After a long day of skiing in Telluride yesterday, I stopped to enjoy a soak at Orvis Hot Springs in Ridgway, Colorado. What a great decision! A clothing-optional lithium hot springs, Orvis Hot Springs is located just south of Ridgway in stunningly beautiful Ouray County.
Orvis natural …

When I went to Bogor to some job interview one year ago, I went to Mekarsari garden Center after the interview to refresh my mind. The location of Mekarsari Garden center is in Cileungsi, Bogor. It can reached from Jakarta in about one hour.
I went there from my …

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 …

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 …

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, …

I love to take my family to Paloma Park in Arroyo De La Miel on the Costa Del Sol. It is great place to go and visit and its also free entry so it is a cheap day out. There are loads of animals to see and …

Recently I went to the Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdom in Lake George, NY. However, I found that a lot has changed since the amusement park was sold to Six Flags. Unlike other Six Flags theme parks, I found that this park was smaller than the others. It now …

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 …

Boars Head Pub is noted the second oldest Pub in England. Built in 1272. This Pub has allot of character with its low ceilings and a working old log fire. They serve at least 5 hand pulled ales varying in strength. They serve food everyday from 12pm to 9pm. …

My husband and I are always around the Waukegan area in Illinois because we visit relatives there on holidays and weekends. We have seen cool places around like the Sears Tower and the magnificent mile in Downtown Chicago. The day after thanksgiving, we were quiet bored and we are …

This is an indoor, glow in the dark mini golf place in Bayer’s Lake in Halifax. The location is perfect if you have spent the day out shopping, or are just planning a family fun day with your kids or a group of adults, for that matter.
It is very …

Bush Gardens located in Tampa, Florida is often overlooked as a vacation spot in lieu of Orlando. But, should you decide you’ve done the Orlando thing or are looking for something a little different this theme park is perfect for you. Having grown up around the Tampa Bay area …

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 …

Last weekend, me and my boyfriend go to the beach in my city, it’s name Krakal Beach. It’s located in a south beach, the southest part of my city, it’s in Wonosari, Jogjakarta. To get to the location is about two hours by motorcycle or by a car. To …

On June 3 and 4th I had the pleasure of attending St. Anthony’s Annual Polish Festival.
Hosted in the Church Hall of St. Anthony’s Church on Farrell Street in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Canada, this festival offered something for everyone.
Despite the rain, (which went on all weekend) this fund-raising festival was …

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 …

The Zoom ss lizard is the standard for all soft plastic lizards. I have been using them for many years with tremendous success. The ss lizard comes in the largest selection of colors available in any soft plastic lizard made today. The ss lizard is six …

This is a smaller zoo , but one worth visiting. You can get up close and personal with many of the animal’s here. They have some unique exhibits , and everyone that works here is very helpful and friendly. This is a very inexpensive place to visit too. I …

Well, almost a year ago I was lucky enough to go all the way to Indonesia from my native country (Chile), which meant sitting inside an airplane for nearly 25 hours, with stops, of course. But let’s fast forward to arriving in Soekarno Hatta International Airport, Jakarta, Indonesia.
My first …

As a little girl I remember my parents taking me to the Ridgewood Duck Pond. My Dad loved to make model boats that he could drive around the pond. I woulld watch him drive his boats while I walked with my Mom around the pond. One …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Two years ago I purchased a Quarrow 7wt. 3 piece fly rod to replace a much more expensive rod that was broken. The rod is cosmetically the equal of the rod that it replaced. The hardware and the finish of the Quarrow rod is comparable to rods costing ten …

I have just tried out this set and let me tell you they are fantastic. I am a start up golfer who has been playing for only 3 months. I have not taken any lessons and have made my swing through observation and some youtube videos.
These irons are …

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 …

I was visiting my brother in San Antonio, TX. when he suggested to go to Schlitterbahn Water park. At first I was hesitant because to me water parks are full of babies in diapers and snotty nosed kids in the pool. I was very pleasantly surprised when …

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 …

The Celebration Park is one of the best parks for little kids to play at. Especially in the summer time, they have a area that squirts out water and the kids just love it. It is not the biggest park but it has a lot of room for tables …

This was one of the places I visited when I went to HongKong. We had someone pick us up so there was no issue on how to get there but if you don’t know how, you can get to ocean park using any kind of transportation, cars, bus, public …

The BOHOL BEE FARM. The first thing that would come into my mind was basically a large field of bees with all that honey next to a simple restaurant with a good view. But I was proven wrong! I was totally taken away by everything around! It felt like …

Recently I visited Lakeway resort and spa in Austin, Texas for a wedding. I don’t have much experience with spa or resorts and I rarely go behind Bee Caves since I lived in the Barton Springs area. However, I was fortunate enough that my boyfriend’s cousin’s wedding was held …

I first discovered this park before having children and was pleasantly surprised to find such a beautiful, green area so near to the suburban shopping centre of North Finchley. I enjoyed going there for weekend walks as there is a grassy area with a pretty bridge, a stream …

I have a nice plus scary experience on this giant wheel, in Gold Coast, which is also called the Sea World Eye. I have been to this place before, and was taken aback by the 60 meters structure towers. On the other hand, I really love the …

The C.N.E. is more commonly known as ‘The Ex’. It’s kind of like Wonderland but on a smaller scale and has more than just roller coasters. It has a lot of exhibitions and shows as well as concerts. I know that a lot of radio stations like to hold …

My friend who is an environmentalist encouraged me to visit Manila Ocean Park. Together with my college friends, we do a tour in Manila and visit this new spot in the city. It is amazing when we go inside the hall, lots of fishes, aqua marines animals were inside …

I have worked at a boat rental shop for the past three years and we have always had Catalina Capri 14-foot sailboats. These are basic dinghies, with a mainsail and jib. There is no keel, just a centerboard. The boats are all fiberglass, and suitable for …

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 …

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 …

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 …

With world wide pessimists expecting an epic failure at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, going to the opening ceremony suggested that the actual tournament would be something quite special on an organizational level, which proved to be the case as the greatest sporting event the world …

Any parent who lives in the greater Delaware Valley, will more likely than not have taken their children to the Brandywine Zoo. This small, consolidated Delaware attraction is the perfect size for parents to take young children to view unique animals, enjoy the outdoors, and learn about nature …

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 …

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 …

So I just got my hands on this new Scotty Cameron California Del Mar limited edition putter and I am very impressed.
This putter is pretty much in between a classic blade putter and a mallet putter. It’s meant to have a forgiving sweet spot without giving up too much …

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 museum is a must see for anyone who is interested in civil war history. It is by far one of the the coolest museums I have ever visited. You will learn a lot , and have fun doing it. Plan on spending a few hours here , because …

Hong Kong offers hiking trails of various levels. One of the easiest that I’ve gone to traverses Jardine’s Lookout and Mount Butler in Hong Kong Island.
This hike is thoroughly pleasant for a number of reasons. First, the trailhead is accessible via bus which leaves from the Central terminal. Second, …