Having a toddler around, pumpkin carving became a must for Halloween. I found this kit on the oriental trading website and for the price I figured I’d give a try. It is safe to say it is a good investment. My family likes to carve pumpkins …

Since I was never really good at canoeing as a sport, having the opportunity to explore this activity without any pressure was extremely appealing to me and I managed to convince my girlfriend to come along with me and we were to make a date of it.
We hired a …

My first coming to Bogor Botanical Garden was about ten years ago. After that impressive first visit, this place becomes one of my favorite destinations to invite guests or relatives who are coming from other town.
Being established in 1817, Bogor Botanical Garden is a suitable place to meet …

Rita Queen of Speed Rollercoaster Alton Towers Staffordshire.
Like many I am a fan of theme parks, and all the thrills that they can offer. Even though it’s probably one of the only fully fledged theme parks that I have ever been to. Alton Towers in Staffordshire is one of …

Hong Kong offers hiking trails of various levels. One of the easiest that I’ve gone to traverses Jardine’s Lookout and Mount Butler in Hong Kong Island.
This hike is thoroughly pleasant for a number of reasons. First, the trailhead is accessible via bus which leaves from the Central terminal. Second, …

Me and my friends loves to pamper ourselves with a Spa treatment once a month. We go from one Spa salon to another. Last Friday, November 14, 2008, we went to Seven Senses Spa located in Antipolo City Philippines for another indulging relaxation experience. Before we even paid for …

I was looking for a day trip activity this summer and my friends and I decided to go to Subic. Subic is less than a 3 hour drive from Manila using the SCTEX road. We reached Subic at around 9AM and we were deciding on whether to …

I use this driving range a lot because it is near my house. I really enjoy golfing there at night because there are always very few people there, and it is lit up well. Their prices are the average, four dollars for a small bucket and seven dollars for …

Well, another family recreational center has been established in Jakarta, Indonesia. It is called Waterbom Jakarta, affiliated with Waterbom Bali. Although I have been to Bali for a couple of times, but I have never been to Waterbom Bali, so I couldn’t compare it.
Waterbom Jakarta lies in an …

Its been a tradition to our family to go down to Orlando every year and each time we are there we go to parks we havent been to. This one is one of my favorites! Its a lot of fun, it cools you off and the layout of its …

My husband and I are billiard enthusiasts. We have been playying billiards for years and even own our own table. Absolute Billiards takes it a step further and gives us a place to go play if we want to meet up with a bunch of friends or have a …

We recently had the opportunity to visit Lowery Park Zoo and I have to tell you it was wonderful. Admission is usually $18.95 per adult and $14.50 per child (2 and under are free) but we went on one of their $5 dollar days. These …

If you are traveling to Cape Coral, Florida, one of the best places to go and relax is the Jaycee Park. This park sits on eight acres and is a local favorite. At any time of the day, it is common to see birthday parties or family gatherings. There …

After a long day of skiing in Telluride yesterday, I stopped to enjoy a soak at Orvis Hot Springs in Ridgway, Colorado. What a great decision! A clothing-optional lithium hot springs, Orvis Hot Springs is located just south of Ridgway in stunningly beautiful Ouray County.
Orvis natural …

There is nothing like relaxing in a hammock on a warm and sunny afternoon. I have enjoyed this hammock everyday since we got it. I enjoy going out in the backyard and getting comfortable with a good book or just laying back and feeling the breeze on my face. …

Visting Chicago over Thanksgiving, We thought it wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the Willis Tower. As a family we thought it would be something definently worth seeing, immersing us in a landmark Chicago is well known for-the former Sears Tower. Well, our experience to the tower did …

I’ve just recently visited this lake again after about 15 years or so. This lake is within the community of Sundance and only the residents of Sundance can access this lake. Of course, each resident can bring in unlimited guests, but they must sign in. I …

The Ramapo Mountain Reservation in Mahwah, NJ is an amazing park for hiking, walking and just being outdoors. They have mapped trails there that vary from easy to hard and can go hours or less depending on how long you want to go.
My husband and I …

I love racing and wasn’t looking for a go-kart but happened to stumble upon one that caught my eye. I took a closer look at it and thought man this little and I do mean little go-kart is really cool. It was …

My parents have been going to Fontana for the last couple of years because of the casino. I just tag along with them once in while but I feel as though this place is not really for me. I would enjoy the water park more if I was still …

I took my kids and one of their friends to Coco Key Water Resort in Danvers, MA. You check in at front desk which is actually just outside the front doors to the waterpark. You present your online paid ticket stub to the clerk and they give you the …

This is a very interesting and educational place to visit in the Augusta , Georgia area. This two story building is full of surprises. You will learn a lot and have fun while seeing this place.
I really enjoyed seeing the James Brown exhibit. It was the main reason …

I took my family on a trip to Redding California to visit the Turtle Bay Exploration Park. It was easy to get to. right off of highway 44 going into the downtown area. The park is located on the banks of the Sacramento river, and the famous Sundial …

My daughter and I went to Camp Sky Y as part of a school activity. The temperatures averaged about 65 degrees in the day time and about 45 degrees at night, and early morning in March.
The scenery was beautiful, there were plenty of trees, and hiking trails. The cabins …

If you are in the Charleston , South Carolina area , then this is one tour you don’t want to miss. Drayton Hall is the oldest American Plantation house open to the public standing today. It was built in 1738 and parts of this beautiful house are still original. …

I bought this snorkeling set for the summer and only used it once. The mask is horrible. It fogs up quite easily and water creeps inside. I have tried tightening it to the point where my face feels like it is being crushed; still the water keeps coming in. …

Isolated in the woods of rural New Hampshire is a beautiful mountain; Crotched Mountain to be exact. It is not a far drive from civilization but it’s far enough to feel as if you are a million miles away. In the winter it is hard to find a good …

Luna Park, located right across from the beach on the outskirts of the city in Melbourne, Victoria, is a family theme park featuring an array of head spinning, stomach churning rides for people of all ages, as well as novelty stores, food stalls, a carousel and bumper cars. You …

I can remember going to Hope Gardens a few times as a child. However, I can never remember staying there as long as there was a zoo in or next to the premises so we would always go to visit Hope Zoo. Nevertheless, I had not been to Hope Gardens …

It was my first time to try Indoor Rock Climbing. I saw that Sport Rock is having an introductory class for the weekend so I signed up for it.
The class itself was great. There were only six of us in that class. They said it is a pretty good …

Our three and a half year old son loves every Saturday morning as he goes to super strikers. Super strikers are held at our local community centre on the wheat pieces estate in Tewkesbury, it is only a ten minute walk for us. It starts at ten thirty and …

We purchased this hammock after seeing it at a campground on another campsite. We saw someone lounging in the hammock and asked him where he got it, and we decided we wanted one of our own. Often when we are camping, we have plenty of time to …

The Caldwell Lily Pond is not exactly a tourist destination on its own, but rather an interesting stop on the way to or from other sights in the city of Chicago. The Lincoln Park area of Chicago is packed with tons of entertaining, and free, things for families …

Yesterday I went to one of Italy’s most famous theme parks, Gardaland.
Gardaland is a great place for both younger and older people, they have Disneyland like attractions, like Prezzemolo’s (Theme park’s mascot) House (amazing insides, kids really love it). There is also a monorail which goes through the whole …

You might think there isn’t much to do when you come to Fort Myers, Sanibel, or Captiva other than go to the beach. But you would be wrong. Located smack dab in the middle of Cape Coral is the Sun Splash Waterpark. Known to the locals as a family …

Around my hometown of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the only way you can get into a bowling alley is if you join a league. Since I’m not that good at bowling, this is out of the question.
That’s why, when I was in Sauk City, Wisconsin a couple of weeks ago, …

If you are anything like me then you love finding activities/outings for your kids that are both educational and fun. Let me tell you, the Madison Children’s Museum is a wonderful place where your kids can have just that sort of experience. I try to take my kids …

At the boat rental place where I work we have a fleet of twenty-seven Park Pedal Cruisers (pedal boats). These colorful fiberglass boats have seats for two pedalers and two passengers. Steering is done with the center-mounted steering wheel, so it the boat works just as well …

When my friend said we would be going to American Memorial Park the following day, I assumed we would be visiting a graveyard or some sort. Somehow I had missed on the word ‘park’, which actually means a leisure and historical park. Situated on the western part of the …

My husband and I took a little trip for our anniversary up to Midway/Heber, Utah. while we were there we decided to try something we had never done…snowmobiling! We found this company that offered guided tours at reasonable prices, so we signed up! We had our own snow clothes, …

Butterfly park is situated in the forest hills of Bannerghatta and spread over seven and a half acres of land. It houses educational, scientific and teaching facilities. I was very much excited when my husband told me that we are going to butterfly park. Me and …

One thing that I absolutely love in life is getting to go to a spa or massage parlor. I love going in and having the masseuse work out all the kinks in my muscles. I feel like the stress is just melting away. I also like going to …

As suburban cities go, it is okay.The neighborhood is quiet and safe for kids.Where I live has many parks and playgrounds for the kids.Never see the kids use them and I just can’t understand that.
In the city of Chicago they don’t have the nice playgrounds with new equipment and …

This is the first time I’ve ever seen the Scotty Cameron Kombi putter.
Honestly, I had no idea that Scotty Cameron made mallet putters and trust me this is a huge mallet putter.
It really looks like they took the Star Trek Enterprise, stuck a grip and shaft on it, and …

We recently visited Great Wolf Lodge and had a great time. We stayed for 2 nights, which was just the right amount of time for us. The lodge has everything you need to keep kids of all ages entertained for the weekend, all in one place. …

A couple of months back, a former college classmate gave me a phone call. We had so much catching up to do. We talked about what happened to us after our university days. Then our stories drifted to the cool places to go in Michigan. He lived in Michigan for …

Cheatham Hill Trail is one of my favorite places in the whole world. I go to Cheatham Hill every Saturday to run my long distance runs, and I look forward to my long runs because I love the atmosphere of Cheatham Hill.
Cheatham Hill is …

When you are in East Java Province of Indonesia, where do you want to go for a water vacation? The answer is the Popoh Beach in Tulungagung. What would it be for a mountain vacation? It’s obviously the Batu mountains in Malang. But when it comes to both of …

Blackbeard’s Cove is a fun theme park in Mt. Pleasant. It will take you a day to play around this park. It is great for all ages and not that expensive either. My husband and I had a great time at this place.
I love their miniature golf course. It …