I am reviewing the Mountain Hardware Lyell Sleeping Bag. I feel very pleased at the choice of the Lyell Mountain Hardware Sleeping Bag. I would encourage people to try this bag for winter camping. I love to snuggle into my bag, because I know I will be …

Mars Alam wasn’t at all what I expected, The franco rosso hotel was acceptable, it had 3 big pools a marvelous beach but no reef whatsoever. The scuba-diving was a bit sub-par, the colors were a bit more vivid but there wasn’t much too see.
Secondly, if your into ‘the …

I’ve been visiting Maine since I was a child at least every 3-4 years. One of the last couple times I went, my adult son who had been reading up on Maine before our trip got it in his head that he wanted to go to York’s Wild …

I am a loyal road user to Damansara-Puchong Express Highway (DPEH). I use it to commute during my college years till now while commuting to work.
The toll rate at the introduction of the highway if i can remembered was way back in 2000 with RM1.00 @ USD 0.25 per …

Every Memorial Day Weekend, the folks in Zellwood, FL hold a annual festival that centers around a product for which they have become known; Sweet Corn!
Yes for two days every year in the month of May, the town of Zellwood, FL is bombarded by a swarm of …

I purchased a RakGear backpack because I had heard about people geting severe back problems from using regular backpacks and this backpack had a special design that was endorsed by an international back health organization.
The backpack has a thin regular pocket that is closest to the back, and the …

Many people those have been to Sydney advised me to pay a visit to Blue Mountain for its beautiful scenery. One day in February 2012 I, my wife and my son had an opportunity to go there. From Sydney Central railway station we took the 9:09 am train to …

As Midwesterners know everything comes to a grinding halt during the winter months in Minnesota, unless you are an ice fisherman. So it is with Valley Fair. The park passes are extremely expensive and if you have lots of kids, it is prohibitive to visit. Summer …

Universal Studios is an excellent place to visit if you are a fan of motion pictures. There is a lot to see and do. A ‘must’ while you are there is to take the Studio Tour. You take the Studio Tour by riding a long tram?you …

Who says mountaineering is an expensive sport? Philippines have several mountains that you can climb whether you prefer day hike or an overnight camp. There are websites & mountaineers you can depend on. You just need to be resourceful in finding the most affordable way to maximize your time.
Let …

It was normal that before going to Cape Agulhas, we would pass by at the Cape of Good Hope. My husband was also adamant in having his picture taken from this area. Definitely, it was also nearer than going to Cape Agulhas as it was not actually the most …

Cebu is a popular vacation spot in the Philippines and is famous for its food, mangoes, guitars, and beaches. It is located in the Visayas region, where most of the country’s most beautiful beaches are located. Cebu is about an hour away from Manila by plane. …

When one thinks of Florence, Italy, it is hard not to think of the main symbol of this gorgeous city, the Duomo - Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with its dome rising above all the other buildings as a symbol of the Renaissance. The Duoma cathedral, the Campanile …

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 …

I don’t really know why they still call this Crystal Cave because there are no crystals left. I can barely remember the time when the looting began, but my mom said that during a time when there was an economic crisis, the locals went into the cave and dug …

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 …

The last time I visited St. Augustine, I found a wonderful gem among the hustle and bustle of touristy St. George Street. Located at 41 St. George, the St. Photios Greek Orthodox Shrine was not only strikingly beautiful but also spoke to me spiritually and emotionally on many levels. …

Mount Trashmore Park is a great place to visit if you happen to be in the area and want someplace to picnic or relax outside away from the beach and all its noisiness for awhile. Hours are from 7:30 a.m. until the sun goes down.
The huge “mountain” this …

Traveling to London from America was by far the most eye opening experience I have ever had. I was able to tour the city by a professional tour guide, and I have to say that I highly recommend anyone traveling abroad to do the same. The information they provide …

We live in Manila, Philippines and my family has booked through this agency several times in our travels within Asia.
The first time was when we went to Boracay, Philippines. My mum booked our chosen hotel through them. They were very organized and my mum said she liked the service. …

I’ve been to several countries for the past 4 years or so that I have been traveling for a living. I have to admit that I have succumbed to the charm of this perfect city called Paris. Paris is a hundred times more beautiful than the photos we see …

There is no McDonald’s there, just a heads-up. But they have a brand spanking new Starbucks, if you really need it. Ubud is the headquarter of artists in Bali, and there is no beach there. The downtown and its area are pretty small and you can explore them on …

I was expecting to see a lot of Bourbon and horses when I was visiting the state of Kentucky, but chocolate was not one of the things I associated with this state. A friend of mine insisted that we go see Old Kentucky Chocolates while we were in town, …

Being in Morocco is really an eye-opener for me and the Capital City of this country is Rabat and it is in the region of Africa. I, for one am not so sure about where this travel place is before and after my aunt told me, I was …

The Reliant center is one of the biggest stadiums in the United States, it is used as the current stadium for the Texans when the NFL is in season. What this means is that the stadium holds thousands of people and can get very busy at times. This stadium …

When I went to Hawaii to visit a long time friend and her husband who now live there, one of the most fun things that we did while there was the Hawaii Food Tour. I had heard about this from the Food TV Network and when I decided to …

The Eiffel Tower may well be one of the most famous landmarks in the world, and I was very excited to finally see it. We took a bateau-bus (a passenger ferry that makes several stops along the Seine River in Paris) to get there from our hotel in the …

If your travels take you through Washington state in the north west, you must take time to visit and enjoy Leavenworth, Washington. It is located in the central part of the state and is based on the life traditions of a Bavarian village. You will enjoy yourself so much …

Robert Burns is Scotland’s most famous poet and Tam O’Shanter, written in 1790 is one of his most famous poems. Souter Johnnie, lived in the the Ayrshire village of Kirkoswald and was one of the inspirations behind this poem. Owned by the National Trust for Scotland since 1932, Souter Johnnie’s …

The Vatican is a very popular attraction, and it is a bit intimidating to try to see it all. This is one site that I would suggest taking a guided tour. The main issue is that it is easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude and scale of …

The first time I ever visited Key Largo for a weekend, we stayed at a place called “Island Bay Resort”. It sounds large, but in fact, it is only 10 rooms and very private and quiet. The cottage we picked was a one bedroom cottage with an efficiency …

Paris is one of the best cities ever to visit, and if you still haven’t yet come to visit Paris, or have visited, but yet to explore the wonders of Paris, then by all means do so. The whole city is a rare gem and treasure waiting to …

Last July the school my son goes to went away for a few days to the Isle Of Wight, they asked for parent volunteers to go along to help with the kids, I had nothing planned so I thought that it would make a nice break away for a …

We have been taking vacations every September to the Outer Banks most years for about 6 years now. When we go there, we always make a trip over to the island known as Ocracoke. You get to Ocracoke Island by Ferry from Hatteras Island.
It’s a Free Ferry Ride …

Rhem is a small mountain town in Italy, it is a very beautiful place to stay, any season of the year. MY personal favorites are spring and winter. Summer is too hot for my tastes and there isn’t much to do in that area which young kids/adults would enjoy …

In February 2008, a few family members and me took a trip to Islands of Adventure–Universal Orlando, in Orlando, FL.
There were quite a few things I loved about the theme park; during that time of the year, the lines were quite short. …

Just off the coast of Ft. Myers , FL is a tropical island that I call heaven on earth, but the residents and visitors call, Sanibel Island.
Sanibel Island is known for it’s abundance of seashells and when I visited, I quickly discovered why the people seen walking the beach …

When I first when to the Okavango Delta and Chobe in Botswana, I used a tour operator called Kgori Safaris. This travel agency is based in Maun. Since we would be doing a safari for 7 people, I looked in the internet first to see what the possibilities …

The majority of people in experiencing Niagara Falls do so from above, watching out over the railing beside the Falls, watching it fall majestically in all of its incredible glory.
However, if this is all you see, you are missing out on an amazing experience. Journey Behind the Falls …

One of the most fun things ever to do when I was living in Rhode Island was to plan to take the Block Island Ferry over to the island and spend the day there.
If I sound like a proud parent when I speak of this beautiful place, I apologize. …

My son and nephew attended Springhill Camp-Indiana in June 2007. Springhill opened its first Christian camp in Michigan in 1969. In 1999, the company decided to expand to Indiana and found a family willing to practically donate its land for the cause.
This campgrounds are the most beautiful I’ve seen. …

This review I am writing as a result of my bad experience on my trip to goa last year. I found that people of goa, and particularly those who are related to tourism industry are not hospitable. I have travelled throughout India and currently residing in kathmandu, capital of …

I occasionally take yellow line from Skokie to Chicago if I want to get to downtown. Yellow line is small in all aspects - the trains only have 2 carts, and there are just 2 stops - Howard and Skokie Swift. There is plenty of parking available near the …

Bailey’s Ford by Manchester, IA is one of my favorite campgrounds for a number of reasons. I have been camping there for over five years, and has been a favorite since the first time I visited.
First of all, there are many activities to do at Bailey’s Ford. …

For an American, the idea of a chalet holiday is a foreign concept. Crystal Holidays is an English company that operates Chalet´s in Colorado for visitors from the UK and any savvy Americans in the know. For those taking a ski break to Colorado, Crystal Holidays should …

Having lived in Brisbane for the past eighteen months I have had the opportunity to pass through Brisbane Airport (www.bne.com.au) on a significant number of occasions.
Brisbane airport is relatively small and this makes it one of my favourite airports. For me the smaller the airport and the lesser number …

When you go from Vienna to Prague the difference hits you like a hammer.
Prague is more crowded and more colorful than you can possibly dream especially coming from a very peaceful and royal like city.
Behind the obvious appearances Prague is hiding a various number and types of treasure.
Our accommodation …

One of the places I used to take my kids when I vacationed in the White Mountains of New Hampshire was Whale’s Tale Water Park. Living in Florida, I’ve been to quite a few water parks in my time, but I must say that Whale’s Tale is one of …

Air Kauai Helicopter Tours is truly and definitely amazing. All of the staff were truly proffesional and they were extremely courteous. I felt that the tour company had provided spectacular views. Now, in case you are wondering, this helicopter tour company is located in Hawaii, and …

Athens, the oldest capital of Europe, continuously inhabited for 6000 years.
Once known for its rare historical cultural and monumental wealth of its past days, nowadays worldwide famous due to the Olympic games of 2004.
For the same occasion, Athens has indeed changed dramatically over a short period of time, or, …