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Dave is an international travel writer and founder of Dave’s Travel Corner, a premier travel resource since 1996. He is well traveled (180 countries & territories); while on the road he enjoys the outdoors, backpacking, mountain climbing, meeting people, and experiencing other cultures.

Combining these interests with his expertise in technology, photography and writing, he shares his adventures on Dave’s Travel Corner and in select media outlets. Dave is most at home in Bangkok, Los Angeles, the Napa Valley or California’s Sierra Nevada mountains.

In 2006, he conceived the Napa Wine Project., a challenging endeavor to visit, taste with and extensively write about every winery in Napa Valley, California. He has now completed 1,200+ visits and written reviews of Napa wineries & producers.

His first book titled 'The Freeways of Los Angeles' was published in 2010.

He is a big proponent of experiential travel, valuing experiences far above "things".

Lake Ohrid, Macedonia – December 2014

December 1, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

Lake Ohrid is one of Macedonia's true natural gems. The lake was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979 - the lake itself is visually stunning but then you add a historical town such as the old city of Ohrid perched on hills and cliffs overlooking the lake, along with its picturesque architecture and you have a recipe for a truly beautiful spot. Small rocky beaches dot the edges of the cliffs - the old city of Ohrid boasts of a number … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Architecture, Beach, Caves, Europe, Fishing, History, Macedonia, Russia, Village, Walking tour

The 2015 Cancun-Riviera Maya Wine and Wine Celebrates Spain & Top Female Mexican Chefs

November 24, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

The Fourth Annual CRM Wine and Food Festival Takes Place March 12 – 15, 2015 Cancun, Mexico (November 24, 2014) – The Cancun Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to announce the fourth annual Cancun-Riviera Maya Wine and Food Festival, taking place March 12 – 15, 2015. The 2015 edition will honor Mexico’s leading female chefs and will be composed of 24 events featuring several stars of the culinary world who will showcase local … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Argentina, Beach, Caribbean, Celebrity, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, Festival, Food and Wine, France, Golf, Journey, Mexico, Paris, Resort, Restaurants, Riviera, Spa, Spain, Village

The Arasan Baths, Almaty – Kazakhstan

November 24, 2014 by Dave1 Comment

Always looking to find a local experience while on the road I hopped in the car with Isa, a likeable individual who has opened his home for me to stay during my time in Almaty. He is an ex military man who is now a boxing trainer. He definitely has the build and look of a boxer. During the ride over the theme song from the Titanic movie came on the radio and he started singing along. Almaty is a huge town - spread out for some distance. There … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Massage, Naked, Shopping Mall

A Visit to the Marconi Museum in Tustin California

November 22, 2014 by Dave3 Comments

When one meets founder Dick Marconi for the first time, one soon realizes just how passionate he is for both the thrill of racing and the vehicles that he has acquired over the years. But it is not only all about his personal interests - as some private car collections can become. His passion goes much deeper than that and ultimately his goal with the museum is to leverage it as a vehicle to give back to the community and help raise funds for a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Arizona, Beach, brunei, California, Celebrity, England, Freeways, Garden, Golf, Hiking, Hitch Hiking, Italy, Museum, Ohio, Spain

#Stanleyness Collection Review

November 21, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

The Stanley brand was founded in 1913 when namesake, William Stanley Jr. invented the all-steel vacuum bottle - effectively replacing glass as the insulating material of choice at the time to keep drinks hot or cold. Over 100+ years since that original vacuum bottle - the designs and products have expanded and diversified. Today Stanley provides a variety of products including various vacuum bottles for both food and drink, lunch boxes, food … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Accessories Reviews · Tagged: Drinking, Europe, Food and Wine

Hotel or Apartment? In Barcelona, the Barrios Have It

November 21, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

Barcelona is a city of barrios, sadly most visitors only get to know the famous ones. Because like most hugely popular cities, Barcelona’s become very good at corralling its tourists and keeping them in check. It’s not that it isn’t welcoming, it’s just a lot easier to enjoy life in the lesser known (and often lovelier) barrios when the crowds are elsewhere. The city’s hotels are totally complicit, of course. Selling themselves hard on proximity … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Bus Travel, Markets, Spain

Arriving in Almaty, Kazakhstan

November 18, 2014 by Dave9 Comments

I left Chopan Alta, Kyrgyzstan at 8am this morning and arrived in Almaty, Kazakhstan at nearly 6pm. If there wasn't a mountain range between these two points, a line of site drive would probably be a few hours at most - but the route around these mountains through the main border crossing is much longer. Kazakhstan recently opened the border as visa free for citizens of the USA as well as select other countries on a trial basis and supposedly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: America, Art, Border Crossing, Couch Surfing, Passport, Surfing, Texas, Visa

The Realities of Adventure Travel Sometimes

November 11, 2014 by Dave2 Comments

I finally arrived in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan on the Eastern edges of Issyk-Kul Lake - ready to head up into the mountains that are always in view from wherever you are in this town. In late summer this town is extremely dusty - washing socks and shorts in a sink left the water brown again and again many times. This town looks like it has seen better days - most of the roads are dirt with lots of rocks and a number of the streets are torn up for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Adventure Travel, Drinking, Hot springs, Restaurants, Taxi, Trekking

Singapore Selected as World’s Number One Country to Travel in 2015

November 10, 2014 by Dave4 Comments

Global Travel Authority Lonely Planet Selects Singapore as the Best Country to Visit Next Year NEW YORK, November 10, 2014- The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced today that Singapore has been selected as the number one country to visit in 2015 by Lonely Planet, the world’s leading travel media company. The Southeast Asian nation tops Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2015 and is celebrated for its wide range of offerings, which will expand … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, Bangkok Thailand, Coffee, Fashion, Food and Wine, Hong Kong, Journey, New York City, Shopping Mall, Singapore, Sports

The New Year is Coming: Favorite Destinations for Travel in 2015

November 8, 2014 by Dave2 Comments

With 2015 fast approaching (seems like I just wrote this in regards to the start of this year!), there are a few places I would like to highlight as being high on my list of places to visit in 2015. I chose these in particular because of the range of experiences offered, inspiring natural beauty and diversity of foods or cultural activities. I have been fortunate to have visited each of these more than once. I love the freedom of independent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: America, Andes, Asia, Australia, Bangkok Thailand, Beach, China, Culture, Drinking, Food and Wine, Italy, Markets, Monks, Mountain Climbing, Nightlife, Peru, Queensland, Rainforest, Rocky Mountains, Sand

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