Category Archives: COVID-19

12 Lucky Years

Posted on December 31, 2022 by David Cross

On this day, 12 years ago, I left the hospital.  It was a happy day. I spent 17 days in the hospital after having a ruptured brain aneurysm. According to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, an estimated six million people (one … Continue reading →

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Simple Tips Before International Travel

Posted on November 13, 2022 by David Cross

I thought I would jot down a few tips for both business and vacation travelers that are starting to explore and travel again since the COVID waves and infection rates seem to be calming down right now. Photo by Andrea … Continue reading →

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The Fall Jabs (Shots)

Posted on September 24, 2022 by David Cross

The Bi-Variant COVID Booster The Fall 2022 Influenza (Flu) vaccines OK – what in the world am I talking about? I am sharing my experience with the new bi-variant boosters that have been recently approved by the FDC and CDC … Continue reading →

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The First Post Pandemic In Person Conference

Posted on June 5, 2022 by David Cross

OK – we have returned! The last conference I attended was the RSA Conference in 2020 which many feared would be a super spreader event (and it was not). Check out my posting from 3 years ago and compare! And … Continue reading →

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No Restrictions Travel?

Posted on April 27, 2022 by David Cross

Right after my recent international trip with significant restrictions, vaccination checks, PCR tests, rapid COVID tests, documentation, forms and mandatory masks… the world changed and no more restrictions in less than 2 weeks. Is it worthwhile to wear masks at … Continue reading →

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Fourth Jab – Go or No Go?

Posted on April 16, 2022 by David Cross

Some people (may) be wondering what I am referring to. I am referring to the question that many may be asking themselves rights now – do you get a second booster or a 4th vaccine shot…or not? Why Another Booster … Continue reading →

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COVID Travel Testing Restrictions

Posted on April 8, 2022 by David Cross

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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International Flight Reviews – Delta, KLM and Air France

Posted on April 5, 2022 by David Cross

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

Posted on April 3, 2022 by David Cross

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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Great Tips for Cash-Strapped Travelers with Big Dreams

Posted on February 6, 2022 by David Cross

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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