(Quito, Ecuador) -- Sacha Lodge, an easily accessible 5000-acre private ecological reserve in the Ecuadorian Amazon, is thrilled to announce an array of NEW private birding itineraries. Of the 1,600 bird species registered in Ecuador, 600 have been seen at Sacha Lodge. For avid bird watchers, Sacha Lodge will provide specialist filed guides who know the best spots for the hard-to-find species and can easily identify them by sight and sound. … [Read more...]
About Dave
http://www.davestravelcorner.com
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".
Lazy Days in One of the World’s Least Visited Countries
Time moves no slower here than in Los Angeles or any other major city on the planet. It’s just what you decide to do with your time that determines how fast you perceive time. This is Majuro Atoll in the little visited and very remote Marshall Islands. Here are a few observations and notes from our time in the country: - The Marshall Islands became a country in 1986. - U.S. dollars are the accepted currency - It takes over an hour … [Read more...]
Darwin, California – October 2024
Fairly isolated, this small town has a population of somewhere between 30 and 35 full time residents (including those who live in some trailers on the outskirts of the downtown area). Today the town is a mix of various artists, characters and those who value their privacy. Straddling being a living town and a ghost town, remarkably it still exists. The residents change over the years but the town doesn't seem to grow much. Named after Darwin … [Read more...]
Visit Brasil Gallery Arrives in New York City to Celebrate the Nature, Culture, and Gastronomy of the Brazilian Amazon
An initiative by the Brazilian Tourist Board in partnership with Sebrae will offer immersive and multisensory experiences promoting the world's largest biome to international tourism. The lushness of the Brazilian Amazon, a unique place of connection with nature, its colors, flavors, rhythms, culture, and ancestry. The Visit Brasil Gallery - Amazon, an initiative by Brazilian Tourist Board (Embratur/Visit Brasil) in partnership with Brazilian … [Read more...]
Swedish Wine on the Rise: Triumphs at European Competition
Swedish vineyards are impressing with top-quality wines. This was confirmed at the recently held The Swedish Wine Tasting event, where international wine experts sampled some of Europe's finest wines, with a Swedish wine receiving the highest rating. For those eager to explore Sweden's growing wine production firsthand, here are seven vineyards worth visiting. While Sweden hasn't historically been known for winemaking, the country's varied … [Read more...]
Birch Aquarium Announces Living Seas Transformation
Iconic Hall of Fishes to be reimagined into immersive Pacific Ocean experience La Jolla, CA (September, 2024)—Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego announced Living Seas, a reimagined exhibition that will replace the aquarium's famed Hall of Fishes next summer. The exhibition, the largest capital improvement since the aquarium was built in 1992, invites guests to journey through the Pacific Ocean in order to … [Read more...]
Discover Tashkent: Gateway to Uzbekistan’s Wonders
I landed in Tashkent late in the evening and made it to my hotel just in time to drop off my bags and get dinner at a nearby restaurant. My room was directly across from reception, there were no shades on the windows which had openings looking out onto the nearby street and a street lamp. It was a rough night of sleeping between light all night and the noise off and on from the reception. On a whim the next morning I signed up online for a … [Read more...]
Sea Links City, Mui Ne Vietnam – September 2024
This massive resort encompasses some 167 hectares and is located in Mui Ne, a fishing community located along the shores of the South China Sea - abut a 4-5 hour ride from Ho Chi Minh City. Created by Vietnam based entrepreneur Mr. Nguyen Van Dong (Chairman of the multi-faceted Rang Dong Group), Sea Links City is a lifestyle community featuring several resorts and restaurants. Centered around a challenging 18-hole golf course the resort attracts … [Read more...]
Taste of Space Returns to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex this Fall
CAPE CANAVERAL (August, 2024) – KENNEDY SPACE CENTER – Beginning September 30, guests can take a bite out of the galaxy at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex! During Taste of Space, an annual event that takes place at the visitor complex, guests will discover multiple ways to pique their palates with the flavors of fall: Taste of Space: Fall Bites!; Marstini Shake-Off; and Taste of Space: Celebrity Chef … [Read more...]
Explore Kentucky’s Hidden Gems: Top Small Towns for Unique Adventures
With the rise in small town tourism and a growing trend toward off-the-beaten-path experiences, Kentucky's charming towns stand ready to offer unique and captivating adventures. These hidden gems combine rich history, vibrant culture, and local flavors to create unforgettable experiences. From picturesque landscapes to quirky cuisine, these destinations demonstrate that the best adventures often come in small packages. Berea: The Folk Arts … [Read more...]
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