I don’t know what it is… but this microphone kind of grosses me out even though it’s super cool. I just can’t have anything touch my adams apple. Should add that to the RGS list of weird phobias.

What is a Throat Mic you say? Glad you asked! A Throat Mic hugs your neck and picks up sound directly from your vocal cords. This allows for two main features. You can whisper and still be heard clearly on the other end and the person you’re speaking to hears no outside sound, only your voice. Therefore a throat mic based headset is perfect to use in any noisy environment… like while laying down mortar rounds, or cruising in your convertible.

More info: Throat Microphone

- This week’s DVD releases

Finally! The talk of Zubbles (colored bubbles) has been on the internets for years now. They are out and want to be bought right now.

Seriously, these Colored Bubbles were a labor of love. Ten years went into developing this special formula. You see, the bubbles are not only brilliant blue and pixie pink (you get one bottle of each bubble color), but the dyes are completely non-toxic and non-staining. That’s right, if the bubbles pop in your mouth, you won’t die. And if they pop on your shirt, the color will evaporate away. Colored Bubbles really are the perfect combination of science and magic. Time to dream again . . . in vivid color!

More info: Zubbles

- What if Matrix was shot in the silent films’ era?

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Ever heard of tutting? That’s apparently what the art form above is called. Stunning!

Video Link: Finger Tutting

- Best Picture Nominee That Should Have Won (Instead Of The Actual Winner That Year)

Calatrava’s tourist magnet in Valencia is the City of Arts and Sciences, a collection of insanely designed buildings which cost a fortune a day just to maintain.

Never felt like taking tons of pictures of it, since everyone can take great pictures of these buildings. But yesterday I truly felt inspired.

Awesome Pics: City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia

- Bed and Breakfast Valencia / Hostels in Valencia / Hotels Valencia

I got invited to review on my German Blog Total Blogal these high performance LED Flashlights from LED Lenser. They are so awesome and I would like to share the awesomeness with one lucky RGS reader.

So I will be giving away the LED LENSER M5 which is worth $75!!!

To give an idea what this baby does … here a short video I made ( it’s a video of the M1 but the M5 has almost the same features):

Want it?

It’s pretty easy so listen.

1. First … follow me on Twitter. In case you haven’t yet.

2. Twitter about this giveaway like this: @randomgoodstuff is giving away this $75 high performance LED flashlight. More info: http://random-good-stuff.com/RBju

3. Either twitter, blog, facebook, etc about the RGS Ultimate Bacon Post. Send me the url of the mentioning to jogi21*********………AT…………******gmail.com (without the stars and dots) or leave a comment with it under this post (please also let me know your twitter name).

4. Wait until October first. That’s when I announce the one lucky winner.

I will most likely follow you back on Twitter, if you are not a spammer. And I will ship that flash light worldwide. So everyone can take part.

Good Luck.

After this video regular golf seems boring.

Video Link: Golf Billiard

- How do you relax from stress?

This game is so fast paced it will give you a heart attack.

Game Link: Spectacular Voyage

- Weird Festival in Spain

Believe me or not but I’m usually not the rope jumping kind of guy but this was awesome and I think now rope jumping is the coolest thing ever!

Video Link: Mega Rope Jumping

- Gross Canned Food

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OMG – This is how I imagine a James Bond sofa. Add some neons and you got a tanning bank as well.

Amazing 1970’s SOFA converts to POOL / SNOOKER TABLE!

You have never seen the like – a truly unique sofa that converts into a 6ft pool table!
Produced as a collaboration between Pierce upholsterers of Accrington and Riley, the famous pool and snooker table manufacturers, this is an exceedingly rare piece, and if not a prototype, then it was produced in a very limited quantity.

It looks like a very ordinary neutral brown dralon upholstered sofa, then the back flips round and turns into a pool table. There are two leveling adjustable feet underneath. The sofa is perfectly comfortable, and in good condition with little wear to the dralon. however there is one castor missing at the back, a light iron mark on the right side of the back rest, two small tears on the top edge round the back, and two small white paint spots on the top edge – all pictured, and minor faults.

The table itself is in excellent condition, but one of the wooden guide rails of the simple converting mechanism has a break and needs replacing – an easy job – its just a wooden strip that screws on and is generally not visible either when open or closed. Meanwhile, the table conversion still works with care. The upholstery is neutral, clean and perfectly useable, and whilst the buyer may consider reupholstery, the current plainness adds to the surprise when the table is revealed. Does not come with balls, cues, etc.

Link to auction: Pool Table Sofa

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10 years ago I swore to myself to never ever stay in a hostel again after staying in horrible place in California 10 years ago. But things have changed and in my research I find couple of super nice hostels I would stay in ( emmm well book a private room in. My dorm days are definitely in the past).

Get ready for some odd places.

Zhangzhou Wei Qun Lou Inn, China

It totally reminds of an outer space settlement or something. Breathtaking!

As the unique building model in the mountainous area, Fujian Tulou is a miracle in the history of world architecture. It is the symbol of wisdom and diligence of Hakka people who moved to the boundary of Guangdong and Fujian from the central plains of China. Tulou, as an outstanding representative of Hakka culture, is listed to World Cultural Heritage in July, 2008. Now, Tulou is attracting more and more people in the world.

Apron Inn (also called Yude building), originally built in 1802, was damaged in a big fire lighted by warlord. In 1972, Zhang Qingchong rebuilt the cedar part of it because at that time only six families of his relatives were in great need of living rooms. Seen from the hills, Yude building looks like a beautiful apron of girls. Therefore, it got this name-Apron building. The moment you step into it, sweet air and bright light would refresh you body and soul.

More info: Zhangzhou Wei Qun Lou Inn, China

Kadir’s Tree House, Turkey 

Fulfill your childhood dream and stay in a tree house village.

With its unspoilt scenery and fascinating Lycian history, this part of Turkey’s Mediterranean coast is the perfect place for an unforgettable holiday. Staying at Kadir’s will ensure that you do have the perfect holiday.
At Kadir’s, we cater for everybody; the young to the young at heart. Live out every kid’s dream to sleep in a real treehouse, or spend a night of comfort in one of our well appointed bungalows.

More info: Kadir’s Tree House, Turkey

Jumbo Jet Hostel, Sweden

Now translate this concept in real flying jumbos and I would be one happy traveler.

Welcome onboard the worlds first Boeing 747-200 Jumbo Jet converted into an up market Hostel for the discerning traveler! Jumbo Hostel is only a ten minute walk away from the check-in counters at Arlanda airport. An extraordinary experience to have before beginning of your trip! As well as relaxing!

More info: Jumbo Jet Hostel

Local Cave House Hotel, Turkey 

It looks like more like a super awesome adventure hotel.

Local Cave House; Our all rooms are cave and with bathroom. Our place is in the centre of Cappadocia: Goreme.

We have 9 cave rooms 1 family cave suite 1 honeymoon suite, deluxe suites with double and single bed.
Central Heated Rooms with Air Condition.

More info: Local Cave House Hotel

Lua Cheia Youth Hostel, Brazil

Who would ever guessed that there is a castle like this in Brazil and it’s a youth hostel.

More info: Lua Cheia Youth Hostel

Carbisdale Castle, Scotland 

Ok, now that’s a real castle.

Why not stay in a real highland castle? Carbisdale Castle Youth Hostel was built for the Dowager Duchess of Sutherland. Since then it has housed wealthy and influential people, and even served as a royal refuge.

The Castle has a large art collection and a collection of Italian marble statues on display in a main gallery and even a ghost. An amazing experience not to be missed. Carbisdale is set in an area of extensive natural beauty overlooking the river Kyle with many local woodland walks.

More info: Carbisdale Castle

Anak Ranch, Mongolia

Emmm … awesome!

At the ranch, you can ride unfenced, wide-open steppe and taiga in the last great wilderness of the world. You might take a hunk of cheese, a stick of sausage, and a canteen and ride out to look for the horses, ranging somewhere on the open steppe or in the hills. You might ride north for a few days to spy the Russian Orthodox monastery across the border, or southwest to the lost Buddhist monastery in the hills.

You will sleep in a ger, the traditional Mongolian nomad’s home. You will eat home-grown and all-natural food, including roast meat, cheese, stew, vegetables, milk, yogurt, and airag. You will learn to drink vodka the Mongolian way, accepting a proffered glass with honor and blessing the land in the directions of the four winds.

More info: Anak Ranch

Radeka Downunder Underground Mine Hostel, Australia

Charming but with wifi.

Radeka Downunder Underground Backpackers Inn & Underground Motel is located in the centre of Coober Pedy, Outback South Australia. You go 6.5m deep down into the Earth for your accommodation like the locals to escape the heat of summer and the cold of winter.

Radeka Downunder was originally an Opal Mine which has now been transformed into an Underground accommodation outlet with Dorm Beds, Budget Rooms and Motel Rooms with ensuite.

More info: Radeka Downunder Underground Mine Hostel

That’s it for now. Feel free to post in the comments some crazy hostel stories you had or tell us about some weird hostels you stayed in.

This post put me right into vacation mode. Can’t concentrate – want to travel to all these hostels now!!!!!!

Again, keep in mind in case you are traveling to ping Travel4Cheap. Just tell them your dates, amount of people traveling and budget. They will do the rest.

- Hostels in Valencia