We attended a couple’s workshop called on Coffee and Beverage Mixing last Feb 12 at the Philippine Coffee and Barista Academy in Greenhills. We figured it would be a great Valentines Day date since my husband and I both LOVE coffee. Dubbed “Pozione de Amore” or “Love Potion” , …

The last time I visited Woburn Safari Park I was only a young, so now having the opportunity to take my son was great. T was a Christmas present from Granny and Grandpa but we waited until the weather was better to travel down.
The Safari Park itself is great …

The summer is now well on its way out, but in July of this year, 2010, my village, Bromham, which can be found inside Bedfordshire, UK, hosted a very good village show. The Bromham Show to give it it’s official name.
Such a show should really be there to bring …

I basically grew up on the water. Every summer my family would take several beach and lake trips throughout my childhood. We were fortunate enough to have family that owned lakefront and beachfront properties and so it only made sense to have a boat and partake in …

My family and I had very enjoyable day out last weekend when we visited Sudley Castle and gardens. Sudley Castle is in Winchcombe, which is near to Cheltenham in Gloucestershire, which is very close to where we live.
When we arrived we had no problem parking the …

My husband and I decided to visit Zoo Atlanta. It is one of the oldest zoo’s in the United States , but it is kind of small. We had a fun day though , and the zoo is really beautiful with all kinds of flowers and plants. Check it …

The Top Thrill Dragster is a roller coaster at Cedar Pointe in Sandusky, Ohio. My family went there in 2003 shortly after it first opened. We waited in line for about an hour but they kept having mechanical difficulties with the ride so we opted to go ride the …

VanDusen Botanical Gardens is one of Vancouver’s attractions which I have never before seen, despite living in the area on and off for many years. So this year, depressed by the seemingly endless winter, and the unheard of amounts of snow, I decided to go yesterday, anxious to see …

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 …

It has long been my dream to ride horses along a beach and into the sea, but until now, I hadn’t been able to fulfill the wish. However, with a recent trip to Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, I deicded it was time to try and find a …

Hikers get ready! There is finally a great hiking stick, and I have found it! A company called Gastrock produces it, and it is the best I have found yet. It is fairly common knowlege that a truly good walking stick reduces about twenty to thirty …

This is probably the closest the Philippines will ever to having our very own Disneyland. I’m not saying that this isn’t a good place to take your kids for a fun day, but compared to the other theme parks I’ve visited in the past; Enchanted Kingdom will need more …

My husband and I decided we wanted to go camping and realized we didn’t have a sleeping bag or an air mattress to sleep on. After some talking we agreed to get an air mattress and headed to the store the following day. …

The E!Hub Downtown East Bowling center at Pasir Ris, Singapore is a great place to have family leisure time. The bowling center is well maintained with over 30 bowling lanes. I love to go there and spend time with my husband and kids. By Kids, I …

I’ll admit it; when it comes to exercise programs, I’m a total fraidy cat. It’s not because I think that I can’t do the exercises. It’s more like I’m always afraid that I’ll never keep up to everyone else, who in all likelihood are in much better …

This weekend I went to MacRitchie reservoir as a family. Good place for a walk. Very calm surrouded by water with good and clean pathways. It is the oldest reservoir in Singapore completed in 1868.
This is a forest area with mokeys jumping from one tree top to …

I was so stressed out with my work and studies. I have to work then study at the same time. Even if I only have to attend one weekend, I still feel tired because I need to review and make the assignment then post it on our school forum …

The Kingslander in Kingsland has a very good reputation and a lot of my friends go there on a regular basis so I was expecting good things from it.
So I arrived there and was immediately asked for identification. I pushed my way through the crowd as the bar …

A few months ago I visited the House on the Rock in Spring Green, WI. I must say, this was one of the most interesting adventures I have ever been on. House on the Rock is awesome! However it could be quite over whelming to some. There are so …

A great magazine too subscribe to if you’re a guitarist is guitar player magazine. I get it for about 12 dollars a year which is alot better than getting it at the store where it costs 8 dollars an issue. What I like about this magazine is that their …

I purchased this rod about a year ago and I have found it to be one of the best rods I own. This rod is rated at a heavy action, but has a regular action.
I use this rod predominately for heavier soft plastics such as large worms and …

If you are looking for an interesting place to spend the day , then Charles Town Landing State Park is for you. It’s fun and informative. The staff are great and you will be surprised at all there is to do at this park. I loved it and so …

Lums Pond is one of the nicest parks and manmade beaches that any family can visit! It is maintained just beautifully and in addition to its many spacious, green fields delicately lined with every kind of georgous tree under the sun, it hosts a great family beach resort …

As a former patron and volunteer at this community library I am very disappointed that a great idea and great space is being completely wasted due to personal squabbles, mismanagement and outright apathy.
The idea of having a library for women does seem a little dated and perhaps extremist feminism, …

Birdland is one of the local attractions of Bourton-on-the-Water, a small, picturesque village in the Cotswolds, and it was recommended to us by a family member who had been to this part of the country before. Set on the river, this bird park used to be a trout …

Six Flags SplashTown is located in Spring, Texas outside of Houston, Texas. This park is a fun and enjoyable waterpark for the whole family, but a little small.
The ticket prices are as followed:
One-Day child admission tickets are $25.99. Children are measured by height and have to be under 48 …

The summer is not complete until you go swimming . The Intex 18′ by 48″ Easy Set Pool from Walmart is a big pool that all ages can enjoy . This is one of the best things I have ever bought - well worth the money !
It is very …

YUM ribbontail worms have been out for quite some time now, but just recently I decided to give them a try. The YUM ribbontail worm comes in a multitude of colors and three sizes.
The YUM ribbontail worm’s tail design is the traditional U-bend. It comes …

Not long after my wife and I got married, we bought into a vacation property program at the Lawrence Welk Resorts at Escondido, California, just north of the city of San Diego. We weren’t sure if we made the right decision at the time, but after a few …

My boyfriend and I went down to Orlando, Florida for a small vacation and decided to visit Busch Gardens down in Tampa Florida since we bought a combo ticket with both Sea World and Busch Gardens. This combo ticket included a free shuttle from Seaworld to busch gardens at …

Located in south Cape Coral, the Rotary Park Environmental Center (more commonly referred to as Rotary Park) is a favorite of my family. This is because Rotary Park offers something for everyone, from the nature lovers to the small children, and even including the family dogs.
For the …

I discovered Kelly Howell’s Guided Meditation several years ago by just browsing an mp3 website and downloading it on a whim. I have tried several other meditation methods and have always found myself drifting away from them fairly soon after starting. Starting meditation, especially if you are a true …

My husband and I own a property on Mijas Golf and we are keen golfers although now we have two small children I don’t get to play as much, but my husband still plays the odd round at Mijas Golf.
Lets start by telling you about the clubhouse and facilities …

Last Saturday, we went to Binder Park Zoo. It took us 55 minutes to get there. But it was all worth it. The place was so awesome. It is like a lost paradise, with those tall trees that gives shades to our way there. Very …

Ive recently noticed the Pinnacle Solene baitcasting reel starting to adorn the shelves at one of the most popular stores in America, and was pleased when it did. I had the opportunity to talk to a man a few years back at a fishing/boating expo in Raleigh, NC …

Zender’s Splash Village - Frankenmuth, MI USA, is right next to Bronner’s the ‘world’s largest Christmas store.’ The outside is cheery and welcoming. The inside is decorated like an enchanted forest and very clean. I felt happier the minute I entered.
We stepped inside …

I am a thrill-seeker and love all sorts of extreme rides. I love being scared out of my wits and the exhilaration of letting go and conquering your fear. One of the most memorable rides I have ever tried was the GX-5 Xtreme Swing in Clarke Quay, …

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 …

I have worked at a boat rental shop for the past three years and we have always had Catalina Capri 14-foot sailboats. These are basic dinghies, with a mainsail and jib. There is no keel, just a centerboard. The boats are all fiberglass, and suitable for …

Skateland USA , is a fun place to go skate if you are a beginner or a professional. It is great exercise for all ages and so fun. They offer private lessons to teach you how to skate if you are just starting out or just go out there …

Gambler tube cut filters are the filters you buy when you make your own cigarettes. A cigarette filter and tube should be made so that it will work as well on an expensive rolling machine as it would on a cheap rolling machine. This is an average filter because …

Steam- coffee café
Recently opened on St. Pete Beach, the chic coffee shop Steam occupies the space formerly called Jen’s Java. The address is 7410 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach right at the curve in the road leading in/out of the tourist strip. Changes to the interior …

While Dorney Park can make for a nice day of doing something different, be prepared to wait in long lines and compete with others to get a good seat on most of their rides. I have spent many years going to Dorney Park over the years, and while …

The Calgary Zoo is a great spot for tourists and locals to visit. If you are a local, I would definitely recommend buying the season’s pass. They pay for themselves quite quickly as the adult purchase price of the pass is $50 and one day is $18. …

I took a young friend to the Coco Key Water Park, which is an indoor water park inside the Sheraton Hotel. I found it to be a wonderful experience! They have splash pools with basketball nets and dump buckets for the kids who are afraid of the slides, and …

This is a fun family trip that you won’t forget. Touring the mine is educational , but the coolest part of this place is when you get to go gold and gem mining yourself. It’s great for all ages. This place is a blast!
My favorite part was the …

Living in New York City often means sacrificing space and home comforts for the cultural and culinary delights that surround. Even in the outer boroughs, apartments for recent college graduates are not cheap unless rich parents are footing the bill. In my experience, my measly paycheck has only …

Time is of the essence, isn’t it? I mean, who has enough time? I know that I don’t have enough time, and haven’t for a long time, to jet off to some other town, trying to relax. But, I believe leisure comes from within, and you can create your …

The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California is a great place to visit with your friends and family. I recently went with my family a few days ago and had a really great time. We went a few hours before it’s closing time, so there wasn’t a …