A couple of years ago, around this time of the year. I remember our wonderful trip to Luray Caverns and Shenandoah National Park. We live in Herndon,Virginia and we just drove 2 hours to see these marvelous scenic destinations.
It was a different experience to see what lies beneath. …

The Villages are located in the heart of Central Florida and have become one of the quaintest little shopping areas that I have come across in a long time. Not only does it give off a friendly atmosphere with its townspeople and warmly decorated streets, but there is an …

Go Bananas is an indoor theme park similar to places like Jeepers snd Dinorex… it has arcade games and ticket games, and also large indoor rides.
One of these rides was a rollercoaster, about the size of the kids’ “Dragon Coaster” you might find at a carnival.
It is not a …

In 1973 The Donkey Sanctuary was registered as a charity. We have encouraged the grandchildren to take an active part in what goes on at The Sanctuary. They regularly send some of `Granny`s money` to the donkeys to help look after them!
In the summer we always take a trip …

Located about halfway between San Antonio and Austin Texas in the city of New Braunfels, Schlitterbahn is the absolute best. My family (an eight year old, my 27 year old husband, and I) went there this summer when we moved to Austin. We purchased season tickets, which did set …

Barclay Farmstead is truly a mark on the plus side for the list of governmental decisions in this surburban locality of Cherry Hill, NJ. The purchase and preservation of 32 acres of a farm was indeed one of those occasions when “they” actually did something right. As open space …

In Tiendesitas, it’s easy for customers to forget that they’re in the heart of the bedlam capital that is Quezon City. Located near the busy places in Quezon City, Tiendesitas is a sanctum from the rigorous side of life for people in various statures of life.
Though looks can be …

I was never much of a library user in my younger days. If there was a particular book I wanted to read, I’d probably just go out and buy it. Now that I’m married and have kids, I can definitely not afford to just go out and …

Early this year, we decided to have a family gathering; the venue was decided by a consensus in favor of
La Mesa Ecopark. Located beside La Mesa dam and subdivisions, La Mesa Ecopark is a collaborative effort of different organizations. The objective of the park is to provide a place …

When my youngest brother was around 8 years old before, my whole family had brought him and myself to the Living Desert in Palm Desert, California. This is a more interesting place than say the zoo in general as it is the best reason to get to see …

Some schools do not have off for Veterans Day, but thankfully the county that I live in does. I believe that all schools should be off for Veterans Day, because it is a way for the community to be able to be thankful in honoring the men and women …

Well, another family recreational center has been established in Jakarta, Indonesia. It is called Waterbom Jakarta, affiliated with Waterbom Bali. Although I have been to Bali for a couple of times, but I have never been to Waterbom Bali, so I couldn’t compare it.
Waterbom Jakarta lies in an …

We visited Radium Hot Springs for the first time in June, 2008. You drive through a park gate to get to the springs, but I’m not sure that you have to buy a park pass to visit the actual springs (no other cars in the parking lot had …

Me and my family visited Cadbury World in Birmingham, England, on a day trip. The visitor attraction is situated next to the original factories for both Cadbury and Bournville chocolate. Driving to the attraction we passed through the purpose built village of Bournville which was built by the Cadbury …

I had a season pass to Sugarbush ski area last year and I could not have been more pleased. It’s only about 1 hour from Burlington and it’s a beautiful drive to get there. Once you get there parking is plentiful and they offer a great free …

This is a great historical and educational place to visit. It is fun for the whole family no matter what the age. It teaches you a lot about the lives of native americans from years ago. My husband and I enjoyed our visit to this special place.
Be sure …

If you are a fencer, I probably don’t need to explain how the sport draws people into a social circle as much as it draws them into a sport. There is something about the way that fencers stand and watch their fellow club members fight it out on the …

The Syndicate Misfit is the perfect Paintball Marker for people just starting into paintball or those upgrading and taking paintball a bit more seriously. Here are the pros and cons of the Syndicate Misfit.
Pros :
Fast - The trigger takes some getting used to but when you do you can …

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. …

Christmas is a magical time for family to spend together which is in part why our family has started a new tradition of meeting at DollyWood a few days before Christmas so the kids grandparents who live in North Carolina can spend time with their grandkids for the afternoon …

Recently I visited the David Wills House Museum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on vacation with my husband. This museum is a partnership with the National Park Service to protect and share the building where Abraham Lincoln stayed and finished his work on the Gettysburg Address before its delivery at the …

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 …

I decided to go out on the town and review E&J’s Billiard establishment. They have about twenty pool tables, so that is a plus in my book there is nothing worse that going out and having to sit around and wait until someone else gets tired of playing before …

The skydome is a place where they hold a lot of concerts and shows. It is more like a stadium and the blue jays (baseball team) used to play there, as well as any circuses in town. The last time I went, it was Nelson Mendela holding some speech …

Sesame Place is one of the best places to go if you have young children, as this park is specifically designed for them. The park is located in Bucks County in Pennsylvania. It is one of my children’s favorite places to go and we end up there at …

One of the magnificent places here in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, is the Twin Lakes of Balinsasayao. This place is where you will find two lakes residing at the top of the mountain. A person will experience a relaxing mood, at the same time, enjoyable moment just by looking …

When I first started ten pin bowling I used to go to what was then my local bowling alley up at Brieley Hill it was called Mega bowl. I used to go up with my Dad when I was a kid and I really enjoyed it from that …

The World famous beach which has been designed in such a way that it resembles the Venice of Italy is one of the most popular attraction of Southern California.We went there on an Afternoon and it was sunny.It was most enjoying and all nature lovers will love it.On …

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 …

If you are looking for a great place to take the kids for some quality fun time, I would highly recommend going to Wacky Tacky in Roseville, CA. Tucked away in a quiet business complex in the northwestern part of town, those who take the time to find this …

My first coming to Bogor Botanical Garden was about ten years ago. After that impressive first visit, this place becomes one of my favorite destinations to invite guests or relatives who are coming from other town.
Being established in 1817, Bogor Botanical Garden is a suitable place to meet …

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 …

Bowling is alot of fun. Especially when you do it in groups or in a league. I have been bowling for years and I now bowl at Tullahoma Bowling Lanes, and am a member of the adult bowling league they have there. We meet every Saturday and face other …

This is one of a number of places in Australia where you can meet and touch Australian specific animals such as koalas and kangaroos. The location which is not in the city makes it possible to look after the animals (as if) in their original habitation. The kangaroos can …

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 …

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 …

Hershey Park has become a notorious hot spot in Pennsylvania. Hershey provides much more than an amusement park for its visitors, but its quaint Hershey-Kiss-topped lights along the streets, the famous Hershey Hotel which is a sight for sore eyes, and even its famous Hershey Chocolate Factory attracts tourists, …

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 …

Any tourist coming to Dartmouth Nova Scotia will not find their trip complete without a visit to the Banook Canoe Club. Housed alongside Lake Banook, this canoe club has been a historical landmark for over 100 years.
Generations of Darmouthonians have enjoyed taking paddling and canoeing lessons at the …

The uShaka Marine World has been opened for just a few years now and is Durban’s only Water Park and Marine World. It is situated on Durban’s Addington Beach and has spectacular views of the ocean and the famous Golden Mile. It is just a few minutes away by …

Kadri park is a park in Mangalore, India. It is 6 kms away from the main city centre. It is a large and beautiful park. Many people from Mangalore come to this park, especially in the evenings.
Entry is free because it is a government park. The park is kept …

What a delightful place to go relax and watch nature. Why? Pickerington Ponds is so quiet, isolated (most people don’t know it exist) and so undisturbed. Most metro parks are so noisy and crowed that most of the wildlife seem to hide or stay unnoticed. But if you’re a …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Last weekend, I had a massage at the Bali Palace Spa which is one of the spas in the D. Tuazon area, which is popular for cheap but good massages. It was my third time having a massage at this spa. Compared to its neighbors, Bali Palace …

The Purple Turtle Beach in Portsmouth, Dominica, is a long black sand beach that is used frequently by locals and visitors alike. Situated on the western shores of the island, the gentle Caribbean Sea laps at its shore, allowing for the most in experienced of swimmers to enjoy the …

The White River Gardens in Indianapolis, IN is adjacent to the Indianapolis zoo. They share the same entrance, in fact.
When you first enter, you’ll see a round, bricked room with art available for auction adorning the wall. One side has stairs and the other has a ramp for …

Politicians are slowly starting to protect some old growth forests in Canada, making them into provincial parks where no logging can occur. One of the country’s oldest old growth forests is located on Vancouver Island, in the Carmanah Valley; it is now the Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park. Like all …

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 …