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D-Day Normandy

Posted on July 11, 2023 by David Cross

It is almost the 80th anniversary of D-Day, so could not resist trekking to Normandy! Our first stop is the US cemetery near and above Omaha Beach. Almost 10% of the soldiers that arrived on June 6, 1944 died that … Continue reading →

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Biking around Le Havre

Posted on July 10, 2023 by David Cross

We decided to explore Le Havre with a casual bike ride since the city has some awesome bike lanes and trails throughout the city. It is quite warm in France this summer, so bike rides are bit more pleasant than … Continue reading →

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Morning Walk in Honfleur

Posted on July 10, 2023 by David Cross

We are exploring the coastal area of Normandie this morning and were able to visit one of the most popular villages in Northern France. Of course, on the drive to Honfleur we had to take a picture of the famous … Continue reading →

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Paris Post-COVID

Posted on July 8, 2023 by David Cross

We decided the world was back open again this summer…so where should we go? Paris! a lot has changed in 25 years hasn’t it (previous visit many years ago). Yes, it is very hot and very crowded, but we could … Continue reading →

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Nazareth Israel

Posted on June 22, 2023 by David Cross

I was fortunate enough to have a industry meeting in the area and we had the chance to do a quick walk around tour before heading out. It is a little bit of an older city, so walking around it … Continue reading →

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Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker

Posted on June 17, 2023 by David Cross

I had a very long layover in London England (Heathrow) where staying in the airport or lounge was not possible with that length of time, so I decided to explore a new Cold War museum or site to pass the … Continue reading →

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Virgin Atlantic Airline Review

Posted on June 17, 2023 by David Cross

I found that many people like these reviews, so I thought I would do one for Virgin Atlantic for a recent flight from Seattle to London (Heathrow). You can see some of my previous reviews on the site as well: … Continue reading →

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Making the Most of Business Travel: Tips for Maximizing Your Adventures

Posted on May 24, 2023 by David Cross

This guest article was provided by Daniel Sherwin of DadSolo.com. Image via Pexels Business travel can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it’s a great opportunity to explore new places and break out of your routine. On the … Continue reading →

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Shark (Cage) Diving!

Posted on April 23, 2023 by David Cross

I am sure everyone saw the previous posting of our spring break in Waikiki, but the real highlight was to head to the North Shore of Oahu. Why? To get into the best waves, views and sites to swim with … Continue reading →

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Spring Break in Waikiki

Posted on April 12, 2023 by David Cross

We had a lot of frequent flyer and hotel points. so we saw a rare opportunity to book a reduced cost spring break getaway which we never thought we would be able to do in Hawaii. We love Waikiki because … Continue reading →

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