Tag Archives: Travel

Guinness Beer is Actually Good

Posted on August 4, 2013 by David Cross

We spent the day going to the pre-race expo and acclimating to the city more.   I think it is really true – the Guinness beer actually tastes different and better here in Ireland than anywhere else in the world.  … Continue reading →

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National Concert Hall in Dublin Ireland

Posted on August 3, 2013 by David Cross

We went a nice evening of traditional Irish music and dancing in the national concert hall right across the street from our hotel. The Conrad is definitely a great location to see many sights in central Dublin. One nice hospitality … Continue reading →

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Visiting Ireland

Posted on August 2, 2013 by David Cross

Here is a great kickoff for a tour of Ireland which we started in Dublin around St Stephen’s Green. What a friendly atmosphere and neighborhood.  Close to shopping, stores and pubs.  I forgot, you are always close to a pub … Continue reading →

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Running in Dublin Ireland

Posted on August 1, 2013 by David Cross

2019 Running and Visit Update It was great to visit Dublin this week on business and sneak in an early morning run. It was quite chilly 0 degrees Celsius, but the morning sun was bright and warm. Since I was … Continue reading →

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Summary: 70 Days and Over 55,000 Miles of Travel

Posted on March 10, 2013 by David Cross

Some people have asked, how many miles did we travel in the 70 day sabbatical? I did a quick calculation this morning: we flew over 53,000 miles on flights and over 2,000 miles of travel by ships, trains, buses, cars, tuk-tuks, … Continue reading →

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The Beach in Tel Aviv

Posted on February 9, 2013 by David Cross

When you have a long travel layover, find a great location, and stay a full day.  It reduces the stress and makes travel easier. The hotels along the Mediterranean ocean in Tel Aviv are a great way to enjoy the … Continue reading →

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Last Day in India

Posted on February 7, 2013 by David Cross

We stayed in Gurgaon which is closer to the airport and near many of the high tech call centers, etc. in India.  I snuck in one more run around a nearby park…the entertainment was all about the dogs tangling with … Continue reading →

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Last Night in Nepal

Posted on February 6, 2013 by David Cross

Before we left, we had a nice diner in Nepal at Krishnarpan at the Dwarkika’s hotel so I took a few pics with my Windows Phone 8 (Lumia 920) 🙂 It was a gorgeous hotel with numerous fountains, sculptures and … Continue reading →

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Last Day in Nepal

Posted on February 5, 2013 by David Cross

Today, Nepal was like the Northwest United States and Seattle.  Rainy and overcast.  We wanted to take a flyover of the Himalayas and Mount Everest, but the weather just did not permit it.  The mountains were not even visible today … Continue reading →

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Touring the Kathmandu Valley

Posted on February 4, 2013 by David Cross

Nepal is known by the phrase “Never Ending Peace and Love”. We found Nepal to be a very secular country despite being a formal Hindu state.  Today, we spent most of our time in the 3 cities including Kathmandu.  The … Continue reading →

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