As we drove I was struck by what would prove to be a theme in Baku. On the one hand, I saw opulence, the likes of which I had never seen before outside of Dubai. But on the other hand, I saw signs of destitution side by side.. Azerbaijan was a split society, I saw quickly, with a fancy upper class for those who could afford to show off and participate, but a struggling lower class living among this gaudy facade.
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We left off on the story of our Icelandic adventure in a hotel on the south side of the island. We had completed a road trip of three-quarters of the rotation around Iceland’s famed Ring Road, and saw waterfalls, seals, whales, and lava fields. But it was the final three days of our trip that would become some of the most intense.
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We travel all over the land of fire and ice to see some of the most spectacular imagery on earth.
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During my long weekend in balmy Madrid, Spain, I explored the city’s many historic squares, took in a relaxed Sunday morning, and chased history at a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Exploring the beauty of the Red Rocks in Northern Arizona and the Grand Canyon.
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After deciding to earn Hyatt Globalist status, I embarked on a mattress run to Kansas City with my dog Ollie in order to explore someplace new while earning elite qualifying nights.
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My winter trip to Florida helped me relax while crossing a few items off my bucket list.
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One of the reasons I wanted to visit Denver was to see the spectacular scenery courtesy of the Rocky Mountains, the backdrop of the city. I set aside a day of my trip for just that goal.
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