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Geek and fandom related activities for all ages.
Tips & Tricks for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios
Halloween is our favorite holiday and for years Tom and I have been itching to attend Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights, one of the premier Halloween events in the United States. During the height of the pandemic we came across some crazy...
Must See Lord of the Rings Locations on the South Island
The Lord of the Rings (LotR) and The Hobbit trilogies were filmed all across New Zealand. From snow-swept mountains to forest vistas, the places they used as backdrops are absolutely stunning to see in person. No self respecting fan would consider...
Epic Stargazing at New Zealand’s Dark Sky Reserve
Imagine the sun has just set, and you step outside to find the sky ablaze with millions of stars. Located within easy reach of both Queenstown and Christchurch, The Aoraki McKenzie Dark Sky Reserve is the perfect place to go stargazing. Don't miss...
20 Activities to do While Social Distancing During Covid-19
It's been about 2 months now since the first reports of Covid-19 broke the news. So much has changed for us in that time. To make a long story short, Tom and I were in China during the beginning of the outbreak. After watching the country slowly...
A Day Hike to Mount Olympus on the E4 Trail
We had always thought Mount Olympus was just a mythical mountain from Greek tales, so when we learned it was not only a real location, but you could hike it, we were sold on making a visit. Our challenge then came in finding a way to do a day hike...
The Perfect Harry Potter Themed Day in London
Are you planning a trip to London and love Harry Potter? Then this itinerary is for you! From behind the scenes stories, to attending your own potions class, this is the perfect way to spend a Harry Potter inspired day in the city. Contents: Visit...
One Day in Edinburgh: A Geek’s Guide to the City
Our visit to Edinburgh was very quick as it coincided with the end of our ultimate UK road trip. With just over 24 hours to see the sights, we planned to make the most of it. Here is our list of geeky things to do and see around Edinburgh in one...