Awesome Things to Do in Las Vegas That Aren’t on the Strip
Las Vegas is famous for gambling and the Strip, but there are many other cool things to do there that are often overlooked in the afterglow of the casinos. If you aren’t into gambling, or you ran out of money, or you’re just plain tired of the madness of the...
The Best Way to Carry a U-Lock on Your Bike
This is the best solution I’ve found for carrying a U-lock on a bike. I discovered the hard way that a steel cord bike lock is NOT secure and can be cut in seconds, so I switched to a U-lock for my bike. I’ll never rely on a cable to lock my bike up...
How I Lived Without a Car in Los Angeles
In 2016, I was hit by a drunk driver and my car was totaled. After I recovered, I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to do an experiment: to go without owning a car for at least three months (from November through January) in the car capital of the world, Los...
Your Travel Checklist – Don’t Leave Home Without It
Here’s that travel checklist that I use before traveling, whether for business or pleasure. These are things that I’ve been prone to forget when traveling in the past. Before You Leave Here are some things to remember to do before you leave: Check your...
Find Demographic Information About Any Area of the U.S. with this Tool
Are you planning to move, relocate, or just take an extended vacation in a different part of the country? I recently saw a presentation by one of the developers of the Zip Code Lookup Tool, which gives you really cool demographic information about any zip code before...
Seven Reasons Why Traveling by Train is Awesome
In the U.S., we might think of train travel as a slow, outdated, and expensive way to get around. Yet, in other countries, it’s the primary means of transportation and it works well! In certain parts of the U.S., taking the train can be a great alternative to...
Top Twenty-One Date Ideas in Providence, RI
Providence, RI is a small but very charming New England city with a lot to offer, including culture, great restaurants, lots of outdoor activities, and a riverfront modeled after Venice, Italy! After living here for some years now, I’ve compiled a list of my top date...
Top Twenty-One Date Ideas in Providence, RI (Part 2)
…continued from part 1 12. Discover Unbeatable Italian Cuisine on Federal Hill If your date likes Italian food, you must check out one of the restaurants on Atwells avenue. This area, known as Federal Hill, features some of the best restaurants in Providence. ...
Top Tips to Protect Your Bike From Theft
My beloved Specialized Hard Rock mountain bike was stolen back in 2012. After that happened, I did a whole bunch of research (including talking to a cop) to insure that it doesn’t happen again. Here are my findings, which I hope will help insure that your bike never...
8 Tips to Meet Single People When You Are New in Town
A few years ago, I packed up everything and moved cross country from Los Angeles to Providence, RI for work. Having lived in Los Angeles all of my life, all of my friends and family were there, and I was starting from scratch. I wondered how an introvert like me would...
My Top Tips to Prevent Jet Lag
One of the worst parts of intercontinental travel is jet lag. If you are traveling for business, you probably are not given any time to get used to the local time zone. You’re expected to arrive and hit the ground running. Here are my suggestions: Before Your Trip Eat...
The Guaranteed Way to Find a Power Outlet at the Airport.. And Make Some Friends
You’re at the airport and your phone or computer is about to die and you need desperately to charge it. You’re at a low-tech airport like LAX (this is my home town airport, so I can diss it all I want), where the few outlets that are available are all taken. What do...
Mountain Bike Review: The 2012 Giant Revel 2
My Specialized mountain bike was recently stolen, so I had to go out and find a new one. After doing some research, I settled on the 2012 Giant Revel 2. This lists for $379, but I was able to find it at a local bike store for $359. To be sure, this is considered to be...
