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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".

Podcast Travel Market Life launches new Industry Monthly Review show

April 1, 2024 by DaveLeave a Comment

New podcast series from the creators of Travel Market Life gathers industry experts to dissect the latest travel industry trends and news with fun and frivolity. Poole, UK - Following the success of Travel Market Life in 2023 - with its audience growing 220% - the podcast series has added a new Monthly Review Show [Spotify, Apple, Deezer] format, exploring topical subjects in the travel and hospitality industry, and putting industry experts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Britain, Cruising, England

Where to Nest by Kristen Van Nest

April 1, 2024 by DaveLeave a Comment

At its core, Where to Nest by Kristen Van Nest is a book about self-discovery and finding a sense of place and purpose. And this searching is built around international experiences through most of Kristen's twenties while living abroad. She moved to Luxembourg on a Fulbright Scholarship, followed by three years in China working for a wine importer and spending time in Thailand during a government coup and in Greece during a banking crisis. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: China, Greece, Los Angeles, Luxembourg, Ski Trip, Thailand, Wine Tasting

Monticello, Virgina – April 2024

April 1, 2024 by DaveLeave a Comment

Monticello is located about an hour and 20 minute drive from the airport in Richmond Virginia (RIC) or about 2 hours from Dulles Washington Airport in Washington DC, (IAD). Tickets can be purchased online or in person – a Monticello day pass includes a guided tour of the first floor of Jefferson’s iconic home. And additional ticket can be purchased for tours of the upper floor. Shuttle vans leave regularly for the approximately 1/2 a mile ride up … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Airport, Garden, Virginia, Washington DC

Step Right up to the 16th Annual Lawrence Busker Festival: A Circus on the Streets

March 20, 2024 by DaveLeave a Comment

LAWRENCE, KS – The quirky and eccentric town of Lawrence, Kansas, is gearing up for the 16th Annual Lawrence Busker Festival presented by Free State Beer, scheduled to take place from May 24 to May 26, 2024. This extraordinary event promises a weekend filled with oddities, wonders, and the finest street performances that will leave you marveling at the talent on display. Circus on the Streets: Where Quirky Meets Magic Prepare to be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Australia, Beer, Canada, England, Festival, Kansas, London, Paris

Adam Olalde – CEO and Founder – Xtreme Xperience

March 11, 2024 by DaveLeave a Comment

Introduce yourself; what is your background? My background is in the luxury car rental and concierge business. It was from that business that I pivoted by listening to our customers and creating a concept that specializes in what they were asking for, automotive entertainment experiences. I realized early on that that’s what most people desire. Have a great time, but don’t worry about the headaches and cost of ownership. Q. When did you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Chicago, Georgia, Lifestyle, Redwoods, Sonoma, Wine Tasting

Eight Fresh Ideas for Spring Break

March 10, 2024 by DaveLeave a Comment

Places Off-the-Beaten Path Hawks Cay Resort While crowds flock to Orlando and Miami every spring, travelers looking to avoid the chaos of an over-packed beach can still get their Florida fix by heading to Hawks Cay Resort on the tiny, sunny island of Duck Key. An ideal spot for families, Hawks Cay has endless activities to keep kids (and parents!) entertained, from coral reef diving and fishing charters to paddle boarding and watching … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, Beach, Bicycle, California, Drinking, Fishing, Florida, Golf, Hiking, Italy, Journey, Lodge, Massage, Monterey, Mountain Climbing, New York City, Orlando, Paddle Boarding, Resort, Restaurants

Jamaica Welcome First Non Stop Commercial Service From the U.S. to Ian Fleming International International Airport in Ocho Rios by American Airlines

March 3, 2024 by Dave1 Comment

Pictured: The Hon. Daryl Vaz Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, MP (center) cuts the symbolic ribbon with partners and stakeholders to commemorate the arrival of American Airlines Flight AA 4007 at Jamaica’s Ian Fleming International Airport. KINGSTON, JAMAICA, March 2024 – Jamaica is pleased to have welcomed new non-stop air service flight from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ) by American … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, Airport, American Airlines, Amsterdam, Boston, Caribbean, Chennai, Chicago, Cruising, Dallas, Germany, Honeymoon, Jamaica, London, New York City, Ocho Rios, Paris, Pennsylvania, Rome, Spain

10 Inns offer to pay tank of gas for guests – Leap Day campaign

March 1, 2024 by DaveLeave a Comment

New York — Ten beds and breakfast across the United States are banding together to encourage travelers to take a leap, fill their tanks, and see what it's like to stay at a B&B in a nod toward Leap Day. Starting February 29th this group of inns will pay $40 toward a tank of gas for each two-consecutive night, midweek, reservation (Monday through Thursday) through the month of March at the participating properties. "Every four years we have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Art, Boston, Chicago, Chocolate, Dallas, Drinking, Flowers, Georgia, Houston, Internet, Lodge, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York City, Restaurants, Seattle, Shopping Mall

Thailand Trails: A Road Trip Adventure

March 1, 2024 by Dave4 Comments

Out of the blue, a friend sent me a Whatsapp note asking where I was. Knowing his proclivity for international travels and knowing my schedule, we both could have been just about anywhere on the planet. "Thailand", was my reply. I had recently arrived in the Kingdom, immediately following three months in the Caribbean and Colombia. Remarkably, he said he was in Khorat which was only about 2 hours north of where I staying. It had been years since … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Beach, Caribbean, Colombia, Drinking, Nepal, Resort, Restaurants, Road Trip, Taxi, Thailand, Tsunami, Walking tour

Angeleno Wine Company – March 2024

March 1, 2024 by DaveLeave a Comment

Angeleno Wine Company produces a diversity of unique for contemporary California varieties, focusing on grapes grown in Los Angeles County from small family owned vineyards. For reference, commercial winegrowing began in California in Los Angeles starting in 1833 and then eventually shifted to other parts of the state as urban sprawl replaced vineyards. Vineyards dominated parts of Los Angeles including what is now the arts district and along the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: California, Film, History, Los Angeles, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

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