Tag Archives: Museum

A Day off in Zurich

Posted on December 18, 2016 by David Cross

After a day of hiking, I decided to be traditional and explore a little more of Zurich even though I had visited here a few years ago… I decided to go check out the discount shopping district that was not … Continue reading →

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Husavik Iceland

Posted on August 16, 2016 by David Cross

There is actually sunset in Iceland…and it actually gets dark around midnight. What did we get to see coming into the harbor tonight around 11 PM?  Some humpback whales decided they wanted to go with us to the night club … Continue reading →

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Dinner at the Lobkowitz Palace

Posted on May 19, 2016 by David Cross

A wonderful way to end the tour with Tauck by having a private gallery art tour and rare music manuscripts from Beethoven. … and dinner with the Lobkowitz family host in the palace. Headed back to the US!

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Remembering Auschwitz

Posted on May 11, 2016 by David Cross

We kicked off the day in Krakow touring around some of the historical WWII sites before we headed out of town to visit Auschwitz.  This is an important historical story to tell and experience. If it is your first time … Continue reading →

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Old and New Warsaw

Posted on May 8, 2016 by David Cross

Our hotel is the oldest in Warsaw: Hotel Bristol.  Awesome blend of history and modern luxuries. It was spared from the WWII bombing because it was a Nazi headquarters during the times of occupation.  Lost of history. It is also … Continue reading →

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England – Bletchley Park

Posted on September 16, 2015 by David Cross

Update and call to Action! The park is in danger due to COVID-19 as shared by many news sites.  Help is needed! If you believe in the amazing history, accomplishments and importance of this site being available for man others … Continue reading →

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The 9/11 Memorial in New York City

Posted on August 19, 2015 by David Cross

We did not go into the museum, but it was a great opportunity to visit the new Freedom Tower (World Trade Center 1) and also observe the very moving memorial (no pun intended) that was built in the former footprint … Continue reading →

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Central Park in New York City

Posted on August 17, 2015 by David Cross

We had an interesting day all around Central Park in New York City. Since Mr. Trump was not available for coffee… We went to the local favorite in NYC that blows away Starbucks. A donut qualifies for carb loading for … Continue reading →

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Madrid and Segovia Spain

Posted on March 14, 2015 by David Cross

Our hotel was right next to the national library and also not far away from the Spanish naval museum. The naval museum was quite impressive for only being 3 euros and full of history. The city of Madrid is full … Continue reading →

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The Northwest of Israel – Acre

Posted on January 25, 2015 by David Cross

On a recent business trip I had a few hours off to escape and go to the northwest of Israel to visit some of the coastal views where there is no sand, only rocks and cliffs (unusual for Israel which … Continue reading →

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