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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".

Southern Jordan, Fun in the Sun

January 5, 2011 by Dave2 Comments

We are watching the sun slowly drop below the Egyptian skyline here on the edge of the Red Sea merely 3 clicks from the Saudi border. It is so quiet from our mountain side desert perch. 6 minutes walking gets us to the beach. The air is warm and intoxicating. We are on the Jordanian side now. This arm of the Red Sea contains the world's most northerly coral reefs. The Red Sea is full of coral and brightly colored fish. Just got in from a 1 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: America, Arabic, Beach, Bridges, Canyon, Cell Phone, Chile, Chocolate, Desert, Dessert, Drinking, Food and Wine, Ice Cream, Indiana, Israel, Jordan, Markets, Olives, Oman, Passport

Deadline and Last Call for 2011 Around the World Travel Adventure Competition

January 5, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

SANTA MONICA, CA (5 January 2011) - Outside magazine calls it, "One of the 50 Most Amazing Trips in the World," Peter Greenberg says that, "Unlike The Amazing Race, this challenge is more about your ability to connect with cultures," while NationalGeographic.com says the travel competition is, "like Survivor, The Amazing Race and the Eco-Challenge all rolled into one except with much more cultural interaction." The 7th annual Global Scavenger … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Amazing Race, Brazil, Christmas, Culture, Ecuador, Indiana, Jordan, Kenya, Laos, Peru, Romania, Santa Monica, Scavenger Hunt, Sri Lanka

Scottevest No Baggage Challenge for Charity to Benefit the Haiti Plunge

January 5, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Travel Clothing Company Teams up with Tech Blog Gear Diary for a Clothes-on-their-Back Journey to CES to Help a Good Cause LAS VEGAS, NV - January 5, 2011 - Most attendees at trade shows wind up carrying pamphlets, samples and bags of swag as sponsors vie for their attention; visitors to this week's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) are no exception. This "hands full" situation is met with an intriguing counterpoint as challengers in a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Fashion, Jordan, Journey

The Best Travel Book I Read in 2010

January 4, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

This list compiled by Scott Lackey, Sanctuare Lola Akinmade, @lolaakinmade: The Shadow of the Sun by Ryszard Kapuscinski Best Travel Writing compiled by Traveler's Tales 2010 Marco Polo Didn't Go There by Rolf Potts Catherine Amorose The Lost Girls: 3 Friends. 4 Continents. One Unconventional Detour Around the World by Jennifer Baggett, Holly Corbett, Amanda Pressner Ellen Barone, @ellenbarone: Lost Angel Walkabout … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Drinking, Germany, Italy, Naked, National Geographic, Paradise, Rome, Travel Book, Tuscany, Venice, Wine Tasting

Thailand Village musings

January 3, 2011 by Dave4 Comments

So I'm back in my wife's village after a hectic several weeks of travel in Japan and Thailand (hence the shortage of blog posts). This is Eastern Thailand, about 90 minutes from the wild outpost of Poipet, on the Thai/Cambodian border. I've been coming here at least once a year for nearly the past 10 years for 5-6+ weeks at a time. This is a great escape from the city and urban life not to mention the undesirable weather in most of California at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Bangkok Thailand, California, Garden, Harvest, Japan, Seafood, Thai Village, Thailand, Village, Wildlife

‘Discover Torrance’ Visitors Bureau Created To Promote Tourism To This Los Angeles County City

January 3, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Torrance, CA (January 3, 2011) - In a bid to create a greater awareness for itself as an affordable, safe, and attractive Southern California tourism destination, a lodging group of 14 hotels of more than 50 rooms has partnered with the City of Torrance and the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce to create Discover Torrance (a non profit 501c6 organization), the official visitors bureau for Torrance, California. Additionally, Heather Johnston … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, Beach, California, Disneyland, Fashion, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Resort, Santa Monica, Shopping Mall, Universal Studios

Past Meets High-Tech Present in San Luis Obispo’s New Historical Tour Podcast

January 3, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

90-Minute Multimedia Walking Tour Explores Rich Roots of 'Happiest' USA Destination SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (January 03, 2011) -- People around the world recently learned of San Luis Obispo, CA thanks to its new, highly publicized designations as the 'Happiest Place in the US' (Thrive, National Geographic: 2010) and one of the top ten "Best Places to Retire" (Wall Street Journal, October 2010); but the idyllic destination, perfectly poised halfway … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Beach, California, Castle, Culture, History, Internet, Lodge, Los Angeles, National Geographic, San Francisco, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Do not do this in a Bangkok Taxi!

January 1, 2011 by Dave2 Comments

Took this picture from back seat of taxi. Left to Right: No Crazy reindeer allowed in taxi? No weapons, certainly you wouldn't want that AK47 in the back seat. What, no doggy style? And right, wolves are not a good idea either, or perhaps that is a dog! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Bangkok Thailand, Taxi

Taras Bulba Restaurant, Moscow – January 2011

January 1, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

For an interesting dining experience try Korchma Taras Bulba, an authentic Ukrainian restaurant with multiple locations throughout Moscow. During one visit we found ourselves eating Ukranian food in Russia while ordering from a menu written entirely in Vietnamese. This restaurant seems to have menus in most of of the major languages of the world and the staff wanted to know what language we spoke as soon as we entered the restaurant so they could … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Food and Wine, Moscow, New York City, Restaurants, Russia

SpaFinder Names Top 10 Global Spa Trends for 2011

December 22, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

President Susie Ellis Predicts "Aging-Raging," An Explosion of Spa Brands, A Liberal Dose of Salt, and Dubs 2011 'The Year of Asia' Click here for a detailed version of SpaFinder's 2011 Spa Trend Report. NEW YORK, NY - December 22, 2010 - SpaFinder, Inc., the global spa and wellness resource, today announced its annual spa trend forecast, now in its eighth year. SpaFinder's Spa Trend Report identifies global spa trends that will influence … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, Asia, Canada, Caves, Celebrity, China, Culinary travel, Culture, Europe, Farming, Food and Wine, Garden, India, Internet, Japan, Lifestyle, Maldives, Markets, Massage, New York City

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