There aren't too many new camera peripherals that do something truly new. Sure, quite a few of them complete a familiar task with more ease and less clutter, but the Black Widow by Spider Holster is an entirely new way to manage your primary or secondary camera. What's unique about this device is that it can be used by both professional photographers as well as vacationers who simply wish to keep a camera at their hip at all times. Those afraid of missing "that moment" can probably relate. The concept here is really simple: it's a belt that's attached around you via a wide Velcro band, and there's a small 'catching' mechanism on the side that sits right beside your leg. You screw in a small, silver knob into the bottom of any camera that accepts a traditional tripod thread screw. The knob then slides down into the socket on your waist, and there it hangs until you need it. A small red thumb switch unlocks the slide, allowing you to easily release the camera with one hand and pull it out for use. When you've got the shots you want, just drop it back in the holster. Read on for my full review, as well as a quick video showing exactly how the system works.

Gallery: Black Widow DSLR / camera belt holster

The goal here was to utilize Xcom Global's MiFi rental service to stay connected and work while traveling. The trip? Four days in England, followed by three in France. I was scheduled to shoot my first international wedding in Paris, and was spending a few days in England beforehand -- partly to enjoy the country, and partly to ensure that no weather problems in the US delayed my flight over. Xcom Global provides a service that every US-based international traveler should consider: they rent MiFi devices for a host of nations (a list that seems to grow each month), and if you aren't familiar with a MiFi, the concept is pretty simple: it's a battery-powered pebble with a country-specific SIM card in it. Just press a button, and within a few seconds, you'll have a WiFi signal that connects up to five devices to a country's 3G network.

For example, a French MiFi gives you unlimited 3G data with Orange. So long as you keep a charged battery in there, you can leave your smartphone in airplane mode and still use Google Maps to get around a foreign city -- just connect your phone to the MiFi over Wi-Fi. If you aren't familiar with what it costs to use data internationally, it's around $5 per megabyte. What does that mean? Downloading the emails you missed on the flight over could easily cost $20, and if you maintained that connection for a whole day? It's easy to rack up $300 or more in data roaming charges. No US carrier offers a decent international plan (at least not anymore), so you're really left with two options: struggle to find Wi-Fi, or use Xcom Global. These guys will rent you a MiFi for under $20 per day, with return shipping included. That means unlimited Wi-Fi for around $17 a day in a foreign country, and it's a connection that multiple people can use at once. If your hotel wants to ding you 10 Euros per day for Internet, just use this -- problem solved. It's an awesome way to stay connected while abroad, but honestly, it's more than that. For mobile professionals, it's a necessity.

I love my husband very much, I really do. But even he was kicking himself when we took off from the US and realized our MiFis were still in their shipping bag in our vehicle, safely parked at the airport, slipping further and further from Manchester. This piece was slated to be a review of Xcom's services; instead, it has morphed into a thesis on just how frustrating it is to visit a foreign country without their services. You never know what you've got until it's gone -- isn't that what they say? Read on for more.

In the spirit of journeying during periods less traveled, I've embarked to Alaska this winter. Follow the adventures here, and prepare to have your preconceived notions destroyed along the way. Ah, the Northern Lights. Aurora Borealis. Pure magic. Regardless of what you call them, these mysteries of our universe are truly impossible to forget once you see them, and now that I have, I totally understand why people plan entire trips around the sliver of a chance to witness them with their own eyes. The Northern Lights don't come out for humans to see that often, but February and March are considered prime viewing months in the frigid wilds of Fairbanks. The northern half of Alaska is one of the only places in America where you stand a chance at seeing this phenomenon yourself, and it's yet another incredible reason to visit The Last Frontier in the winter. Seeing these colored swirls dance across a starry Alaskan sky stirs the soul like few other experiences can, and if there's one thing you'll want to do when spotting them, it's capturing the moment for years to come. Photographing the Northern Lights is no easy task; it's more like a science, but it's far from impossible. Read on to learn how I was able to capture the images seen here in the gallery on one bone-chillingly cold night north of Fairbanks.

Gallery: Northern Lights as seen from Fox, Alaska

Gallery: Snowshoe softball match at Alaska's 2011 Fur Rondy

Gallery: Dog mushing and weight pull at Alaska's 2011 Fur Rondy

Gallery: Alaska's 2011 Fur Rondy in pictures

Gallery: Bert the Conqueror in World's Largest Outhouse Races

Gallery: Yukigassen brings team snowball fighting to Fur Rondy

Gallery: Girdwood to Anchorage Scenic Drive: Turnagain Arm

Gallery: Glacier City Snowmobile Tours in Girdwood, Alaska

Gallery: Alyeska Ski Resort & Hotel and Seven Glaciers

Gallery: Ireland's west coast: Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, Doolin

Gallery: Dublin, Ireland: U2's old studio, Temple Bar and O'Connell Street

Gallery: Powerscourt House and Gardens in County Wicklow, Ireland

Gallery: The River Walk at the Powerscourt Estate in Ireland

In our opinion, Delta could've cut those who are Gold, Platinum or Diamond a break -- possibly a free or discounted spot in return for their loyalty. As it stands, any Medallion member can show up and occupy the spot so long as they bring along their Medallion card, but there doesn't look to be any price breaks in the cards. Still, it's a nice (if minor) perk for being loyal to Delta, particularly for Atlanta-based Braves fans, and hopefully those with higher statuses will see a discount in their future. Hint, hint, Delta.

If you're looking to take advantage, the SkyMiles Medallion Lot will available starting with the Braves scheduled exhibition games at Turner Field on March 29th and 30th. Their home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies is set for 7:35 p.m. ET, Friday, April 8, 2011.

It may not be the capital of Spain, but Barcelona is most certainly the capital of Catalonia, and it's one of the more bustling, thriving and varied cities that Europe has to offer. You might say it's equipped with the perfect mix of old and new, and given its proximity to the Mediterranean Sea, it also boasts something that most other major cities do not: a beach! Of course, figuring out things to do in this town isn't quite as easy as deciding to come here, so we're here to help. Read on for five incredible things to see and do while in Barcy, be it for business or pleasure.

Gallery: Sights and more sights from Barcelona, Spain

If there's one question I'm asked more than any other when it comes to DSLRs, it's usually one dealing with low-light shooting. Being able to effectively capture a scene in dimly lit situations (or at night altogether) is one of the toughest things to do in photography. Even if you have a flash, you have to be careful when firing it if you don't want to simply blow everything out and ruin the "mood" and "feel" of a night shot. The most common problems with night images are this: too much blur, too dark of a shot overall or too much noise in the shot. How do you solve those issues? It obviously depends on the camera and accessories you're using, but one surefire way to make your existing DSLR entirely more capable at night is the purchase of one single lens. The 50mm F1.4 is as close to a magic bullet as there is in the photography world, and if you travel, you can bet you'll end up wanting to take photographs after sunset.

The 50mm F1.4 has a lot of things going for it. For one, it's available for nearly every DSLR out there. You can find dedicated versions (either first-party such as Nikkor or third-party like Sigma) for Nikon, Canon, Sony and Olympus DSLRs, with plenty of aftermarket solutions out there for even more brands. Secondly, it's incredibly small. My D3S camera body dwarfs the 50mm F1.4, and when I'm trying to conceal my camera and get it into concert venues and the like, having a "stub-nose" lens like this makes it much easier to get through. Thirdly, it's relatively cheap by FX (or full-frame) standards. And finally, the shots you can get from this lens are truly amazing, and they can enable you to capture memories of a trip that you'd otherwise never be able to. Read on for a few examples and suggestions on how to best make use of this low-light masterpiece.

Gallery: Photography using 50mm F1.4 prime lens

Super Bowl XLV. It was most certainly one for the record books. Well over 100,000 people flowed into Cowboys Stadium in the heart of North Texas to watch two of the NFL's most storied teams do battle. The Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers put on an amazing spectacle, and I was able to take part in one small way. I made my way into Arlington for Super Bowl Media Day -- a frenzied event that saw over 1,000 credentialed media crowd the field for their chance to interview their favorite players and coaches. Two of the league's most historic teams, both on the field of the newest, most awe-inspiring stadium in the NFL. It was a spectacular scene, and a journey I won't ever forget. The good news for you is that even though the Super Bowl is over, Cowboys Stadium remains open for business.

How so, you ask? The team has set up a program for tourists, locals and curious fans alike to actually take a tour of the new Cowboys Stadium. Tours are given seven days a week, with two primary options for entry. Of course, a general tour won't involve speaking to players of the Packers or Steelers, but it will involve a thorough walkthrough of the NFL's most astounding and technologically advanced venue. Read on to catch a glimpse of what you'll see should you make the trip down (or up!).

Gallery: Super Bowl XLV: a look at Cowboys Stadium

Kauai. Just the mere mention of the word brings a million amazing memories rushing back, and immediately makes those who have been wish they were kicked back on Poipu beach without a care in the world. It's one of America's wonders, and while the Garden Isle is far from being the biggest, most populated or easiest of the Hawaiian islands to get to, it's unquestionably worth the trip. Particularly so if you're the adventurous type. If there's any island in the Hawaiian chain that begs for you to plop down in one spot for the week, Kauai most certainly isn't it. This place abounds with things to do, and those who aren't afraid to climb, jump, sweat and dive right into the wild will have no shortage of fun. I've compiled five of my favorite Kauai adventures here in hopes that you too will find certain thrills while visiting, so grab your untouched itinerary and read on!

Gallery: Adventures in Kauai, Hawaii

Here at Gadling, we're big fans of visiting National Parks in the off-season. There are fewer crowds, less headaches and more chances to enjoy the natural aspects that made these magnificent places so spectacular to begin with. The only trouble is the weather. Generally speaking, many of the United States' National Parks partially shut down when Old Man Winter shows up, driving away a good deal of would-be tourists and also limiting how much of the park you can see. The famed Tioga Pass through Yosemite National Park is drowned in snow from October to April, and the majority of Yellowstone's roadways are closed to automobiles during Wyoming's lengthy winter. And when it comes to one of America's true gems -- Glacier National Park -- the star attraction is completely off limits to even 4WD vehicles for three-quarters of the year.

With the Going to the Sun road shut down, is there even a reason to travel to northwest Montana to give this majestic place a look? Without a doubt, yes. It's true that Glacier, even in her 101st year as a National Park, is most open to exploration in the regrettably short summer season, but there are massive benefits to going in the winter. For one, hardly anyone else is there. You'll be lucky to see a dozen others exploring the park on a given winter day, giving you ample opportunity to get lost inside this truly gigantic place. But there's something else that few people consider when pondering a visit to Glacier in the winter: Highway 2. Read on to hear our secrets on making the most of an off-season visit to Montana's largest National Park.

Gallery: Enjoying Montana's Glacier National Park in winter