Here is an easy contest to enter! Wine lovers may get the chance to experience Napa like never before. Morton’s The Steakhouse just started a sweepstakes to win a trip for two to Napa Valley. Not only will the winners receive free airfare, but they will also get exclusive access to the “Celebrating the Legendary Blend” event at Charles Krug Winery. For the first time, the 2nd and 3rd generation of the Mondavi Family will come together to … [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".
More Benelux Travels
It is so awesome to be able to travel between countries with no stops at borders. The only indication you've left one country and entered another one these days in the European Union is when the carrier on your mobile phone changes! The public transportation system works extremely well - you never have to wait very long for either buses or trains. Today's highlight was a visit to the picturesque town of Vianden. Cobblestone streets wind their … [Read more...]
More fun in Luxembourg!
Did you know southern California born General George S. Patton is buried just outside of Luxembourg City at the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial in Hamm. He is the most famous American buried in Luxembourg! This is well worth the short drive from Luxembourg City - hundreds of white marble crosses mark each grave. Patton's grave is marked the same way, yet his grave is solitary "at the head of the troops" in front of all the other … [Read more...]
Luxembourg
What an amazing day, from racing through the rural Luxembourg hillsides up hills at 240 km/hour in a new Porsche 911 Carrera 4S to gorging on local Sauerkraut and Wienershnitzel at the Schueberfouer fun fair held every year since 1340, (670 years and counting - I've scheduled a return in 30 years for the 700th one). We visited Moselle, Luxembourg's largest wine region. The focus here is on white varietals with some Pinot Noir thrown in for … [Read more...]
Greetings from Luxembourg City
We came out of the sky in Frankfurt after a very choppy flight from San Francisco. Our landing even incorporated a nifty swerve at the last minute which produced a collective oooh and ahh from many of the tired passengers. I had planned on taking a bus from the airport to Luxembourg City however upon landing I discovered Hahn airport (as listed on my bus printout) was not Frankfurt airport. Running to secure a bus I bumped into a number of locals … [Read more...]
RyanAir Launches Weekend Seat Sale
Ryanair Launches 5 Weekend Seat Sale Fly for just 5 on over 500 routes in Sept & Oct Ryanair, the world's favourite airline, today (20th Aug) released 500,000 - 5 seats for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in September and October. These all in low fares will be available this weekend only, on over 500 of Ryanair's European routes but must be booked on www.ryanair.com before midnight (24:00hrs) Monday (23rd Aug). Ryanair's 5 … [Read more...]
Construction Progresses on the Brando
Luxury Eco-Resort Slated to Open in Late 2012 on Marlon Brando's Private Island, Tetiaroa TETIAROA, FRENCH POLYNESIA (August 20, 2010) - Located on the French Polynesian island of Tetiaroa and a product of the late Marlon Brando's vision, construction on The Brando is progressing steadily with completion slated for late 2012. Pacific Beachcomber, S.C., developer of the highly anticipated resort, is proud to report a number of updates. … [Read more...]
Hell’s Kitchen Winner Hosts Workshops at Trinidad & Tobago’s Culinary Festival
Port of Spain, Trinidad - August 20, 2010 - Global gourmands seeking an extraordinary culinary experience that fuses multi-ethnic heritage and indigenous flavors can travel to Trinidad & Tobago for the Taste T&T Culinary Festival. The event, held from September 2-26, 2010, is hosted in part by the Tourism Development Company (TDC) and will feature workshops led by celebrity chef Rahman 'Rock' Harper, season 3 winner of the reality cooking series, … [Read more...]
The No Baggage Challenge
SCOTTEVEST's multi-pocket travel clothing replaces all bags on this record-setting around-the-world trip New York, NY - AUGUST 19, 2010 - Around the world in 42 days ... with no bags? Travel author Rolf Potts says he can pull off this record-setting feat, thanks to SCOTTEVEST Travel Clothing (SeV). SeV is known for clever clothing designs, patented features and multiple, purpose-driven pockets developed to save travelers time and money. The … [Read more...]
Riders Gear Up for Tobago International Cycling Classic
Local and international athletes take-it-to the streets on this tranquil Caribbean island Scarborough, Tobago - August 17, 2010 - Cyclists from the around the world will gather on the Caribbean island of Tobago for the 24th Annual International Cycling Classic. Held from September 28 - October 3, 2010, the five-day / five-stage event is broken into three divisions and will allow amateur riders and world-class athletes from the United Kingdom, … [Read more...]
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