I went to Meguro in Tokyo to look for the Daien-Ji temple. In 1615, a temple was created to honor two groups. One is a small temple connecting trees to commemorate stillborn, miscarried children and aborted fetuses. The second is a tribute to the 14,700 Read More …
A lot of the times, many people don’t put too much thought into the helmet they buy. Many look for style and feel and expect the protection to happen. Afterall, you spend money for a good helmet, you are expecting the best protection right? It’s Read More …
When it comes to running socks, a lot of the apparel companies that deal with fitness have their own type of running sock. But among that competitive crowd, Balega Hidden Comfort Socks have a great reputation among many runners. Created in South America , Balega Read More …
I have been wanting a new fitness watch and most importantly, wanting one that not everyone is wearing. Having read the awesome first run and impressions by Ray at DC Rainmaker, I decided to get the TomTom Spark Cardio + Music Fitness Watch. For those Read More …
As I start to run and cycle more and focus on my water drinking, I have been researching various hydration packs. One that fit my budget and my needs was the CamelBak Lobo Hydration Pack. Since 1988, Petaluma-based outdoor equipment company, CamelBak Products, LLC has Read More …
Taylor Swift’s songwriting and vocal skills are just top notch. You want to embrace her music and just want to listen to each song as it’s told in a storytelling fashion. A true talent and ‘Fearless’ is just a fantastic album worth listening to! Purchase Read More …
Vichy Roll-On Deodorant is an interesting product. Containing Zinc Gluconate which the company says neutralizes odors and also is infused with mineral-rich volcanic water. Also, the product is aluminum and salts-free. Of course, seeing the $17+ price tag and how small this deodorant was, I Read More …
When it comes to running shoes, despite having a few, I’m always exploring different brands and still looking for shoes that satisfy me needs during a long run. And also, I tend to strike when the iron’s hot for running shoe sales! And the New Read More …
(Originally Reviewed back in October 17, 2009) The New Yorker magazine has always been a source for well-written articles for over 80 years and but also, the publication has also been a great source to find the latest cartoons on various situations happening in American Read More …
Sporting a 45mm stainless steel case with black and white hands and hour markers, luminous, black ion-plated stainless steel bezel and black stainless steel crown and pushers, a tachymeter and utilizes a flame fusion crystal. The watch is water resistant up to 330 ft. The Read More …
The Shimano SH-XC30 SPD Mountain Bike shoes have been my main shoe to use for commutes or for riding. While I do have Shimano road shoes, I tend to do a lot of riding through the city and not in areas where there are straight Read More …
While I mostly ride road bikes, I also have two mountain bikes and always want to makes sure that I’m protected. So, I purchased the Bell Super 2 Helmet which received rave reviews for providing superior protection and a lower rear coverage than most other Read More …
Many years ago, when it came to men’s shopping magazines, I used to purchase “Vitals Man” and “Cargo Magazine”. These magazines were literally the goto magazines during the mid-2000’s that told men where to shop for a variety of products plus articles that appealed to Read More …
(Originally Reviewed on October 9, 2012) I was one of those young kids who grew up with MTV. I can easily remember those days of watching Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” music video during the premiere, multiple times throughout the day. I can easily remember watching Duran Read More …
I have posted about my bias towards LACOSTE apparel. For the longest time, I have been a fan of the French clothing company which was originally founded back in 1933. Best known as the company that was created by tennis player Jean Rene Lacoste a.k.a. Read More …