Travel Archives

The Canterbury Cathedral by MicroDesigns: Phenomenal Vaulted Style, Itty Bitty Footprint

March 2, 2020March 2, 2020Jenny Bristol0

Now you can build the famous Canterbury Cathedral on a tiny scale!

Discover Unusual Places Around the World With ‘Atlas Obscura (2nd Edition)’

October 24, 2019October 23, 2019Jenny Bristol0

“Where should we go next?” you ask? The folks at Atlas Obscura have hundreds of suggestions.

New York Comic Con Coverage: Here’s What’s Coming

October 2, 2019October 2, 2019Corrina Lawson0

New York Comic Con is a massive event taking place from October 3-6. It would be impossible to cover the con in full. But the GeekFamilyNetwork is going to do their best to bring you as much as possible in way of New York Comic Con coverage, concentrating on the stuff they love. Be sure […]

Rags-A-GoGo on West 14th St in New York City.

Classic Superheroes and Everything Vintage at Rags-A-GoGo

August 8, 2019August 7, 2019Michael Kaufman0

Searching for some superhero t-shirts, we stumbled on a New York City staple – Rags-A-GoGo has been serving up pop-culture since 1990.

Discussing Convention Safety with Voice Actor Gregg Berger

June 19, 2019June 19, 2019Sean Z0

To discuss the issue of fan and guest safety, we spoke to veteran voice actor Gregg Berger at the recent SacAnime convention in Sacramento, California.

Denver Pop Culture Con 2019: GeekDad Diary – The Con With Kids

June 4, 2019June 3, 2019Eric Parrish1

This weekend, GeekDad was privileged to attend the Denver Pop Culture Con (DPCC), which can be a unique experience with kids in tow.

Conceptual illustration of the entry gate at LEGOLAND New York Resort.

Building Up to LEGOLAND New York Resort

April 9, 2019April 8, 2019Michael Kaufman0

The upcoming LEGOLAND New York Resort has lots of amazing things coming for us, and they made a few announcements in lower Manhattan last week.

Bodaciously Awesome Family Show: Enters The VOID

April 4, 2019April 3, 2019Adam DiMuzio0

I’m not sure I’ll ever write geekier words: the family went inside a Star Wars-based Virtual Reality experience and it was the experience I’ve wanted since 1977.

The CAMP stage hosts performances and workshops.

This One Time at CAMP

March 28, 2019March 28, 2019Michael Kaufman0

This CAMP is an experience and store unlike anything you’ve seen, and there’s a surprise that makes it even better.

Bodaciously Awesome Family Show: Star Wars: “Galaxy’s Edge”

March 14, 2019March 13, 2019Adam DiMuzio0

Patience as we wait for the opening of Star Wars: “Galaxy’s Edge” at Walt Disney World (or Disneyland, if that’s the coast you’re on. Living in Florida, however, means we wait an extra few months).

Star Wars “Galaxy’s Edge” at Disneyland, Walt Disney World Opening Dates Announced!

March 7, 2019March 7, 2019Matt Blum0

Now we now how long we have to wait to fly the Millennium Falcon! It is going to be EPIC!

Bodaciously Awesome Family Show: Diving Into SeaWorld

February 20, 2019February 19, 2019Adam DiMuzio0

SeaWorld is an often over-looked park by general visitors but has a lot of fun within it. It is packed with fantastic rides.

King Tut With Kids

January 22, 2019January 21, 2019Angela Leach0

Join us for a day at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, where we experience The Discovery of King Tut exhibit and explore Howard Carter’s amazing find.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Trailer Video Will Blow Fans’ Minds

December 26, 2018December 26, 2018Matt Blum0

Every ‘Star Wars’ fan in the galaxy will want to see this video. Trust me.

Bodaciously Awesome Family Show: The World of Coca-Cola

October 16, 2018October 15, 2018Adam DiMuzio0

Now… I know what you’re saying. The World of Coca-Cola isn’t a museum per se. I can’t argue with that. At least when I took them to the Guinness Book of World Records museum it had “museum” in the title. The World of Coca-Cola… not so much.

Zendure Passport Travel Adapter: Travel With Power

October 9, 2018October 8, 2018Skip Owens0

International travel can be fun, but figuring out how to keep all of your electronics powered can be a real pain. The Zendure Passport Travel Adapter has you covered for just about anywhere you want to travel, all in a single device (no attachments or adapters needed).

Keystone Comic Con – Year One Recap

September 22, 2018September 21, 2018Ray Goldfield0

Few first-year conventions have a pedigree like Keystone Comic Con.

A GeekDad Takes Southampton’s Chantry Island Tour

August 31, 2018August 30, 2018Brad Moon0

If you visit Ontario’s Bruce Peninsula area, be sure to check out the family-friendly Chantry Island tour out of Southampton, taking in an 1800s-era lighthouse, light keeper’s cottage, and a protected migratory bird sanctuary.

Top 3 Things To Do In Chicago

August 29, 2018August 29, 2018Anthony Karcz0

We recently got a chance to hit the Windy City for a week. Cowed by the sheer number of things we wanted to do, we were still able to pack in enough to give us a tantalizing taste of the city and what it has to offer.

Start Planning Now for Free Museum Day!

August 18, 2018August 17, 2018Jenny Bristol0

Mark your calendars for Free Museum Day, next month! Thanks, ‘Smithsonian Magazine’!

Would You Pay $0.42/min. to Play ‘Fortnite’ at the Airport?

July 3, 2018July 3, 2018Ken Denmead2

The Dallas/Ft. Worth airport has installed a gaming lounge where you can pay to play popular titles while you wait for your flight.

10 Things to Know For Your Family Trip to Aulani – Disney’s Hawaiian Resort

June 26, 2018June 26, 2018Ken Denmead0

Aulani is Disney’s family-friendly resort on O’ahu, Hawai’i. It’s filled with pools, food, stories, and the kind of high-quality experiences that Disney is famous for all over the world. But if you want to have the best experience, here are a few things you should know.

Geek Links: Middle Earth in Color

June 7, 2018June 6, 2018Robin Brooks0

Oxford’s Bodleian Library is showing of JRR Tolkien’s in a new exhibition of his drawings. BBC Arts have all the information you need and lots of pictures for those who can’t make it to the City of Dreaming Spires. Courtesy: [BBC Arts]

7 Great Things I Saw at the UK Games Expo

June 7, 2018June 7, 2018Robin Brooks0

I had a great first visit to the UK Games Expo. Here are 7 great things I found at the show and fell in love with.

How to Renew a Passport in a Few Hours

May 28, 2018May 1, 2019Skip Owens33

I recently went through the ordeal of getting a brand new passport for my daughter and a very last-minute passport renewal (within just a few hours of our international flight) for my wife. If you find yourself in a situation like I did with my family then I wanted to share with you a few options.

Southern-Fried Gaming Expo 2018 Is Almost Here!

May 22, 2018May 21, 2018James Floyd Kelly0

For five years now, Southern-Fried Gaming Expo (SFGE) has provided the southeast with an amazing event filled with arcade games and pinball, but as the event has grown, so has the list of things you can do while attending.

Legoland California’s Newest (Castle) Hotel Is Now Open!

May 2, 2018May 1, 2018Jenny Bristol2

The brand new Legoland Castle Hotel is now open at the Legoland California resort in Carlsbad, California!

The heroes of "Marvel Universe LIVE!" strike a pose.

A New “Marvel Universe LIVE!” Hits the Stands

March 1, 2018February 28, 2018Michael Kaufman0

A new and expanded set of heroes and villains from the Marvel universe come to life to battle for the fate of the world in the latest installment of “Marvel Universe LIVE!”.