One day last weekend, mainly because we were bored, we decided to go to a hobby store that we had seen some time ago, to look at the model trains. I have always loved trains, so on whim, we went to PM Hobbycraft in northeast Calgary, Alberta. The outside …

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 am a medical representative by profession and a part of my job is to walk and walk and walk from one hospital to another. So you can imagine how strenuous my job really is, not to mention the pressure that a sales job can do to a person. …

Swimming is a fun and popular recreational activity among the people of America. It also happens to be one of the most active and healthy kinds of exercises in existence. So why don’t more kids go swimming in the summer? One possibility is that …

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 …

Just less then a 3 hour drive from Manila, Camayan Beach Resort in Subic is a good place to enjoy a quick beach fix for the Manilenos. Camayan Beach is located at the Subic Freeport just next to Ocean Adventure.
After our day tour at the Ocean Adventure, we …

The Wihelma Zoologisch-botanical Garten in Sttutgart is a really one of the good wildlife park i have seen.I basically like to visit zoological gardens as i like it and have a good time in watching the different animals. The Stuttgart zoo consists of both zoological and …

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 …

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, …

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 …

This is the perfect place for a day of fun in the sun and water for any age - adults and kids alike. My husband and I love it ( we’re in our 30’s ). If you are looking for an exciting day for the whole family in …

This is the place to hangout in the summertime for all the local young kids. The lake is beautiful and very large, great for boaters who enjoy water-skiing, wakeboarding, jet-ski’s, and many other water activities. It is not a fishing lake, it is VERY crowded during warm summer months …

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 …

Edventure is a children’s museum that is located in Columbia, South Carolina. Last night was my first time visiting Edventure with my son. I must say that I was more excited about going than he was. If you are a kid at heart, then …

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 …

Garvan Woodland Gardens is one of Arkansas’ newest and most colorful attractions. Garvand Gardens has over 200 acres.
You can walk the self guided walking tour and see all the beautiful flowers blooming, waterfalls, ponds that have colorful fish and so much more. There are over 160 types of flowers. …

This summer my family, two children and five adults went to Knoebels Amusement park, expecting to watch the kids have fun and be bored. We were wrong.
They did have many rides that catered to children, little trains, slides and a boat ride. But there were many rides …

Superbowl Telford, is where my Husband and I go bowl in a league with some of his colleagues from work. We bowl in a team called the flaming galahs. As well as bowling in a league there we also organise a fun nights out for his work …

This tent is huge! I see why they named it a Vacation Lodge. You can make it into 3 rooms for privacy. We made 2 bedrooms and a little meeting room in the middle when my husband and I went camping with friends. It worked great! The tent’s box …

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 …

While a trip to the zoo may have traditionally meant getting up close in personal with some of the cuddlier mammals in the animal kingdom, at Gowran in County Kilkenny Ireland, the creatures in these enclosures don�t have a scrap of fur between them.
The Reptile Village in Gowran is …

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 …

As soon as you come across the majestic bridge that leads you to Fort Myers Beach, if you go right you immediately see the Lynn Hall Memorial Park. This park is as beautiful as the sandy beaches that lay just beyond the parking lots. As soon as our feet step …

X2 Club is one of the biggest night club in Jakarta. Inside this club there are three different dance floors with three different song genres. There are X2, with techno, Vintage with house, and Equinox with RnB. I am pretty sure all Jakarta clubbers know this place. So if …

‘Everyone loves marine land.’ Except for me of course. I mean this is a great place and all but it just doesn’t catch my attention. This is a water park but it is also a place where you can see performances of marine animals, kind of like Ocean Park. …

The first year the Enchanted Kingdom opened, my family and I went to see the place for the first time and we did enjoy it; I thought it was like a local Disney land with all the stuffs going in on the place, it is enchanted and magical. The …

Flushing Meadow Park is a nice place to spend the day. Located just off the Long Island Expressway in Queens, NY on exit 22A of the Long Island Expressway, it is easily accessible to the public. Former site of the World’s Fair and current site of the US Open, …

Another of Kurt’s favourite rides at Lego Land in Windsor was the Fairy tales ride. The ride was centred around the little red riding hood story which Kurt is currently enjoying learning to read. On this ride you sit in a boat and float around a small …

I have been camping at Cran Hill Ranch campground ever since I was a very young child. My parents camped there with us, and then as I go a little older, they would send me to summer camp there. Cran Hill Ranch offers both family camping and …

I just came back from Ravenna, Italy where there is yet another great thema park, Mirabilandia. I gotta say that compared to Gradaland this was a tad funner from the rides point of view but less fun from the atmosphere.
There are 3 major rides, An upsidedown rollercoster (similar 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 …

Cedar Pointe is my favorite amusement park because it’s the one I grew up going to as a kid. When you walk in there are large walkways with flowers down the center. My mom has an old photograph she took of my dad, me and my brother and sisters …

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 …

During my stay in San Francisco, my husband, father, and I rented bikes from Bay City Bike Rental. It was included on the Go San Francisco Card. We rented a bike for the day and rode across the Golden Gate Bridge. It was amazing! The people at the bike …

Last April I really felt I needed a holiday break for a few days and after speaking to a friend,she recommended that I try booking a holiday with Butlins and since she mentioned that she had a good experience with them, I decided to give it a go.
I booked …

As a young boy my husbands family always took their vacations in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. So he grew up looking up at Ghost Town from below and that is what inspired him to bring me to see this park with him for the first time. Ghost town is …

The Fountain Splash Pad in Aga Park is one of the many free recreation areas in the Southern Colorado Springs/Fountain area in Colorado. They are open in May and stay open until Labor Day, and it is my son’s favorite thing to do. In this economy, with things getting …

Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort & Spa is an amazing place. One of the best sites in Cebu, Philippines. Not only that you can stay here overnight, and enjoy the hotel amenities, you can also enjoy the water. By saying water, I am not exaggerating to water world or any …

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 …

I discovered Crescent Beach only last month, when the community bus that was supposed to take me to the East and West Beaches of White Rock was taking way too much time. So, when the yellow, full-service bus for Crescent Beach stopped at the bus shelter near the …

When I was little, Port Royal used to be one of my favorite places to go with my family. I can remember us going there a few times on Friday nights and either walking about, standing up on the pier or eating steamed fish at a restaurant near there. …

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 …

I had read an article somewhere about a place called Mystery Castle in Phoenix and it sounded kind of neat. So when we went to Phoenix to visit family a while back I decided to go and see it. It was a little hard to find. It is located …

Wild Adventures is so refreshing when it comes to theme parks! Located in the relatively small Valdosta, GA, it is tucked away and not the largest theme park I’ve seen, by any means, but it still has that large theme park feel. With several large roller coasters, several medium …

We usually go to Luneta Park to have our weekly family jogging but we decided to look for other another place because it is getting a little crowded in there already. Our family friend suggested that we go to La Mesa Eco Park and we went there just this …

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) …

The Prairie Berry Winery is to be found three miles northeast of Hill City SD on Highway 16/385 and is a great place to spend an afternoon when spending time in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Open daily all year round apart from New Year’s day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving …

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 …

If your kids are with you while you vacation in Branson, I can guarantee this is one of the place’s you will visit. There are five locations all over Branson and you will easily recognize them by the zippy go-cart tracks, the sound of the go-carts and the …

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 …