Author Archives: David Cross

Visiting the British Colonial Hilton in Nassau

Posted on March 27, 2019 by David Cross

This is a 2007 retro post and migrated from the previous blog platform. We stayed at the British Colonial Hilton in Nassau from April 13th – 18th 2007. We found the experience wonderful. We stayed on Hilton Honors points – … Continue reading →

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Palm Springs and Joshua Tree Park

Posted on March 16, 2019 by David Cross

Palms Springs is definitely a great weekend getaway.  It is also very different than many people may think.  It is much more than just ritzy golf clubs and celebrity events. We stayed at the Ritz Carlton which overlooks the city … Continue reading →

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Attending RSA Security Conference in San Francisco

Posted on March 8, 2019 by David Cross

OK – what is it really like to attend a security conference in San Francisco? The RSA Security Conference to be specific. I usually attend every year.  I was even captured in a 2020 conference photo from a high tech … Continue reading →

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Masada Israel and the Dead Sea

Posted on February 24, 2019 by David Cross

Based on popular demand, here is another retroactive blog posting from 2009 when I visited the Masada and Dead Sea on the way down to Eilat Israel. I also have another retro post of our hike to Ein Gedi and … Continue reading →

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Jordan Petra and Wadi Rum – 2009

Posted on February 9, 2019 by David Cross

Getting all my trips put together into the single blog site.  Here is another great trip in 2009 to Jordan! We took a day trip from Eilat, Israel, crossed the border to visit Petra, Jordan.  It is quite famous from … Continue reading →

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Exploring Peru

Posted on February 3, 2019 by David Cross

This is a restorative posting from 2011, but I have had some many requests for sharing some stories and pictures, I went back and put together this story from a tour I took in 2011. Touring the best way to … Continue reading →

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Lady Gaga Enigma Show in Las Vegas

Posted on January 20, 2019 by David Cross

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas right? If you want to see a more recent adventure in Nevada, check out this recent story I posted about the challenges of getting married during COVID-19. Well, when you see a concert/performance/show … Continue reading →

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Scuba Diving in Turks and Caicos

Posted on January 18, 2019 by David Cross

Adding another country to list.  Took a Caribbean cruise to check out some of the diving locations in a rolling trip.  Yes, I know, Carnival Cruises are not the best, but you can get to a LOT of dive sites … Continue reading →

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Zambia Running Club

Posted on August 21, 2018 by David Cross

Zambia became country #61 on my list of visited countries. And, of course, I had to go running in Zimbabwe and over to Zambia with the local running club! Who are the primary members of the running club you ask?  … Continue reading →

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Day Safari in Zimbabwe

Posted on August 21, 2018 by David Cross

After arriving and relaxing with a river cruise and checking out Victoria Falls, we wanted to explore further. Yes, you can go on a safari in Zimbabwe.  Much smaller, much simpler, more focused on day trips and not resorts, but … Continue reading →

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