The Ultimate Geek Holiday Gift Guide for 2020
Dawn AllcotGTG’s founding team combined passions to brainstorm and compile the Ultimate Geek Holiday Gift Guide.
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5 Easy Ways to Shop Small This Holiday Season
Here at GTG, we try to shop local whenever possible – from supporting our local coffee houses and restaurants to buying through Etsy, local boutiques, or even our friends with Facebook pages showcasing their handcrafted wares. Read our tips to Shop Small this holiday season!
Best Non-Holiday Holiday Movies
No cozy sweaters or sugar sweet endings here. Geek Travel Guide brings you our favorite “non-holiday” holiday movies for off-beat family fun.
Virtual Games to Play to Stay Connected
Have far-flung friends and family? Connect with these online games!
How the Pandemic Turned Me Into a Television Fan Again
For years, I’ve answered questions about my favorite Netflix binge or the latest cable shows by saying, “I don’t watch TV, hardly at all.” I stopped replying with, “I never watch TV,” because people didn’t believe me. But that second statement was actually closer to the truth. The last show I watched in first-run was…
Elon Musk, SpaceX, and NASA Celebrate Astronauts at ISS, Launched from U.S. Soil
The big SpaceX news of the week – and possibly the biggest space travel news of the decade – is that NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have docked successfully at the International Space Station. Find out why GTG thinks this is exactly what we needed right now.
6 Top STEAM-focused Virtual Museum Visits
Here are Geek Travel Guide’s recommendations for six of the coolest, STEAM-focused museums around the U.S. offering virtual tours right now.
Celebrate Star Wars Day 2020 at Home
Every May 4, SciFi geeks across the country celebrate “Star Wars Day.”
If you’re not a fan, it’s a great time to get acquainted with the iconic movie franchise. But where to start?
Finding Disney Magic Online
Has Disney lost its magic? No! Disney can help us forget our worries more than ever now. GTG takes you on a tour of #DisneyMagicMoments online.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Brings Total Starlink Satellites to 420
As I watched Elon Musk’s SpaceX launch its 84th Falcon 9 mission carrying 60 Starlink satellites to Low Earth Orbit last week, I thought of the famous Robin Williams skit where the comedian describes a drunken Scot inventing the game of golf.
Comet TV Delivers Sci-Fi Classics for Traditional Geeks
As time went on, there was very little traditional Sci Fi or Fantasy and Horror left on the SyFy channel. Comet TV pretty much fills any gaps in classic sci-fi TV shows you may want to watch right now.
The Ultimate Geek’s Guide to ‘80s Movies You Want to Share With Your Kids
Looking to introduce your kids to the best of ’80s geek culture? Start with these classic Sci-Fi and fantasy movies.
Dreaming of Travel? Where Do You Want to Go When the Pandemic Is Over?
Where would you go right now if you had the permission and means to visit anywhere in the world?
Johnna Crider: Creatives Connect Over Gemstones, Entrepreneurship, and Elon Musk
Interview with Johnna Crider, maker. Find out why she started her wire wrapped jewelry business and which two famous people inspired her to make her dream.
Top 10 Disney Pixar Films of All Time
We take a look back at all of the Pixar films and rank our top 10. Do you agree with our list?
Onward: Get Lost in a Quest with Beloved Characters
Disney stepped up and did the right thing by releasing Onward on digital platforms on March 20. Is it worth the $20 to see it right now?
Tips for Working at Home with Kids
Many parents and guardians right now have been given the option – or a directive – to work remotely. They set up a corner of a spare bedroom as an office or set up shop at the kitchen table. They connected to the company’s virtual network. They created a nice backdrop for video conferences –…
Are You Ready to Be Home with Your Kids for Two Weeks or More Due to COVID-19?
Are you homeschooling your kids due to school closures amidst COVID-19? Do you have a daily schedule in place?
How Can I See the SpaceX Starlink Satellites?
SpaceX is scheduled to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, sometime this month. The SpaceX rocket will carry a payload of approximately 60 SpaceX Starlink satellites. How can you see them?
Fortnite Rickrolled the World: This Is What I Learned From It
Last month, Fortnite “Rickrolled” the world. And it got me thinking about the ‘80s: the music, the movies, the media, and the trends.