Category Archives: Travel

World travel tours and experiences in blog

The Equator

Posted on July 28, 2022 by David Cross

Today, we headed a little north of Quito Ecuador to go visit a local Indigenous tribe/culture/history museum and actually check in at the Equator of the Earth! Don’t go to the Middle of the Earth tourist trap: https://www.mitaddelmundo.gob.ec/es/ Check out the … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Quito

Posted on July 26, 2022 by David Cross

There are not many flights to Ecuador, so it takes a full day (dawn to dusk) to get here from the West coast of the United States. It is the same as going to the Caribbean. The airport is not … Continue reading →

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Amazing Race in Israel

Posted on July 3, 2022 by David Cross

This week, I was able to participate in a teamwork exercise with other global CISO and cybersecurity leaders in a simulated Amazing Race exercise in Israel. It kicked off with some private briefings and breakfast at a very special event … Continue reading →

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Tips to Surviving the Travel Zoo

Posted on June 21, 2022 by David Cross

I am sure everyone has been seeing the travel chaos in the news (media) lately. I thought I would share some first hand experiences as well. It was like all the animals waiting in line to climb in/enter the Ark. … Continue reading →

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Herodium – Israel

Posted on June 19, 2022 by David Cross

I wanted to share one cool site I recently visited was a national park in Israel known as Herodium. I do not think many people know about this site and history. It looks like it is just a hill along … 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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Exploring Famous Borders

Posted on May 22, 2022 by David Cross

One of the fun elements of exploration in international destinations is the interesting sites and observations that can only be seen at the borders of various countries. I always love adventuring and exploring! One of the most recent, on a … Continue reading →

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Self-Care and Personal Growth: Starting a New Chapter With Care

Posted on May 11, 2022 by David Cross

This week, my guest author Justin Bennett has returned and shared the latest posting as part of his Healthy Fit routine. Enjoy! The thing about major life changes is that we sometimes forget to stop and take some time for ourselves. This, … Continue reading →

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Ella Valley – Israel

Posted on May 1, 2022 by David Cross

For those who love history, this posting may be one of interest who like to explore famous for subtle locations in various countries. I had the opportunity to take a drive and explore the Ella Valley. Why is this so … Continue reading →

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Running Around the NSA

Posted on April 29, 2022 by David Cross

I thought I would write a fun little blog today since my flight back to Seattle was delayed. Many people may not know, but you cannot actual visit and take pictures of the headquarters of the NSA in Maryland, but … Continue reading →

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