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So far in this series we’ve introduced Las Vegas, covered what to pack and how to get around the city, and suggested what to do for entertainment and what conventions might be of interest, especially for geeks. I’ll wrap up the series with a few tips, hints, and other observations you may want to keep in mind in order to make the most of your trip to Las Vegas. Tipping . . . → Read More: Geek’s Guide to Vegas, Part 4: Extra Tips and Hints for Your Trip 
Las Vegas is a great city for entertainment and conventions! The two biggest reasons a geek would want to travel to Las Vegas are the two uber-geek computer security conventions, BlackHat and Defcon. (PHOTO: Defcon 19 banner) Defcon, for example, is now in the Rio, and just finished its 19th convention for the hacking and security 1337 (elite). This year at Defcon 19 there were sessions titled, for example, “Staying . . . → Read More: Geek’s Guide to Vegas, Part 3: Conventions and Entertainment 
(PHOTO: Las Vegas: New York New York) In general, it’s best to pack light. The weather in Las Vegas is very warm in the summer months, and the winter months aren’t very cold, so you likely won’t need bulky clothes. For best mobility, ease of travel, and no extra airline fees, try to avoid checking in any bags. The best carryon bag I’ve found so far is the Red Oxx . . . → Read More: Geek’s Guide to Vegas, Part 2: Packing and Transportation 
(PHOTO: Las Vegas: Paris street view) While you might not initially think of Las Vegas as a Mecca for geeks, this city actually does offer some hidden gems to make your trip worth your while. So if you’ve never been, in this series I’ll offer a few tips and observations, from travel planning to getting around town to what to see and do in “Sin City,” with recommendations biased for the geek/nerd. . . . → Read More: Geek’s Guide to Vegas, Part 1: Introduction 
Above: The Inn at Virginia Tech, in beautiful Blacksburg, Virginia. Below: Galumphing links this week includes a call to visit Mount Vernon (especially in the spring), a reminder about plants that are poisonous to dogs, recipes for all those James Bond drinks we read about and saw in the movies, and, something I’m sure we’ve all wondered, just how much is Smaug the dragon worth? Visit Mount Vernon in the spring! . . . → Read More: Smaug the dragon and galumphing through the Internet |
 
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