Tag Archives: International

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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Great Tips for Cash-Strapped Travelers with Big Dreams

Posted on February 6, 2022 by David Cross

This week, Jesse Clark returns based on popular demand as a guest author. Based on some analysis and discussion on my previous posting on when to plan travel due to COVID, it is starting to look like the Omicron wave … Continue reading →

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Looking Back on the Past 3 Years of Travel

Posted on January 2, 2022 by David Cross

Wow – it has been a challenging two years, yet I have been able to maintain and grow the blog despite the COVID pandemic and travel restrictions. I thought I would reflect a little on what has made the blog … Continue reading →

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Time to Get Boosted!

Posted on November 21, 2021 by David Cross

Yep – you guessed it, I got my 3rd COVID-19 vaccine shot (booster) Friday. Yeah! I am excited. Some mental relief. And everyone is asking – what are the side effects? Let’s start with WHY I got the booster. Multiple … Continue reading →

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Fighting the Cold War

Posted on October 31, 2021 by David Cross

I know this posting is sounding a little different, but I thought I would share a recognition that I just received in the mail this week from the Department of Defense. I don’t post very often about by military service … Continue reading →

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