Tag Archives: Museum

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 →

Posted in International, Travel | Tagged Amazing Race, blog, International, Israel, Lior Suchard, Museum, Red Band, Travel | 1 Comment

Exploring Hong Kong

Posted on November 3, 2019 by David Cross

After our recent 3 days in Shanghai, we just wanted to just relax in the local community and get a feel of the atmosphere. Yes, I know this is the question wants to ask: Is it a safe city or do … Continue reading →

Posted in International, Running, Travel | Tagged blog, Carrie Lim, HKMap Live, Hong Kong, International, Museum, protesters, protests, Running, safe, tour, Travel, Victoria's Peak | 3 Comments

Historic Shanghai

Posted on November 1, 2019 by David Cross

Today was more of a historic day to see a little more of the museum and older districts scene. First was a quick visit to the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center. The picture above is 1/60th of the city of … Continue reading →

Posted in International, Travel | Tagged blog, China, concession, French quarter, International, Jade Divine Figure, Jean-Georges, Jewish Ghetto, Michelin star, Museum, Shanghai, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center, thousand buddhas, tour, Travel | 2 Comments

Terracotta Warriors

Posted on October 24, 2019 by David Cross

After a great local dinner last night here at the Hyatt Regency in Xi’an, it decided it was the time of year to begin raining. But I could pass up the opportunity to have an early morning run in the … Continue reading →

Posted in International, Running, Travel | Tagged blog, bronze chariot, China, Emperor, International, mausoleum, Museum, Qin, Terracotta, tour, Xian | 3 Comments

Exploring Puerto Rico – Arecibo

Posted on May 5, 2019 by David Cross

Updated posting due the tragic Arecibo Observatory collapse. Here is a retro post from 2004 based on demand from readers. Puerto Rico is a territory and not a separate country, but it has many interesting places to explore. A great … Continue reading →

Posted in International, Travel | Tagged Arecibo, Bacardi, blog, caves, collapse, Dish, International, Museum, Observatory, Puerto Rico, rum, tour, Travel | 1 Comment

Imperial War Museum in London

Posted on April 9, 2019 by David Cross

I continued my tradition of taking a more adventurous lunch break when working and travelling for business in London. Of course, I kicked off the foggy/soggy day In London with a run around the parks. From the hotels in the … Continue reading →

Posted in International, Running, Travel | Tagged blog, England, Imperial, International, London, Museum, Running, Travel, War | 2 Comments

Johannesburg – South Africa

Posted on August 18, 2018 by David Cross

Without a doubt, this is a huge city and it has 7.5 million people in it. Is there a lot to see…not sure, but there are definitely a lot of very expensive mansions and a lot of very poor shanties … Continue reading →

Posted in International, Safari, Travel | Tagged Antoinette Sithole, blog, International, Johannesburg, Museum, Ormonde, South Africa, Travel | 3 Comments

Robben Island – Cape Town South Africa

Posted on August 10, 2018 by David Cross

Before kicking off the main topic of this posting, a quick travel update from a dinner gem site we found last night… Last night, we had an amazing dinner at the Pot Luck Club restaurant which can be found in … Continue reading →

Posted in International, Travel | Tagged blog, International, Museum, Nelson Mandela, Robben Island, South Africa, tour, Travel | 3 Comments

Touring Romania

Posted on July 28, 2018 by David Cross

(an older posting updated to the new blog) The first day, we booked a tour guide for a walking tour of Bucharest. There are a few areas that were saved from the huge communist apartments blocks; they are charming, with a … Continue reading →

Posted in International, Travel | Tagged blog, Bucharest, Castle, Dracula, Museum, Peles Castle, Romania, tour, Travel | 4 Comments

Exploring London New and Old

Posted on March 4, 2018 by David Cross

I wanted to add another country to my list of where I have run…so why not run with the Buckingham Guards in Hyde Park? If you want to see some of the historical sites, scroll down to the bottom for … Continue reading →

Posted in International, Running, Travel | Tagged blog, Churchill, England, Imperial, London, Museum, Royal Palace, Running, Travel, War | 45 Comments