Looking for something different to do over the weekend? Why not try karting? It's a great way to…read moreget that adrenaline rush in a safe environment. Whether you're a beginner driver or someone who has been on the road for years, it can be an extremely satisfying activity. Just imagine, stepping on that gas pedal without regard for speed -- the faster you go the better. It truly is exhilarating. City Kart provides a 700-meter clean track with challenging technical turns and ramps. They use imported, professional-grade karts that make it safe to try. With the design and balance of each kart, it is physically impossible to overturn a kart. They are also big on safety so you will have a briefing on what you should and shouldn't do. Each rider is also fully garbed in the standard safety equipment which includes a track suit and a helmet. If you are one with a competitive nature, you might enjoy a fun race with friends. They have top-of-the-line monitoring systems that can be tagged with individual names and speed records. It really is a great way to spend a few hours with family and friends.

There's really only so much you can do in the city and once in a while you'd crave for something…read moredifferent but you just might not have enough time to go somewhere else to do it. I'm actually glad that City Kart has reopened in Makati, it's a place accessible to everyone. When the BF and the boys miss the action in the track, this is where they go to get their quick fix up until their next run. It's always fun to watch them go at it and have themselves a friendly competition. City Kart offers promos online so you should check them out if you're planning on going there, specially if you're gonna be in a big group. Their karts are well maintained and they have a big air conditioned area for you to cool off after all that action. The results are uploaded to their Facebook page which makes for a good play, keeps it interesting.

We got reservations for a 1-hour morning session during the Valentine weekend and we were glad it…read morewas not as packed as I expected. They have amazing stuff here - dodge ball trampoline, foam pits, side trampolines, and even a dunk trampoline! The trampoline park helped me do some exercise without feeling like it's a chore. I had fun at the same time had a 1-hr cardio workout that's not bad at all. The staff was very kind to us first timers and they taught us well how to use the facilities and do freestyle on our own. There was even a tutorial video for safety that's a plus for parks like this. As for logistics, the park is located at Greenfield area near EDSA cor Shaw Blvd so it's easily accessible. Parking lots are also available nearby (I parked at the open lot across it). Hopefully I'll go back here with my friends and relatives to exercise and enjoy at the same time :3

Poorly ventilated place. Needs a big window for some fresh air or a/c. Could have been more fun…read more The reception area was so dim & dreary. Needs more work.

I brought my kid to Jump Yard because he's been pestering me about it for weeks. This was one of…read morethose few times I wish I bought a ticket for myself and joined my kid on the trampolines. It looked like incredible fun, and the fact that it was open to someone my age was awesome. I may just try it for myself one of these days. Needless to say, my kid had an AWESOME time.

I give this place a 3 star because it was so humid in the main lab by. The service was ok . Took my…read moredaughter here because we didn't have anything planned for the day . My daughter had a great time . The food was average for the most part . I wouldn't recommend you to order from here . We ordered the chicken strips wasn't cooked all the way well . Mini Corndogs and the grill cheese sandwich . I recommend that this place put a colder air con in the lobby . It's not good to come from outside it jumping to a hot lobby

If you want to reenact that Tom Cruise rock climbing scene in Mission: Impossible 2, one possible…read moreway to do that is via wall climbing. We have to at least start with a harness and a belayer. Otherwise, we might fall to our untimely demise without those two important things. BaseKamp is stationed at the 5th floor of Market! Market! welcoming wall climbing hobbyists and enthusiasts. They offer lessons at P3500 for 9 sessions. It's 2 hours per session, so you'll really get those arms toned in no time. A single climb with a belayer is only P50. Imagine that! And I've always thought that this sport is expensive. For unlimited climbs for adults with belayer is P340; P140 without a belayer. They even encourage kids to try this sport out! If your child is between 7-13 years old, then he or she can try wall climbing already. An unlimited climb for kids without a belayer is P110 while with one, it's P310. It's also open from 12nn-9pm.

We have already tried Escape Hunt Bangkok and it being the original, we assumed we already tried…read morethe best. But Escape Hunt Manila was way better! First off, we love the place. It was bigger and more comfortable, and it exuded a more elegant yet still cozy feel. And of course, the best assets of this Manila branch is its people. From the owner (Mark) to the game masters (we had Carlo and Sam), we were treated like royalty. We were a big family celebrating my niece's 15th birthday, and Escape Hunt provided a nice cake for the birthday girl. All 14 of us also played at the same time and the staff volunteered to look after our 3 little ones under age 7 since it was not yet a busy hour. And of course the games were so much fun! It required lots of teamwork, critical thinking, problem solving, fast decisions, and even some math (yes!) but it was all worth it. Good thing we were the only ones scheduled to play during our assigned time because I'm pretty sure we got pretty loud. :) Definitely a place to visit for locals and tourists alike. And since their 3 themed rooms change every 6 months, there is so much more to look forward to. Thanks Escape Hunt Manila for a wonderful family bonding experience! We'll be back!

This is one of the places that can make you feel like a kid again - I definitely had that…read moreexperience! From the name of the place itself, yes, you can guess it is a zoo, but not of real animals. It's a zoo of 3D animal paintings - you can call it trick art or optical illusion, because the elephant and the whale shark look like they're leaping out from their respective picture frames, and the shark and the crocodile seem ready to gobble you up. Actually, the fun element here is also in the taking of pictures. On photos is where the 3D and optical illusion element is best seen. Sit or lie down at the open mouth of the shark and it will look like you're about to be eaten; hold a pail of water beside the elephant and you will look like you are giving it a bath. My friends and I really had fun here. There are also tarsiers (and yes, the Chocolate Hills!) and a pawikan, among others. And you know what's the best thing about this place? It's free! Yes, no need to pay anything to have the same fun experience my friends and I had.

You know how when you watch a movie and you think to yourself "I could so do that!" Well if you are…read morethe type of person who's favorite LOTR character is Legolas, or CW's Arrow is YOUR show, or even if Katniss Everdeen is your life peg. I'm pretty sure you think archery is pretty damn cool and it's something you've always wanted to try. Hidden away in the basement level of Makati Cinema Square you will find Kondanda Archery Range, where you can do just that. Definitely a fun activity to do with friends or even a nice unique date idea if you are looking to try something new. You get an hour of as many arrows as you can shoot! They hook you up with the equipment (bow, arrow, target, arm guard, etc.) and an instructor to help you out with the basic techniques and stuff. Then they just let you fire away and have as much fun as you can! I've already gone like three times this year. It's become my go-to activity whenever relatives from abroad come over and I wanna take them out to do something fun!

Oh man, I felt like the real life Katniss! Except I would forsure die, because I take way too long…read morere-loading my arrow lol. The bows are dummy proof making it super easy to line up your arrow with appropriate markers. The instructor explained everything quite thoroughly and gave great advice for good stance and form. I was a bit confused on how many whistles meant what, but after a round or two you get the gist. It's a bit of a pain to have to keep re-racking your bow, but it makes sense as it's a safety issue. I will say that I think I got worse the longer we were there haha. After 30-40 minutes my arms also did cramp up a bit, but I'm terribly out of shape so that could just be me. My only gripe is that they kept playing slow jams which really doesn't jive with archery. It'd be cool if they played something more upbeat as if we were in an action movie or something. Then I could really get into character! In all I would definitely come back. Archery is really fun and it can get quite competitive making it a great date night or just something different to do with family or friends.

We were probably the oldest people in line when my friend's and I decided to try out Lazer Maxx as…read morea way to pass the time one weekend. Grown up kids all excited to get suited up, it was the dorkiest I've felt in a long time. They said we only had 30 minutes inside and I felt a bit bad for paying so much money for just half and hour but when you're running in the dark with a laser gun strapped to your chest, it does get pretty tiring. So the end goal is to get as many hits to your opponent's target without getting hit yourself. Each vest is equipped with a sensor that you should aim at, when you're hit, your gun temporarily shuts down and you'd have to wait until it's turned on again. I was a girly girl growing up so you can imagine the struggle I had aiming at boys running at lighting speed. But it's all good fun and even if I finished last on several occasions, yes we've been here more than once, it's a great place to blow off steam and burn off a few calories.

There are only a few things that can top the joy of shooting a friend for recreation. And there is…read moreno risk of you having to go to jail. This place gives you the opportunity to release stress, have fun and exercise at the same time. I got to experience Lazer Maxx with some officemates for a team building activity and it's been a very memorable experience. You will be divided into two teams and you each have a gun or what they call phasors. You will also wear a vest with sensors on it that your opponents will try to hit with their lazer and different points are given based on the location of the target that you hit. Sorry but no headshots here. They assign you a cool code name like Achilles or Perseus so you can keep track of your own score. Once everyone is ready then they release you in their arena. And then all hell breaks loose. I mean, you are in this dark arena with guys shooting lazers at you and you're trying to shoot back and you're trying to take cover while a comrade is asking for cover. The game is so frantic that the fifteen minute game play seemed like an hour for me. I exited the arena sweating and panting like I just ran a marathon. So yes, bring an extra shirt if you can. There are some things that I find interesting in this experience. For one, this is a game of wits. There are holes in hiding places that you can exploit to gain advantage over your opponent. It's fun to just go crazy and shoot at everything that moves but you'll just end up getting shot more by the other team. Strategies are needed. Plan the position of your team and make sure that someone covers your back at all times. On a side note, the game brings out hidden personalities and you get to see peolple for who they really are.The cute, prim and proper girl in the office is suddenly shooting wildly like a homicidal maniac who just drank a gallon of Red Bull. You also get a glimpse of who has a hidden angst against the boss, the one who has his target on your manager at the onset of the game. Or the one who keeps on "accidentally" hitting you even though you're on the same team. This is one of the most fun experience I've had. Your calves will be aching afterwards along with other muscles you didn't even know existed but it will definitely be worth it.

How to make a fun run more exciting... Put some zombies in it! Oh yes, this fun run has zombies…read morethat chase you or surprise you, giving you that extra burst of energy to sprint forward! Outbreak Manila has taken place in various locations to fit the zombie theme, including the outskirts of Nuvali (for that isolated wilderness feel), an empty amusement park (Enchanted Kingdom at night), and the historical walls of Intramuros (My favorite! Intramuros gave it an extra creepy atmosphere). They also hire professional actors and hosts to dress up in military attire and get the audience into the Zombie Apocalypse atmosphere. Don't worry though, no one actually gets bitten! Contact is strictly forbidden in Outbreak Manila. Runners have 3 red flags attached to a belt around their waist which signifies their health. The zombies pull these from the runners when they "attack", so it's basically a glorified patintero game with guys in zombie makeup. When your red flags are all gone that means you're dead, but you can still finish the run - you just don't get the bragging rights that you survived. Fast runners that finish within the top 40 get a medal. Recent Outbreak runs have taken the game forward and included some role-playing elements into it, like certain objectives for the runners, recurring characters, and continuing storylines. You're also encouraged to come in costume too! I've seen people run in full airsoft gear, bathrobes, office attire, historical costumes, and even a group dressed up as plants (Plants versus Zombies, hehehe!). This is definitely a fun run unlike any other! :)

Joining the Outbreak Manila run in Enchanted Kingdom was a very memorable experience for me. Really…read moreand truly. I'm not one to participate in runs or marathons as I prefer to walk briskly or do light jogging for exercise, but this one seemed special as it would involve zombies! Ooooohh. So interesting. So off my friends and I went to do the run and man did I have a blast. I did more of a walk than a run and was scared in random places by zombies. I had so much fun and I remember taking pictures with some of the zombies to commemorate my time there. Can't wait for the next event! Props to Outbreak Manila on their marvelous, brilliant activity! TRIVIA: These are the same guys behind Breakout Manila. :)

Go karts have come a long way since I raced them a couple of times in the (very) distant past. For…read moreone, they're sportier in appearance. I'm not too sure about their speed though because the karts that we had in the good old days were pretty fast themselves. The principle remains the same. Gas fed engines power the karts which for all intents are like small cars, but much lower. Today's kart enthusiasts are lucky that there's CityKart Racing in Makati, where the old Sta Ana race track used to stand and which is now being developed by the Ayalas into the next big commercial/residential center. In the meantime, the race track of the karts is pretty decent. My kids have gotten the karting bug for the same reason that I had it in my teen years. It's fun and feels like being on a Formula One race, but only safer. There's something about being so close to the ground traveling at relatively high speed that gets the adrenaline going. Karting can be a terrific barkada or family activity. I don't know what the plans are for the area the track now occupies, but I hope they can keep the fun activity going for years to come.

CItyKart Racing is located at Circuit Makati and is 700m of adrenaline rush and fun. A perfect…read morealternative to your usual activities in Manila, this race track offers twists and turns that will surely get you revved up with the racing rush! Its a bit expensive but all worth the fun. You would probably spend about Php1,000 per heat but getting through this circuit is already a good challenge. Its fun to do go karting as a cool date, bonding with friends and family, and even team building for companies and groups. If you want to take it more seriously and you're stoked from the rush of it all, they also offer some classes at their racing school and the price is all inclusive of the rental of the kart. If I had the time and money to spend on racing everyday, I think I would! Its not only thrilling but mentally challenging because you have to focus a lot and be able to make quick gauges and decisions in just a matter of seconds. Its really cool we have something like this close to where I live because its something fun and different you can do if you want to veer away from the usual eat, drink, shop scene in Makati!