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

Wine Tasting in Myanmar

When traveling abroad, I always seek out wineries whenever possible. To some, going wine tasting in Myanmar might be somewhat of a surprise - an … [Read More]
Bring Adventure Back to Europe

This was Richard's Keynote to The European Travel Commission, presented on May 9, 2013. This also took first place in our 2013 travel writing … [Read More]
Island Escape, Roxy Maldives Resort

A stay on a private island in the middle of the Maldives can make the rest of the world seem mundane, pedestrian in comparison. Such is the case … [Read More]
Park Hyatt Masters of Food & Wine + Springtime Exploration in Buenos Aires

THE EVENT The Park Hyatt Masters of Food & Wine are events held at all Park Hyatt locations; these bring guests and visitors together to … [Read More]
Travel Spotlight: Jordan

Jordan is one of those fantastic countries that has an excellent balance between both natural and historical attractions. In this part of the … [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]
Shh…Quiet. I’m in Norway

July 7 - Subject: Greetings from quiet Norway! Shh... the first words we heard on the train from the airport to the city center were "please … [Read More]
A Crazy Day of Dune Bashing in Southern Qatar

I knew our drive out from Doha was going to be interesting as soon as we started our journey to the sand dunes from my hotel. Our driver, a large … [Read More]
Las Vegas, NV – Casinos

There are so many casinos in Las Vegas; one could spend months just visiting, gambling and viewing all of their other attractions. Many of the … [Read More]
Yosemite

The shoulder seasons (early spring, mid to late fall) are excellent times for visiting Yosemite National Park. The weather is a bit cooler than … [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]
Sarah Dandashy, Founder Ask A Concierge

I first discovered Sarah's Ask a Concierge website when reviewing the list of speakers at the annual Los Angeles Travel and Adventure Show (held … [Read More]
Visiting Ketchikan, Alaska

For a tiny town, Ketchikan is full of big experiences. Self titled as one of the rain capitals of the country, they average some 13 feet of … [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]
Bangkok, Thailand – Temples & Shrines

Bangkok is home to hundreds of gleaming golden temples - many of which are centered around the old part of town and along the banks of the Chao … [Read More]