like me. I owe this privilege to my job.
And one privileges is to see the Tinuy-an Falls. The falls is located 15 kilometers away from …

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 …

Navy Pier is one of my favorite places to visit during a summer. It’s located just north of downtown Chicago, provides wonderful views of the city skyline, and has a lot of interesting features - such as IMAX theater, Ferris wheel and various boat tours.
The place is usually packed …

I got this travellers’ wristbands at a marine sports shop in Breskens, Holland a few years back. I was there shopping for life vests as I knew that we would take numerous boat rides in Guinea-Bissau. I also thought that it would be better to have these vests as …

With children under 3, a relaxing family vacation can seem like a fantasy. I, however, am here to tell all the other exhausted parents that they too can go to Mexico and actually enjoy themselves. We have discovered the one hotel/vacation club that offers incredible childcare …

The one word I would come up with for the Grand Canyon National Park is “awesome!” It’s huge, about 15 miles wide and close to 200 feet long. It’s about a hour or two from Flagstaff, Arizona. If you want to stay nearby, there are a number …

One of the premier historical venues within the United States may be the Reno-Tahoe Nevada area. If you prefer historical old West flavor tangled in with modern convenience, you’ll want to visit the sights within the popular area.
Following is a site I found to be very significant as to …

In February 2012 I visited Western Australian Museum as a part of my one day tour in Perth. It is accommodated in an old but well-maintained building in James St. In the lobby I saw nothing than a reception desk and a faked normal-scaled dinosaur. As the admission fee …

Dominican Hill attracts only a select group of people; the ghost hunters. Not many tourists venture into Dominican Hill, much less enter the dilapidated building. There is much history behind this place. It used to be a vacation house for Dominican Friars, was turned into a school, became a …

St Louis Mo, Nice place to visit but I wouldn’t want to live there.Each time I have been there was a bad time for me.The first time I nearly froze to death.I was there for a funeral and couldn’t seem to get warm and I know cold, I am …

SM Mall of Asia (popularly called MOA) used to be the biggest mall in the Philippines. But now, it is only second in land area to SM North EDSA which was renovated and expanded in December 2008. As a frequent shopper, I still prefer MOA over SM …

I received a Walt Disney World vacation planning kit in the mail a couple of days ago. My husband wanted to watch it to see what they have there that was new, so we did. It is a neat idea for marketing the park and resorts to stay at …

In 2001 I went to Hohenfels base in southern Germany with the national guard. We were part of a rotation to build a mock up school on the tank range. I kind of felt like it was a waste of money to build the school with …

Expedia.com is a site for ordering travels: Hotels, flights, cars etc. I have a lot of experience of buying through Expedia.com.
This is a cheaper and easier way to book your trip. You just visit their site and choose whatever you need: a car, a flight and a hotel room. …

Most people that I have met around the Gold Coast have never been to Coomera or have any idea where it is, despite the fact that it is home to the most famous attractions on the Gold Coast, Warner Bros. Movie World and Dreamworld theme parks. This is pretty …

Located on the remarkable Roman built, Hadrian’s Wall, Walltown Quarry is an ideal spot for a walk along the famous Roman wall or for a pleasant day in the Northumberland countryside.
Hadrian’s Wall runs for 73 miles across northern England. The construction of this amazing wall started in AD …

I don’t think I can review the campground without reviewing the island. In order to get to Madeline Island, you have to take a car ferry. This was fairly expensive. When we went over, we never thought about the cost of the ferry. The cost …

Morrow Mountain State Park is located at 49104 Morrow Mountain Road in Albemarle, North Carolina. Morrow Mountain offers hiking, camping, swimming, fishing and boating. We went in August of 1998 for an afternoon picnic with our friends Donna and Cassie. We started with a short hike of about a …

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 …

The diver’s paradise is what my family calls it. Although I am not a certified diver, I know what they mean when they say that Bohol is the most wonderful dive site in the Philippines. I’ve only to look at the pictures they took to see how nature has …

For you who like to travel and see the remain of old building and temple, I suggest you to visit Sicily Island, Italy. In my opinion, it is really beautiful place to stay for holiday. If you are going there in summer holiday, don’t be surprise if you can …

For all those into Budhism it’s a must to visit this place. The other place of interest nearby is Bodh Gaya so both places can be covered in one go.
Rajgir is located in Bihar State and is about four hours drive from the capital city of Patna. The Stupa …

In San Antonio Texas located at 300 Alamo Plaza stands one of Texas’ greatest icons, the Alamo. This fortress is a memory ingrained into every Texas school child’s mind. However, when you go to visit this monument be prepared for the tourist traps.
We had a difficult time finding parking. …

Helena, Montana is the best small town in the United States. i have traveled the united States extensively and have settled finaly in Helena, because it is the Best small town I have been to. Helena has one of the best art museums in the country, plus many other …

I had been to Singapore in the year 2009 as a part of the student’s exchange program. I was over there for about 5 months, and all i did was exploring and studying each and every nook and corner of Singapore. That time i came across this beautiful Butterfly …

My first visit to Bohol, Philippines was only last year 2008. The place is famous because of its beautiful sceneries and one of these is the Chocolate Hills. Not just a few but 1,268 cone-shaped hills of almost the same sizes. Covered by green grass that turns …

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 …

This is one thing that you have to do if you visit Italy. The town of Pisa is nothing special. It’s a cute little city, but offers nothing you won’t find in any other Italian town, except for the famous Leaning Tower. But I have to say, that one …

I was looking for a place to stay in Rotorua and so I looked online. I found a really good deal at Ashleigh Court. It was $120 for one night and that’s pretty cheap as far as accommodation goes. i really wasn’t expecting a a lot …

I purchased the Everest Hiking Pack 8045D because I was looking for a backpack that I could take with me while I did some Wwoofing (Worldwide Opportunities On Organic Farms) in Florida, USA. I wanted a backpack that was big enough to store all the clothes and toiletries that …

When I first went to North Carolina, I visited my first cavern in the USA and it was a great experience. I couldn’t wait to try different cavern systems around the country and even the world. Searching under the very surface itself held a great mystery and sense of …

On our second day in the CKGR, I took a whole day trip with my family last April 3, 2010. The day before, I already visited Deception Valley and Pan by using the Cut line. Our driver had a different viewpoint and to avoid doing the same route which …

Lutsen Mountains is a wonderful vacation spot for everyone in the family. They have plenty of terrain to keep skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels happy all day long.
I have found that the best time of the year to travel to Lutsen for skiing or snowboarding is …