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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".

Soar, The Breakthrough Treatment for Fear of Flying

November 10, 2013 by Dave1 Comment

Soar, The Breakthrough Treatment for Fear of Flying by Tom Bunn Author, Tom Bunn is also a retired commercial airline pilot, licensed therapist and founder of SOAR, a program to conquer your fear of flying that he setup and has been running since 1982. His initial work with fear of flying began in the 1970's with PanAm Airlines. Fortunately we have never had to deal with a fear of flying, but for those who do, this book is a must read. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Travel Tip Books · Tagged: Airline

Los Angeles Times Travel Show 2014

November 7, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

Program Schedule and Advance Tickets for 16th Annual Travel Fest Available Now LOS ANGELES – November 6, 2013 – Los Angeles Times Travel Show, the must-attend Southern California travel event of the year, today announced that Alyssa Milano (UNICEF Ambassador, host of “Project Runway All Stars”), Adam Richman (host of “Adam Richman’s Fandemonium,” author of “America the Edible”), Henry Rollins (musician, activist, author of “Smile, You’re … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, California, Cruising, Culinary travel, Culture, Europe, Festival, Internet, Journey, Los Angeles, Music, Sports, Travel Show, Wanderlust

Pilots, Amelia Rose Earhart & Patrick Carter

November 7, 2013 by Dave3 Comments

When we were initially made aware that Amelia Earhart was going to recreate "her" flight around the world in 2014, we thought we had scored the interview of the century. However, we quickly realized the modern day Amelia Earhart is named after the famous aviatrix. But the similarities do not end with a name - Amelia is also an accomplished pilot and is going to recreate and symbolically complete her namesake’s 1937 flight around the world. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Africa, Airport, America, Art, Australia, Brazil, California, Caves, Colorado, Culinary travel, Culture, Europe, Florida, Golf, Hawaii, History, India, Interview, Journey, Kansas

Gothenburg and West Sweden – Winter 2013 Updates

November 3, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

The latest selection of inspirational new holiday ideas and travel news from Gothenburg and West Sweden – including festive holidays across the region and a new initiative which allows visitors to sample homestays with Swedes living locally. Gothenburg the Christmas city Feel festivity levels soar with a winter break in Gothenburg, only a short two-hour flight from London. Mixing a warm sense of tradition with contemporary Swedish design, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, Christmas, Culinary travel, Culture, England, Europe, Film, Fishing, Home Stay, Journey, Lifestyle, London, Markets, Music, Restaurants, River Rafting, Sailing, Sweden, Urban Travel, Walking tour

New Survey Finds Americans Feel They Need Help with Romance

November 2, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Resorts Responds with "Cupid on Call" New Program Designed to Help Guests Say “I Love You” ..or Maybe “I’m Sorry” NEW YORK – According to a new survey of more than 850 Americans conducted by Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Resorts (www.paradisebymarriott.com), a majority feel that, when it comes to love, they are more romantic than their partners but could still use a little help to spark passion in their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Art, Beach, Caribbean, Casino, Celebrity, Chocolate, Flowers, Houston, Maryland, Mexico, Music, New York City, Resort, Romantic, Seattle, Spa

Wieliczka Salt Mine – November 2013

November 1, 2013 by Dave1 Comment

Wieliczka Salt Mine is located nearly 90 minutes from central Krakow in Poland. Take bus number 304 across from the main Krakow Galleria Shopping Center. This mine was the world's longest continuously operated mine - open from about the year 1300 to 1996 when it became no longer economically viable to keep the mine open commercially. Today 3 hour tours are conducted through less than 1% of the total area of the mine (in a variety of languages). … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Bus Travel, Caves, Poland, Shopping Mall

Turks and Caicos and the Atlantic Kite Challenge

October 28, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

Blue Haven Resort and Marina in Turks and Caicos Selected as Official Arrival Destination For the Atlantic Kite Challenge PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS - Oct. 275, 2013 – Christopher Columbus was alleged to have made first landfall in the Western world in 1492 on the shores of the Turks and Caicos Islands. While this fact has not been proven, the six riders of the Atlantic Kite Challenge will leave no doubt once they arrive at Blue Haven … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, America, Animal Rescue, Art, Bahamas, Beach, Caribbean, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, England, Far East, Fishing, Florida, France, Ireland, Journey, London, Michigan, Music

JEOPARDY! Explore the World Sweepstakes

October 28, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

JEOPARDY!’ And Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Announce the JEOPARDY! Explore the World Sweepstakes NEW YORK, October 21, 2013 --- JEOPARDY! and Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic have announced the upcoming JEOPARDY! Explore the World Sweepstakes set to begin this month as part of JEOPARDY!’s season-long celebration of their 30th anniversary season. The Explore the World Sweepstakes will provide 30 extraordinary voyages for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Alaska, America, Antarctica, Art, Baja California, California, Cambodia, Canals, Costa Rica, Culture, Greece, Machu Picchu, National Geographic, New York City, Panama Canal, Peru, South Pacific, Vietnam, Whales

LACOT Meetup, Luxe Hotel, Los Angeles

October 27, 2013 by Dave2 Comments

I made the mistake of trying to go south towards the Sawtelle district (craving Ramen) around 5pm on a weekday. Barrington was backed up as far as I could see in the northbound direction - after turning around at some point, it took me 30 minutes to go 1/3 of a mile on surface streets and then on Sunset before pulling into the Luxe Hotel entance. Traffic is so intense in this part of town (combined with the major 405 construction project … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Los Angeles · Tagged: America, Central America, LACOT, Los Angeles, Meetup, Traffic, Travel Blogging

Win a Chance to visit Antarctica

October 24, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

Air New Zealand and National Geographic have teamed up to give one lucky winner the chance to visit Antarctica Antarctica: No Ordinary Place, No Ordinary Assignment is a unique new project sponsored by Air New Zealand that gives one worthy winner the chance to explore Antarctica with National Geographic photographer Jason Edwards, in an effort to raise awareness about global environmental issues and the scientific research underway in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Antarctica, Art, National Geographic, New Zealand

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