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We're Off to Argentina
Travel is nearly always rewarding as we explore new places and learn new things. Such was the case several years ago when my son and I...
G. Rhodes
Jul 4, 20206 min read
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Lyndon Johnson and the Great Society
It’s no secret I love to travel and I’m guessing you share my interest as well since you’re reading this blog post. Unfortunately, it may...
G. Rhodes
Jun 6, 20207 min read
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Visiting the “Valley Isle“
It’s no secret I love to travel and I’m guessing you share my interest as well since you’re reading this blog post. Unfortunately, it may...
G. Rhodes
May 23, 20207 min read
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Aloha
It’s no secret that I love to travel and I’m guessing you share my interest as well since you’re reading this blog post. Unfortunately,...
G. Rhodes
Apr 25, 20205 min read
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The New Frontier
It’s no secret that I love to travel and I’m guessing you share my interest as well since you’re reading this blog post. Unfortunately,...
G. Rhodes
Apr 11, 20206 min read
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The Industry's Stepped Up
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues its seemingly relentless spread, the travel industry continues its downward spiral. Cruises...
G. Rhodes
Apr 4, 20206 min read
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A Very Long but Great Trip Home
All too soon after my sojourn in Singapore and Bali, it was time to head home. I arranged transportation with the Ritz-Carlton to take me...
G. Rhodes
Mar 28, 20207 min read
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Off to Southeast Asia
Singapore is one of my favorite cities, a wonderful, cosmopolitan blend of East and West with a rich cultural history and an outstanding...
G. Rhodes
Jan 26, 20205 min read
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I Like Ike
After a second restful night at the #SheratonKC at Crown Center, I set out early the next morning for the drive to Abilene, home of the...
G. Rhodes
Jan 11, 20206 min read
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The Buck Stops Here
It was soon time to pick up the pace with regards to my Presidential Library visits and next in chronological order was that of our 33rd...
G. Rhodes
Dec 28, 20196 min read
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Coming to an Airport Near You
Anyone who has watched television in recent years is familiar with facial recognition when law enforcement “runs” a person’s image...
G. Rhodes
Oct 27, 20194 min read
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Rendezvous with the Roosevelts
My second visit to a Presidential Library and Museum took me to the Hudson River Valley, specifically to Hyde Park, New York, birthplace...
G. Rhodes
Oct 20, 20196 min read
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Headin' Home
When it was time to head home after my recent trip to Denver, I left the #GrdHyattDenver at 6:30 in the morning for the short taxi ride...
G. Rhodes
Oct 5, 20195 min read
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Persistence Pays Off
I made another family visit to Denver recently but it wasn’t easy securing the award ticket. In fact, it was downright difficult. I...
G. Rhodes
Sep 7, 20195 min read
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Off to the Libraries
I’ve always been fascinated with history, particularly American history and the lives and times of our US presidents. Before the mid-20th...
G. Rhodes
Aug 24, 20194 min read
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Planes, Trains, or Automobiles
We need to be prepared for all sorts of questions and respond to all sorts of situations when we work the Information Desk. But sometimes...
G. Rhodes
Aug 17, 20194 min read
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Is This LaGuardia?
After a great visit to the #TWAHotel and a restful night's sleep, it was time to return home to Raleigh. Although the hotel is located at...
G. Rhodes
Aug 10, 20193 min read
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Under the Cushions
All sorts of interesting things occur while working as a Volunteer Ambassador at the #RDUAirport. If you've been following this blog...
G. Rhodes
Aug 4, 20195 min read
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BFFs
Nearly every week while working the Information Desk I’m asked when the #Finnair flight from Helsinki or the #KLM flight from Amsterdam...
G. Rhodes
Jul 20, 20193 min read
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You Made My Day TWA
I was stoked to check into the new TWA Hotel at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport on my arrival from #RDUAirport on June...
G. Rhodes
Jul 13, 20194 min read
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