Tag Archives: Israel

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Eli Cohen and Israel

Posted on October 25, 2020 by David Cross

I am not sure how many people have seen the Netflix series about Eli Cohen titled “The Spy“, but it is highly recommended.   Eli is portrayed by Sacha Baron Cohen who was phenomenal IMHO …and no, do not worry, he … Continue reading →

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Hiking Ein Geidi and Masada Israel

Posted on July 19, 2020 by David Cross

It has been a few years since this trip and this is a retro posting that I have put together to keep us positive of the potential places to visit and explore when the world opens up again when COVID-19 … Continue reading →

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Masada Israel and the Dead Sea

Posted on February 24, 2019 by David Cross

Based on popular demand, here is another retroactive blog posting from 2009 when I visited the Masada and Dead Sea on the way down to Eilat Israel. I also have another retro post of our hike to Ein Gedi and … Continue reading →

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