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 …

Having a toddler around, pumpkin carving became a must for Halloween. I found this kit on the oriental trading website and for the price I figured I’d give a try. It is safe to say it is a good investment. My family likes to carve pumpkins …

Have you ever noticed it always seems like a membership to something like the zoo cost so much? Or the tickets always seem reasonably priced, but when you have a family of 4 it gets worse. This makes it hard to do anything as a family.
Last week renewed my …

This is one place that I regularly have a yearning to go to. This zoo it what other zoos should be patterned after. In every zoo there are things that can be improved, but Brookfield is always clean and kept up. They also pride themselves in …

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 …

This is a nice little museum that is good for all ages. It has many interesting exhibits about boats , shipwrecks , and maritime life. My husband and I enjoyed visiting them , and we learned a lot too. It is not a real big place , but it …

When looking for a helmet for snowboarding and skiing, I quickly found out that there is a huge variety to choose from. I pretty quickly narrowed it down to the brand Giro.
Giro as well has a ton of different helmet, I decided on the Giro Omen in Titanium …

Finally my daughter graduated high school. It is a day that was full of pride and heartbreak. As a mother it is exciting and heartbreaking to watch your children grow. To celabrate her accomplishmnets we planned a party. we decided to reserve the D’Zio park in Lakewood, NJ. It …

Rooster Tail Lures are by far the most productive fishing lures that I have ever used. I have been fishing with Rooster Tail Lures for over 10 years and I have managed to catch some of the biggest bream, bass and crappie in ponds, creeks, rivers and lakes that …

The Banzai Double Cannon Blast Water Slide looks like tons of fun and it it is but it is really not worth the money. It is a huge inflatable slide that the kids had a blast on and even some of the adults. However it is just to big. …

The shimano core is an ultra-lightweight baitcaster that I absolutely love to fish with. I own three cores and have been using them for four years now.
The core has a gunmetal colored paint finish that matches the shimano cumara line of rods perfectly. It has …

I was walking through Golf Galaxy when I came across this iron set.
I am going to be honest with you. The only reason this set was tried out was because it was the most expensive iron set the store had to offer and I had to see why …

I took my family away for a couple of days to Lego land down in Windsor. We booked a package deal from the internet that got us a couple of nights in a hotel and two day pass for the park.
We arrived at the park at nine thirty …

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 …

This is the second oldest zoo in the united States , and really a must see for any age! I love visiting this place. It takes a whole day to see all that they have there , and it a great way to spend some quality time with your …

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 …

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 …

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 …

This is a beautiful state park in the moutains of Danbury , North Carolina. This is a great place for nature lovers to camp. If you are in the area, then check this place out. My husband and I had so much fun , and made some memories that …

Yesterday I went to one of Italy’s most famous theme parks, Gardaland.
Gardaland is a great place for both younger and older people, they have Disneyland like attractions, like Prezzemolo’s (Theme park’s mascot) House (amazing insides, kids really love it). There is also a monorail which goes through the whole …

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 …

The Hickory nut falls trail at Chimney Rock is a very easy trail that anyone can enjoy including those in a wheel chair or stroller. The trail is about ‘ of a mile to the base of the 404 feet Hickory Nut Falls. You can leisurely stroll down this …

I recently went to the Nandhi Hills which is 65 KM away from Bangalore. I went with my friend in two bikes. My Bike is Pulsar 150 DTS and my friends bike is Bajaj Avenger. It is a really nice place to enjoy in summer. Its like a small OOTY …

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 …

Butterfly park is situated in the forest hills of Bannerghatta and spread over seven and a half acres of land. It houses educational, scientific and teaching facilities. I was very much excited when my husband told me that we are going to butterfly park. Me and …

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 …

Sure the Sayings of this park “Dreams really do come true” fits absolutely.there were lot of attractions and one day wont be enough to complete all the attractions.though it is opened till 12.00 in the night on friday,saturday and sunday yet we cannot cover all the attractions.so will be …

Taking my kids and closely related friends and family for an evening at the Bear Mountain State park is incredibly enjoyable for the whole family. There is a diverse list of quality sights and nature trails that will entertain the whole family. I’m particularly amazed that my one year …

The Budapest zoo is a very dynamic experience. If you’re lucky you will have a lot of fun, if on the other hand you go there in the wrong part of the year you won’t have as much fun. It has a truly fabulous aquarium where you can see …

Windows Live is an alternative to MSN messenger and has alot more features than the standard Windows messenger.
I like the fact that Windows Live supports voice, as well as video calling, and computer to phone calling.
One thing that I do not like about Windows live, however, is that …

Having recently moved to Sydney, I wanted to experience the adventure outings locally. On surfing the internet, I came across the Skywalk experience in the Sydney Tower. The pictures and the descriptions looked inviting enough and thus I was there!
At once, I found the staff of the tower …

I could still remember how much I anticipated seeing this beautiful water form. I grew up in the countryside. I was always surrounded by nature through my grown-up years but never had I been to this place until my last year in college.
The trek alone to this place is …

Last week, I went to Manila to process some papers. I finished early so I decided to visit Manila Ocean Park since it is nearer to the airport. It was Tuesday so the park was not so busy. The weather was good that day also.
There are lots of …

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 …

The Calgary Zoo is a great spot for tourists and locals to visit. If you are a local, I would definitely recommend buying the season’s pass. They pay for themselves quite quickly as the adult purchase price of the pass is $50 and one day is $18. …

A family friend gifted us with Texsport La Paz Hammock when I and my husband celebrated our wedding anniversary. She knows that my family loves to go to outing and we could bring this hammock along. Well the hammock indeed is ideal to carry anywhere. It is …

If you have ever wanted to feed a 1000 pound bear or get very close to one , then this is a place you should visit. It is incredible to see these beautiful animals , and they are very friendly. This is a great place to bring your whole …

If you live in or near Sauk Prairie in Wisconsin or will be staying there at any time and would like a fun and educational activity for the children, I would recommend checking out the Tripp Memorial Museum in Prairie Du Sac. This charming little museum located on Water …

If the US has Disneyland, the Philippines has Enchanted Kingdom. It used to fun going there are a teen. But honestly, I’m getting bored with it. Nothing new there to spice up the adventure. My sister brought her twins there for the first time, and she made me tag …

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 …

Grayshott Spa adjoins Fawsley Hall hotel and is part of the complementary service provided by the hotel but is also a spa and fitness club open to private members. The facilities are compact so I imagine it could get quite crowded at peak times. Having said that, …

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 …

This potential water recreation object is located in my home town, Bumiayu city. From the center of the city, it takes about thirty minutes through the uphill and windy roads to arrive at the Ranjeng Lake. There is not any public transportation which takes you to the location. …

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 E!Hub Downtown East Bowling center at Pasir Ris, Singapore is a great place to have family leisure time. The bowling center is well maintained with over 30 bowling lanes. I love to go there and spend time with my husband and kids. By Kids, I …

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. …

Nature has its method of finding a way to preserve its undying beauty. There are many nature-based places to go to, and one of them is Forest Camp. This spot is found in Valencia, Dumaguete City. During weekends and on special occasions, any people will visit here to witness …

September last year when we decided to have a trip to Niagara Falls.And because we got two little kids we opted to look for more family fun adventure rather than just sight seeing.
So there you go…we surf the net and found Fallsview Indoor Waterpark.It cost $45.00/person,under 2 years is …