Category Archives: International

January 2021 Travel Planning Update

Posted on January 10, 2021 by David Cross

Good afternoon everyone: I thought a quick vodcast (video blog) would be good today to provide some perspectives on travel in 2021. Travel all appears to be hinging on vaccinations for people and countries In the US, they are going … Continue reading →

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Vodcast – Lockdown free vacations?

Posted on November 15, 2020 by David Cross

Show notes: WA State locking down again: https://www.king5.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/governor-jay-inslee-washington-state-new-restrictions-covid-19-coronavirus-spread/281-6aa36caa-8201-43ff-94de-127737049b8a Will we have a Seahawks home game this year?  https://www.seahawks.com/ When to travel?  https://davidcrosstravels.com/2020/04/19/travel-covid-19/ WSJ – lockdown free locations on the beach: https://www.wsj.com/articles/travelers-seeking-lockdown-free-vacations-head-to-the-beach-11604491202 BI – what is the Delta lounge like during … Continue reading →

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1st Travel Vodcast!

Posted on November 8, 2020 by David Cross

Hello everyone – I decided it was time to try creating a weekly travel vodcast (video podcast) since we are all mostly locked down from international travel. I thought this would be an easier way to inform and connect with … Continue reading →

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Hiking Ein Geidi and Masada Israel

Posted on July 19, 2020 by David Cross

It has been a few years since this trip and this is a retro posting that I have put together to keep us positive of the potential places to visit and explore when the world opens up again when COVID-19 … Continue reading →

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When can you travel due to COVID-19?

Posted on April 19, 2020 by David Cross

COVID-19 Travel Planning I normally only post my visits, sites and locations, but I thought I should try sharing my thoughts on travel planning in general.  This has become a living blog to share the details as they unfold. It … Continue reading →

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Venice Italy

Posted on April 12, 2020 by David Cross

Lets continue to talk about cruising.  It looks like cruises will be shut down for many more months according to the CDC. There are so many places that you can visit on a cruise ship — and many of those … Continue reading →

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Exploring Aruba on a Cruise

Posted on April 5, 2020 by David Cross

I thought the recent events of COVID-19 and the pretty much shutdown of all cruises was a time to reflect and look at what destinations I had visited based on a cruise that I have not posted about (yet). Cruising … Continue reading →

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The Best Stress-Free and Affordable Travel Tips For Dog Owners

Posted on February 14, 2020 by David Cross

This week I wanted to explore hosting a guest author on my popular travel blog 🙂 and gather feedback on the value and interest on such topics. Kicking off the start of this experiment is with Nick Burton.  Nick Burton is … Continue reading →

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Business Trip to Hyderabad India

Posted on December 12, 2019 by David Cross

This week I snuck in a quick visit to Hyderabad India on a business trip. I stayed at the Westin in the Mindspace area which is a great hotel with great service. the fascinating thing is how many people, restaurants, … Continue reading →

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Review: Singapore Airlines

Posted on December 9, 2019 by David Cross

I am a long time Delta Diamond (and previously Northwest) airlines customer, but this time I had an opportunity to try out the new flight out of Seattle on Singapore Airlines. There is a new Airbus 350 flight direct from … Continue reading →

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