Festival of Nation 2014 #Part 2 Filipino Groups

During the Festival of Nation this year,  a lot of Filipinos attended the event .  There were two separated groups of Filipinos performed.  My husband even think that 75% of the  people  during the event were Filipinos.  

Their performances are always entertaining.  It always brings you back to the Philippines.  Aside from their performances, they also   bring lots and lots of food  to eat after the event.  Both groups invited us  but we only got to visit the other group since we had  to go early that day, thanks Mommy Norie!

 

This event also gives our kids a chance to mingle with other American-Filipino  kids that were there.  Festival of Nation is something  that we look forward to every year.  It's  nice to see different cultures, different cuisines, and different traditional dances.  I will be posting the individual dances next time.  Thanks for visiting.

7 Holiday Adventures I've Always Wished I Could Go On

Holidays are the ultimate opportunity for adventure. Knowing where to begin though is often the hardest part of the whole experience. With the world being as big as it is, those looking to go on an adventure must learn of the best places when in need of an adventure holiday. There is no need to worry, however, as there are, in fact, a few must see destinations; that will allow for you to get your adventure fix with ease. 

The Siberian Rail

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Found within Russia, the Siberian rail is a great place to check out for those looking to go on an adventure. Well known for being a cold region, this railway route will allow for you to experience some of Russia's best sights, as you get a chance to know the locals better. 

USA Road Trips

The next best alternative for those looking to find adventure is the USA. A US road trip can expose you to a number of different worlds you did not even know existed. Each state has its own personality, and you'll find that each location has something different to offer.

Backpacking Across South Africa

A relatively hot region, you might find that backpacking across South Africa is a great way to fulfil your sense of adventure. The region is often popular amongst those on a budget, since it is not that expensive.

Experience Japanese Culture

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Possibly one of the most foreign cultures for those who live in the western world, Japan has a whole host of new experiences on offer. Though you might not be going through a jungle filled with trees, the urban jungle there is amazing, with towering skyscrapers that light up the night sky.

Rock Climbing in Europe

Europe, being as diverse as it is, has a wide variety of different rock climbing pursuits on offer. If you're not an experienced rock climber, you might end up injuring yourself. It helps, therefore, to take someone with you, who knows what they're doing. You might also benefit from taking out some rock climbing travel insurance, just in case you become hurt whilst climbing.

Scuba Diving in the Indian Ocean

One of the richest oceans in the world, when it comes to the marine life on offer, the Indian ocean is amazingly abundant with different forms of wildlife. A great suggestion for those who love nature, scuba diving should always be kept top of mind.

Safari in Africa

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Though it might cost you a bit more than everything else on this list, there is no experience quite like a safari. Make sure you choose a company that knows the area well, since they can help you spot some of the best animals with ease.

Awesome Adventures

Adventure holidays can be awesome ways to enjoy the world and experience some sights that you would not have been able to witness ever before. Hopefully, you should now have a few ideas, in terms of where you can get started should you want to experience an adventure holiday, and experience the world at its best.

Festival of Nation 2014 #Part 1 - St. Joseph Choir

This is a long over due post. The 6th Annual Festival of Nation celebration was held last March 14, 2014 at Weirton Millsop Community Center. We have been watching for three years now but this is the first year that our daughter have participated to the St. Joseph School choir. 

The Music teacher in school, Ms. Bernardi is responsible for assembling /forming the  group.  She recruits students who wants to volunteer  and  sing.  The St. Joseph group was the first one in line during the procession of the participants.

They sang many songs during their number and the little Miss  was so excited for participating on this event.  We used to just watch  the  performances but now, she's part of  what we are watching.

With one of her best friends in school, Lizzy.

I will post some more next time.

Creating a Holiday That Your Kids Will Remember For a Lifetime

You might not get that many opportunities to go on holiday with your children, and so when the time comes, you might be interested in making it as memorable as possible. You might think that in order for a holiday to be memorable, it needs to be expensive, though this could not be further from the truth. Using the right techniques, you can create an awesome holiday that will be remembered for years to come, without having to spend a ton of money.

Focus on Experiences

One of the best things that you can do whilst you are on holiday, is to place a focus on experiences more than anything. You might be tempted to buy your children a lot of gifts and souvenirs, though these will soon to gather dust. What they will remember, however, are the amazing sights that you showed them, and spectacular vistas that might not be available back at home. If you are not sure where to begin, maybe take some time to ask some of the country's residents what you should be aiming to do.

Do Activities As a Family

Though you might be tempted to let everyone do their own thing whilst you are on holiday, it might be better if you do everything as a family. Doing things as a family will afford you the chance to create an experience of which incorporates everyone, and makes them do activities that they would not otherwise think of doing.

Don't Do the Usual

When you visit a new region, it can be very tempting to do what other tourists are doing. Doing the usual, however, can often prove to be detrimental, as there is rarely any surprise. If you make an effort to figure out some of the more unusual spots in the region, you will be able to create a memorable experience, that might not even cost that much. 

If you'd like to, it could help to consult with popular tour companies, that can help you spot some of the hidden gems that might be in the country that you are thinking of visiting. If you are visiting a big region such as the USA, you'll find that Adventure World has tours of USA, of which will reduce the learning curve in terms of learning about new areas. 

When using a tour company, you might be surprised at just how much they can do, in order to help make your trip a memorable experience. If you are struggling for ideas, you should almost always see what kind of experiences a tour company can offer you whilst you're in a country of their expertise.

Made to Remember?

It can be hard creating a holiday that is memorable. However, by attempting to do some of the more unusual tasks on a holiday, and focusing on experiences rather than gifts, you'll find that it is not as hard as you thought. You'll want to be careful, however as you might do such a good job, that the rest of the family begs you to take them on another holiday!

Delta Airline VS US Airways

We flew through Delta on our way to San Francisco. Flying with Delta was awesome. They served us beverages and snacks (cookies, peanuts, and pretzels). The flight crew were very friendly and super nice too!  Our flight got there earlier than  scheduled.  I always love flying with them.

Minnesota  airport has a  very interesting setting.  The waiting area was  very crowded because   there is a food court where  you can eat and there are  stalls  that sells  souvenirs.  Every table has a built in  iPad (not sure if it was an iPad) which you can use to check  something online  while waiting for your flight.

While waiting for our connecting flight to San Francisco, we've waited at the area where it wasn't crowded and took some photos.

My kids have exercised their legs while walking on this Moving walkway.  They went through it so many times.

A quick snap when we landed at San Francisco Airport.

Going back, we flew via  US Airways.  The crew were very nice too and they served us beverages.  I thought that was  weird because flying with them is a lot expensive than Delta hehehe.

We had a connecting flight from San Francisco to  Charlotte, North Carolina.  Glad that my husband  bought a vegetable salad before we took off  because there is no snack with US Airways.  With our 5-hour flight, the kids would have starved  if we did not have  snack bars and the salad with us.

Our  flight from San Francisco to  Charlotte arrived  ten minutes late so we literally have to run because we only  have ten minutes to catch the plane to Pittsburgh.  I feel bad for my son because he was crying  due to  earache.  I hate when the connecting flight has a very short  period of time  allowance to catch your next flight but there's nothing we can do as we weren't the ones who  set up the  itineraries of our trip.   But given an option, I would choose Delta over  US Air.  It is cheaper and  snacks are free!