A family friend gifted us with Texsport La Paz Hammock when I and my husband celebrated our wedding anniversary. She knows that my family loves to go to outing and we could bring this hammock along. Well the hammock indeed is ideal to carry anywhere. It is …

Yesterday was such a beautiful day outside, so I decided to go to Penny Pack Park. It is such a peaceful and quiet place to walk around and be one with nature. I love the fact that there is a beautiful trail that takes you to this exquisite water …

Upon entering Suriya Spa, you will immediately smell the intoxicating scent of something sweet yet spicy. I spent half an afternoon at the spa just recently yet I can’t pinpoint what the facility smells like. Anyway, the nice smell was assuredly a sign of a very good and relaxing …

As far as pubs go in Bedford town centre, The Pilgrims Progress has become relatively iconic over the years. It’s a Weatherspoon pub, so you find a range of branded lager and ales as well as guest ales available at the bar, all at good prices. They also serve …

I worked beside this park for several years and never realised just how good it was as a place for children until these last 12 months.
Bedford Park is excellent. Situated between Robinson Pool and the Pilgrim Centre, this is a park that is close to having everything it needs …

A visit to a winery is always my idea of a good time, and last weekend, I went to Field Stone Fruit Wines winery, located about 40 minutes east of Calgary, Alberta. I first heard about this winery when I purchased a bottle of their bumbleberry fruit wine at …

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 …

Surfing is not just a sport. It is a way of expression, a way to connect to nature, as well as a stress reliever. As a student, I often experience huge loads of assignments, which easily stresses me out. This is why i enjoy surfing so much, once i …

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 …

For the outdoor lover who still likes that city “vibe” -look no further than Piedmont Park in Atlanta, GA. Piedmont Park is to midtown-what Central Park is to the Big Apple. As a matter of fact, there is a restaurant called the Park Tavern, which I …

Havana Club Rums are, in my opinion, in a class of their own when it comes to rum. I usually drink them straight, because they are good enough to drink without a mixer, and I also do mix them in rum drinks at times, but they do not need …

Singapore zoo is a great place to be with the family. A lot of animals ranging from Moneys, swans, different types of snakes to white rhinoceros. The good thing is that we can have a close view of all animals. It takes about a day …

The Oklahoma City omniplex combines science and fun. Almost all of the exhibits are hands-on, and I have seen both adults and children enjoy having their shadow made. Each exhibit explains the scientific principles behind the activity. Ideal age range for the museum is 2 to …

I’ve been going to Shipwreck Island for years and it’s always great. It used to be one of the two parks side by side on the beach but Miracle Strip Amusement Park closed a couple of years ago. For those who have never been here or hadn’t …

This is is a Mexican themed park and a tourist trap . It is not at all what you would expect after seeing so many huge billboards advertising it as you drive down the road. It is all hype and no real delivery. It has been around forever though …

Right in front of the official residence of the Philippine President is Wright Park. It’s located in the center of Baguio City and is accessible through public and private transportation. If not to see the scenic backdrops, you should visit Wright Park to go horseback riding. The main feature …

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 …

Last week, I went to Manila to process some papers. I finished early so I decided to visit Manila Ocean Park since it is nearer to the airport. It was Tuesday so the park was not so busy. The weather was good that day also.
There are lots of …

The Emerald Pool in Pond Case, Dominica is a lovely natural pool found in the interior of the island. Even on a good day, the area around the pool presents a cool temperature that is in stark contrast to many areas on the island where it is either very …

I recently purchased an inflatable pool from my local Wal-mart. It is called a Blue 120″ Swim Center and it ran me $35.00. I’m thrilled over the price because this is such a large, deep pool. It holds over 250 gallons of water. Several kids, …

A couple of months ago, I went on a week long camping trip with my husband and a friend. It was sort of one last hoo-rah before the cold weather settled in for another season. Wishing to do some old fashioned, rustic camping and take in some beautiful scenery …

I went to Six Flags Over Georgia the 10 and 11 of March, 2007. It was their opening weekend. I had not been there in five years and they have added several new rides that we wanted to check out. As we approached the park I noticed that there …

Having recently moved to Sydney, I wanted to experience the adventure outings locally. On surfing the internet, I came across the Skywalk experience in the Sydney Tower. The pictures and the descriptions looked inviting enough and thus I was there!
At once, I found the staff of the tower …

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 …

My granddaughter absolutely loves Dora the Explorer and when I was looking for a bike for her to keep at my house, I found the perfect one. This was a Dora the Explorer Bike and it was just big enough for her to learn how to ride a bike. …

When my granddaughter got old enough to learn how to ride a bike, we went to Walmart to find the perfect one for her. They had a very bright pink bike with bright and beautiful flowers on it. It cost $38.00 which made the price exactly right. This would …

When I was young my family used to visit the Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden or Manila Zoo as it is popularly known. I could still remember how I was scared by the snake on cage and the roaming reptiles by the small brook. It was I think …

I attended Alma Park Zoo on Monday, Sept. 2009 with my 5 children. I was prepared to pay the $75.00 entrance fee (plus money to buy “animal food”) as I have attended many zoos around the world and the money is generally worth it.
Unfortunately, upon entering, we were …

Carolines Comedy Club is located at 1626 Broadway New York, NY 10019. The telephone number is 212-757-4100. The place itself is very nice, and the staff is friendly, however I think that this place is way overpriced. The comics are not as funny as I thought they …

No matter what your age , this place has something you will like. It is a fun , family friendly amusement park. My husband and I are in our 30’s , and had lots of fun spending the day here.
This is a Christian themed park. For example when …

Since its summer, my husband and I loved being outdoors. That includes visiting parks and zoos. We have seen many zoos near Metro Detroit area and we want to experience the zoo in a whole new way. On my internet research, I came across African Safari Wildlife Park. …

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 …

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 …

We live in Michigan and we love to go camping during the summer months. After enduring cold, snowy winters, we are always more than ready to get out and enjoy the great outdoors once summertime arrives. We have been to several different campgrounds, and we always like …

My husband, along with our friends went to Avilon Zoo last August. When we went there it was raining really hard, but we decided to push through. We traveled for about two hours just to get there. Anyway, the road leading to the zoo …

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 …

Having recently spent a few weeks sailing one of these yachts, I thought I would share my thoughts so anyone considering chartering or even buying one could have someone else’s opinion.
My boat
This boat came from north Germany and was three years old, during its life it had been used …

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 …

Last month, a friend and I visited Atlanta for a few days to attend a concert and to see a few things in the Atlanta area while we were there. One of the nicest days we spent in Atlanta was the day we went to the Atlanta Zoo.
I …

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 …

This is the perfect place to spend a hot day when you’re in the Wilmington , North Carolina area. There are plenty of fun things to do at this park for all ages. My husband and I are in our 30’s , and yes we had a blast.
I …

I was invited to join some friends at the Cox Convention Center to watch the Hornets basketball game. I arrived their and immediately found a parking spot.
As I walked into the Cox Convention Center, I could not believe all of the activity that was going on in there. They …

Nittany Mountain Campground is located in New Columbia Pennsylvania, (central PA just off route 80). It is a great family campground. There is a petting zoo, mini golf course, playground and two pools. There is a separate baby pool that is very small and shallow. …

I recently took the most fun trip to Los Angeles. I spent nearly a whole day with my sister at a theme park called Knott’s Berry Farm. While there, I rode roller coasters, watched and old west skit show, got some old fashioned jewelry, had caricatures drawn …

Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve loved two things: animals, and the water. Oceans are such an amazing eco-system, and sharks have always been among my favorite ocean animals. I always wanted to see one up close, though I figured I would never get the chance.
Fast forward …

This swimming pool is one of the facilities available in Buana Marga. It seems to be very comfortable and attractive enough for visitors or tourists coming there. This swimming pool is located next to a small shop, or immediately in front of the caf� of Buana …

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 …

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 …

Sliding Rock is water slide put here by nature. It is a site that everyone should see and go down if possible , atleast once in their lives. It is a 60 foot rock that drops 11,000 gallons of water a minute. You go down this rock slide …