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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".

They Dropped Me in a Tank with a Gator Called ‘Chopper’

March 11, 2014 by Dave2 Comments

The Cage of Death they call it. Sounds adrenaline stimulating and it is in reality when you are face to face with a beast that could snap your body in half without even half trying. But it is perfectly safe. You are surrounded by thick plastic - and the experience allows you unparalleled intimacy with crocs up close - within mere centimeters. The "cage" is suspended on an over-head monorail system and it can easily be moved over any of a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, epicOZ · Tagged: Art, Australia, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Walking tour

A Fine Day Trolling the Coral Sea with Outrageous Fishing Charters

March 10, 2014 by Dave5 Comments

Billy Hansen is a first rate captain, a "salty dog" in all senses of that phrase. He comes with a number of tattoos, a scraggly long beard, at times salty language and nearly always a cigarette hanging out of the mouth. He is doing what he loves - introducing people to the world of ocean fishing on the local reefs just offshore from Port Douglas in Northern Queensland, Australia. Billy has fished all over the world from Fiji to California and up … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, epicOZ · Tagged: Art, Australia, California, Dolphin, Fiji, Fishing, Queensland, Seafood, Wildlife

Plum Blossoms Mark a Spring of Festivals & Events in Hangzhou China

March 8, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

International Tea Expo, Cartoon and Animation Fair, Spring Festival Temple Fair, Winter-sweet and Mume Blossoms Show and the Wild Monkey Festival Hangzhou, China — The winter bloom of China’s distinct Mume flower, or “Plum Blossom,” marks the first signs of a Spring full of festivals and events in the ancient city of Hangzhou, described by Marco Polo as “the most beautiful and splendid city in the world” for its ancient temples and the UNESCO … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Beijing, Bridges, Bus Travel, Canals, Canyon, China, Culture, Drinking, Festival, Flowers, Harvest, History, Markets, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Shanghai, Trekking, Village

The Venetian & the Palazzo Las Vegas Host the Master Chefs of France for a Prestigious Culinary Celebration

March 7, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

First time event has ever been held in the United States For the first time since its inception, the 59th General Assembly of French Master Chefs – "Maitres Cuisiners de France" – will bring their worldwide meetings to the United States, March 5-9, 2014. The event will also celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the American and Canadian delegations and the U.S. Chapter of "l'Academie Culinaire De France" (ACF). The 5-day event will be held at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Culinary travel, Food and Wine, France, Resort, Restaurants

A Fine Day on Kangaroo Island, South Australia

March 3, 2014 by Dave6 Comments

As you get older and experience more you innately lose some sense of youthful exuberance and excitement that is fueled at times by that awesome and rare combination of place, music, weather and experience. It has been a while since I truly felt this unique and rare inspiration on my travels, but today, Kangaroo Island certainly rekindled this for me. On such a fine day I needed music. Other genres of music have their appropriate times to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, epicOZ · Tagged: Art, Australia, California, Food and Wine, Music, Restaurants, Wine Tasting

Contiki set to Kick off #noregrets Adventure Challenge Around the World

March 3, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

Contiki gives away a trip each week throughout exciting 8-week campaign Anaheim, Calif. (February 10, 2014) – Life is meant to be lived to the fullest, an adventure taken on with passion and looked back on with absolutely no regrets. Sampling exotic tastes in Thailand and Spain, diving in the open waters of the Galapagos and speed boating through canyons in New Zealand – the world is home to countless adventures waiting to be explored. As the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Adventure Travel, Food and Wine, Hiking, Inca trail, Machu Picchu, Markets, New Zealand, Peru, Scuba Diving, Spain, Thailand

Bora Bora Named A Top Island in the World By TripAdvisor Travelers

March 1, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

LOS ANGELES – March 1, 2014 – The island of Bora Bora, one of the 118 islands and atolls that make up the Islands of Tahiti, was recognized as the number three island in the world in the “Top 10 Islands in the World” 2014 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice™ awards. The Travelers’ Choice “Top 10 Islands in the World” awards honor top travel spots worldwide based on millions of valuable reviews and opinions from TripAdvisor travelers. Award winners … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Australia, Beach, California, China, Hawaii, Los Angeles, North America, Restaurants, Sand, Seafood, South Pacific, Tahiti

Dolphin Encounters, Ponta do Ouro – Mozambique- March 2014

March 1, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

Dolphin Encounters is located in Ponta do Ouro in southern Mozambique just across from Kosi Bay in South Africa. There are several companies here that offer swims with the Dolphins but Dolphin Encounters is the oldest in the area and also the only non profit and dolphin research organization here. They were Africa's first Dolphin Interaction and Research Center. The organization was co founded by Angie Gullan in 1994 after she experienced seeing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Africa, Beach, Dolphin, Mozambique, South Africa

“Pelican Pete”, Kangaroo Island

February 25, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

"Pelican Pete" I called him. I never found out his real name or even if he has a nickname but I know that he has been feeding pelicans on Kangaroo Island for some time - "every day of the year", he said to the tune of $40,000 AUD for food for the birds. With "pelican feeder" as a job description, one needs an appropriate nickname! We pulled in to the Pelican dock around 445pm (the pelican feeding always starts at 5pm) near the small town of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, epicOZ · Tagged: Australia, California, Food and Wine, Seafood

Israel: The Royal Tour

February 25, 2014 by Dave2 Comments

Israel: The Royal Tour, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg, Premieres on Public Television Thursday, March 6, 2014 (check local listings) One-hour special offers unprecedented look at Israel through the eyes of its prime minister. (February 25, 2014) – A historic television event is coming to public television stations next month with the premiere of Israel: The Royal Tour. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Beach, Bicycle, Culture, Dolphin, Egypt, Helicopter, History, Israel, Jamaica, Jordan, Journey, Los Angeles, Mediterranean, Mexico, New York City, New Zealand, Nightlife, Peru, Technology, Walking tour

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