Catching a flight out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport does not have to mean an expensive domestic flight or a stressful scramble the morning of. If you live in Singapore or Johor Bahru and you are chasing cheaper KLIA fares, going overland is usually the better call, and for a lot of travellers it starts with a JB to KL bus. It is not the only way in, but it is the one that turns a plain transfer into something worth doing. So which … [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".
Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Celebration
This November, Downtown Tulsa will celebrate the 100th birthday of Route 66 in the Capital of Route 66®. In cooperation with the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission, Tulsa will host a statewide Route 66 Centennial Celebration presented by Cherokee Nation Businesses in the Tulsa Arts District on Nov. 11, 2026, 100 years to the day from when U.S. Route 66 was officially established and commissioned as part of the new U.S. Numbered Highway … [Read more...]
San Diego Welcomes Fall 2026 With New Restaurants, Festivals And Cultural Experiences
Expanded international air service, major food and wine festivals, new dining concepts, museum renovations, and family-friendly attractions are among the highlights shaping San Diego's visitor experience this fall. Across the region, a mix of signature events and cultural experiences offer travelers more reasons to explore San Diego in Fall 2026. Halloween and Seasonal Festivities "Kids Free San Diego" returns for its 15th year during the … [Read more...]
The Creek Khunkorn, Chiang Rai Thailand – September 2026
The Creek Khunkorn is a small, nature‑immersed café hidden along the rural road that leads toward Khun Korn Waterfall, about half an hour outside central Chiang Rai. Walking in one quickly realizes this isn't a 'normal' restaurant in the conventional sense. Old license plates from the various states in the U.S. decorate a wall next to a bar and small covered seating areas overlook a stream. But keep walking and you will see numerous tables and … [Read more...]
Beyond Moonshine and Mountains: Peak Cultural Experiences in Dawsonville, Georgia
DAWSONVILLE, GEORGIA—AUGUST 2026—The Georgia mountain town of Dawsonville, conveniently an hour from downtown Atlanta and two hours from Chattanooga, is a cultural destination filled with world-class museums, great dining options and an upcoming agricultural trail. Top that off with a unique history of moonshining that led to the founding of NASCAR and Dawsonville makes for the perfect getaway. Unique History During the Great Depression when … [Read more...]
Top 10 Unexpected Experiences to Love in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle
JEFFERSON COUNTY & BERKELEY COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA–August 2026–Jefferson County and Berkeley County, West Virginia, offer a surprising number of ways to enjoy a getaway, just over an hour’s drive northwest of Washington, D.C. Located between Interstates 81 and 70, this eastern panhandle destination is easily accessible by car via U.S. 340 and West Virginia Route 9 or by rail from Washington or Baltimore. For a destination filled with historic … [Read more...]
The Basics of Travel Safety Every Tourist Should Know
No matter how excited you may be about a trip, travel safety must be given top priority. It's a good idea (before you begin packing) to consider the risks you could encounter. Whether the destination is a nearby city or another part of the world, taking some simple precautions can stop serious problems from happening. The following guide outlines the fundamental aspects of travel safety, including planning in advance and safeguarding your data … [Read more...]
Caribbean Risk in 2026 Runs the Full Spectrum, and the Research Starts Before You Book
Zigmas Pekarskas has planned enough independent trips to know that scanning a destination's crime headline tells only part of the story. The 2026 U.S. State Department advisories for Caribbean and adjacent destinations now span every tier on the scale, from Level 1 in El Salvador and Mexico's Yucatán to Level 4 Do Not Travel in Haiti, and that range makes destination-by-destination legal vetting the discipline that separates a well-constructed … [Read more...]
Visit Conejo Valley Invites Travelers to Discover “101 Things to Do Just Off the 101”
New guide highlights local favorites, outdoor adventures, family-friendly attractions and hidden gems throughout Conejo Valley's Thousand Oaks and Agoura Hills, California. THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., August -- Visit Conejo Valley is inviting travelers to take the scenic route with the launch of its new "101 Things to Do Just Off the 101" guide, a curated collection of stops and activities located throughout Conejo Valley and conveniently … [Read more...]
Cultural & Historic Destinations to Explore Across Kentucky
Explore New Stops Along the Kentucky African American Heritage Trail (Statewide) Following its 2025 launch, the Kentucky African American Heritage Trail recently expanded with 10 newly add sites across the state. New stops include the Charles Young Center, Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden, Lexington Freedom Train Monument and LexHistory in Lexington; the Covington Black History Tour in Northern Kentucky; the Elisha Green Memorial in Maysville; … [Read more...]