Dig Up a Dino at One of These Paleo-Themed Excursions


Updated 04/18/12 10:37 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Dinosaur Dig Vacations

After learning that Jurassic feathers have been found in amber recently, we've had dinos on the brain! What could possibly be better than popping some corn and hitting "replay" on our old copy of Jurassic Park? Digging up fossilized bones ourselves! Of course, if you want to take a paleo-themed vacation and get your hands dirty at a dig site, you'll have to plan ahead — these vacations and dig Read more

5 Places a Star Wars Fanatic Should Visit


Updated 08/08/11 9:36 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Star Wars Filming Locations

Summer vacation isn't over yet — if you consider yourself a Star Wars fanatic, there are a few places around the globe that you should check off your "must-see" list before settling into Fall, starting with a trip to Industrial Light and Magic in San Francisco, CA. ILM is where some of the LucasFilm magic happens, and it also is the home of the famous Yoda fountain. Geeks from all around the Read more

5 Geeky Vacations to Take This Summer


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Geek Vacation and Travel Ideas

Sure, Hawaii, Costa Rica, and Florence all sound good, but why not go somewhere made especially for Geeks? The pros: you won't be the only one in the room with more than one gadget, there's plenty of free WiFi, and zero anxiety about being disconnected. And after visiting all the spots on my list, you'll have earned yourself a Foursquare Jetsetter badge! Read more

7 Geeky Vacation Spots For Summer Travels


Updated 05/22/12 4:13 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Vacation Destinations For Geeks

Take some of that hard-earned PTO, and plan a Summer vacation that speaks to your geek style: peep Japan's latest and greatest, choose your favorite sci-fi convention, or check out theme parks that are anything but ordinary. Click through, and let the vacation inspiration begin! Source: Flickr User rendomthoughts and The Consortium Read more

Sugar Shout Out: Who Will Land the Role of Christian Grey?


Updated 05/24/12 3:02 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Sugar Shout Out For May 23 2012

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5 Perks of Dating a Geek


Updated 05/21/12 11:27 AM · Posted by · 17 comments

Perks of Dating a Geek

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg married longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan last night in a surprise ceremony in his backyard. Priscilla, who just finished med school last week, has been dating Mark for almost a decade, after they met at Harvard. The Social Network makes the case that computer nerd Mark created Facebook to help him get chicks. But if all women knew that dating a technology lover Read more

May Must Haves: Your Geek Girl Summer Essentials


Updated 05/03/12 2:48 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Star Wars Xbox and Sherlock Season 2 DVD

Before we start our Summer vacations, we'll be spending a few more days inside: perfecting our digital painting technique with a new iPad accessory, catching up on the latest season of a new geek classic, and basking in the glory of the coolest gaming console this side of Tatooine. See what the GeekSugar team must have this May in the slideshow! Read more

Sugar Shout Out: Lighten Up With Healthy Mexican Recipes


Updated 04/18/12 12:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sugar Shout Out April 17, 2012

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Website of the Day: Nerdy Day Trips


Updated 02/18/12 11:35 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Geeky Vacation Suggestions

Planning your next vacation (or staycation) will be easier than ever with Nerdy Day Trips. This site is packed full of crowd-sourced locations that are of particular interest to geeks looking for adventure. Heading to the Seattle area on business? Thanks to this map, I know that there is a Museum of Communications not far from the city center that "reveals the history of the telephone and the Read more

Sugar Shout Out: Snack on Kale Chips For Super Bowl Sunday


Updated 02/03/12 9:53 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sugar Shout Out February 2, 2012

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