Tag Archives: Travel

Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker

Posted on June 17, 2023 by David Cross

I had a very long layover in London England (Heathrow) where staying in the airport or lounge was not possible with that length of time, so I decided to explore a new Cold War museum or site to pass the … Continue reading →

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Virgin Atlantic Airline Review

Posted on June 17, 2023 by David Cross

I found that many people like these reviews, so I thought I would do one for Virgin Atlantic for a recent flight from Seattle to London (Heathrow). You can see some of my previous reviews on the site as well: … Continue reading →

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Making the Most of Business Travel: Tips for Maximizing Your Adventures

Posted on May 24, 2023 by David Cross

This guest article was provided by Daniel Sherwin of DadSolo.com. Image via Pexels Business travel can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it’s a great opportunity to explore new places and break out of your routine. On the … Continue reading →

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Shark (Cage) Diving!

Posted on April 23, 2023 by David Cross

I am sure everyone saw the previous posting of our spring break in Waikiki, but the real highlight was to head to the North Shore of Oahu. Why? To get into the best waves, views and sites to swim with … Continue reading →

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Spring Break in Waikiki

Posted on April 12, 2023 by David Cross

We had a lot of frequent flyer and hotel points. so we saw a rare opportunity to book a reduced cost spring break getaway which we never thought we would be able to do in Hawaii. We love Waikiki because … Continue reading →

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Berlin – 20 Year Anniversary of the Wall Collapse

Posted on February 17, 2023 by David Cross

(retro post based on popular demand) In November 2009, it was the 20th anniversary of the fall/collapse/destruction of the Berlin Wall. I was very fortunate to be able to visit and join the festive celebrations. Stay tuned…I will talk about … Continue reading →

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Hard Rock Cafes

Posted on February 11, 2023 by David Cross

I decided it was time to write a quick and fun posting on my experience of visiting Hard Rock Cafes around the world! Why – I don’t know…similar to geocaching, it was a fun way to track my travel adventures … Continue reading →

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12 Lucky Years

Posted on December 31, 2022 by David Cross

On this day, 12 years ago, I left the hospital.  It was a happy day. I spent 17 days in the hospital after having a ruptured brain aneurysm. According to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, an estimated six million people (one … Continue reading →

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Saudi Arabia

Posted on November 20, 2022 by David Cross

Yes, you can travel to Saudi Arabia (most people) and yes it is safe. It was a delight to have an opportunity to visit a country that has changed enormously the past 2 decades and see it first hand. I … Continue reading →

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Emirates Airline Review

Posted on November 13, 2022 by David Cross

I had an opportunity recently to fly Emirates Airlines recently in business class and I thought it would a perfect time to conduct a review for all my fellow travelers. The first surprise, and I am not sure many people … Continue reading →

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