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Verizon Blackberry Storm Excellent on the Road

November 16th, 2009 · No Comments

In today’s rapidly evolving marketplace of smart phones, the Blackberry Storm from Verizon raises the bar with several unique features. Its compact form fits comfortably in the hand or pocket with minimal external controls to mar its sleek solid feel and sleek design. With the screen lock enabled, the phone fit comfortably into a pocket [...]

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Hovercraft 25 the convenience of a hard-sided suitcase, the weight of a duffel

September 7th, 2009 · No Comments

Article and photo by Josette King
When it comes to packing, decades of traveling solo to have made me a minimalist: I learned early on the wisdom of lugging only what I can comfortably handle on my own. However, in recent years, my propensity for lengthy, complex itineraries coupled with the airlines’ increasingly restrictive luggage allowances [...]

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Rattrays for deluxe, exclusive accommodations within Mala Mala reserve

July 27th, 2009 · No Comments

Many travelers familiar with luxury safari lodges in South Africa know of or may have stayed at the Mala Mala Reserve, one of the oldest reserves within the larger Sabi Sand Reserve. The well known reserve fronts a fenceless portion of the Kruger National Park.
The family owned property offers accommodations for 54 guests in the [...]

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The Kindle, my favorite new technology device for people who like to read

March 23rd, 2009 · 2 Comments

By Chester Godsy
I have been very happy with my new Amazon Kindle. The readability of the screen is what really makes this device work. For the display it uses a type of opaque screen technology called E Ink. This display works very well in all types of lighting situations except for in the dark because [...]

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Wimberley a winner on safari

March 9th, 2009 · No Comments

Article and photos by Gary Cox

The Wimberley Head Version II
While on safari in South Africa last year, a ranger who was a fellow photographer, introduced me to the Wimberley Head.  Mounted on a standard super clip, this piece of equipment revolutionized my game viewing photography. The super clip securely holds my 100-400 millimeter telephoto lens [...]

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