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Sep 18, 2017, 5:35 am
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Normally I just reflexively take Starpoints as my welcome gift but something made me ask what the local amenity was (Aloft Austin Downtown), and it turns out it's two cans of local beer ^
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Sep 18, 2017, 6:29 am
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Booked an October trip to San Diego.
Dr. P is presenting at a conference, and I plan to visit as many breweries as possible. I might even save a few of them for when she's not working. I've been to Stone in Richmond a couple times, but I think I need to rent a car for a day and make a pilgrimage to their site in Escondido. I'm open to any other recommendations. Staying on the edge of Gaslamp district and walkable is great.
Dr. P is presenting at a conference, and I plan to visit as many breweries as possible. I might even save a few of them for when she's not working.
I've been to Stone in Richmond a couple times, but I think I need to rent a car for a day and make a pilgrimage to their site in Escondido. I'm open to any other recommendations. Staying on the edge of Gaslamp district and walkable is great.
Sep 19, 2017, 5:28 am
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Mr. Kipper is out of town this week for a training course, and I am enjoying only having to share the bed with the dogs. Of course, rather than all three dogs trying to share the bed, last night, it was only one, because the other two took guard positions in other rooms.
Sep 19, 2017, 6:32 am
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Normally I just reflexively take Starpoints as my welcome gift but something made me ask what the local amenity was (Aloft Austin Downtown), and it turns out it's two cans of local beer ^
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Sep 19, 2017, 7:14 am
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I'm thinking of taking my wife to IST to burn some Untied United points before they expire. Any tips from those who've been there?
Sep 19, 2017, 10:45 am
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We visited the Asian side for one day, but I'd probably spend a night or two over there on a future trip. There's a nice looking Doubletree right on the water or I'm sure you can find similar flat rentals. Food was extremely cheap over there although we had to do a lot of pointing at menus because English is considerably less prevalent.
One thing we didn't do that I wish we had was visiting the Princes' Islands. They're just off-shore and don't allow cars, so all transportation is by horse-and-buggy. We actually met a Turkish couple on our Greek cruise last month who live 8 months in the city and spend the summer season on one of the islands.
If you do go, I can look back at my notes for specific sites and restaurants.
Sep 19, 2017, 11:30 am
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My wife's been looking at sights to see while I've been at work, but it looks like the Princes’ Islands would be nice. We're not sure when we'll be going but I need to book flights by the end of October. It looks like there are some very inexpensive Marriott and Hilton hotels either points or $.
Sep 20, 2017, 5:06 am
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We spent a week in Istanbul in Spring 2014 and loved it. I rented a great 1 bedroom flat with a large balcony near Istikal Cadessi (main shopping street which leads to Taksim Square) for $75/night through VRBO. This was before I used AirBnB, so it's probably easier to find places like that now. I'd definitely recommend that part of town. It's close to the tourist sights but also allows you to get more of a local experience.
Sep 22, 2017, 3:38 am
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Sep 22, 2017, 12:10 pm
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We stayed at the Sur Hotel Sultanahmet for 45 Euro/night in Oct. 2009, good location but "boutique" hotels aren't everyone's preference. This was the cheapest hotel I could find near the Grand Mosque/palace/Hagia Sofia, etc., with decent reviews.
Sep 22, 2017, 1:01 pm
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Anyone familiar with the Korean bbq scene in LA these days? Spending a couple nights there next week and want to find a late night place for Sunday and maybe another for sometime Monday. AYCE is fine if it's moderately priced, otherwise we're mostly looking for good galbi. Bonus points for real charcoal!
Other good food or drink recommendations welcome - we love most all food, beer, and whiskey.
Other good food or drink recommendations welcome - we love most all food, beer, and whiskey.
Sep 22, 2017, 4:18 pm
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We're trying to decide it the Travel Warning in Turkey should scare us off...
Sep 22, 2017, 8:19 pm
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We're trying to decide it the Travel Warning in Turkey should scare us off...
Sep 22, 2017, 8:24 pm
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Sep 23, 2017, 9:45 am
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