Believe it or not, Aurora is the second largest city of Illinois. There are ample things to be a part of. Once you visit the city, you will not have to worry about getting bored. The beautiful surrounding simply took my heart away. From parks to galleries, you will find it all. Take a look at my list of things that you should do or see when you are in the city.

Abbey Farms

To get the real taste of Illinois visit Abbey Farms. It focuses on traditional family fun. I didn’t find any modern touches in here. As a matter of fact, the farm aims to grow seasonal produce for delighting guest. If you visit during fall, you will be able to pick pumpkin all by yourself. I got some fresh farm produce from their store. Do not forget to try out the cider doughnuts baked by them.

Philips Park Zoo

Are you a bird lover like me? Do not skip out on Philips Park Zoo. There are 41 different species and about 100 different kinds of animals. I was surprised by the fact that it doesn’t require any entrance fee. There are themed sections such as a reptile house or the aviary. I caught a glimpse of Peregrine Falcon’s, Barred Owls, North American River Otters, and cougars.

Splash Country Water Park

Are you looking to cool down your body? Head to Splash Country Water Park. There are some fun activities that you can explore. It has sections dedicated to specific activities. I also found a zero depth pool. In case you are traveling with your kids, take them to the toddler pool. Apart from this, there are also dry activities such as the sand pit. I surely had a great time here.

Bayreuth was completely an accidental find for me. I had no plans to visit this city on my trip to Germany. It happened in a spur of a moment and I have to say that we never regretted this decision. In case you are planning to visit this city, there are a few things that you should not miss out on.

Drink your heart out

Beer is one of the most available drinks in this city. As a matter of fact, it is a part of their culture. Among all the breweries present here, make sure that you pay a visit to one or two.

If you want you can pay a visit to the beer museum. However, it is too cool to be called a museum. I had a great time here. I enjoyed the food at Liebesbier, the restaurant that you will find inside the museum.

Stroll around Bayreuther Catacombs

Take a walk around the Bayreuther Catacombs. However, like the one in Paris, it doesn’t have dead bodies or skeletons. The underground tour will give you refuge from the burning heat of the sun. A walk gave me an insight into the historic underground world of the city.

Enjoy the museums

I was surprised to find out that this city several museums to be explored. If you are interested in music and art, there is something out there for you. This will give you a cultural knowledge about the city. As a matter of fact, there are some museums which are unique to Bayreuth. Some of them are the Small Poster Museum and the German Typewriter Museum.

Visit the church

It has one of the stunning views that you get to enjoy it in the City Church. It is located centrally and here you can just admire the rooftops of the city. I went for a guided tour to find out more about the place.

Nestled at the Lake Huron Southwestern Ontario, the best beaches in Canada are to be found here. The water safety of these beaches is really commendable. The sandy beaches attract many travelers all throughout the year. I also loved the nightlife that these beaches have to offer. Grand Bend has so much more to offer than just the beaches. Take a look at some of the things you should check out when you are in Grand Bend.

• Pinery Provincial Park

This stretch of sandy beach is close to Grand Bend. Take a drive to this park to enjoy the view.  I found the water blue and clean. However, the beach might be a little rocky. Enjoy the various facilities offered by the park. I went hiking on the trail. Canoeing through the water can be a great experience, too. Nonetheless, do not fail to taste the ice-cream sold it. If you love camping, there are arrangements available at the park. I stayed still sunset to catch a glimpse of the orange water. It was a heavenly sight to behold.

• Grand Bend Beach

This is surely the best place to visit. The soft sand and the warm water beach are frequented by travelers, as well as locales. There are bars, cafes, and shops on the main street. In case you are traveling with children, there are playgrounds for them to enjoy. There are different activities to take part in. I went parasailing over the sea other than taking a dip in the sea.

• The Pinery Flea Market

Looking for things to do in the afternoon, I planned to visit the Pinery, Flea Market. Here, you will find fresh vegetables, baked goods, crafts, and antiques. Shop your heart’s content at these shops. You will also find hats, t-shirts, and clothing. In case you want to relax, the beer garden with live music is the place to be.

Milan is famous for being one of the hubs for fashion in the world. Situated in Italy, it is known in the world for being the fashion capital. I took a train to Milano Centrale from Venice. After having breakfast, hot croissants and coffee, I embarked to explore Milan. I visited the cathedral which is famous in Milan. It is one of the best examples of architecture. It has been dedicated to one of the famous saints in Milan. It took about 6 centuries for its construction, and the cathedral is also one of the largest in the world.  On the top of this cathedral is present a monument of Madonna. It has a vast interior too.

I visited Saint Grazie. It is also known as the Church for the Holy Mary. It has a wonderful mural of Leonardo da Vinci. Then I went to Biblioteca Ambrosiana where they housed manuscripts that have been taken from different parts of the world and Benedictine monasteries. During the night, I went to the Teatro Alla Scala – the house for the opera that hosts wonderful shows.

The next day I went shopping for one of the most famous brands in Milan. Since this is famous for purchasing of clothes and other apparel brands, make sure that you have a strong budget because the collections that you are going to get here will be unmatched with any other city of the world.

Thus, I had the perfect European city break. It was a pretty trip and it is recommended that you visit this place for at least a week. Make sure that the time you spend here is spent on shopping and going through the history and emergence of the various fashion houses which have been ruling the business across the world today.

Rotorua is abundant in the New Zealand Culture and incredible geothermal activity, surrounded by beautiful lakes and forests. It is an adventure capital of the North Island. I spent two days at Rotorua where I got in-depth learning about the history and background of the country.

Places to visit

I went to Te-Puia, one of the most unusual arts and crafts centers where around 90-minute ride, I learned a lot about Maori culture. We witnessed practical training in weaving. The other attraction there was Air Tours one can view the plenty of geysers through the aerial views. The view was spectacular. One may even discover the hidden land of the mountain of Tarawera.

I attended Cultural performance of Maori, quite entertaining and uplifting Hangi meal where they how food is prepared amongst them. The cultural show, Kapa Haka was very educational and cheerful dances with the importance of customs.  I also visited the Conservation Center for Kiwis, the biggest in New Zealand and was incepted in 1995.

I even took travel to Rotorua Luge. It is unique, and we were enjoying the scenery around. On the tour of the farms located at the Agrodome, I got to see more than 15 different breeds of sheep on the stage and witnessed a live shearing demo along.

Rotorua is a city located in the North Island in New Zealand and is arguably one of the most beautiful parts of this already beautiful country. IT is recommended to stay for at least a week here and relax in the lap of nature. One can witness the entirety of New Zealand culture and trust me; they are extremely friendly and fun to be with. Also, the expenses here are minimal as compared to the other tourist infested parts of the country.

There are two reasons which make this place extremely intriguing to me even before I researched about what exactly it was holding for us. We sure know those anecdotes of a word that mean something super hilarious in another language. Same was the case with Naha that could translate into a word close to the meaning of bathing, and yes, I fell off my chair laughing while pulling one of the guys’ legs. The other thing which I was curious about that how being super addicted to traveling, I wasn’t aware of Naha.

Well, I found my answers, mainly because people are rarely exposed to this part of Japan during their trips here and are mostly limited to the famous and well-known places like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. 

So here I bring you this blog to enlighten you about Naha! Yes, let’s go.

Well, when starting from the very start, Naha is the capital of the Okinawa prefecture. If you ever happen to research about Japan, you would always find the ever existing word known as the prefecture, which means a region which consists of the towns and cities. Naha is spread over an area of 39.32km2 and very surprisingly has a population of 700,000.

Places to visit

This place has a lot to explore more on the terms of adventure sports, and it’s few landmarks rather than food. The areas which can be considered to be visited are the Shuri castle, Sonohyan Utaki, Naminoue Shrine, Tamaudun Mausoleum along with the History, Pottery museums and Shikinaen Garden. The Makishi Market and the Kokusai Dori can be visited for fun frolic buys.

As mentioned earlier, it can be an excellent spot to enjoy activities like Kiteboarding, Scuba Diving, and Saltwater fishing. Now when talking about fish, I’m hungry! Come on well that’s a human instinct. The places where you can enjoy good food like fresh Afro rice, Goya Champuru are Afro Nest and Warahondo along with Rehab International, Paddy Macs for the drinks.

Accommodation

The accommodation facilities are very famous due to amazingly low prices, but you might fall for dirty, unkempt places at low rates, so the areas that can be considered for the stay are Grace Naha, Sora House, Marine West, and Monkeys Inn.

Kagoshima, an area, spread over 547 km squares, a major city that is located in the Kyushu region and is the principal city on the southernmost tip and also the capital of Kagoshima Prefecture. This is according to us, the must-visit town in Japan.

The city is beautifully laced with palm trees all along the streets which are topped off with the mild climate that is neither too hot nor too cold and somewhat just perfect for travels and stays. These factors are the reasons which are mainly stated for the frequent comparisons which are made to the city Italian city Naples.

Places to visit

Sakurajima, which Is a volcano in active status and is located Kagoshima bay and happens to be the main attraction of the city.

Senganen, a garden in the Japanese styling and form along with the Shiroyama Park, which has viewpoint tower where we could gaze at the fantastic sight of a bird’s view.

The aquarium of Kagoshima, which is located in the port area as well as the museums like the  Shoko Shuseikan, Meiji Restoration, Reimeikan, city art museum, Nagashima museum, Prefectural museum, modern literature museum among the many another dozen of museums.

This city was historically a castle town under Lord Shimadzu which has now grown to a living population of about 600,000.

This place can be efficiently traveled with a ‘Welcome Cute Pass’ that is a one day pass which allows unlimited traveling and is issued by the Kagoshima city transport bureau. This pass can be used for commuting through the city buses which have fixed tourist spots around the downtown area of Kagoshima. Also the city, we traveled at the night hours to see the illuminated structures and famous sites which are rarely seen as most of the trips are scheduled for day hours.

Events

There are events and programs which are conducted all around the year, which gain a lot of tourists’ attention like Ohara Festival, Rokugatsu Do, Kinko Bay Night Fireworks Festival.