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The Taj Falaknuma Palace

Posted on March 10, 2024 by David Cross

Business travelers, when visiting Hyderabad, India, like I have done several times in the past where I have blogged before, I now have a new recommendation. The Taj Falaknuma Palace is an amzing place to visit, eat or stay. It … Continue reading →

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Airport Lounges Review

Posted on February 25, 2024 by David Cross

Let’s talk a little about the different airport lounges. Let’s start with the AMEX (American Express) Centurion lounges. Here is the latest review from August 2025! SAS I was overdue for a new lounge review, so here is the latest … Continue reading →

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What is new in Las Vegas?

Posted on December 24, 2023 by David Cross

We decided to take a short break during the winter holiday period and we found there is some amazing good deals in Las Vegas in advance of the Christmas holidays. So we The Hilton Resorts World is the newest property … Continue reading →

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Turkish Airlines Airline Review

Posted on December 3, 2023 by David Cross

I found that many people like these reviews, so I thought I would do one for Turkish Airlines for a recent flight from Riyadh to Seattle with a layover in Istanbul. You can see some of my previous reviews on … Continue reading →

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German Colony in WA State

Posted on November 26, 2023 by David Cross

We decided to take a drive and escape the Seattle area and explore an area of Washington State that we have never stayed or visited more than a few minutes previously.  I like to call it the hidden German colony … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Riyadh Area

Posted on November 17, 2023 by David Cross

This week, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to attend and speak again at Blackhat MEA 2023 in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. I attended last year as well (see this posting), but this time I took some extra time … Continue reading →

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Ready, Set, Roam: Launch Your Digital Nomad Journey in 7 Easy Steps

Posted on November 7, 2023 by David Cross

Another guest author this week in advance of some upcoming international travel! Image via Freepik The idea of becoming a digital nomad has taken the world by storm. With the advent of the internet and remote work, the globe has … Continue reading →

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Embarking on a Pet-Inclusive Adventure: Guidelines for a Smooth Trip

Posted on October 29, 2023 by David Cross

This week I have a guest author joining us for a topic that some people have asked about recently. Image: Freepik Setting off on a journey with a cherished animal companion can be incredibly rewarding, yet it’s not without its … Continue reading →

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A Double Jab – Time to get Updated Everyone

Posted on October 7, 2023 by David Cross

It has been almost a year since my last vaccine so I decided that it was in the best interest of myself and my family with the upcoming travel, risk of flu and the latest COVID wave, to get a … Continue reading →

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Northern Hood Canal

Posted on September 3, 2023 by David Cross

This summer, we decided to return to the Washington State Hood Canal areas and explore some of the northern areas to see if the experience would be any different. Of course, I went running, but you really need to go … Continue reading →

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