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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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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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Becoming a Digital Nomad: A Brief Guide To Finding Success on the Road

Posted on April 22, 2022 by David Cross

Toda, Jesse Clark returns based on popular demand as a guest author to help people explore being a potential digital nomad.  For as long as there has been humankind, there have been nomads. While the basis of the nomadic lifestyle … Continue reading →

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The Negev

Posted on April 17, 2022 by David Cross

The Negev is wonderful place to take a break from the daily hustle and bustle and explore a new world that is heavily populated with Bedouin villages. It is sometimes surprising to see wild camels that are in the desert … 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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Experiencing a Terror Attack in Tel Aviv

Posted on April 10, 2022 by David Cross

Let me start and state up front that I was not injured and was safe. However, 30+ years of travel around the world, visiting 63+ countries and living/working in Israel for a few years in the past, I was never … 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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Running in Tel Aviv

Posted on April 6, 2022 by David Cross

Now that pandemic crisis is reduced and the beach facing infrastructure improvements, Tel Aviv is a great place for running in the early morning or later at night. Compared to 5 years ago, the running and biking paths, both North … 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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