Author Archives: David Cross

Experiencing a Terror Attack in Tel Aviv

Let me start and state up front that I was not injured and was safe. However, 30+ years of travel around the world, visiting 63+ countries and living/working in Israel for a few years in the past, I was never … Continue reading

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COVID Travel Testing Restrictions

I have to admit, the departure, arrival and quarantine restrictions are complex and confusing. Let me share my experience and process I followed to leave the United States to go to Israel and then return. Step, by step, I will … Continue reading

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Running in Tel Aviv

Now that pandemic crisis is reduced and the beach facing infrastructure improvements, Tel Aviv is a great place for running in the early morning or later at night. Compared to 5 years ago, the running and biking paths, both North … Continue reading

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International Flight Reviews – Delta, KLM and Air France

Today was the first day and first time of travelling internationally and flying again since most of the world has been restricted and limited from crossing borders for 2+ years. Delta Let’s start with Delta. Many people have been travelling … Continue reading

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Travelling Internationally During COVID

It has been more than 2 years, but when the opportunity to travel internationally for the first time since the lockdowns started, it was interesting and…challenging to determine all the requirements and steps to ensure you can check all the … Continue reading

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Travel Tips for an Unforgettable Self-Care Vacation

Photo via Pexels Need an excuse to book a trip to a tropical paradise? Here’s one—traveling is great for your mental health! Don’t let your vacation days go to waste. Embarking on a trip out of town can help relieve … Continue reading

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Return to Vegas!

It has been almost exactly two years since we flew down to Vegas right before the pandemic lockdown and got married. It was quite a story and challenge to say the least, but we wanted to celebrate our anniversary and … Continue reading

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4 Cities to Consider Visiting for Your Next Self-Care Trip

Though “self-care” has become a social media buzzword, caring for your physical, mental, and emotional health is not a trend: It’s a human right. If you’ve never traveled to seek opportunities for self-care and enrichment, consider the following four large … Continue reading

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Great Tips for Cash-Strapped Travelers with Big Dreams

This week, Jesse Clark returns based on popular demand as a guest author. Based on some analysis and discussion on my previous posting on when to plan travel due to COVID, it is starting to look like the Omicron wave … Continue reading

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Gambling with COVID Travel

The Wall Street Journal recently had an article titled “How to Play Travel Roulette”…and that certainly provoked a lot of thoughts on my planned and desired travel for 2022. Summary: With Omicron running rampant around the world, vaccinated or not … Continue reading

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