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

Lord of the Rings Travel Posters


Updated 02/20/12 5:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Lord of the Rings Travel Posters

Got a hankering to revisit The Lord of the Rings before The Hobbit hits theaters later this year? Besides reading the books, you could also decorate your walls with a few Lord of the Rings travel posters. Made in retro propaganda-style, these posters would make a handsome addition to your Hobbit hut in the Shire. Or wherever your home resides. Click through to see each from Rivendell, Rohan, and Read more

10 Cheap and Easy Dates For Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Nerds


Updated 02/07/12 6:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cheap Valentine's Day Dates For Geeks

Does sitting down with your favorite sci-fi novel, fantasy movie, or comic book sound better than dropping a boatload of cash on a Valentine's Day dinner date? You're not alone. These 10 geeky date ideas are two things — awesomely cheap and easy to pull off for your kindred sci-fi and/or fantasy nerd. Cheers to you! Throw a Star Wars party for two. Make some Lembas bread together and watch Read more

14 Geeky Languages to Learn With Your Love


Updated 02/06/12 11:37 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Geeky Languages From Movies and TV

Love may be a universal language, but we're not sure that phrase includes the sci-fi alien races and fantastical creatures that rule the far depths of the galaxy, who express love in words beyond our human comprehension. When you're thinking of a unique way to woo your valentine this year, plan a tutorial to learn together one of these 14 geeky languages. While several of these Trekkie, Tolkien, Read more

Life Lessons Learned From a Hobbit


Updated 09/22/11 4:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Life Lessons Learned From Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit

This week may be Tolkien Week, but today is officially Hobbit Day! Hailing from the fictional world of Middle-earth, Hobbits have been described as relatives to man but coming in a much smaller package. And just because they aren't human (or, well — real), doesn't mean you can't learn something from their adventures in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Here, we take a look at a few Read more

4 Lord of the Rings-Inspired Destinations


Updated 09/21/11 8:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Lord of the Rings Vacation and Travel Tours

If daydreams about life in Middle Earth keep you distracted from work, get away from the grind completely on a Lord of the Rings-inspired vacation. Since the film trilogy was filmed in director Peter Jackson's native New Zealand, the picturesque countryside is the top destination for fans. Off-the-beaten-path hotels, tours, and even a volunteer opportunity will have you feeling at one with J.R.R. Read more

5 Facts About the Fictional Middle-Earth


Updated 09/28/11 6:48 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Middle-Earth and Lord of the Rings Facts

J.R.R. Tolkien created a vast and complex world when he wrote The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The setting for these stories, a land called Middle-earth is rich with its own languages, myths, races, and cultures. With the guidance of The Origin's of Tolkien's Middle-Earth For Dummies ($16), we've noted five facts about this fictional world that came straight from one man's Read more

Lord of the Rings Goods to Accessorize Your Life


Updated 03/27/12 9:24 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Tolkien Week: Lord of the Rings Items on Etsy

Whether you knew it or not, this week is Tolkien Week! In celebration, we're rounding up themed home goods, stories, and facts you may not have known about the man, the stories, the myth. First up, celebrate by picking up some of these Lord of the Rings goodies from Etsy. I can't think of a better reason to shop for handmade crafts. Read more

Geek Shot: Stay in the Shire For a Lord of the Rings Vacation


Updated 08/22/11 3:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Lord of the Rings Vacation Shire

In desperate need of a vacation? If you're the adventurous type who just so happens to love the Lord of the Rings trilogy, you can journey north, my friends, and stay in the Hobbit House of Montana — complete with a miniature Shire and a replica of Bilbo Baggins's home. Guests can rent out the well-appointed Hobbit House at $245 per night. Built into the side of a knoll, the Hobbit House is Read more