April, 2016

• 22 April

  It’s the Little Nerdy Things Today

  

  Today, I was stuck in really, really bad traffic on I-66.  For those whole live in the area, you know I-66’s normal status is hellish.  This was enough for a regular I-66 commuter to call it really bad. Now, Virginia is an interesting place because it is REALLY cheap to …

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• 21 April

  Another DC-Area Geek & Travel Meetup on May 4th

  

  It’s that time again–time for another travel meet up in the DC area! And it takes place on a very special date… In honor of May the Fourth, I figured we could get together for a happy hour at Mad Rose Tavern in Clarendon on May 4th at 5pm (or whenever …

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• 21 April

  Gluten-free Snacks to Travel With

  

  I’ve previously written about different snack companies I liked to get shipments from to take traveling with me.  I’ve since had a lot of food restrictions introduced that haven’t allowed me to eat as many things as I’d like! One of those snack companies I’ve used, Love With Food, has …

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• 20 April

  Rover: The Uber-esque Alternative to Kenneling Dogs

  

  Ever since I got my puppy, one of the first questions I get asked is how I’ll handle having a dog with all the frequent travel I do. One of my plans is to take Moxie along on a lot of my trips.  (More on the many logistics of that …

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• 19 April

  Win a Trip with Chris Pratt, and you TOO can be a Guardian of the Galaxy

  

  Chris Pratt, as part of a fundraiser, is running a giveaway to visit him on the set of Guardians of the Galaxy 2. Through a fundraiser for Boys and Girls club, he is giving away entries into his context in exchange for donations to the Boys and Girls club. The …

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• 19 April

  Are You a Geeky Travel Geek?

  

  Those who are know what I mean.  Do you love Star Wars?  Or are you really into board games?  Are you waiting on edge for the next Game of Thrones or for the newest XBone game? Do you avoid… ? I just created a Facebook Group dedicated to geeky travel …

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• 16 April

  Kids and Understanding the TSA Line

  

  When my brother and I were little, we used to hide candy from each other in our worn out stuffed animals.  We’d have a toy with a small tear in it and pop the candy in there.  My mom had no idea. When we went through (pre-9/11) security in the …

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• 15 April

  The Time I Accidentally Set My Bra on Fire

  

  Kevin from Economy Class & Beyond reminded me on twitter today that I’ve somehow become the expert in bras and travel. A quick search of the word “bra” on my blog reveals: Can You Smuggle Wine Through Security in Your Bra? The TSA Doesn’t Understand Women’s Undergarments How My Breasts …

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• 8 April

  My New Travel Companion

  

  After the previous somber posts, I have an announcement to make about my new travel companion. I just got myself a new puppy, Moxie.  In accordance with her name, this dog is fully of moxie and adventure, and loves traveling around already. This photo doesn’t quite get at how tiny …

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March, 2016

• 22 March

  Winner of the Amazon Gift Card

  It’s almost a month late, but Ilea M. is the winner of the Amazon gift card, thanks to a Twitter follow. This is in reference to my birthday contest last month. Thanks to everyone who entered!  I hope to bring you some more contests soon.

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