Madrid has a cable car near the city center that takes you out to the main Madrid park and nearby amusement parks. I generally like cable cars and the opportunity to see a city from above, even if it’s usually
Krestovsky Island & Norway Park : Saint Petersburg
On my second day in Saint Petersburg, I decided to head to the northern part of the city and explore the local island parks – Krestovsky Island and Norway Park. Krestovsky Island was very quiet when I visited, and the amusement park wasn’t
The odd Tiger Balm gardens of Haw Par Mansion : Singapore
The strangest attraction I’ve been to in Singapore is probably Haw Par Mansion, a trip into kitsch and bad taste once intended as an amusement park introducing the wonders to Chinese mythology and Confucianism. It’s way past its glory days,
Betelnut Park – Li Miao Minority Village : Sanya Hainan
Sanya is trying to position itself to be the Hawaii of China. Though nothing like Hawaii, it definitely has some of the nicest beaches in China, but with the masses coming in and the beaches overcrowded with people, Sanya needs
Universal Studios : Orlando Florida
If you spend 6 months in Florida there are obvious musts that you just can’t decide not to do. Universal Studios in Orlando are probably one of those attractions. Although Disney was there first and is bigger, I dare say
Happy Valley : Shenzhen
I’ll try and make this simple for you. If you’re looking for an amusement park from a bad 70s b-movie then Shenzhen has just the thing for you. Happy Valley, which some claim can compete with Hong Kong’s Ocean Park
Regional Amusement Parks : Hong Kong to Guangdong
Most people are not aware of this, but the area between Hong Kong, Macau, Zhuhai going up north to Guangzhou has a really dense concentration of amusement parks. It could have to do with the fact that it’s also one
Guangzhou’s Chimelong Paradise Biggest Amusement Park in China
The Guangzhou Chimelong Paradise Amusement Park is, as of 2009, China’s biggest wildest amusement park, and that’s saying alot. A local friend invited me for a day of fun and play and it was absolutely terrific! (post includes a
Touring South Korea : Everland Amusement Park and Caribbean Bay
Everland is Korea’s biggest amusement park, a combination of a local Disney World, a Zoo and a water park that runs all year, hot or cold, called Caribbean Bay. One hour away from Seoul, the theme park is located in