PostsCommentsPayoutsterganftp (71)in Worldmappin • 4 days agoDowntown Vancouver before my actual trip begins.Staying at a hotel near the airport the day before a long distance flight can be a great way to start a vacation.terganftp (71)in Actifit • 5 days agoDay with my wife before I start to travel. My Actifit Report Card: January 11 2026No walking the dog today as I'm in Vancouver downtown. It's kind of a lazy day because my sons birthday is over. I don't fly out until tomorrow evening. Is to far too go back…terganftp (71)Verified Canada in Hive Learners • 5 days agoEscape from the Fallen PlanetTHe world is broken but fixing it doesn't mean no hurdlesterganftp (71)Verified Canada in Hive Learners • 7 days agoThe kindness of strangersMy life has been shaped by the kind people I've metterganftp (71)Verified Canada in Hive Learners • 3 days agoThe future of warfare.War using AI and robots would be devastatingterganftp (71)in Worldmappin • 2 days agoManila airport deserves a little bit of explanation :)NAIA airport Manila isn't awesometerganftp (71)in Actifit • 6 days agoMy son turned 20. My Actifit Report Card: January 10 2026Today was my son's 20th birthday and we celebrated by heading into the city, getting a nice hotel room, and going to a really nice dinner. But of course the day started with my…terganftp (71)in Actifit • 3 days agoA long day of travel. My Actifit Report Card: January 14 2026Sitting on an airplane sucks. Can't move .... But hurts .... Let's cramp .... Generally uncomfortable And jets aren't awesome for gathering steps either. So with 17…terganftp (71)in Actifit • 7 days agoSaying goodbye to the homestay kids... My Actifit Report Card: January 10 2026Time to get my diet and exercise back on track. I weighed myself at 226.6 lbs which was very depressing but with the kids gone I can get my diet back on track. Of course it…terganftp (71)in Actifit • 2 days agoSetting the baseline. My Actifit Report Card: January 15 2026Today I did very little. I stayed in my hotel room for most of the day. I made a Hive article. I tried hard to make a nutritious breakfast and lunch which was high in…terganftp (71)in Actifit • 4 days agoReady to travel. My Actifit Report Card: January 12 2026Well today was a day that started in a hotel and ended at the airport. Now that I'm pretty much retired and the homestay kids are gone I am getting serious about getting back…terganftp (71)in Actifit • 3 hours agoA day without power. My Actifit Report Card: January 17 2026Now I know that things happen in life. However, finding out that there is no power in your hotel room for 8 hours sucks. It seems that once a year the building does regular…terganftp (71)in Worldmappin • 2 days agoFinding a hotel in Manila... a few tips (Manila stay Part 2)Hotel choices in Pasay area near Naia 3 in Manila (plus how to chose a hotel)terganftp (71)in Worldmappin • 19 hours agoRE: Finding a hotel in Manila... a few tips (Manila stay Part 2)Thanks for the heads up. I'll limit reviews to different sites I see when on vacation and not talk about hotels, food, and markets. Appreciate the feedback :)terganftp (71)in Worldmappin • 2 days agoRE: Manila airport deserves a little bit of explanation :)Hahahaha.... .... take a trip to Bali sometime 😁 When I went there I tried walking on the sidewalk but kept having to jump out of the way of scooters that left the road to…terganftp (71)in Worldmappin • 2 days agoRE: Manila airport deserves a little bit of explanation :)Thanks for the response! Really appreciate hearing from a Filipino ... and happy you didn't blast what I had to say :) Honestly though Manila can be as beautiful and…terganftp (71)in Worldmappin • 2 days agoRE: Manila airport deserves a little bit of explanation :)Hahaha... I was actually in Jakarta just a few months ago and I'm staying at Naia 3 because I head back there on Jan 17th. The airport in Jakarta is WAY better than Manila.…terganftp (71)in Actifit • 5 days agoRE: Day with my wife before I start to travel. My Actifit Report Card: January 11 2026Haha... Actually he was joking about the things that Vancouver has that our suburb does not. I just took a picture and sent it to him for fun. His response "Not a chance I go…