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I prefer to go on vacation to have a great time. I don't want to get sand in my laptop and I don't want to go a week without my G5. There are places in the world where a geek can travel, have a great time, and enjoy the company of like-minded people. By Christine O'Kelly There are many sexy, hot travel destinations. However, if you have better things to do than work on your abs and your tan 7 days a week (or keep your blog current, obsess over your web stats, play World of Warcraft, etc.), then those hot spots could leave you feeling mighty cold when you step off the plane and into an episode of the 'Real World'. If you are single, part of the allure of going on vacation is hooking up with an awesome foreigner for some fun times and perhaps even a little IM'ing once you get back home. However, let's face it; if you think you are going to jet off to Brazil or Hawaii and stand out among the masses of tanned hard bodies, you are really slimming down the odds of achieving that perfect vacation. I don't know about you, but I prefer to go on vacation to have a great time, not to come back with a complex. Besides, I don't want to get sand in my laptop - and I'm sure not going to go a week without my G5. There are places in the world where a geek can go and have a great time, enjoy the company of like-minded people, and even have a decent conversation with a good looking, intelligent companion. Amsterdam If you haven't been to Amsterdam, get there ASAP. The fact that just about everything is legal there isn't what's so great; it is the fact that because it is, everyone is really down to earth and open. Many of the coffee shops have high-speed Internet access - and unlike Starbucks, people actually talk to other people so it is a good possibility that you'll meet new and interesting individuals on your travels. In addition, it rains a lot there, so no one expects you to have a Coppertone body. Queensday is a great time to head to Amsterdam if you are looking for a festive party where you'll have the opportunity to meet many fun-loving people. The party starts on April 30th and doesn't end until the next evening. Another good time to go is during the 3-week Holland Festival, between May 29th and June 24th. Prepare to be up to your neck in culture, visual arts, and theater - all with an avant-garde slant. Sweden Yes, Sweden! Although you may not have heard much about Sweden, this little country is a geek's paradise. The 2005 book 'Flight of the Creative Class' states that 'Sweden is the most creative country in Europe and is positioned to attract the top talent in the important and emerging creative class, which is defined as scientists, designers, writers, IT nerds, and other hard-working brains.' Not only that, but there is a lot of good music coming out of Sweden - progressive music, punk, death metal, and all sorts of other emerging bands. There are even a quite a few nude beaches in Sweden. Next door in Denmark, nude bathing is accepted just about everywhere. Ireland Just about every geek, nerd, and role-playing obsessive has harbored some sort of affinity for the lore of Ireland at some point or another. It is not going to be Middle Earth reincarnated, but when you get there, you won't be disappointed. Definitely get there for St. Patrick's Day festivities in Dublin if possible, which is celebrated between the 15th and 19th of March. When 1.5 million people are out in the streets partying to Celtic beats and drinking ale, it is sure to be a good time. Then in June there's the Dublin Writer's Festival, and soon after the Dublin Pub Crawl - where you tour around with a bunch of literary and pint drinking fanatics through the pubs in downtown Dublin. If you're like me and like vacations where you can experience some culture and festivities, and meet some cool people, check into these geek-friendly locales. Instead of paying online for your European hotels, go to a place like EuroBookings where you don't actually pay first, but reserve the best price online. If the rates go down between now and your stay, you will have more money to spend on pints, coffee, and good food. About the Author: Christine O'Kelly is a contributing author for EuroBookings.com, a Holland-based travel and tourism company that offers deep discount rates on Amsterdam hotels and other popular European hotels. EuroBookings.com charges no reservation fees, no cancellation fees, and no advance payments for trip planners. Article source: 111 Travel Directory: Triple1.com (triple one dot com) More free articles: 1st Rate Articles - 1stRateArticles.com |
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