Looking for a rugged and manly option for displaying all your guy paraphernalia? Normally we don’t recommend Etsy for anything but crochet, weird art, strange food, and a whole lot of crazy. (Though we can’t forget sexy women.) Don’t hit up Ikea- check out the Stella Bleu Designs Industrial Pipe bookshelf series instead: less work to put back together, roughly the same price range if you’re putting together a large modular unit, and infinitely better looking. Versatile, simplistic, and Mario approved for man caves everywhere. Each shelving unit is made of black, industrial iron
Fine Living
Fine Living covers the better parts of modern life: travel, food, drink, home design, gadgets, gear, luxury experiences, and the small upgrades that make daily life feel less ordinary. From great restaurants and smart home improvements to memorable trips and useful products, this section is about living well without becoming unbearable about it.
Haggling In Egypt – How I learned to Haggle By Failure
If it’s your first time visiting Egypt (or any other 3rd world country), you’re in for a bit of a surprise. When it comes to buying things, haggling is the order of the day. See that ticket price? Yeah, didn’t think so. All prices are negotiable, and you can save yourself a bundle by following a few simple rules. After having spent three weeks in the middle east and making every mistake possible, I’ve learned – through trial and error and some good advice – how to get a good deal without pulling my hair out in the process. Believe it or not, haggling in Egypt can actually be fun!
Maunsell Sea Forts off the Coast of England
The imagery here reminds me of ‘War of the Worlds’ or maybe even ‘Star Wars’ but what you see is actually abandoned sea forts off the coast of England. If you are into traveling abroad and exploring unique vacation spots which most of us will never see (or have even heard of), then the Maunsell Sea Forts should definitely be on your bucket list.
These fortified sea towers were built by England during the Second World War as a way to deter and detect incoming air raids by the German navy and airforce. Each fort consisted of seven towers featuring bofors, anti-aircraft guns, searchlight, and a control tower. England built a number of naval and army forts, and while some have been dismantled over the years, the remaining forts still exist and in the 1960’s and 70’s they were used as pirate radio stations to broadcast music and entertainment which BBC refused to air.
Rome 101: Bucket List For Rome-ing
Rome, at times referred to as the eternal city, is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places in the world. Millions of people visit …
48 Hours in Berlin – The Essential Guide
The dynamic capital of Germany, Berlin, is home to nearly three and a half million people. Having spent a week there, I can tell you personally …
World’s Smallest Cannon
This has got to be one of the coolest gadgets I’ve seen in a while and possibly the smallest of its kind. Don’t judge a book by its cover because this tiny cannon can do plenty of damage. We’ve seen many videos on YouTube where people have office fights but I would love to see what happens when this tiny cannon is brought in to provide cover fire. This mini cannon can accurately hit targets at an impressive distance and packs enough punch to shatter beer mugs. Check out the screen shots, enjoy the video below, play safe, and don’t do anything stupid. 😉
Loading her up with some gun powder!
USB Flash Drives – The Wonder Of Portable Apps
(Photo: Ambuj Saxena)
I like to think of myself as a technology enthusiast. I follow the latest tech trends posted on sites like wired, I buy the latest video cards to run games I’ll never actually get around to playing, and I research the newest Android builds so that I’m well versed in cell phones that I’ll never actually buy. That’s why I find it so humorous that I’ve never owned and made use of a magical little device called a usb flash drive.
I recently decided that instead of using Dropbox to store and sync my files – a messy business in and of itself – that I would instead start hauling them around on a usb thumb drive. This allows me to keep important business documents away from the prying eyes of the various covert agencies trying to acquire them, and well, it’s just a lot more convenient than having to install Dropbox on every computer I want to use to use my files.
