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

Unusual, Odd, Uncomfortable or Unique Stays

Recently I spent a miserable night on the island of Trinidad in a hot vehicle parked in the rainforest with the windows cracked to get some air … [Read More]
Paradise in Palau – Kayangel

The word "paradise" is truly defined by Palau's northern most state of Kayangel, which is composed of merely four small atoll islands. Total … [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]
Lizard Island, Remote Luxury

Arrival You are on a 10-seater looking out of the window. The azure waters glisten out of the side windows with spectacular coral reefs coming … [Read More]
Fiji: Still the Cannibal Isles

My strange fascination with cannibalism began while I was studying history in graduate school. In a book whose title I have since forgotten … [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]
The Buena Park Boulevard of Fun

The Buena Park Boulevard of Fun is an entertainment corridor approximately one mile in length along Beach Boulevard, anchored by Knott's Berry … [Read More]
Commercial Coffee Production in California?

Organic farmer, Jay Ruskey has been at the forefront in California of commercially growing exotic and rare fruit species at his farm perched on … [Read More]
A Sea to Sky Journey, Vancouver to Banff with Rocky Mountaineer

In nearly 25 short years the Rocky Mountaineer has created a memorable experience incorporating some of the Rocky Mountain's finest scenery. A … [Read More]
From the Outside In: My Reflections as a Non-Muslim Wearing the Burqa in Silicon Valley

My curiosity to try wearing the most conservative Muslim, black Burqa drapery in California overcame my dread that I would be found out by 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]
10 Inspirational Travel Instagram Accounts Worth Following

This wonderful planet features a diversity of inspirational and beautiful places. Some travelers have been able to create careers out of … [Read More]
My Personal Experience of Record Breaking Extreme Heat in Death Valley

Similar to the International notice for the Mavericks Surf Competition in Central California, I sent out our annual 48 hour window of notice to … [Read More]
The Fabled Montropolis is Found: Jackson Hole

In the evolution of a place there is sometimes a waymark between free-spirited childhood and the discreet somberness of maturity. But what if the … [Read More]
Reflections of Ohrid – Macedonia

Let us set the scene for your visit - Lake Ohrid, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of Macedonia's true natural gems. Here are the basics: the … [Read More]