Having been too zoos all across the country, from Cleveland to St. Louis to Central Park, I have seen alot of wonderful zoos over the years.
When I moved to San Diego a few years ago, I couldn’t wait to go the WORLD FAMOUS SAN DIEGO ZOO. Since then …

The Mariscal section of Quito is considered the tourist Mecca of the sprawling city. Within a five block radius from Plaza Foch One can find restaurants, tour agencies, and Spanish schools. As a traveler who prefers to experience a country from the ground up I normally tend to …

I took my boyfriend to see FUERZA BRUTA in Miami last week, I was very excited from what I read and heard about it and was looking forward to experiencing. They performed at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Downtown Miami, inside the G lounge. Upon arrival I purchased our …

I went to Magic Mountain for one day. It was so fun my friends and I stayed for 6 hours. It is not that busy if you go before the schools get out, the longest line I waited in was 30 minutes for one of the more popular rides.
Of …

The Society of Creative Anachronism Shire of Altenberg is but one group of individuals gathering for the single purpose of researching and re-creating pre-16th-century Europe. With a membership of more than two dozen individuals, the Shire of Altenberg meets regularly and attends SCA-sanctioned events with the purpose of dressing …

The Chicago Blues Festival is one of the biggest Blues events in the world and so many people travel to Chicago just to see it. Luckily, I live right in the city of Chicago so I do not have to do much traveling to enjoy one of the …

Legoland recently opened it’s newest attraction, Legoland SeaLife Aquarium in San Diego. From the outside the aquarium looks amazing but once inside I was really disappointed.
The aquarium is very small with limited exhibits. The cost of $18.95 for adults and $11.95 for children is too …

I don’t usually go to the concerts in the park held here in Beaver Dam. Yes, they are only a couple blocks away and are free. But, I can think of better ways to spend my Wednesday afternoons.
However, my daughter has really wanted to go to one and I …

Lan Kwai Fong is Hong Kong’s nightlife party area. I’ve been here lots of times, entertaining friends and family who visit Hong Kong. What I like about it is that it occupies a tiny block in Central, giving you so many options without tiring you out.
We often find a …

I had a chance yesterday to attend a free program at the Mocksville Library in Davie County. It was called a “drum circle” and I really did not know what to expect but it was free and a program that I thought the kids would enjoy. I …

Seinfeld was a comedic TV Show that is now over, but while it lasted had an excellent run and was very enjoyable. It stars Jerry Seinfeld, who is a famous comedian in real life as most of you should know, and who also plays the role of a comedian …

I’ve been a customer of Virgin Media at my new address for a year and a half now [and before that of NTL Cable at my old address!]
My original package was good for the time (e.g. not in a recession) and I admit I was rather too lazy to …

This cinema at the 02 is great. I didn’t have high hopes - I’ve been to other Vue cinemas and experienced huge queues to buy tickets, queues at the refreshments counter, queues to get into the screen (as they wait for cleaners between showings) and a learner projectionist fiddling …

Formerly the disaster that was The Millennium Dome, those days are long behind the reborn O2. This is now a great venue.
Because it’s entirely enclosed you could happily spend a day here and your entertainment will not be spoiled by the predictably bad British weather. Fancy a film? No …

My original package was good for the time (e.g. not in a recession) and I was rather too lazy to change it. Until I checked my bills and it turned out I was paying £20 for a 2MB limit broadband, £19 for Talk unlimited phone, and £11.50 for …

Six Flags Great America is the largest amusement park in Chicagoland. Containing over fifty rollercoasters and rides, it is a great choice for a family outing, a party, or even just a day of thrills. Personally, I have been to Six Flags Great America at least five times, and …

This weekend is the annual Swan City Car show at Swan City Park in Beaver Dam, WI. And, as a father and soon to be father again, I am looking forward to it.
A few years ago, I was working as a newspaper reporter for a small paper in Portage, …

I’m usually a pretty tolerant person when it comes to things and don’t get angry very often. But, I have to say I’m pretty ticked off right now at this Summer in the City event they held at Swan Park here in Beaver Dam tonight. And, this is because …

Timezone is the place where I often bring my kids to play and get a little entertainment there. In this place, they can play some toys or video games. But we need to buy a kind of card that we need to refill with credit before we can play …

City Club of Lafayette is a great establishment that offers a great reception center for weddings, anniversary parties, and any other major type of party. Recently, my family had a wedding here, and we were very pleased by the service and quality of the establishment. Though the …

NASCAR’s Sprint Cup drivers drove the Lifelock 400 on June 14, 2009, and it was a very interesting race. There were just a handful of cautions, mostly for debris. The only racing incident that brought out the yellow flag was the 12-car getting loose, hitting the outside …

The Camping World Truck Series 2009 Michigan 200 was held today with Brian Ickler on the pole. Kyle Busch began the race, too, even though he had Nationwide Series qualifying later in the day in another city. Any rain delay or overabundance of cautions would interfere with …

ESPN Streak for the Cash is a contest offered by ESPN involving sports picks. The idea is that you choose the winners of games (or the points leader, etc.) and attempt to build a streak of correct guesses. At the end of the year, the top 7 streaks are …

This eighth race of the 2009 NASCAR Arca Series is the Racing for Wildlife 200 in Michigan. Justin Lofton was on the pole, the order set by owner’s points as qualifying was rained out for the fourth straight time this season. One of the big deals of …

Tonight was the first round of the top twenty of So You Think You Can Dance, and I’m going to start with the judges. I really like Nigel. I think he’s fair, and he tries. Mary Murphy is very knowledgeable, but she needs to calm down. …

I went for mothercare sale cum exhibition show at Singapore Expo last weekend. I had higher expectations when I went for the show, but I was disappointed. There was pretty much everything for the baby at the show but there was nothing worth for …

The June Pocono 500 race had the privilege of being the first NASCAR regular season event to feature double file restarts. NASCAR had just made the rule change, and it did indeed add to the excitement of the race. There’s still a lot to be worked out, …

With the Pocono Race in June 2009, NASCAR instituted a new rule. It’s the double file restart, and until now, it was only done in lesser series for the annual All-Star race. Lately, though, NASCAR has felt the heat to try and liven things up. TV …

The finale of Celebrity Apprentice filled three long hours on the NBC calendar on May 10. I’m not sure if the hype was worth it or not. It was a face off between Joan Rivers and Annie Duke, the two most vocal players in the game. …

I love watching comedy sitcoms and one of the best I have seen is Little Britain. It is a sitcom of sorts that showcases very subtle comedy. It is not mainstream comedy though like the ones we usually see on American television and although American sitcoms are also nice, …

Last Thursday, I watched Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida demolished “Sugar” Rashad Evans claim the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Light Heavyweight Title. UFC President Dana White’s main task right now is to find some legit contender to dispute the reign of Lyoto Machida and with UFC’s deep, popular and talent-laden …

My mom used to take me to the Natural Museum of History in Central Park when I was a kid and I plan on taking my daughter when she gets old enough to walk and talk. The museum has a great policy where you can pay whatever you want …

I went to XXO last saturday night. A neighbor had told me about it and said it was a cute gogo bar. Since I live right near by I figured I would check it out. I went with my boyfriend and his friend.
The outsie of the building is pretty …

I love my Richard Simmons videos. They have gotten me off the couch and moving again. Sure, he can be overly cheesy, but that’s just who he is. I really like Party off the Pounds because of the music. It’s more of a faster beat, and I feel I …

You should bring your children to this play ground. This Linnaeushof Play Ground is located in the small village in the Netherlands. The village or the small city itself is called Bennebroek. If you ask the people around, you probably will get quick answer from them since this play …

I just came home from Tun Fun Amsterdam.It is a kind of children park indoor which is located in Amsterdam. If you are from Central Station of Amsterdam, you can take the metro underground to go there. It will only take two or three minutes from the Central Station …

This place can be good entertainment place for you and your children. Chimpie Champ is an indoor play ground where you can bring your children to play with toys like sliding board, climbing or pool balls inside. So, it would be nice if you can bring your kids there …

Steambath is a quirky play presented by the Broadway Theater Archive. Someone gave this to me recently to review. The funny thing was that as soon as I looked at the DVD, I thought, “I’ve seen this. I’m sure of it.” I’m guessing it must …

Originally scheduled to be a day-to-night race, NASCAR’s 2009 Coca-Cola 600 never got started on Sunday the 24th. The rain had been off and on all day and finally, it was postponed until Monday at noon. Even on Monday, it proved to be difficult to get the …

I went to Disneyland Paris with my family for a four day holiday in the December month just before Christmas. It was a special treat for our two children for Christmas. This is a smaller version of the American Disney World Park in Orlando, Florida. We …

The moment I stepped into Sonya’s Garden, I was definitely sure I’d have my wedding here. The place, though small, is absolutely romantic. Delicate shrubs, flowers and pathways invite you to stay and relax. The dining halls are lit by natural sunlight by day and colorful lamps at night. …

This is a Greenwich gem. Forget the park, the boat (it’s being restored anyway, nothing to see) Don’t waste time at the Royal Observatory (time, geddit?) Go here instead.
Happily bad jokes can only be found in my opening paragraph.
The club opens it’s doors on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays …

Helio Castroneves was on the pole as the 2009 Indianapolis 500 began after several weeks of preparation in the IndyCar series. The fireworks started early, very early. Young gun Mario Moraes got into Mario Andretti on the first turn of the race. The hot-headed Moraes was …

Storybook Land is an amusement park designed for young children. I’ve been taking my kids there for the past couple of years and they love it. The theme is fairytales with rides and structures/animatronics that relate to all sorts of classic fairy tales from Hickory Dickory Doc, to Alice …

One of the beautiful tourist spots here in Negros Oriental which offers great adventures is the dolphin watching in Bais City. This city, known as the “Sugar City” of Negros Oriental, is located of about 45 kilometers from the province’s capital, Dumaguete City.
The dolphin watching in Bais City has already …

The Nationwide Series continued with its Memorial Weekend race called the 2009 The Carquest Auto Parts 300. Carl Edwards on the pole. All day long, they’d been fighting weather, and the race actually started with a green/yellow situation. A few laps in, the cars were finally …

The 2009 Grand Prix of Monaco was held on a beautiful Sunday. I just wish the race could be more exciting. Normally, the man on the pole wins this race because there is only one or two places that drivers usually pass. If that holds true, …

In May, the 33rd annual 2009 Toytoa Pro Celebrity Race was held in Long Beach, California. This is a very popular race for charity. It’s not terribly long, being just ten laps, but it makes for a fun afternoon event where celebrities and a few pros can …

Tonight for the final performances, the two American Idol finalists sang three songs. The first was their personal choice, the second was a song selected by Simon Fuller, the creator of American Idol, and the third was the song called “No Boundaries” with was written by Kara, the newly …

The Sprint All-Star Race for 2009 was an exciting affair that returned an old friend to the fold — the ten lap shootout at the end. This part of the race has been missing for a few years, but returned with gusto on Saturday evening.
It was a 21-car …