Dave's Travel Corner - Seeing the World One Step at a Time

Discover Nakoma: A Guide to Mountain-Town Hospitality

When I was initially invited to be a guest at the Lodge at Nakoma, I admit I had to look up its whereabouts. I was very familiar with the Tahoe … [Read More]
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

There is a private island where the wind blows in the beach pines and the gentle surf laps on the silky white sand. A place that is much loved … [Read More]
Ngoma Safari Lodge Botswana

Ngoma Safari Lodge is located on the edges of Chobe National Park in Botswana. This fairly new property opened in May 2011 and was officially … [Read More]
Without An Address, You Can’t Go Home

When I lived in Las Vegas, my title at United Parcel Service was "Bad Address Clerk." Because Vegas is a town of drifters, grifters and shifters … [Read More]
So, Saipan…Surprise Me!

So, Saipan - we heard there wasn't much to see on your small island and our expectations were low after reading a number of negative reviews … [Read More]
San Luis Obispo, CA – Nearby Destinations

All cities, attractions and sites below are listed in alphabetical order AVILA BEACH is located next to a small bay in the 'shadow' of the … [Read More]
Two donkeys lost in South Africa’s Kruger National Park

Among those who come to Africa to join a safari, the holy grail of animal tracking is the so called 'Big Five'. Originally coined by the big game … [Read More]
Amazing Moscow

Amazing Moscow. A visit to Moscow only leaves you wanting to spend more time here. Moscow delivers beautiful architecture including incredible … [Read More]
A slice of Venice in Oakland

I've lived in the Bay Area, in northern California, since I was a kid, but have rarely had a reason to visit Oakland over the years. Oakland … [Read More]
Christopher Elliot Consumer Advocate and Journalist

Christopher Elliott is a strong advocate for consumers (and not just travel related cases). So serious and passionate about his job fighting for … [Read More]
Afghanistan: Some children only live to beg

The day before it started snowing in Kabul, the shopkeepers had the wooden snow shovels out for sale, knowing that they would come in handy. And … [Read More]
Celebrating King’s Day (Koningsdag) in Amsterdam

Holland celebrated their own King's birthday (Willem-Alexander) for the 3rd year in a row in April 2016. This fun event is known as "Koningsdag" … [Read More]
Trekking in Remote Papua New Guinea: Kokoda Homestay

Kokoda Homestay was set up by several villages around Kokoda with the help of Bruce, his wife Rosemary and her son Mark (who lives in Australia) … [Read More]
Long Weekend in Puerto Rico

Spend a Long Weekend in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is an ideal Caribbean Island for a number of reasons; history - with buildings that date back to … [Read More]
Three days in Laos

Day 1 Greetings all from the heart of Laos! I'm writing from Vang Vieng, sort of a Gimmelwald of Laos... in other words the Laotian version of … [Read More]