…00 yards. That’s pretty good and made me feel like Hercules! The course is new and doesn’t get a lot of play. I’m told only a couple of dozen (if that) play it each day. It will catch on but for now it’s our little secret! It’s truly spectacular and I cannot wait to play it again! Villas del Palmar Resort & Spa at the Islands of Loreto The official name is a mouthful to say but it’s a beautiful property. It’s really the best and one of the only op…
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My First Travel Insurance Claim
September 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
…no and it had to be seen in person. This was most annoying as getting to a New York airport is a pain, time consuming and basically the last thing on Earth I wanted to do. Plus, no matter what happened, I knew it would take weeks or months to get paid out on anything-if at all. So I decided to file my first travel insurance claim with Allianz Travel Insurance. How I Filed My First Travel Insurance Claim I used my TravelSmart App; which I happen to…
My Top Four Travel Milestones
November 13, 2019 by Leave a Comment
…ship! I’m confident that as the Preferred Rewards program continues to add new rewards and experiences in 2020, my membership is going to help me reach even more of my future travel goals. As we approach the end of the year, I’d like to reflect on some of my proudest milestones. #1: Exploring Every Country in the World In my early twenties, I studied abroad in London. That experience sparked my love of travel, and I’ve been exploring the globe eve…
One Day in Hangzhou
November 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
…they were building a brand new airport and honestly it seemed like 10,000 new buildings. The city is massive like most Chinese cities and there isn’t a ton to do on paper. However, they’re developing a new centerpiece area on both sides of the river but right now it’s all under construction. I imagine Hangzhou will look completely different in 5 years. So here’s how I spent my one day in Hangzhou. Looking out over West Lake in Hangzhou, China Whe…
How China is Taking Over the World
January 31, 2014 by 35 Comments
…em coming but if you haven’t already, you will notice them everywhere. The new power isn’t military might or who turns out Hollywood hits; it’s ownership; it’s rights; it’s control; it’s money…that is the new power. That is what China is doing. And maybe it’s about time. Did I mention one in five people on Earth are Chinese? China has more than 100 cities with more than 1 million residents? Depending what numbers you look at, the US has 9. Austral…
Delhi
April 2, 2007 by 47 Comments
…m all walks of life. Delhi will make you long for the “slow paced” life of New York City because compared to Delhi, everywhere is slow paced. Delhi will make you scream and yell and start to act in ways you would never dream toward other people and wandering animals. Delhi is the trip of all trips and you can get sky high from your own sensory overload. I never dreamed of a place as crazy as Delhi. I have been everywhere from Cairo to Bangkok to J…
Top 5-US Cities
May 4, 2007 by 2 Comments
…1. Miami 2. New York 3. Los Angeles 4. Chicago 5. Austin Honorable Mention: Las Vegas, San Diego, New Orleans, San Francisco, Washington DC…
San Diego
May 21, 2007 by 9 Comments
…huge noticeable difference between attitudes in SD and those of people in New York for instance. Life there is more about enjoying their life and being healthy and doing outdoor activities as opposed to living here in New York to make money. People in SD get the most out of their lives. My friends that live there are all east coasters who just needed a change of pace and certainly found it. They all say they will never come back east. The only ne…
Pro Athletes Salaries Rant
May 31, 2007 by 5 Comments
…eption-which was the worst contract in sports history, at least before the new Roger Clemens contract. But, there needs to be some type of recourse for players who don’t live up to their contracts. There needs to be series’ of one year contracts. Athletes can’t handicap their teams for seven or more years making disgusting money and they stink. There are two main problems with the NBA. First, they are in the business of giving away money and the G…
Hassles and Expenses of Visas
July 25, 2007 by 6 Comments
…ad to pay the $100. Additionally, they needed two passport photos which in New York City run about $15. Also, there is no consulate or mission in New York, so I had to Fedex my passport and application, etc. to the embassy in Washington, DC. This added about another $40 to the total cost because you have to send priority overnight and pay for the return shipping as well. So that brings the total on bureaucratic nonsense to about $155 for my 2 day…
