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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".

Travel Links

May 5, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

We just recently posted our 10,000th travel link - we started our travel links program in 2000, several years after the site started - so its taken about 10 years to gather this many active links! Congrats to our 10,000th listing: Travel Anthropist - who like thousands of travel blogs we have removed from this database over the years, is unfortunately no longer online. There are currently 587 travel categories, some categories have several … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: Wildlife

Summer Shangrila Santa Monica

May 4, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Summer of Shangri-LA Begins with a Splash! Suite 700, The Courtyard and Ditch Day Fridays make their Debut at hotel Shangri-LA in Santa Monica Sweeping Ocean Views, Summery Cocktails, and Courtyard & Rooftop Dining Make Tamie Adaya's Hotel Shangri-La This Summer's Nexus of Fun. SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (April 2010) -- The Summer of Shangri-La is off to an early start, as the iconic Santa Monica Hotel Shangri-La launches Suite 700, The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Architecture, Art, Avocado, Beach, Culinary travel, Drinking, Food and Wine, History, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Music, Nightlife, Oregon, Paradise, Restaurants, Santa Monica, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Wildlife

Dark Summit

May 3, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Dark Summit by Nick Heil Ten years after the infamous events of 1996, another climbing season on earth's tallest mountain produces controversy. If you enjoyed Into Thin Air (see below), you will surely be gripped by the clutches of this book. It is a fast paced read in which you are quickly immersed in the world of extreme altitude mountaineering and the fine line decisions that climbers & guides have to make on the spur of the moment. A … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Climbing Books ·

Spain from a Backpack

May 1, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Spain from a Backpack by Mark Pearson First person told short stories of travel in Spain - stories by backpackers for backpackers. Includes specific recommendations, tips and tricks. Geared for the budget travelers. Each section of the book is broken down into specific locations within Spain. This is a must read for budget travelers planning a trip to Spain! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: Spain

Checkmate II Laptop Case

May 1, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Checkmate II Laptop Case (May 2010) is designed to be extremely travel friendly. This was one of four new airport security checkpoint-friendly laptop cases offered by Staples office supply store beginning in November 2008. Staples is the only office supply retailer to carry the Samsonite cases. The cases range in style and price to meet any traveler's budget.The Checkmate II as well as the other cases are designed so that you should not have to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Luggage Reviews · Tagged: Airport

My Little Steamer

May 1, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

My Little Steamer, Go Mini - (Reviewed: May 2010) Never iron again and...Be wrinkle-free and on-the-go with the fabulous Joy Mangano "Go Mini" - My Little Steamer! This is a small portable device that because of its size is ideal for travel (or for use around the home for that matter). We recently tested this and were pleasantly surprised by how fast the water starts boiling and producing steam (2 minutes or less)! Why lug around a big iron … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Accessories Reviews ·

Diamond Head, Oahu – Hawaii – May 2010

May 1, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Diamond Head is located on the Southern part of Oahu Island in Hawaii, just south of Honolulu. This is a prominent volcanic crater easily visible from parts of Honolulu and area beaches. It received its name from British Sailors who mistakenly thought they had discovered diamonds inside the crater when in fact the stones they found were calcite crystals in the lava. Today this is a very dry part of Oahu but in the past standing water was found at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Beach, England, Hawaii, Pearl Harbor

Alitalia to Fly LAX-ROM

April 27, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa today cheered the announcement that Alitalia will resume nonstop service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rome five times a week beginning June 5, 2010. The returning air service on wide-body aircraft is expected to generate hundreds of millions of dollars annually in economic activity in Southern California. "I am very proud that Alitalia has chosen … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, Airport, America, Boston, California, Chicago, Culture, Delta Airlines, Europe, Georgia, Italy, Los Angeles, New York City, North America, Rome, Toronto, Wine Tasting

Interview Johnny Jet

April 24, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

We are starting to interview those who have made special contributions to the travel industry - whether it is travel experts, travel writers or other. These interviews will appear on the main page over time and also under our "travel interview" section. Johnny Jet, runs, http://www.johnnyjet.com  and was our latest interview. He travels the world and shared some of his travel experiences with us. Click here to review the Johnny Jet … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: Interview

2010 Travel Writing Contest

April 24, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

We are having a small travel writing contest open until September 1st. 2 entries are allowed per person - enter to have a chance to win 1 of 2 prizes. http://www.davestravelcorner.com/press/pr86-travel-essay-contest2010.htm … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Events · Tagged: Travel Writing Contest

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