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

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 Most Memorable Experience: Swimming with Pigs in the Bahamas

One of the activities synonymous with visiting the Bahamas is swimming with pigs. I have long heard about this, especially during multiple trips … [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]
A Crazy Stop in La Paz, Boliva

Upon arriving in South America I entered a very familiar airport, Jorge Chavez International Airport. I lingered in Lima for a refreshing shower … [Read More]
A Sea to Sky Journey, Vancouver to Banff with Rocky Mountaineer

In 30+ years the Rocky Mountaineer has created a memorable experience incorporating some of the Rocky Mountain's finest scenery. A trip on the … [Read More]
The Feel is in the Destination, Baros Maldives

Opening in 1973, the Baros Maldives was only the third island destination resort in the Maldives. It's gorgeous beauty and proximity to Male were … [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]
Ole Orvér, Chief Commercial Officer of Finnair

Q. You joined Finnair as Chief Commercial Officer in May 2019. How did you and your team deal with this unprecedented situation in 2020 and what … [Read More]
Exploring the Wonders of Palau

The island nation of Palau is located about 500 miles east of Manilla in the Philippines and about a 2 hour flight from Guam. A number of … [Read More]
Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, Marine Scientist and Author

Q. Tell us about yourself. As a marine biologist, what sparked your interest in exploring the relationship between water and our well-being, … [Read More]
How Living with Strangers Sparked a Filmmaker’s Dream – The Story of Christoph Pehofer

The first time I heard about Couchsurfing was when I visited LA back in 2007. While cruising through the steel and glass of LA's concrete jungle … [Read More]
A Little Cabin in the Arctic Wilderness: The Journey of a Girl in Pursuit of Happiness in the Northernmost Permanent Settlement on the Planet

October has always been one of Cecilia's favorite months. The sky over Longyearbyen, Norway (78.2232° N, 15.6267° E) is painted in incredible … [Read More]
Greetings from the Jordanian Desert

This was part of an epic mid summer trek from Dana Biosphere Reserve to Petra - via Little Petra. RUNNING OUT OF WATER In temperatures … [Read More]
Isn’t it Time you Treated Yourself to one of These? A Caribbean Cruise with Celebrity Cruises

A gentle breeze blows, not even strong enough to knock over a nearby empty can of ginger beer. I lie alone floating face up in a hot tub on the … [Read More]
Introduction to Havana

I learned that it takes a few days to warm to Cuba - but when you do, its alluring embrace grabs you with all it has and doesn't let go. The … [Read More]