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Tech Gear

Island Hopping: Doctor Fizzwhizzle’s Animal Rescue for Wii

I may be a travel writer, but I’m also a closet gamer. When I’m home during the day and the family leaves for school and work, I break out the game systems and go to town. It excited me, when last spring, through serendipitous events, my son had the chance to take part in Louisiana’s [...]

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Handsfree Chatting for Life’s Adventures: Motorola Endeavor HX1

When a Motorola rep contacted me to check out their new handsfree device, the Motorola Endeavor HX1, I have to admit that I said to myself, “Not ANOTHER expensive useless gadget!” Not to sound jaded, but I currently own a Jawbone Prime NoiseAssasin and for the amount of money I spent on it ($139) it [...]

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Travel Gear for Breast Cancer Awareness

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and while I don’t have breast cancer, I do have numerous relatives and friends who have had this particular disease wreak havoc with their lives. If you know of someone who has been touched by cancer, take a moment right now to think about them and send positive vibes their way. You [...]

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Coffee for Travel

For those of us who are addicted to coffee and its many variations, finding a decent cup of java while on the road can present a challenge. I love my hometown Community Coffee, but I’m not adverse to seeking out small coffee shops when I’m traveling. Here’s my take on the various products offered to [...]

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Wii Best Family Outdoor Fun Game Giveaway

The first thing my son packs for any family vacation road trip is a game system. I’m always glad when he brings it, because as a family we love playing multi-player games in the evenings or if the weather prohibits an outdoor adventure.
When we aren’t traveling, the neighbors will stop by for a visit on the [...]

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