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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".

Universal Studios Hollywood New “Terror Tram”

August 9, 2012 by DaveLeave a Comment

New ‘Terror Tram:  Invaded by The Walking Dead’ Experience at Universal Studios Hollywood Sets Flesh-Eating Zombie ‘Walkers’ Loose on the World-Famous Backlot During ‘Halloween Horror Nights,’ Southern California’s Premier Halloween Event Universal City, California — Hordes of flesh-eating, blood-drooling and groaning “walkers” will infest Universal Studios’ world-famous backlot when “Terror Tram:  Invaded by The Walking Dead” comes to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, California, Film, History, Hollywood, Music, Shopping Mall, Universal Studios, Walking tour

Puerto Rico Travel Promotion offers Free Adventure Tours with Four Nights’ Stay

August 3, 2012 by DaveLeave a Comment

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, August 3, 2012 – Luis Rivera-Marín, executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC), today invited summer and fall travelers to see how “Puerto Rico Does It Better” with a free adventure promotion.  The offer, a first for the Island, seeks to entice visitors to experience Puerto Rico outside of their hotels with some of the best and most unique adventures and attractions the destination has to offer – from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Bicycle, Canada, Europe, Golf, Hiking, Markets, Puerto Rico, Rainforest, River Rafting, Sailing

Civil War History Comes to Life at Central Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks

August 2, 2012 by DaveLeave a Comment

Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. - Commemorate the Civil War's 150th anniversary with two thrilling reenactments of the Battle of Monday's Hollow at a Living History and Civil War Reenactment Weekend, Sept. 15-16, at the Missouri Trapshooters Association Grounds, 51 Trapshooters Road off of State Road A in Linn Creek. This event, sponsored by the Camden County Historical Society & Museum and the Fourth Missouri Cavalry Reenactors, will feature a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Civil War, Festival, Food and Wine, History, Ice Cream, Missouri, Museum, Music, Village, Walking tour

So, Saipan…Surprise Me!

August 1, 2012 by Dave7 Comments

So, Saipan - we heard there wasn't much to see on your small island and our expectations were low after reading a number of negative reviews online. Sure there is poker in nearly every laundromat, an inordinate number of empty buildings, some falling into disrepair, an underlying problem with a gambling addiction, hence several 24-hour pawn shops - and nearly every market displaying permanent signs indicating "we accept food stamps" with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Art, Bangkok Thailand, Beach, Bus Travel, California, Casino, China, Drinking, Food and Wine, Guam, Hiking, History, Japan, Korea, Massage, Rainforest, Resort, Restaurants

The Elephanta Suite

August 1, 2012 by DaveLeave a Comment

The Elephanta Suite by Paul Theroux Mr. Theroux brings to life three separate short stories - involving travelers, all of which are set in real life India. The first story features a long time married couple seeking relaxation at a spa and both husband and wife seek relationships with other individuals. The second involves a "middle of the road" lawyer from America who follows his lust in the seedy slums of Mumbai. The third story involves a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: America, Chennai, India, Spa

Hawaii Volcanoes’ National Park – August 2012

August 1, 2012 by DaveLeave a Comment

Hawaii Volcanoes' is Hawaii's only National Park and is appropriately located outside of a small town called Volcano on the "big island". There are a number of attractions to see here and some of the attractions change (the lava flows for example). The Crater Rim drive is only partially open due to every changing lava flows. Be sure to stop at the main visitor center, just past the main park entrance. Rangers can give you updates on where the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Hawaii, Hiking, Museum, National Park, Volcano, Walking tour

Unbroken

July 31, 2012 by DaveLeave a Comment

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand this is the the true and inspirational story of Louis Zamperini - track star, 1936 Olympian and World War II hero. Author Laura Hillenbrand followed up with her first book "Seabiscuit" by spending seven years of her life researching this book in such detail that when asked about his own life, Louis sometimes defers to "Laura" as the authority about his own life! The impetus for this book came when during her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Inspirational Books · Tagged: Hollywood, Los Angeles, Whitewater Rafting

The Five Pillars of Paris

July 29, 2012 by Dave2 Comments

First time visitors should see some of the sights that make Paris famous - and then explore deeper into what makes the art, culture, food, fashion and western European lifestyle so intriguing. Paris is a city of museums, landmarks and history - and one can easily spend more than a few days visiting its attractions, but to start with, here are five "must sees". And once you have visited these, there is plenty of other stuff to do in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Bus Travel, Culture, Fashion, Food and Wine, History, Lifestyle, Museum, Paris, Restaurants, Walking tour

Managaha Island Saipan

July 29, 2012 by Dave4 Comments

Managaha Island is merely minutes off shore - and the quickest way to get here is by walking on the beach in front of the Fiesta Hotel until a boatman flags you down. When we visited much of Saipan was covered by dark clouds - but minutes offshore, Managaha Island was bathed in bright blue sunshine surrounded by billowing white clouds. This small island has a number of beaches overlooking the corral - but most people head for the well trodden … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Beach, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Walking tour

Port of Los Angeles – LA Waterfront Plans

July 28, 2012 by Dave1 Comment

30-Acre Frontage Location will be the Retail-Commercial Focal Point of the Port’s $1.2 Billion “LA Waterfront” Development Program in San Pedro Description: PortsO'Call_lowres (2)SAN PEDRO, Calif. — July 27, 2012 — The Port of Los Angeles has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for qualified commercial real estate developers interested in redeveloping the 30-acre, fully entitled San Pedro waterfront property known as Ports O’ Call Village, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, California, Cruising, Freeways, Iowa, Los Angeles, Museum, North America, Santa Monica, Village, Walking tour

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