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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".

Time Flies – Hanging in LA, upcoming trips

December 2, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Ooops another month just went by - and haven't updated the blog. Was in Los Angeles again last week enjoying a plethora of activities, very warm weather and very clear skies. See video below taking from Mulholland overlooking the valley. Have a press trip up in Napa starting this weekend - first press trip where I'm actually an expert on the destination - and could easily lead a few of the tours! Then back to town for a week and off on our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Los Angeles · Tagged: Africa, Beach, Botswana, Drinking, Ethiopia, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Napa Valley, Oxnard, South Africa, Thailand

Tales from the Desert Kuwait

December 1, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Staring out at the blackened waters of the Persian Gulf from high atop our hotel room near old town Kuwait City. The sun has obviously set and we are free to go out on the streets and eat food. 8 more days of Ramadan await us and our daylight appetites. Upon flying in our flight attendant enthusiastically made an announcement, "If you would like to see a spectacular view of desert sand, please pull down your window shades". Based on her tone … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: America, Arabic, Art, Asia, Beach, Desert, Dessert, Drinking, Food and Wine, India, Iraq, Jet lag, Kuwait, Palm Trees, Philippines, Sand, Shopping Mall, Traffic, Visa

Petra, Jordan – December 2011

December 1, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Petra, Jordan is one of the world's great historical regions and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Petra attracts visitors from around the world - especially since it was voted as one of the "New Seven Wonders" of the World in 2007. The original ruins date from over 2000 years ago and the most well preserved of the ruins on site is the amazing "treasury" or Al Khazneh (in Arabic). To reach this ruin, allow 20-30 minutes walking mostly all downhill … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Arabic, Canyon, Hiking, Jordan, Resort, Walking tour

Universal Studios Holiday Walk

November 29, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

The U.S. Marine Corps., Santa Claus and the 80th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade Help "5 Towers" on CityWalk Ring in the Holiday Season with Hundreds of Thousands of Glistening Lights and a Gigantic Christmas Tree to Benefit -Toys for Tots The U.S. Marine Corps., joined by Santa Claus in conjunction with the Hollywood Christmas Parade , helped "5 Towers" on Universal CityWalk celebrate the festive holiday season as the new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Christmas, Holiday Season, Hollywood, Iraq, Music, Universal Studios, Walking tour

2011 DietDetective.com Airline Food Investigation

November 22, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

NEW YORK, NY (NOVEMBER 22, 2011) According to Airline Transportation Association, there will between roughly 23 million passengers traveling over this Thanksgiving season. Knowing what are the "best" and "worst" choices is a valuable tool for any traveler, so DietDetective.com once again rated the best "Calorie Bargains" and "Calorie Rip-offs" at 35,000 feet. DietDetective.com issued the 2011 Airline Food Survey rating foods for eight … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, Airport, America, American Airlines, Beef Jerky, Boston, Canada, Drinking, Food and Wine, Jet lag, New York City, Olives, Pizza

Jessica Matthews & Julia Silverman: sOccket Co-founders

November 22, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

sOccket is a unique soccer ball which generates and stores energy every time it is kicked. This invention has significant practical applications in energy starved regions around the world. Recently we had a chance to ask co-founders Jessica and Julia a few questions about their ingenious invention.   Q. Jessica/Julia - tell us a little about your background and how you became involved with sOccket. The concept for sOccket came out … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Africa, Cell Phone, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Fashion, Mexico, South Africa, Technology

The Travel Book

November 20, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

The Travel Book by Lonely Planet This is the ultimate International compact coffee table book. 231 countries are covered in an A-Z format, in just under 900 pages. Each country is devoted 4 pages regardless of its size or influence. Photography is a key component of this book with over 1100 images presented. Hundreds of staff contributed their time to make this one of a kind book possible. Each country is quickly spotlighted listing the best … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: Coffee, Photography, Travel Book

Unique and unusual hotels revealed at HostelBookers

November 10, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

HostelBookers, the budget accommodation specialist, works with some of the best and most unusual cheap hotels in the world. Guests could sleep in tree tops in Turkey, shower in a reformed jail in Switzerland or even eat their breakfast while floating on the Danube in Serbia. In Europe, Trulli Holiday Hotel is a charming complex in Alberobello, in the Puglia region. The unique trulli houses are the traditional dwelling of natives and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Africa, Beach, Bridges, Castle, Culinary travel, Culture, Czech Republic, Europe, History, Mediterranean, Rock climbing, Romantic, Scuba Diving, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Trekking, Wildlife

“The Daily Meal” Pours it on With West Coast Wine Country Pilot “Barrel, Bottle & Beyond”

November 7, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

November 7, 2011 Napa, CA "The Daily Meal" (www.thedailymeal.com) is co-producing Barrel, Bottle & Beyond, a behind the scenes look at food and wine from the Napa Valley with vintner Katie Hamilton Shaffer of Toolbox Wine Co. and San Francisco based Mobile Broadcast Network. Barrel, Bottle & Beyond is the perfect blend. Chef, winemaker and host Katie Hamilton Shaffer is uncorking MBN's first-of-a-kind mobile video platform to offer The Daily … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: California, Celebrity, Drinking, Festival, Film, Food and Wine, Harvest, Napa Valley, Restaurants, San Francisco, Wine Tasting

Spotlight on Raleigh North Carolina

November 6, 2011 by Dave3 Comments

Raleigh, the capital city of North Carolina is named after Sir Walter Raleigh - despite his never setting foot in the city. However he did encourage the settlement of North Carolina and established the first British colony in North America on North Carolina's Roanoke Island. Raleigh is one of the few planned cities in the USA and was also created specifically to be the state's capital. It was planned in 1788 and officially established in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Airport, America, Animal Rescue, Art, Beer, Bus Travel, California, Central America, Chocolate, Civil War, Costa Rica, Culinary travel, Dancing, Drinking, England, Europe, Festival, France, Hiking, History

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