Yesterday we climbed down then up, today it was up then down. If you get high enough you can see...
We upset the tea wagon
Yesterday afternoon it took just over two hours to get to the Glenburn tea estate. Our planned...
Kangchenjunga
We get in the car at 04:45 to drive to Tiger Hill to watch other people watch the sunrise while we...
A day in Gangtok
What to do today? I know, let’s drive through another traffic jam to go see a monastery. This one...
A Change in Plans
We wake up to heavy fog and can barely see a soccer ball in front of our faces. So we wake up the...
The Comics Casual, Part 2: Where Do I Find Comics?
Graphic Novels and Comic Books are getting bigger every day. Plenty of summer blockbusters...
The Comics Casual, Part 1: Getting Into Comic Books
Graphic Novels and Comic Books are getting bigger every day. Plenty of summer blockbusters feature spandex-clad heroes, and even lesser known properties are getting snapped up and turned into films. There's never been a better time to get into comics. Unfortunately,...
Efficiently Simplifying Navigation
Navigation, as crucial as it is to the user experience, is merely a means to an end — the end being to consume content. This is why users have very contrasting expectations about content and navigation. While content is supposed to be unique, surprising and exciting,...
Easybreathe Snorkeling Mask
Snorkeling is a great way to take in the sights and sounds under the sea without the need for bulky scuba equipment or certification. But it does have one big drawback: you either get used to breathing solely through your mouth, and keeping your head high enough that...
1 Billion smartphones shipped in one year
For the first time ever, one billion smartphones have been shipped in one year, marking a huge milestone for mobile. According to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC), vendors shipped more than a billion smartphones in 2013, up 38.4% from the 725.3...
LG Earphones Track Your Heart Rate
LG Electronics is making its first move into the fitness tech market with earphones that measure your heart rate. Here's a fun way to pass the time while you're catching up on CES news at home: take a drink of your favorite spirit every time you see the word...