In Newport, RI, there are several magnificent mansions. Many of the mansions, you can tour. This review is about one that I had the opportunity to tour this past summer. It’s called Beechwood and it’s the historic mansion of the Astor family.
This is not just another semi-interesting tour …

Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife is actually just about 30-40 minute drive from our house. We’ve been there last year and just like the other years, it still for us is a place of fun and relaxation. You can read books and enjoy the quiet park …

Viewing the Bazaruto archipelago from the air was a wonderful sight to see. They were like emerald jewels —“ lots of blues and greens in different shades. I took a chartered flight from Vilanculos to get to this island although there are also boat transfers from the mainland. I …

This is one of my most favorite cities in the world! Why? Because it’s clean, it’s green, everything is cheap and best of all, there are no TYPHOONS of any kind!
The City:
It is rare to find garbage in the streets in Davao, in fact, you’d notice that as early …

Go to any town or city during the Christmas holiday season, and I would dare to say that no place is lit up like Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The entire place is lit from top to bottom, holiday tours are given in limos of various museums and Christmas Displays, and …

The ChampagneBeach in L’Anse Bateaux, Dominica is a long beach on the west coast of the island. It is a beautiful beach that has a lot of rocks, but essentially no sand, and what little sand there is, it is black. Although the beach is beautiful, the rocks are …

Ioannina is one of the biggest cities in Greece.Ioannina is called the city of legends.I’ve been there two months ago with my friends.Greece is famous for it’s islands,but there are some other places there that are great too,like Ioannina.According to geologists,the place where the city of Ioannina is situated …

Every year, more and more people come to Boracay thinking that it’s a paradise waiting to be found. Oh well, sorry to burst their bubble, but Boracay is just another crowded tourist spot. Nothing special about the white sandy beaches and the clear blue waters. The locals are professional …

We live in Baltimore and are therefore only forty five to fifty minutes from our nations capital Washington DC As we were growing up it was common for us to take a trip do=wn 295 to go to see the sights in Washington.
Not only was it educational …

One place I love going to with my niece and nephew is Chuck E Cheese’s. I know it’s supposed to be a Kid’s place, but I have almost as much fun in the arcade and skeeball section as they do!
If you’ve never been, Chuck E. Cheese’s …

I booked this holiday home through Book A Bach. The whole process was a bit long winded as the lady who organised teh payment too her time getting in touch with us.
When we arrived it was easy to find and the main house was lovely to look at. …

Last year I visited Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury North Carolina with my fiance and my two children. I am an avid nature lover and after hearing that the park is home to some of the most beautiful waterfalls in NC, I was very excited to take my …

There are lots of things to do in Mexico. It is a very great country and my fascination in this country would be its places of interests, food, culture, beautiful men and women and of course the language….Gracias..
I have been to Mexico with my family more than once …

Review Ile De France
Visiting Versailles
I seem to have acquired a penchant for finding very small places; however with a great deal to offer as far as cultural wealth.
One area is the Ile-De-France. In fact you may end up traversing under fifty miles and have already uncovered a good …

If you ever visit one European city, make Barcelona the top of your list. I’ve visited Barcelona around 5 times over the last 10 years and never cease to be bored by the city.
It’s a wonderful city and very large and bustling. You feel you will never see …

I went on vacation with my girlfriend’s family last summer to Hilton Head Island. I have been to several different beach sites both on the atlantic coast and in the Caribbean. The island of Hilton Head is very commercialized. If you are into natural settings and wildlife this is …

I am an avid hiker and backpacker. I encountered a couple on a trail one day that had a fanny pack which contained two water bottles. It was the first time I had ever seen this product and it appeared to be just what I was needing for a …

If you are from Wisconsin, you know they advertise the heck out Noah’s Ark. The best days to come down to the park are in the middle of the week early in the morning. The later it gets the longer the lines get! Oh my God, …

It was my first time in Chicago and a friend of mine had suggested looking for Hi-Hostel in Chicago, which was not hard to get from the airport. The very first thing which I liked about the hostel was its location as it is within easy reach of some …

Sudder Street is the backpacker’s ghetto in Kolkata India, here you will find the largest selection of budget hotels, western food restaurants and cheap internet cafes. It’s not the prettiest, cleanest or friendliest place in Kolkata, but it’s where 95 % of travelers end up because it’s cheap …

Ful 2-in-1 Wheeled Upright with Detachable Backpack
Ful (pronounced fuel) is known for their great luggage, and this combo of a small suitcase and backpack is no exception. The small Ful suitcase and attachable backpack are great carry-on items. The wheeled 21 inch luggage suitcase has a great amount …

Verona travel bag is a very lightweight travel bag which accompanies me where ever I go. The 20 inch adjustable Verona travel bag is an asset which I bought few years back and it has been serving me with just no problem what so ever for. Verona travel bag …

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 …

The Park Hall Countryside Experience is an interesting farm park in north Shropshire, in the Midlands of England. It does unfortunately suffer from a slightly irritating web site which loads a video at once without being asked to, and one which includes a loud and annoying soundtrack at that, …

Yangon has no longer been the capital of Myanmar since they relocated it to Naypyidaw in 2006. But apart from Mandalay and Bagan, it is still the main tourist destination. I spent four nights and found that this city is worth to visit. I did not join any guided tour; …

Only 30 miles from the Canadian border Priest Lake lies in northern Idaho among some of the most beautiful land in the country. Deep in the Selkirk Mountains it is surrounded by dense forest of cedar, fir and tamarack. You have miles of beauty to explore or just sit …

We recently spent a whole day at Alton Towers Theme Park, we also stopped in the Splash Landing hotel so we arrived at the park first thing in the morning from the hotel to try and beat some of the queues on the bigger rides.
The theme park is split …

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 …

The Cyprus Museum is heralded as holding one of the greatest archaeological collections in the Mediterranean. It hosts a continual stream of tour parties, and there are always coaches parked outside. With this in mind, I had great expectations as to what I would find when I passed through …

The Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a wonderful getaway for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts from the rush and tumble of urban life. It is located on the hill ranges around Borivili. I had visited this park in the month of January, which was considered to be one of …

If you are looking for the perfect getaway, I’ve found it for you. We traveled to this campground at night and it’s a 12-mile trip off the freeway. 12 miles at 15-20 mph. It’s also located at the top of a mountain. We didn’t know that on the …

Warangal is a place in Andhra Pradesh, a state of India. Warangal is a city which is famous for its temples, military fortifications etc..
Accomodation is rather difficult in Warangal. This is because of lack of good hotels. Hotel rooms are cheap in Warangal, but it is difficult to get …

The Haunted Mansion in Liberty Square at Walt Disney World, FL is one of the definite “Must Sees” no matter if you’ve seen it before or not. Yes, it’s that good! This ride has been there since Disney World opened in 1971 and yes I’ve been seeing it …

Thailand’s East Coast is near to the Cambodian boder and I have another chance to set foot in this part of Thailand with my boyfriend and 2 of his friends before. There were lots of amazingly attraction places and our first stop was in Pattaya. Pattaya reminds …

It is cold. Very very cold. If you don’t like cold, don’t come to Canada in the winter. It is a very, very cold place.
On the other hand, it is very pretty. With the snow and the trees and the skies can be just gorgeous. …

Arlington, TX has gotten some bad rap from some people. But I quite enjoyed the city when I went down there. Although I did go to Six Flags, and that could be a reason I enjoyed it so much. I’m a rollercoaster fanatic so that could be a reason …

The town of Hershey, is literally a sweet place to visit for adults and children alike. Hershey, obviously, is the town where the world’s most famous chocolate bar and its brother and sister candies were developed, created, and produced. The town today has street lights that are …

If you are a traveler looking to save a bit of money then you probably have stayed at a Best Western hotel. I have stayed at a few of these and I have had a mixed experience with them.. Some of them are good, and some have been very …

Last year, when I was still living in Georgia, my daughter moved to Georgia from Alaska where her husband had been stationed in the Air Force. After she got to Georgia, she was exploring to find out what there was for excitement and things to do in the state. …

I have been to The Hague a couple of times over the past few year and always have been taken my the Beauty of the city and some of the Historic buildings. Not only does the houses of Parliament are in The Hague but also the Royal Family lives …

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 …

Menton, France is a real nice haven that I love visiting so much. I went with my boyfriend and family around twice last year and this place is full of cleanliness and the fact that the property prices are considerably low made it easy for us to rent …

On our first month in the state of Michigan, my husband and I searched for a nice place to visit. We want some place which is “exclusively Michigan”. After a few online researches, The Henry Ford Museum came out. Luckily, this place is just less than 5 miles away from …

I do not like to receive the negative experience and I do not like the stressful situations. I consider that we have enough cruelty and stress in our everyday life and we have enough such horrible things on the TV, in newspapers and so on. But sometimes I think …

When we spent some vacation time in the Scarborough area of Maine, we decided after it was suggested to go to Funtown and Splashtown in neighboring Saco, Maine. The first day we did Funtown. I did a review of that already so be sure to look it up. …

Every time I’ve flown out of JFK, I’ve made the far too expensive choice of taking a cab there and back. As a cab will run you between $45 and $50 each way, it really does add up. So the last time I went to JFK from NYC, I …

Morganton, North Carolina is a middle sized town in my opinion. It is probably best known for its mental health hospital Broughton. I knew a couple of people who were committed to the Broughton mental hospital once. We took my husband’s friend cigarettes and snacks a couple of …

While so many people travel to Orlando each year to go to the theme parks, many are not aware of a little place in neighboring Kissimmee called Old Town that is a nice reprieve from the theme park madness, price and crowds.
Old Town is just that…it’s a little town …

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 …