Tag Archives: Travel

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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Gambling with COVID Travel

Posted on January 16, 2022 by David Cross

The Wall Street Journal recently had an article titled “How to Play Travel Roulette”…and that certainly provoked a lot of thoughts on my planned and desired travel for 2022. Summary: With Omicron running rampant around the world, vaccinated or not … Continue reading →

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Biking Long-Distance? Prepare Like a Pro

Posted on January 7, 2022 by David Cross

This week I have a returning guest author posting that will encourage some thinking for the new year as we look forward when we can safely travel during pandemic times. Photo via Pixabay You’ve come a long way since breaking … 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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Hiking Diamond Head

Posted on December 24, 2021 by David Cross

When the weather is great in Waikiki, where is the closest and best place to take a short hike with the best views? No, not the beach in the morning! How about trying to get some shots from above at … Continue reading →

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Hawaii Botanical Gardens

Posted on December 23, 2021 by David Cross

Tons of great places to eat here in Waikiki and they all do not have to be famous name brands. Last night, we had a great dinner at Zigu and enjoyed a relaxing evening in the hot tub, so we … Continue reading →

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Oahu

Posted on December 22, 2021 by David Cross

Hawaii is not just Honolulu and Waikiki, it is also about the great islands. We decided to visit a few sites around Oahu since it was a little bit of a rainy day. But first, I had to kick off … Continue reading →

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Whales and You

Posted on December 21, 2021 by David Cross

We wanted to mostly relax and unwind this week in Hawaii, but after a day or two, you can resist exploring a little. We decided to take a short and inexpensive venture for the morning and see if we might … Continue reading →

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Waikiki Shopping District

Posted on December 20, 2021 by David Cross

We did not get a hotel right on the beach, we actually planned and secured and awesome deal 9 months in advance to stay at the Ritz-Carlton Residence in Waikiki (Honolulu). Instead of eating in the expensive hotel restaurant, we … Continue reading →

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Travelling to Hawaii During Pandemic

Posted on December 19, 2021 by David Cross

I must admit, I have almost never in my life travelled during the holidays, but this year was a little different with the pandemic and the craving to get out. Where did we choose? Hawaii! 9+ months ago, the deals … Continue reading →

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