The CrosbyReport blog is a sly SEO trick intended to “cast a wider net,” attracting more web traffic and increasing the number of subscribers to my email newsletter. My blog also provides an opportunity to write about topics that don’t really fit comfortably under the umbrella of a travel-oriented website—everything from technology to finance. Yeah, theme-wise, the CrosbyReport blog is kinda all over the board. Enjoy!
Afraid of flying? I’ve got 3 words: “Detachable passenger cabin.”
A man recently invented a way to ostensibly make commercial flight safer for nervous passengers that only scares the crap out of them more.
Wait, how long have we been parked on this f@$#%ing tarmac?!?
Traveling can kill hours that you’ll never get back. Why not know exactly how many?
How to navigate foreign cities without annoying the foreigners who live there.
Foreigners are different and scary. Hate dealing with them? Well, now you don’t ever have to.
Like to travel? Here’s why you’re better than other people.
Does experiencing the world at large also serve your own craven self-interest? Probably.
Medieval abbey snags coveted “World’s Biggest Moat” title.
Frankly, the judging in this year’s World’s Biggest Moat contest wasn’t even close. Certainly there were a number of solid contenders, but the winner took Gold in a massive landslide. No, no, that’s not it. I…
The real reason(s) you should turn off electronic devices before takeoff.
Ever wondered why airlines insist that you turn off electronic devices before takeoff? The answer might surprise you.
Confused film-maker thinks San Francisco is Gotham City, Batman is Clark Kent.
While Toby Harriman is probably a very nice guy, he has stepped into a snake’s nest of controversy.
The best damn driving tour of San Francisco as far as you know.
Never been to San Francisco before? Then you need my Best Damn Driving Tour of San Francisco.
Manilla wins New Year’s Eve walking away (to the emergency room, probably).
Most world cities put on their spectacular NYE fireworks display over a bay, river, bridge, or some other kind of stage.
Obama eases Cuban travel ban, everyone immediately starts packing.
It’s been 18 years since I flew over Cuba on the way to Jamaica.
Airline pilot explains why cabin air isn’t all just body odor and farts.
And what about offices, movie theaters, or classrooms?
9 smartphone travel apps you don’t need if you mostly stay home.
Got a mobile smartphone? Then congratulations, you’re not Amish or a Luddite! Well done.
