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

Sam Shank, CEO HotelTonight

I recently met Sam as part of a partnership I was helping to promote. I used HotelTonight for booking a last minute trip to New Orleans using it … [Read More]
Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival: A Celebration of Life and Culture

“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” – Oprah Winfrey These words capture the incredible nature … [Read More]
Huaraz, Peru

In every inspiring natural creation there is a realism that speaks to you. In every moment on a mountain you find it more and more. You discover … [Read More]
Exploring Kangaroo Island, South Australia

Kangaroo Island was originally uninhabited until an Englishman, Matthew Flinders "discovered" the island in 1802. Today about thirty percent of … [Read More]
“It’s Djiboutiful!”(And the Hottest New Destination)

When our rafts were bitten by crocodiles or hippos, complications ensued we hadn't imagined. We were in Ethiopia making a series of … [Read More]
The Land of Fire and Ice

I don't know how many times I have flown between Europe and North America and each time, about halfway over the North Atlantic, glanced down on a … [Read More]
Pittsburgh Weekend Getaway

The steel industry vacated Pittsburgh starting in the mid 1980's and by the mid 90's had almost entirely disappeared. With a hold on the industry … [Read More]
A Treasured Stay, Ritz Carlton Reserve, Phulay Bay Thailand

One enters this refined state of opulence through a grand entrance - reserved for quiet of which there is plenty of on this property - and a … [Read More]
A Musselsafari with Orust Shellfish in Lysekil – Western Sweden

One of the highlights of exploring western Sweden and its small villages and towns along the country's western archipelago, is the seafood. A … [Read More]
Touring Australia’s Barossa Valley

The Barossa Valley, when compared to the age of the European wine regions is rather young. However if you look deeper you realize there is a lot … [Read More]
The Power & Beauty of Sub Saharan Africa

Upon finalizing my flights to South Africa from Bangkok, I told a good friend who has traveled extensively in Africa that I would kiss the … [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]
An Introduction to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: Culture, Food & Attractions

When one thinks of Canadian cities, iconic urban destinations quickly come to mind such as Toronto, Montreal, Quebec and Vancouver. Saskatoon is … [Read More]
Exploring Bermuda, an Introduction to the Island

Getting Here There are nonstop flights to Hamilton from a number of cities along the east coast of the USA as well as London Gatwick. It is … [Read More]