Universal City, California -- Hollywood's longest-running hit is about to get a rousing re-make. The Studio Tour at Universal Studios HollywoodSM, which has taken over 150 million visitors behind the scenes of the movie and television industry's biggest hits, will introduce a new video host this spring as comedian Jimmy Fallon, star of NBC's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," becomes the ride's "virtual Studio Tour Guide." Jimmy will be … [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".
Boxtick America goes Gold Mining
Recently I was approached by BoxTick America for an interview. The guys, Ryan, Johnnie and Tom have been traveling across the USA for 7 months and have another 5 months in the country. They are filming weekly episodes based on requests coming mostly from the UK for activities they think American's are interested in. These requests come in and BoxTick America then tries to participate in these activities. One recent request from a viewer was gold … [Read more...]
Long Way Around
Long Way Around by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman Join actors Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman as they set off on a round the world 20,000 mile motorbike trip from the UK across Europe, Asia and then North America. A partnership between good friends that produces perspective, perseverance and adventure soon ensues with both Ewan and Charley taking turns providing commentary throughout the book. There is nothing like the freedom of setting … [Read more...]
For the Third Time in 40 Years, Squaw Valley USA Hits the 50′ Seasonal Snowfall Mark
For the Third Time in 40 Years, Squaw Valley USA Hits the 50' Seasonal Snowfall Mark Photo Credit: Hank de Vre Photo credit: Eric Brandt Squaw Valley USA] March 23, 2011 - With another 100' blanketing the area in just five days, Squaw Valley USA has reached 50' total snowfall for the current 2010-2011 season. The third time since 1970 to ever reach these record numbers, the resort is expected to surpass … [Read more...]
Sense Yountville Wine Tasting
After running into Scott Lewis a few days ago, the owner of V Wine Cellars in Yountville (where we have tasted with a number of producers over the years), we were reminded of a special event coming up on May 7th. This, only the third annual "Sense Yountville" has already become the appellation's premiere wine & food event. Thirty wineries are represented offering their pre-release wines and large format bottles, and culinary pairings are … [Read more...]
LA Gangland Tours
I'll be writing a much more detailed story about this at some point because this is a great story. I had the opportunity to join one of the LA Gangland Tours. This unique organization is not glorifying gang violence and activities rather they are humanizing it, raising awareness, and raising money to work with kids before they get sucked into this "culture" as well as other preventative measures against the gangs. Its touching to see rival … [Read more...]
The Last Aloha
The Last Aloha by Gaellen Quinn This is historical fiction about the last days of the Hawaiian monarchy. In spite of a rather tragic start to the book the main character Laura leaves San Francisco for Hawaii to start a "new life" with her Aunt and Uncle who live in Honolulu. Living with an overbearing evil uncle helps create the impetus to move out of his house and live and work for the royal family in Honolulu. Laura's family is part of the … [Read more...]
Los Angeles Travel show in Long Beach, 2012
Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show Announces 2012 Return to Long Beach with New Media Partners Anticipated to be the West Coast's Most Attended Travel Show Ever, Unicomm Partners with Los Angeles Magazine, NBCLA and the Long Beach Convention Center for 2012's Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show Milford, CT, (March 21, 2011) - On the heels of 2011's show success, Unicomm, the nation's largest travel show producer, is thrilled to … [Read more...]
Invisible China
Invisible China by Colin Legerton & Jacob Rawson This is one of the more in depth well written books that has come across our desk in some time. Join authors Colin Legerton and Jacob Rawson as they journey to a number of remote parts of China, regions that most westerners will never visit. They are both fluent in Mandarin (official language of China), Uyghur and Korean. Without language barriers they are able to really connect with a variety of … [Read more...]
Moon Minneapolis & St. Paul
Moon Minneapolis & St. Paul by Tricia Cornell This first edition book is one of the must have guides for exploring the Twin Cities. A number of full color maps are found in the front of the book followed by several useful itineraries. Did you know that a number of Minnesotan's enjoy ice cream during the winter. One ice cream shop even offers discounts as the thermometer drops! What is another favorite pastime of a visit to Minneapolis and St. … [Read more...]
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