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 …

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 …

I wanted a canopy for the backyard when we have picnics and things so that we could have some shade and a little protection if it began to rain. I found a canopy at Walmart for $129.00. That was a reasonable price for a canopy and so I bought …

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 …

If you enjoy art , then you will love this museum. It is very well organized and the galleries feature beautiful original art works. The staff are helpful , and it doesn’t cost much to visit this fun place. Also the museum store is amazing!
I love the many different …

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 …

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 …

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 …

If you are in the Charleston , South Carolina area , then this is one tour you don’t want to miss. Drayton Hall is the oldest American Plantation house open to the public standing today. It was built in 1738 and parts of this beautiful house are still original. …

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 …

Gamakatsu has been around for many years and has established itself as one of the premier fishing hook manufacturers. The EWG comes in a wide variety of sizes that will accommodate many different sizes of soft plastics. The EWG comes in red and black nickel colors.
The EWG …

This is a must see for history lovers! My husband and I spent almost half a day here , and enjoyed every minute of it. Wear a comfortable pair of shoes and bring your camera. This is an interesting place to visit , and one that you will never …

Boracay is one of the best beach resort in the Philippines. It’s a small island, 4 kilometers long, found in the province of Aklan. To go there, you may take a bus and then a ferryboat, which normally takes half a days worth of travel. I recommend though that …

I like my Lego Off Road Fire Rescue Set #7942 that I recently purchased. It is a nice little set of 131 bricks and comes with one mini figure. The truck itself is probably the weak link of the set mostly because it does not have …

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. …

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 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 …

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 …

We recently went on vacation to Gatlinburg Tennessee. There are many things to do there and it was hard to decide what to do first. We decided on Ripley’s Aquarium because we’ve liked other aquariums in the past.
The aquarium is easily located and has a parking deck right behind …

When it comes to my facial, spa and other self-pampering needs, I do not stick to one salon. I hop from one salon to another to compare fees and services from each other and get the best out of it.
One salon I have recently tried is Forever Flawless Salon. …

‘Lalbagh botanical garden’ is the name of a garden in Bangalore, India. It is 4 kms far from the main city centre of Bangalore. Lalbagh garden is a very beautiful garden. It is a large garden and is spread out over a large area. It is very cool …

I have worked at a boat rental place for the past three years and we have always had Grumman Marathon canoes. These are 16-foot aluminum canoes that have benches for two people and space on the floor for two passengers.
The first thing that I love about these canoes …

If you want a great day out for all the family then I would highly recommend the West Midlands Safari Park. We have been taking our three-year-old son now for the last two years on a regular basis about once a month. He absolutely loves it, we have …

We would highly recommend a visit to Mary Arden’s farm in Wilmcote, Warwickshire. Wilmcote is only three miles from Stratford upon Avon. Mary Anderson farm was recommended to us by a friend so we gave it a go. The farm is a real working farm …

I took my 4-year-old and 10-month-old to the Morton Arboretum the other day. The Arboretum has many different gardens, but of course the one that we specifically wanted to visit was the Children’s Garden. Unlike the other gardens, which are for looking and not touching, everything in the Children’s …

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 …

Located right in the middle of Baguio city’s proper, this park is where most concerts, pet shows and other outdoor activities are done. It used to have green grass, and tall pine trees. Well, the trees are still there, but the grass has turned brown. There used to be …

I was very stressed from all the school works that I have been doing and I needed something that will help me unwind. I wanted to go to a spa, but a different kind of spa. I went to Ace Water Spa which is located in Del Monte Avenue, …

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 …

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 …

Steam- coffee café
Recently opened on St. Pete Beach, the chic coffee shop Steam occupies the space formerly called Jen’s Java. The address is 7410 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach right at the curve in the road leading in/out of the tourist strip. Changes to the interior …

I have been going to Mill Creek Park since I was young, and it is one of the prettiest parks I’ve visited in Ohio. Formerly the home of Idora Amusement Park, the natural beauty of Mill Creek emanates from its multiple waterfalls, historic buildings and many miles of hiking …

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 …

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 …

The Spa is one of the few health and fitness places here in the Philippines. Its first branch opened in Libis a long time ago and now the success of the business has translated to more branches elsewhere.
Aside from offering its range of spa services, The Spa Acropolis also …

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 …

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 …

YUM ribbontail worms have been out for quite some time now, but just recently I decided to give them a try. The YUM ribbontail worm comes in a multitude of colors and three sizes.
The YUM ribbontail worm’s tail design is the traditional U-bend. It comes …

We attended a couple’s workshop called on Coffee and Beverage Mixing last Feb 12 at the Philippine Coffee and Barista Academy in Greenhills. We figured it would be a great Valentines Day date since my husband and I both LOVE coffee. Dubbed “Pozione de Amore” or “Love Potion” , …

My son loves trains. For this reason we just had to check out the Mid Continent Railway Museum in North Freedom, Wisconsin. This was a fun experience for both my son and myself and it is something we will do again some time. The experience was also educational.
There …

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 …

Hikers get ready! There is finally a great hiking stick, and I have found it! A company called Gastrock produces it, and it is the best I have found yet. It is fairly common knowlege that a truly good walking stick reduces about twenty to thirty …

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, …

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 …

This is one of North Carolina’s oldest zoos. It has been around for over 50 years. It is family owned and a little small , but the animals look well taken care of and happy. Some of the bigger animals are in small cages which I’m not a big …

When you visit Vancouver,British Columbia, it would not be complete without going to the Grouse Mountain. Which said to be the Peak of Vancouver.
Last April we were in Vancouver,we had a chance to visit the Grouse Mountain. To start with, we got our itinerary from Translink Website, so we …

Enchanted Kingdom Theme Park
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If you decided to visit the Philippines and one day you were missing the Disneyland so you were itching to go to some theme park, Enchanted Kingdom (EK) is the place to go. It’s not because it is similar to the Disneyland, but because …

I enjoy camping and wanted to purchase a tent that my entire family could use to sleep in. I went to Walmart to shop for one because I heard they had a good selection of tents without charging too much money for it. They did have the perfect tent …

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 …

When we’re in Spain we like to take Kurt to the soft indoor play area’s like we do when we are in the UK one such place that we take him in Spain is called Kids Kingdom which is based in Estepona. We found out about kids kingdom …