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Posted by Chad on Nov 30, 2011

Trip to Dubai

Wow! Dubai has changed so much since I first went over in 2005. I took a week trip there recently and it was soooo nice. From Skiing, hanging out at Burj Khalifa, Dubai aquarium & underwater zoo, and hanging out at the palm island for a couple days to visit friends – a perfect week get-a-way. [Show as slideshow] [View with PicLens]

Posted by Chad on Nov 10, 2011

Golden Rules of Travel

Time It Right 1. Fly on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Saturday. Traveling on off-peak days—and at off-peak times—means lower fares, a less crowded cabin, and a greater chance of snagging those elusive mileage-award seats. Taking two days off for a long weekend? Instead of a Thursday–Sunday or Friday–Monday trip, save money by flying on a Saturday and returning on a Tuesday. 2. Buy airline tickets midday...

Posted by Chad on Oct 4, 2011

Moonrise over Bagram

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — The moon rises over Bagram Airfield Oct. 01, 2011. It’s nice and hot during the days and starting to get cold at night. We can see the snow ontop of the highest mountains already. It sucks you can’t snowboard there without getting...

Posted by Chad on Jul 22, 2011

July update

Not much going on lately. I’m sitting outside Baltimore Maryland, of all places, doing some training with a new company to head back over to Afghanistan for another tour. I’m really getting burned out being over there, but it’s easy money and it’s all I’ve been doing since leaving the military a while back. No more LOGCAP (you contractors know what Im talking about) bullshit...

Posted by Chad on Jul 13, 2011

Bali PADI Course Director

Thomas (Bazz) Barrett, the most up to date PADI Course Director in Bali, is highly motivated in developing high quality dive professionals. He will ensure you get certified as a PADI Instructor, or a PADI diver, and you will be highly qualified. Thomas Barrett will work for you and your professional career in the dive industry and be with you every step of the way in your training. Bazz currently works at...

Posted by Chad on Jul 8, 2011

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Posted by Chad on Jun 16, 2011

Clearwater Beach Segway Tour June 13 2011

I always see these Segways around when Im on vacation, so Gee Gee and I decided to jump on a Clearwater Beach tour while we were in town for the weekend. We covered at least 5 miles on this thing. I think this model runs about $6,000 thesegwayadventure.com http://www.vimeo.com/25209112 . . . Or for you youtube...