Valley of Fire Travel Adventures at a Spectacular Nevada State Park
April 15, 2013 – 8:14 am | No Comment

Between Las Vegas and the Northern shore of Lake Mead stretches a most spectacular and awe-inspiring expanse of rugged gray sandstone mountains and rich red, carved rock mounds, which form a popular hiking and picnicking State Park called the Valley of Fire, attracting about 200,000 visitors a year.

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Toddy Gear: Screensters
May 18, 2013 – 9:06 am | No Comment

 

100% microfiber, character-inspired line of cleaning dolls bring a hint of flair, fun and colorful personality to your mobile devices and electronics.

ScreenWant something fun and stylish to throw in your purse or carryon when you travel, just for cleaning your electronic sensitive surfaces? Your iPad, iPod, laptop, cameras, sunglasses, eye glasses, GPS or pretty much anything that needs its screen cleaned, never looked so good.

Toddy Gear, the maker of Screenster, began in 2010 with one simple goal: clean screens effectively and fashionably, enhancing the world’s gadgets. Their premium microfiber cleaning products redefine how traveling folks care for their electronics. The success of the Smart Cloth led to product line expansion centered around a few common denominators: smart and functional microfiber construction with antimicrobial protection. 

The Screenster uses dual sided, plush microfiber, fun and distinctive colors and patterns, antimicrobial coatings, hydrophilic materials to absorb oils and remove dust and smudges. They are reusuable and washable, thus environmentally friendly.

The cute and stylish Screenster is popular with all ages and it hangs out in your purse, back pack or carryon ready to keep your digital products clean and shiny. Best of all when flying, they are formulated to work without any messy liquids or sprays.

 

 

Stay Aloft Before Going Aloft in San Francisco
May 18, 2013 – 8:12 am | No Comment
Stay Aloft Before Going Aloft in San Francisco

Before going aloft, stay Aloft next time your travels take you in or out of SFO.

Alaska at A Glance, Part 2.
May 16, 2013 – 9:23 am | No Comment
Alaska at A Glance, Part 2.

Summer is tourist season in Alaska. Whether you are traveling to our 49th. state by plane, car, ferry, train or cruise ship, here’s a quick look at some destinations and a few ideas of what to pack.

Alaska at a Glance, Part 1.
May 10, 2013 – 8:11 am | No Comment
Alaska at a Glance, Part 1.

Alaska at a Glance – Summer is almost here and that means tourist season in Alaska.

Visiting the Uffizi Gallery
May 4, 2013 – 2:05 am | No Comment
Visiting the Uffizi Gallery

The same reason why you could want to visit the Uffizi Gallery might be the same reason why it could turn out to be a true test of your patience: its popularity.

Wicked Audio’s Evac Headphones, A Premium Traveling Choice
April 24, 2013 – 9:47 am | No Comment
Wicked Audio’s Evac Headphones, A Premium Traveling Choice

If you are looking for the quality of a $400 pair of headphones at a fraction of the cost, you will be more than pleased. I recommend these headphones to anyone looking for a high quality, low cost over-the-ear headphone, and they just happen to have a lifetime warranty too.

Part Two: Off the Grid in San Francisco
April 9, 2013 – 9:11 pm | No Comment
Part Two: Off the Grid in San Francisco

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On and Off the Grid in San Francisco – A Two Part Series
April 3, 2013 – 8:56 pm | No Comment
On and Off the Grid in San Francisco – A Two Part Series

Travel decisions usually fall into well defined categories: where to stay, how to get around, what to do and where to eat, along with finding something different or “off the grid.” The definition of “off the grid” has morphed from living without public utilities to doing something out of the ordinary or unconventional. Given that, here’s my on the grid guide to San Francisco.

Spend A Weekend in the Fort Worth Area
March 28, 2013 – 6:13 am | No Comment
Spend A Weekend in the Fort Worth Area

We took a long weekend and went to some of the terrific places to learn and play in the Fort Worth area. We loved staying at the Hyatt Place Hotel in the Historic Stockyards so we could watch the famous live cattle drive right in front of the hotel twice daily.

Aquarium Of The Bay on Pier 39, A Nice San Francisco Diversion
March 16, 2013 – 3:18 am | No Comment
Aquarium Of The Bay on Pier 39, A Nice San Francisco Diversion

Located right in the heart of Pier 39 on the Embarcadero at Beach Street, this pleasant little diversion was perfect for a couple of free hours in the city by the bay.

Truckee Day-Cation
March 10, 2013 – 5:35 am | No Comment
Truckee Day-Cation

While Truckee, California is well known for hosting below freezing, single digit temperatures in the winter and often remembered for the ill fated pioneers who lost their lives there, it may not be first remembered for outstanding eateries, boutiques, and excellent day excursions, yet it certainly should be.