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 …

I stayed at the Mission City downtown area for almost a month, from December 9, 2010 to January 7, 2011. However, I still cannot believe that I had been there that long. Time seemed to pass by rather quickly because of the many things I needed to …

My best friend took me with her to Granville Island recently. It was about an hour drive from Surrey or Metro Vancouver. While she cleaned one of the houses in the island, she had me waiting for her in the Granville Island market so I had a …

Laguna Beach, CA is my most favorite place to go to on vacation. I would recommend this city to anyone because it is an all around great place. Laguna Beach is a very expensive place but I believe that it’s well worth the money. The weather …

Hearing the word ‘palace’ made me want to see it. Moreover this is an old palace of the kings of Thailand, the Grand Palace. Therefore on our first day in Bangkok, we (my wife, I and our two children) planed to visit the Grand Palace. Unfortunately, it was closed …

On our last day in Bangkok, we decided to visit Vimanmek Mansion, the world’s largest golden teakwood mansion. It is said that the admission fee is 100 baht (but it is free with the Grand Palace ticket) including the Thai traditional dance show.
Unfortunately there is no reasonable public transportation …

Skiing can prove to be a very enjoyable pastime, but it’s difficult to find a ski resort that caters to beginners. The majority of ski resorts in North Carolina have multiple slopes and draw a huge crowd of experienced individuals. This can certainly create a problem for …

Brackendale Eagle Provincial Park is a 755 Hectare park, located on the Squamish river. It has long been recognized as one of the most significant areas of wintering bald eagles in North America. The huge runs of Chum Salmon in the Squamish, Cheakamus, and Mamquam rivers attract …

When I decided to go to Nepal, I found out that there was no direct flights to Kathmandu from my country. With several countries as my choice as a stopover, I took the opportunity to stop by Bangkok, Thailand and spend several days there before heading to Nepal.
My initial …

It has been five years since I went to Munnar for my honeymoon and we stayed in a different resort at that time which was in the heart of this small hill station, munnar, in Kerala(South India). And for our fifth wedding anniversary, my husband, myself and our daughter, …

This is good news for travelers coming to Jakarta (Indonesia). Instead of traveling by taxis (which are more expensive) or with city buses or minivan-type public transport (which are more economical but without air conditioning system), Trans-Jakarta is much better in terms of safety, security, and comfort.
As for the …

Bang Pa-In is famous for its summer palace that was frequently and is still occasionally used by the king and members of his family. First I knew the Bang Pa-In from the photos shown by a Thai friend. The photos were so attractive that on one occasion I visited …

Nordic Ark is a Zoo in Sweden, on the west coast, that is working to save and preserve endangered animals. They do this by breeding and reintroduction, when it’s possible. A small part of their property is open for the public, for us to enjoy these animals and get …

I am a travel freak and never let a chance of seeing the unseen part of the world go. I have used many services to make my traveling experience easy, but recently I found one which is really remarkable. This is Visa Signature Card. Though, the card is out …

The location of Robinson department store accommodating the food court is pretty good, very close to Saphan Thaksin MRT station, Sathorn or Oriental pier of Chao Phraya River, and some hotels including Elegance Suit Hotel where I stayed. From my hotel it is about 10 minutes on foot, and …

West Coast Express is the name for the transit system in use between
Vancouver’s Waterfront area all the way to far away Mission. I knew that the service existed, but until I embarked on it on December 10, 2010 for the first time, there were many things, which I …

My husband and I got married September 22 and wanted to honeymoon in Ireland. He didn’t get his passport in time (not till a year later), so we decided on our second favorite place. New Orleans was our choice for the honeymoon and I did a ton of planning …

Out here in the city of Mission, BC Transit is the authority that takes care of the residents’ transit needs. It seems handy that way. There are no fancy high-speed railway system to take one swiftly from one main point of destination to another, but I think …

Ful 30 inch Drop bottom Rolling Duffel
Ful (pronounced fuel) makes extraordinary quality bags in general, but this duffel bag is the king of all duffel bags. It combines the utility of a standard suitcase with the generous size of a huge duffle bag. This 30 inch duffel bag holds …

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 …

As foreign tourists, we were not sure to use the city bus in Bangkok which was normally very crowded, while taxis were certainly expensive. Therefore, the choice fell on the tuk-tuk, the three-cycle vehicle. Our first experience with the tuk-tuk was, however, not very good. Recently right after we …

Cape Town, South Africa is an amalgam of a wide variety of neighborhoods each with a distinct character and style. Perhaps the most photographed and recognized of these is the area known as Bo-Kaap, a place where the personality of its inhabitants is literally displayed upon the walls of …

My husband and I love to travel , so having dependable luggage is a must. If you do a lot of traveling than I think it is best to spend a little extra money to make sure that you get something that will take care of your belongings. I …

If you are looking to rent a vacation home anywhere in the United States, VRBO.com is the perfect site for you. An interactive, comprehensive, easy to use website, it is an extensive collection of all homes that are available for rent throughout the country. Simply click on the interactive …

With the state that our country is in, many have forgotten the things that made this country a leader in many things. One of those things is space travel and that comes from NASA. I think of myself very lucky to be living in Florida and so close to …

As a native Floridan, I love the water and the beach. Don’t like sharks, thou. Jaws ruined me for life and given the recent sharks attacks in the Red Sea, I’m not looking to really swimming in open water any time soon. But this one beach my family and …

I recently went on a trip to Southern Utah to check out the popular National Parks, Bryce and Zion. Both were amazing, and right when we thought we had seen everything beautiful that Southern Utah had to offer, we heard about the Coral Pink Sand Dunes. A …

Bulgaria is still a relatively unpopular skiing destination. This is so because the country has to compete against established leaders like Austria, Switzerland, Germany and France. The one thing that the country offers as an advantage over the others is relatively low prices.
Bansko is Bulgaria’s most popular winter resort. …

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 …

When a few friends and I traveled to New York City, we anxiously waited for the day we planned to visit the Statue of Liberty. Upon the day’s arrival, we quickly dressed, rode the public transportation, and boarded the ferry that would take us to the island. The wait …

Riding the escalator up from the U-Bahn to Stephensplatz, I felt my mouth open in awe as Stephensdom appeared, looming above me. My group and I couldn’t help but stop in our tracks and gaze at the fantastic gothic structure, making Austrians and tourists move around us. The towers, …

Visitors who wish to tour the Schonbrunn Palace or the Schonbrunn Zoo must pay a hefty fee. However, to tour the Schonbrunn Garden and Park is free. Knowing this, my group and I made a visit one sunny afternoon, strolling through one of the most well-known public gardens in …

Fort Bragg, California, a small town with about 7,000 residents on the West Coast, brings beach lovers and forest lovers together. No airport exists in close proximity to the small town, so the best way to reach the secluded area is by car on Freeway 101, Highway 1, Highway …

Imagine an individual stepping off the U-Bahn at the Stephansplatz station in Vienna, Austria. She and her group move along up stairways and escalators, passing by security systems and the underground shops and delis, beside hundreds of German-speaking Austrians and tourists from around the world. As she rides the …

I’ve been to Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia last 2008. I was given a chance to visit their country for work in a hospital.
Riyadh is the place where the Royal family lives. It is the largest city …

I absolutely love New York City and if not for the prices, I would probably live there. Granted in all my trips to the Big Apple I’ve been careful when it comes to planning and I often to research for the best deals. I tried the Sohotel because for a …

King Fahd causeway is a bridge connecting Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. I had the experience of traversing the 25 kilometer long causeway when I was going back to the Philippines after working for 2 years in the kingdom.
I chose to travel the route because I thought it would be …

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 …

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 …

If you’re on your way to Subic, then I suggest you head also to Tree Top Adventure. I was just there yesterday and boy did I have a great time. Tree Top Adventure lets you experience how to have fun by the tree tops.
They have all sorts of adventures …

I recently decided to take a short trip down to the United States, and as I live on Vancouver Island, it was easiest for me to take the Clipper to Seattle.
The departure time of 5 pm was very convenient for me, as I was able to leave work and …

A few weeks ago, I decided to take the Cantrail bus from Seattle back to Vancouver, as the Clipper back to Vancouver Island left far too early for me. I reserved my ticket online a few weeks before the 1:00 departure and picked up my ticket the day of …

Just two weeks ago I was in Circle Island Resort and Hotel in Cavite, Philippines and I must say that I really didn’t expect it to be really a quaint place that will make me really cozy. I had so much fun here with my boyfriend’s family and I …

Panglao Island is one of the islands in Bohol province. For me it’s like mini Boracay because of the white sand. That island is not yet that commercialized compared to Boracay. There is a dolhin show every morning at the sea. At night you can …

I had a great time when I and my family had a vacation last summer (April 2010) in Bohol, Philippines. That time I was pregnant but since I really love to travel in different places, I see to it that I can still …

If you’re a budget traveler, and you’ve been to Malacca more than once, you have likely heard of Tony’s guesthouse. Like most hostels in Malacca, Tony’s guesthouse is situation within walking distance of most of Malacca’s historic tourist attractions. It is located closer to the historic ‘Bukit Cina’, or Chinese …

I’ve lived in South Africa for many years and visited many of the game parks. One of the best ones yet is the Pilanesburg Game Park which is adjacent to Sun City. Not only is it in a prime location but it also offers so many accommodation …

The Children’s Museum in Memphis, Tennessee is one of the greatest attractions in the area. Not only does the museum appeal to children, but adults will enjoy the experience as well. Located in Midtown Memphis, the museum is open daily except on Monday. Admission fees vary depending on the …

Lake Toba is located in North Sumatra. This lake is famous for its beauty. Just for information, Lake Toba is one of the largest volcanic lake in the world, created long time ago as the result of the largest eruption ever known.
Usually to enjoy the beauty of Lake Toba, …

My husband and I recently traveled to Hannibal, Missouri for a wedding, and during our stay we decided to take in some of the sights. For those who don’t know, Hannibal is best known for being the hometown of Mark Twain (or Samuel Clemens). …