My niece celebrated her birthday with a party package from Jollibee. It was very disappointing. It was not worth the money my sister paid for.
When we arrived there, the party hosts were not ready. They were still arranging …

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 …

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 …

When we were on our flight to Sacramento, California, my husband and I saw this travel magazine that features amazing tourist spots. That is where we saw Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Parks. With the few photos in the said magazine, we already knew that this place is worth our …

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 …

One of the rides which Kurt and I both enjoyed while we were at Lego Land recently was the River Falls ride. This is a typical log flume ride where you get very wet.
As we wee at Lego land two days running I decided to leave the log …

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 …

I love the beach. I love everything about the beach. The smells, the sounds, the air, the water, everything. I also love Rhode Island. That’s why when I found this little gem called Dunes Beach, I go back each and every year. Dunes Beach is located …

The Toledo Zoo is located on Broadway street in Toledo, Ohio. I had went to the Toledo Zoo when I was a kid but my husband and children had never been to it. We went in 2002 with my Aunt Sharon, Uncle Darold, their three kids and five grand …

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 …

The citica was redesigned recently along with the curado and both reels are much lighter and easier to palm than their predecessors. They both were released for sale at the same time and I have had both for some time now. Both have certain qualities that make them special …

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 …

I’ve lived in Chicago for over 8 years now, and Millenium Park is one of my favorite places to visit in any season. It’s located right by the lake, on the east corner of downtown Chicago. The building I work in is only few blocks away, and it gives …

Man this is fun to the max!! Of course, you always stand in a line at Disney World unless you have a fast pass, but it sure is worth it. The Disney staff puts 8 people in a log boat. I sat with my husband, of course. …

If you are looking for something to do with your family in a great and family friendly atmosphere, I highly recommend the Bowl-O-Rena in Dickson. They are an older bowling alley and smaller than the other center in town however since it is smaller, the atmosphere for everyone is …

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 …

How can you say “NO” to this little paradise located in the north of the Philippines. It may be a tiresome, butt-aching long travel from Manila but I can attest to it that it is all worth it. Aside from the fact, that the community has maintained their less …

One of my favourite rides at Alton Towers is called Oblivion which is a vertical drop roller coaster. There have always been big queues for this ride whenever I have been to Alton Towers but the queue in my opinion is defiantly well worth the wait. The …

I went to Mud Island River Park this week on a field trip with my daughter’s First Grade class. It had been at least 10 years since I had visited the park. Once you arrive at the park you have to ride the monorail to get to the museum …

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 …

When we went to Sea World in Orlando Florida it was July 1999. We had saved for our vacation for more than a year and this was one of seven different amusement parks we were going to visit in a period of ten days. Sea World offers the average …

Ask any local resident of Davao and they will tell you to visit the Puentespina Orchid Garden before you leave Davao. It is probably the most famous and most beautiful garden you will ever visit in the Philippines. This garden showcases a huge variety of orchid, which includes the …

Kentucky Kingdom is an amusement park that has something for everyone in the family to enjoy. I have been to several parks and this is by far my favorite. Admission is currently about $35.00 per person. I would suggest staying at the Executive Inn across the street from …

I went to this place for a child’s birthday party. It consists of an indoor playground apparatus which is very bright and fun looking. The staff greets the children, then takes them upstairs to party rooms which have large windows overlooking the playspace. The adults attending the party can …

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 …

If you want to have fun in hottest month in mumbai. There is no better place that water kingdom. This is because there is only one place to chill out in mumbai i.e. Water Kingdom. It’s the biggest water park in Asia. It’s real. This is a huge water …

For someone like me who seldom leaves the computer for work and leisure, Tam-Awan village is really something of an exhilarating change. Tam-Awan simply means “to look” and what beauty it was to behold! With its natural splendor and scattering of the Igorot’s art and architecture, the …

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 discovered this place almost by accident. We were eating and overheard the people next to us talking about this small zoo right up the road. We finished our meal and drove a few miles up the road and found the coolest place .
It only cost …

Munsinger and Clemens Gardens are internationally well-known gardens located along with Mississippi River in central Minnesota. I have lived in this area my entire life and have visited the gardens hundreds (if not thousands) of times. The gardens are split into upper and lower sections with a dead-end road …

When people think of New England and the beaches they have to offer, they think of Cape Cod or New Hampshire’s Hampton Beach but they rarely remember that there is a great beach in Westerly RI and that is Misquamicut beach.
I use to love going to Misquamicut than any …

My family and I sometimes go bowling at the Bowlplex bowling Centre in Birmingham just of five ways at the old hospital site. The site is now a thriving centre that has restaurants cinema a hotel, gym and the bowling ally.
The bowling centre is relatively new so all …

Since there are a lot of lakes near where I live (NE Illinois), I wanted to purchase an inflatable boat. I researched boats on Amazon.com since I had a gift certificate there. I got the Sevylor KK65D for $44 with free shipping. The KK65D inflatable boat comes with oars …

If you are looking for a really neat theme park to visit this summer, I suggest Adventureland Theme Park in Altoona, Iowa. Altoona is very close to Des Moines, Iowa.
Adventureland has been one of my favorite places to visit in the summer. I have been going there …

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 …

Warner Bros Movie World is situated just outside Surfers Paradise in Australia. I travelled there with my husband and 2 children.
There are several theme parks at the Gold Coast Australia, and I have been to all of them. Movie World is by comparison with the others actually remarkably small, …

Fairlanes is located in the town of New Minas. It is the only place to bowl in the Kentville/New Minas area, so we often go here when our son is in the mood for some bowling.
The price is reasonable and the three of us can bowl for an hour …

Visiting Wildlife World Zoo, which is lcoated in Litchfield Park, Arizona was a nightmare and I find that this place is really overrated with it being overpriced, and the poor animal conditions. The location also appeared to be a bit on the remote side and have I mentioned …

Lake Champlain is a beautiful lake located in Northern NY/VT. On one side of the lake are the Adirondacks and on the other are the beautiful Vermont Green Mountains. I traveled to Lake Champlain this past weekend in June and I was amazed. It’s so beautiful …

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 …

My students and I recently had a tour of Avilon Zoo for the class field trip. It was my first time to visit this place and I am very impressed. Unlike the other zoo in Metro Manila, this place is very clean and well kept. They have very strict …

Kitsilano Beach is the most popular beach in Vancouver, especially during the warm summer months. It’s located on the north edge of the Kitsilano neighborhood, facing out onto the Burrard Inlet, with fantastic views of the North Shore Mountains.
The beach is home to the longest swimming pool in …

I’ve always loved gardening, but I got really turned off on gardening the last few times that I’ve attempted to grow vegetables due to pests getting into my plants and veggies. It’s discouraging to see a plant thrive so well after you plant it, develop blooms and get …

I had always wanted a hammock and I found the Hatteras Hammocks Cotton Rope Hammock at Walmart. I debated which type of hammock to get. This one didn’t look like the most comfortable one in the world, but it did look nicer than they other types and it hangs …

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 …

One dull afternoon, my husband and I took a trip to the Manila Ocean Park after seeing it featured on a tv show. We were excited to go there since it was our first time.
Upon arriving there we saw …

I have stated earlier that my husband and I are fishing maniacs. We love to fish. We do it as much as possible. When the weather allows it and it’s a weekend, you will find us out fishing somewhere. One of our favorite places to fish is at …

Crocodile Park is home to Pangil, the Philippines’ largest crocodile. As a child, we used to visit the place often and always had fun. My parents were friends with the owner, Sonny Dizon, and sometimes my cousins and I would get in free. They moved to a new place …

Wild Wild Wet is a water theme park featuring rides and slides in Singapore. Rain or shine, I have been working there for more than a year. It is definitely worth working if you are an outgoing person who really loves sunshine, water and bikini girls. I really love …