(3/10/05) Today, after being in development for the past several months, our Resources Page has been completely redesigned using a new backend platform. This new platform is a significant upgrade over the static HTML pages that were being used, dating back almost to the founding of Dave's Travel Corner in 1996. The new platform allows for users to create a simple "links account" which then allows for the auto submission of links. The links, if … [Read more...]
Country Music RV Tour Destination – March 2005
Country Music RV Tour Destination - For anyone planning a trip to Eastern Canada, there is a great Country Music Festival that takes place at Fox Mountain Camping Park Inc., 6128 Aylesford Road (near Berwick), Nova Scotia, Canada. This annual event is typically held in late July or early August. This is a wonderful facility of 475 acres, www.foxmountaincampingpark.com, and the largest camping facility in Nova Scotia. The musical director in … [Read more...]
Visit Salzburg, Austria – February 2005
Salzburg is located on the banks next to the beautiful Salzach River in Austria - within a very short distance of the German border. This charming town is located about 3 hours drive from Vienna or a 2 hour drive from Munich. The appropriately named, Salzburg W.A. Mozart International Airport is only about 20 minutes from the center of town and serves select, mostly European destinations. The city is rich in history but perhaps most famous as … [Read more...]
Istanbul, Turkey
Pelin Ayan is our long time Social Media Director - she also lives in Istanbul and has these recommendations (PDF file) for 3 days in the capital city. Turkiye in the winter can be cold, very cold. However the cold and the largest snow storm in over 50 years did not stop me from spending as much time hopping from one tourist attraction to the next. Over a foot and a half of snow fell in Istanbul the week I was there, and western Turkey is … [Read more...]
Istanbul, Turkey – Must See Attractions
Some of the primary historical attractions are only open on certain days of the week. Many are open from Tuesday through Sunday and are closed Mondays. Dave has visited the following sites within Istanbul. Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii) was constructed in the early 1600's. Admission is free but donations are accepted. Because this is such a heavily visited tourist destination, tourists are only allowed to enter from one of the side doors … [Read more...]
Istanbul, Turkey – Around Istanbul
A drive to the towns of Polonezkoy, Sile and Agva (all mentioned below) makes a fun day trip, including a stop at the Black Sea. The road to these towns and back to Istanbul is a small narrow windy road that passes through rolling hills - mostly natural landscapes. The author visited all of the locations below. Agva is one of the main weekend getaways for citizens of Istanbul. It is located directly on the Black Sea. As with many of the other … [Read more...]
Istanbul, Turkey – More Info
We used a local car rental company in Istanbul called: Oto Kiralama Rent a Car, also known as Bumerang. Ask for Omer Donat - one can either rent a personal vehicle or rent the car and driver. This company is located at Kucuk Ayasofya Caddesi Kaleci SK.. No 6 in the Sultanahmet District of Istanbul. Phone Number 0212 518 55 22 Havuzbasi Restaurant is located at Keneddy Caddesi Balikcdilar Carsisi 15/B Kumkapi in Istanbul. Its right next to … [Read more...]
Anne Frank Museum, Amsterdam – January 2005
The Anne Frank Museum is a must see for anyone visiting Amsterdam. The house is located in the center of Amsterdam next to one of the main canals in this part of the city. Its merely a 20 minute walk from the Central Station. By visiting her house (now converted into a museum) you will see where she hid for several years and even her original diary. The house is a series of small rooms and narrow walkways. Photographs and other items are on … [Read more...]
Museo de Oro, Costa Rica – December 2004
Museo de Oro Costa Rica - The Pre-Columbian Gold Museum is located underground in downtown San Jose Costa Rica. If you only visit one museum in Costa Rica this is the museum to visit. Thousands of pre-Columbian hand made gold artifacts totaling over 20,000 troy ounces fill the tastefully designed & lighted viewing rooms. This collection started in the 1950's when the Central Bank of Costa Rica started collecting artifacts and other antiquities. … [Read more...]
Dave’s Travel Corner Launches Free Travel Blogs Share
(11/27/04) Today, after being in development for the past several weeks, our Journals section, has been launched. These notes from the road are online diaries that fellow travelers keep as they are traveling the globe. Visit the Journals section for reflections written by travels after returning from a trip. Each free travel blog account allows one to post travel articles in real time and also edit any previous articles that have been written. … [Read more...]
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