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Forum: Travel Products
Feb 13, 2012, 3:41 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 16,212
Posted By xtal

Mailing yourself a couple of blades taped to a...

Mailing yourself a couple of blades taped to a card definitely works. I've done this before, and most hotels will search the guest registry for an arrival date when they receive mail for a guest.
Forum: Travel Products
Jan 23, 2012, 9:39 am
Replies: 17
Views: 17,945
Posted By xtal

I'd agree with the above. In fact, many of my...

I'd agree with the above. In fact, many of my cheaper socks have ended up being the most comfortable, and have lasted much longer than my Smartwool ones.
Forum: Travel Products
Nov 29, 2011, 9:36 pm
Replies: 150
Views: 61,931
Posted By xtal

I've been tempted to purchase various sizes of...

I've been tempted to purchase various sizes of the Grid-It several times, but what keeps putting me off is the weight. Do you find that to be a hinderance at all?
Forum: TravelBuzz
Oct 29, 2011, 1:19 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,958
Posted By xtal

You could look into golf shirts made with...

You could look into golf shirts made with synthetic fabric. Some of the higher-end solid ones travel well, and work with a blazer.
Forum: Travel Technology
Oct 26, 2011, 5:43 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 5,884
Posted By xtal

I've been looking into this myself recently. ...

I've been looking into this myself recently. Here's a link that has some explanation:...
Forum: Travel Health and Fitness
Oct 18, 2011, 9:41 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 5,928
Posted By xtal

If you're in the Silicon Valley area, the...

If you're in the Silicon Valley area, the Stanford Dish Trail (http://dish.stanford.edu/) is a great hilly trail with nice views of Stanford Campus and the Bay Area (on clear days). There is a...
Forum: Travel Photography
Oct 13, 2011, 4:57 pm
Replies: 1,234
Views: 279,517
Posted By xtal

I currently travel with a Canon Digital Rebel XT...

I currently travel with a Canon Digital Rebel XT (350D). Lens-wise, I'm mostly shooting with primes these days. Specifically, a subset of the following: 24mm f/2.8, 50mm f/1.8, 85 f/1.8, 200...
Forum: Travel Technology
Oct 12, 2011, 11:48 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 627
Posted By xtal

Though not a video podcast, I enjoy the daily...

Though not a video podcast, I enjoy the daily audio podcast of The World (based in Boston, but has BBC affiliations).

http://www.theworld.org/
Forum: Travel Photography
Oct 11, 2011, 2:14 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,105
Posted By xtal

I agree with this. I visited the Galapagos in...

I agree with this. I visited the Galapagos in 2008 and didn't end up using the longer focal length as much as I thought I would. Though, if you want to photograph birds in flight, then a long focal...
Forum: Travel Technology
Oct 6, 2011, 5:47 pm
Replies: 93
Views: 10,456
Posted By xtal

This part of your post caught my eye. Have you...

This part of your post caught my eye. Have you compared the cellular networks in the areas you frequent? Or perhaps spoken to colleagues about which carrier they use? This may end up having a...
Forum: Travel Products
Oct 6, 2011, 12:54 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 49,610
Posted By xtal

Thanks for your review. I think I'll try a pair....

Thanks for your review. I think I'll try a pair. Was the 5K a road race? I tend to run mostly on pavement, and am a bit concerned that the trail lugs will be uncomfortable, or will wear down...
Forum: Travel Products
Oct 6, 2011, 11:07 am
Replies: 28
Views: 49,610
Posted By xtal

Along these lines, has anyone here tried the New...

Along these lines, has anyone here tried the New Balance MT101's? They seem like a nice compromise between my heftier runners, and the Minimus/Fivefingers route.
Forum: Korea
Oct 5, 2011, 11:52 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 9,095
Posted By xtal

I too have a short (16 hour) layover at ICN. I'm...

I too have a short (16 hour) layover at ICN. I'm opting to stay in Airport Town Square, which is the area near Unseo station. I haven't been there before, but it sounds like a good option. The...
Forum: TravelBuzz
Oct 4, 2011, 2:15 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,834
Posted By xtal

Done as well. Best of luck!

Done as well. Best of luck!
Forum: Japan
Sep 30, 2011, 12:08 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 5,688
Posted By xtal

I went to Japan for the first time a couple of...

I went to Japan for the first time a couple of years ago in November as well. It's a great time to travel, though the days are getting shorter that time of year. For the amount of time you have,...
Forum: Travel Products
Sep 19, 2011, 10:56 am
Replies: 28
Views: 49,610
Posted By xtal

I would suggest the Merrell Barefoot line of...

I would suggest the Merrell Barefoot line of shoes. They're quite comfortable, and work well for gym workouts as well as road running. Also, with the Vibram soles, they can double as light-duty...
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