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Emily Morgan Doubletree Hotel, San Antonio

Written on December 12, 2024. Posted in Blog, USA.

If you are attending a large work conference, chances are it will be in Texas. Whether it’s Austin, Dallas, or San Antonio…Texas draws large events and crowds! Where to stay?

Renting an EV with Avis

Written on December 12, 2024. Posted in Blog, Transportation, USA.

Last month, I needed a car for one day when at a conference in Texas. I’ve been very curious about electric vehicles, but my experience has been limited to a short test drive with a Nissan Leaf.

H Hotel by Hilton, Los Angeles Airport

Written on October 8, 2024. Posted in Blog, USA.

Visiting Los Angeles for a weekend getaway to watch Bruce Springsteen in Inglewood, made me realize that staying near the airport would be an optimal location.

United Club LAX

Written on June 3, 2024. Posted in Blog, USA.

A few years ago, United Airlines gave me a couple of free passes to their United Club, which is their version of a lounge that they have at numerous airports around the country. They sure sucked me in!

Las Vegas at Three Different Resorts

Written on May 5, 2024. Posted in Blog, USA.

Every once in a while, we make our way to Vegas. It’s not our favorite destination by any means, but you can’t deny that there’s an allure and that there are a lot of things to do on and around the Strip.

Troy and Albany, New York

Written on November 27, 2023. Posted in Blog, USA.

Visiting upstate New York was an exciting and fresh opportunity to visit a part of the U.S. that we pretty much never have set our feet before. We never thought we would have such a good time in the Capital District of New York.

Hampton Inn Boston Cambridge

Written on November 17, 2023. Posted in Blog, USA.

We made a last minute decision to visit Boston at the end of the summer. Finding a hotel at a reasonable price was not an easy task. Even budget hotels were priced high.

Garmin Instinct 2 Solar

Written on November 6, 2023. Posted in Blog, Gear.

After having tried a few different watches within the last two years or so, both mechanical and smart, I think I finally found what I’m looking for. It’s Garmin for the win!

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