Little Black Guidebook

Trip to New York resulted in someone getting tea spilt all over their laptop and toasting it. (Not my fault, really!). You can’t exactly go to the IT department while traveling to get your laptop fixed, but thankfully she had her iPad with her. I think Apple sold at least 3 of those things to people in that meeting. I was amazed at the fact that they were fully functional at the meeting and the battery life of that thing. I think an iPad may be in my future. I’m tired of nursing my battery between charging it surreptitiously in airport bathrooms. I want 10 hrs of video and something super light to dump photos on when I travel.

You know what, I think I’m getting one! Now, on to bag shopping while I wait for this puppy to ship.

I want a purse/satchel, that just happens to fit my iPad. But it would be nice if hubby could carry it too without looking stupid, if it also is a stand that would be great to. Is the best iPad bag your current bag plus a sleeve? Is it really that small? I guess it breaks down into several categories.

iPad Cases/Bags by lisetiffner

This year the U.S. National Parks are offering free entrance days. Take advantage and plan a weekend adventure.

The first ones were held over National Park Week in April, and this weekend — June 5 and 6 — it continues.

For a list of the 100+ parks that are participating, check out this alphabetized list (by state).

Future Free Entrance Days this year are:

• August 14 – 15
• September 25 (Public Lands Day)
• November 11 (Veterans Day)

Of course “free” does come at a price, just like free day at the MOMA in New York there’ll be hordes of visitors. Well, maybe not in Alaska, but elsewhere. Have fun!

Lonely Planet‘s 1000 Ultimate Experiences iPad app Is Free For 3 days.

I don’t have an iPad (yet), but I might download this for future use while its  Free [iTunes via SAI]

Pardon the lack of posts. Will be recapping NY trip and Spokane photos soon. In the mean time, take a look at this electric tea kettle. I know it takes far less energy to put the kettle on by plugging it in, but most electric kettles are quite ugly. I’ve been on the hunt for a cute one for a long time. Here is on from Bodum that manages to be cute. The price is high ($119), but I’m tempted.

Currently on sale through Rue La La. Here is an invite link if you want to check it out. It’s also on sale at Amazon: Bodum 10552-16US Ottoni Cordless 51-Ounce Electric Water Kettle.

via: Marie Claire Mason

View From the Top of the Rockefeller Center Looking South, NYC, originally uploaded by WanderingtheWorld (www.LostManProject.com).

1 day, 2 nights in New York City with lodging already fixed near Grand Central Station. Any suggestions?

via: Corrie Bond

“The act of travel doesn’t make us as happy as the plan of travel. Here’s why…” New York Times

I enjoy planning travel a lot, but I am pretty grounded in reality so I don’t imagine myself sitting on a beach with no distractions and then find myself sitting amongst mosquitos with old oily men and being disillusioned. Interesting read though.

via: http://mrsamberapple.tumblr.com/

I think tonight is the time to plant my herbs so I can make some mint ice tea soon.

via: Umbra

It’s time to start using words like neo-cubism again. Its been too long since I took art history. This “shatter teapot” gives me an excuse to even use it in context, what with its neo-cubist three-dimensional form and all.

via: Sarah Rhoads photography

Unexpected last minute trip to Spokane, Washington of all places. I’m using a companion ticket and bringing hubby along. Stir crazy wander-lust will be assuaged. Hoping that the cute little Greek restaurant we went to last time we were in the area is still there.