Whenever my friend, Mica, and I get bored of the Belvedere Park, we end up in Merville's…read moreContinental Park. This park is more secluded and there are fewer cars that pass by this place. It's also a great place to just hang out and talk because the airplanes don't really pass overhead. Yes, the noise of the airplanes can be heard but not as bad or as loud as the sound you'll hear when you visit the Belvedere Park. When the airplanes pass, you don't have to stop telling your story to your friend. During the rainy months when Mica and I visit the park, we end up here because there's a little gazebo that has a roof. There are no tables or chairs, so we just sit around on the floor and have a little picnic. At night, children don't really visit the park. There are times when people come to play basketball or practice some dance they need to perfect. Another thing, you can smoke in this park and they won't tell you to stop. Bad for your lungs. But, oh well.

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.

It is pricey but it's in the city! I love the race track it very challenging. The race cart is just…read moreso-so it's not new but it's maintained. I've been going back to these place for 4th time already and it's just fun.

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

Because long beach trips are impossible with families with infants, we just settled for a day at…read morethe waterpark with some of our friends last weekend. We had our (una at) huling hirit sa tag-init at WaterCamp Resort in Kawit, Cavite. The place was okay, it was a big waterpark (I like saying that word because it reminds me of the movie Grown Ups) with adult and kiddie pools with slides, and a wave pool. The shower rooms were clean and relatively well-maintained considering there are a lot of people coming there. Guests can choose to stay in tables or cabanas according to their budget and there are several areas for grilling, so families can definitely bring their baon, or order from the restaurant inside (which I wasn't able to try, unfortunately). I liked that the place is very family-friendly; it's ok to swim in t-shirt and shorts (as long as there's no metal) and they're very strict about prohibiting alcoholic drinks in the vicinity. I had a slight issue about breastfeeding my four-month old baby in the cabana, but I'm pretty much used to nursing in public by now. The entrance fee was reasonable (240 for adults, 210 for kids) for the place is big with lots of amenities. My daughter had the BEST time swimming there. She just swam and swam until she was too tired and fell asleep. She was so happy that I think an hour drive going to the place is absolutely worth it.

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 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.

Looking for a fun workout to break your bodybuilding routine? HIT Arena pushes your explosiveness…read moreand endurance for athletic conditioning. It's something different versus boring and repetitive movements you'll do at a regular gym. There's a class that starts every hour and newbies are welcome to join. Get your first session free! Just a tip, call in advance to check if you can avail your trial class. Applying circuit training in the routine, your body will be gasping for energy during 45 minutes of what-did-I-get-myself-into and charged fits of Spartan brawn! Bring a towel and a bottle of water. It's perfectly located along Aguirre aka BF foodie haven so reward yourself with a perfect post workout meal.

I had a fitness slump a couple of months ago. I'd miss workouts, ate too much bad food and…read morebelieved my clothes fit well when it really didn't. But more than just those things, I felt awful. I was slow, I slept poorly and overall felt so unhealthy. I felt like I needed to make a switch to another form of exercise that would have me back to where I was years ago. I needed to find my own drill sergeant, someone that would make me do rounds of painful exercise and see to it that I finish strong. Aware that I was too hard-headed for my own good, I headed to Hit Arena with no idea about what they would make me do. After 30 minutes, I was severely hit. There is nothing sweet about this type of workout and the instructors don't tell you that it will be easy. In fact, they tell you that it will be difficult but once you understand the motions of this high intensity workout and see the effects on your body you'll soon know why they don't take it easy on you. It's go hard, rest briefly and go hard again type of training captured in 3 but very short brutal workouts. The instructors explain to you things that you already know but tend to forget such as why donuts are bad and make you experience why they are bad based on the number of burpees they will make you do to counteract all that evil sugar. It's a great workout for those who want to get serious at being fit and for others in dire need of some Spartan training.

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!

Growing up in the South, it's imperative that you visit this sports club. It's where you watch…read morefootball games that go awry with drunk players, naked rugby matches, Indian cricket and a bunch of shameless topless white men at the pool in Speedos. It's great though! Their food has improved although I still wouldn't eat here on a regular basis. I love the pub and the fact that I can grab an affordable cold beer and drink it by the pool while watching my toddler swim. A children's playground that your kid could play hours in and a bunch of courts for tennis, badminton and the most competitive solo game ever (with a wall), squash are just a few additions to its main attraction: a real football field. Yes! With real grass and no hidden potholes! I love going here with my kid. Tip: They're going to close in 5 years so become a member now or visit it with a member! Also, you need to bring enough cash cause the food is a bit pricey and will need you to pay through their coupon system.

I love watching sports; the energy in the air among the players and the crowd during these events…read moreis just beautiful. I love how sports bring people together, how strangers become friends when faced against a mutual opponent, or how you get to meet random people because you like the same thing - this is what I feel every time I pay a visit to Nomads. It's beautiful; the main focus of the club is their well-kept green football fieid where many sports events have been held. Facing the field is a complete bar set-up where you can hang out and watch some sports on a flat screen, or live on the field. Their food is also really good, I've tried a bunch of their dishes, and a lot of them have had the pleasure of following me to my dreams at night. (Aside from the field, they also have other sports facilities like the gym, a lap pool, badminton court, tennis courts, squash court, and others I haven't yet explored.)

Basically a mini indoor theme park inside of the City of Dreams complex, DreamWorks DreamPlay is a…read moregreat place to take kids. If you've ever been to DisneyQuest in Orlando, it's sort of a smaller version of that, geared toward a younger crowd. They have a "participant" ticket for 1500 pesos which includes access to all the attractions and a "non-participant" ticket for 350 pesos. Non-participants get to walk around the facility, as well as the Shrek House and Madagascar areas. Basically a cheaper chaperone ticket for the adults that are accompanying the children. You can also upgrade from your ticket at any time if you decide you want to take part in the fun. There's also a VIP pass for 2999 pesos which includes a meal (food, drink, and ice cream) and the ability to skip the line. Although when we went there weren't really many lines for anything so I'm not sure if it's worth it. We only got non-participant tickets just to take a look around but even that was pretty fun. The facility is well designed and well maintained it feels like a legitimate theme park. Even just walking around the themed areas was entertaining and there were various activities scattered around. We got lots of cute pictures and even got a pic with Alex the lion from Madagascar. Although we didn't try any of the attractions they also looked like a ton of fun for kids. It includes things like ropes course, cooking class, theater, and lots of games. DreamPlay is definitely a place to check out if you've got children, especially if they're a big Dreamworks fan!

Dreamplay, City of Dreams Manila some of your staff and crew need a better understanding of Autism,…read morewe had a reservation for 4 pm today under Jerome (3 participant and myself). When we came back at 3:50 pm I was not allowed in because I was not wearing a badge. I told her I was just there to really watch Jerome and when I did the reservation I was not wearing one either. The young girl was obviously not aware of Autism and so is her idiot of a Manager. Seriously? I really don't mind paying an upgrade if it was mentioned when I made a reservation for my son. All other staff at the center was pretty accomodating with my son. FYI my son was wearing a medical bracelet. Thank you for ruining an almost perfect day for my son. #autismsocietyphilippines #dreamplace #cityofdreamsmanila #cityofdreamsplace #autismfamily #autismawareness #autismacceptance #OnlyInThePhilippines