Leisure Reviews
Lalbagh Botanical garden
‘Lalbagh botanical garden’ is the name of a garden in Bangalore, India. It is 4 kms far from the main city centre of Bangalore. Lalbagh garden is a very beautiful garden. It is a large garden and is spread out over a large area. It is very cool …
Tregembo Animal Park
This is one of North Carolina’s oldest zoos. It has been around for over 50 years. It is family owned and a little small , but the animals look well taken care of and happy. Some of the bigger animals are in small cages which I’m not a big …
Sapphire Beach
Sapphire Beach is one of the most popular beaches on the east end of St. Thomas. Although I think all of the beaches in St. Thomas are absolutely beautiful, every beach is unique, and Sapphire Beach has always been near the top of my list of favorite beaches …
Caldwell Lily Pond in Chicago
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 …
Six Flags park
There is an amusement park close to Baltimore called Six Flags. It is part of a series of Six Flag organizations that crisscross around the country. This amusement park starts up in late April or early May for attendance. It has plenty of parking areas and …
Goliath roller coaster
Goliath is a roller coaster that opened last year at Six Flags Over Georgia. This is the first year I had been to the park in almost five years. So I had to go check it out. My husband told me ahead of time it was similar to Nitro …
Rotary Park
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 …
Rhino RSC3 Spincast Reel
Rhino RSC3 Spincast Reel is a really great fishing reel for medium size bass, large bluegill bream and slab crappie. I have owned hundreds of rod and reels since I started fishing about 32 years ago and the Rhino RSC3 Spincast Reel has proved to be one of the …
Thewi Thai Spa
There is a strip in D. Tuazon, Quezon City, with several good, professional, but affordable massage places which are well known to residents in the area and to avid spa-goers. These spa places are great finds and can be likened to good hole-in-the-wall restaurants. These spas are …
Melrose Park The Burbs
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 …
Great Wolf Lodge/Waterpark
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. …
Six Flags New England
If there’s one thing that gets me screaming like a little girl it’s the rides at Six Flags New England. I love this this amusement park. Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, it’s nearby for almost everyone in New England.
Six Flags New England offers great rides and fun for …
Oasys Theme Park
Oasys Theme Park is a great day out and has the following to entertain and excite you: The Yellow Rose Saloon has a very nice atmosphere with live cowboy music and dancing can can girls. A really good place to have a drink and remember the Wild …
Skydive Hawaii
If you have never been skydiving before, this is definitely the place to try it. I swore I would never jump out of a plane until my classmates forced me to join them when they decided that we would all celebrate the end of our first year of …
The Bromham Show
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 …
Exploratorium
When we went to San Francisco City, California, we visited the Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street and the Fishermen’s Wharf. But among the places we’ve visited, the most interesting one is the Exploratorium. It is located at3601 Lyon Street San Francisco, CA 94123, just a few miles away from …
Shimano Stradic 2500FI reel
The stradic has been a staple of shimano spinning reels for years. I bought this reel because of the reputation and the longevity of this line of spinning reels.
The stradic is not what I would call light. It has a definite heft to it, but not too heavy. …
Ozark Bowling Lanes, Fayetteville, AR
Ozark Bowling Lanes is a bowling Alley located in Fayetteville, AR. It’s a very nice bowling alley that is clean inside and has a lot of lanes so unless it’s very busy, you can usually get in without too much hassle.
It’s a lot of fun to …
Central Park NY
We took a quick tour of Central park when we were in New York City. We enjoyed our experience quite a bit, and we highly recommend taking a horse and carriage on a tour in and around the park. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and we had a …
Mother Falls in Aurora Province
I could still remember how much I anticipated seeing this beautiful water form. I grew up in the countryside. I was always surrounded by nature through my grown-up years but never had I been to this place until my last year in college.
The trek alone to this place is …
Battleship North Carolina Tour
This is a very educational and fascinating tour of a real World War 2 battleship. Walking around the entire ship will help you to understand what these soldiers went through when they lived on it. It is amazing! I have to say this was one of the highlights of …
Skateland USA - Skating rink
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 …
Ocean Park, BSD, Tangerang, Indonesia
This the one and only water park located in Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) area. The place can be recognized easily by the giant squid on it’s roof.
Ocean Park’s parking ground is capable of handling quite number of vehicles, including buses. It’s lobby consists of several food/drink stall (food court) …
Coleman LED Rechargeable Spotlight
I needed a light that would work well seeing far away. I found the rechargeable LED spotlight from Coleman at Walmart for $48.54. I needed something that would light up a large area and make it very visible. Though this light is supposed to be for camping purposes, I …
The North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina
I absolutely love the North Carolina Arboretum, and I think it’s one of the best attractions in the Western North Carolina area. Whether you live in the area, or you’re simply visiting for a few days, I would definitely recommend scheduling a visit here.
My first trip to the Arboretum …
Marsh Creek Downingtown PA
Think you have to go to the beach or to some tropical resort to enjoy water sports or have an outdoor adventure? Wrong. Marsh Creek in Downingtown, Pennsylvania is a great place to enjoy kayaking, horseback riding, backpacking, and camping just to name a few. It has something to …
Nike Oz 1 Putter
I just tried this putter out today and I must say I am pleasantly surprised.
I think Nike finally got it write with this putter. I have tried their previous “ionized” putters but they did not have any feel at all. It really was like take a steel beam …
Adventureland Island Water Park, Tampa Bay, Florida
Traveling to the center part of Florida is a common thing for me, but I rarely find myself traveling to the western side of Central Florida. Basically, the Tampa Bay area. I’m not a huge fan of Bush Gardens, so I’m not really up to date on newer rides …
Manila Ocean Park, Manila Philippines
It was my daughter’s 3rd birthday and I really wanted to make it special for her. We didn’t get to have a party last year because a day before her birthday last year, she was released from the hospital on IV for two days. I was working hard to …
Congaree Bluegrass Festival
This festival is fun for the whole family. It happens every October 2nd in the small town of Caycee , and celebrates bluegrass music and good times. It is free to attend and always has a huge crowd of people attending. My husband and I have been there twice …
LEISURE-YOU DON’T NEED TO LEAVE HOME
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 …
Perler Beads
I worked at a preschool where I taught kindergarten and pre-kindergarten to 4 to 6 year olds. Finding something to keep them busy was always a challenge. Then I remembered as a kid seeing those melty beads that children put on a peg board and melt …
White Clay State Park Newark Delaware
Consult with any die-hard fisherman in the Delaware Valley and inquire where the ultimate fishing spots in the area are, and he is sure to give you immediate directions to White Clay State Park in Newark Delaware. White Clay sits directly off of route 896 in Delaware, directly …
Razor Electric-Powered Ground Force Drifter Ride-On
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 …
Strebel Creek Vineyard and Giftshop, Oklahoma City
Recently, on October 23, 2010, my husband and I went for a winetasting at the Strebel Creek Vineyard in Oklahoma City. Neither my husband nor I had ever been winetasting but we really wanted to go, so when we saw …
Shimano Core 100Mg baitcaster
The shimano core is an ultra-lightweight baitcaster that I absolutely love to fish with. I own three cores and have been using them for four years now.
The core has a gunmetal colored paint finish that matches the shimano cumara line of rods perfectly. It has …
Lake Keowee Marina
If you’re looking for a boat ramp on Lake Keowee, there are probably about a dozen places to simply launch. However, if you need a full service gas station, restaurant, boat storage, and marine…you need to visit Lake Keowee Marina. The owner, Bart, is a great guy …
Ballyhoo
When ever I get some time off work or on a weekend we love to take our kids to a place called Ballyhoo which is children’s soft indoor play ground located on the outskirts of Cheltenham.
This place has lot of slides and things to climb on and ball pits …
Gastrock Hiking Staff
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 …
Cumberland Mountain State park
The Cumberland Mountain State park was the first park in Tennesee I went to when I was about fifteen. We did the short version of pioneer trail which is aproximately five miles and follows the shore line as you walk around Bryd Lake the first time we went. The …
Tybee Island Lighthouse Museum
This is a place every lighthouse lover should visit atleast once. My husband and I enjoyed the museum , touring the innkeeper’s house , and ofcourse walking to the top of the Tybee Island Lighthouse. Bring your camera , and be prepared for a treat.
The museum itself is a …
Lakeside Bowling in Fort Wayne, Indiana
My nephew had a birthday yesterday, and he decided that it would be fun to go bowling instead of having a party at the typical places. It was a good choice. Everyone had a great deal of fun bowling, even one of the adults who has never …
Ramapo Mountain Reservation
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 …
Scotty Cameron Newport 2 Putter
So I finally got my hands on this putter and I am not over exaggerating when I say:
This is the best putter I have ever used!!
Let’s start with Scotty Cameron is the best known putter in the world. I thought it was just hype but there really is …
Jaycee Park Cape Coral, FL
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 …
Fontana Leisure Parks
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 …
Bobby’s Bike Hike Chicago bike tour
Once on a visit to Chicago I decided to take in the city with a tour. I participated in a wonderful bike tour called Bobby’s Bike Hike. This proved to be a great way to see the city as well as get some exercise in. This is a tour …
Gamakatsu EWG Worm Hook
Gamakatsu has been around for many years and has established itself as one of the premier fishing hook manufacturers. The EWG comes in a wide variety of sizes that will accommodate many different sizes of soft plastics. The EWG comes in red and black nickel colors.
The EWG …
Zoom Trick Worm
The Zoom trick worm is one of the do-it-all types of soft plastic worms. It can be fished weighted or not weighted and catch fish. There is hardly no end to the techniques that can utilize this one lure. The trick worm comes in most of …
Bird Creek Golf Club
On the shores of beautiful Lake Huron, in the scenic village of Port Austin, Michigan, a truly picturesque golf course is located. Bird Creek golf course and country club, combines a challenge for all skill levels of golfers, amid a beautiful landscape that brings a restive, relaxing feeling that …
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