Forbidden Knowledge: Travel by Michael Powell Interested in knowing how to break laws abroad and perhaps not get caught, or smoke in a plane or scam your fellow tourists or any of a number of sometimes highly illegal activities? This feisty and always entertaining book describes how to do things that perhaps you've always wondered about trying but never had the guts to do. This is a great read for both armchair travelers or those adventurers … [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".
Zurich’s Baur Au Lac Welcomes Spring with Sechselauten Festival Package
A Step Back in Time to Zurich's Medieval Past New York, April 1, 2010: Each April, Zurich celebrates the end of winter with a spring festival, complete with parades, medieval costumes and the ceremonial burning of a "snowman." This year, the city's renowned hotel Baur au Lac has created a special package to celebrate this long-held tradition. Sechseleuten FestivalSechseleuten dates back to the 14th century when the 6PM ringing of the bells … [Read more...]
Boingo To Give Away One Million Hours Of Free Wi-Fi
LOS ANGELES - April 1, 2010 - Boingo Wireless, the global leader in WiFi, today announced it will give away one million free Wi-Fi credits in support of its new "Boingo Wi-Fi Credits" application that allows iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad users to purchase one-hour credits of Wi-Fi directly from their Apple iTunes account. "We've been overwhelmed by the response to our new Boingo app," said Dawn Callahan, vice president of marketing for Boingo … [Read more...]
No Lefty left Behind with Shell Vacations Hospitality’s New Left-Handed Accommodations
Shell Vacations Hospitality Offers Low Introductory Rates Starting at $49 Per Night On New, Groundbreaking Lefty-Friendly Rooms PHOENIX, ARIZ. (April 1, 2010) - Travelers come in all shapes and sizes but one group has been oft overlooked: the left-handed community. Shell Vacations Hospitality, the leader in family-friendly one-of-a-kind resorts throughout North America, will no longer ignore guests with 'lefty' needs as it announces a new … [Read more...]
Mayor Villaraigosa Helps Launch “Visit Hollywood 2010”
New Attractions, New and Renovated Hotels and Restaurants Plus Key Anniversaries for Celebrity Landmarks Inspires Visit Hollywood 2010 Program and Discounts Los Angeles, CA, April 1, 2010-- Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa joined by leaders of the Hollywood hospitality and tourism industries, launched the new 'Visit Hollywood 2010' program today, celebrating landmark anniversaries, the opening of new attractions, the introduction of … [Read more...]
Cinzia Design, Sport 4
Cinzia Design, Sport 4 (Reviewed: Apr 2010) is the latest of Cinzia's trendy sunglasses from their Sport Collection. Cinzia was founded in 2002 but has a long optical history behind its products; it is a division of US based Europa International, Inc., which was founded in 1977. The company was founded by Cynthia Shapiro (also the lead designer). Cynthia has more than 30 years experience within the optical fashion industry. The Sport 4 glasses … [Read more...]
Magical Maui
Magical Maui. While Maui is a fairly small island (two peninsulas separated by a flat section) there is a rich diversity of attractions and activities to easily fill up a week. Maui is touristy yet Maui is not touristy - the contrasts between the different parts of the island are great. For those who enjoy the manufactured life on vacation including resorts, condos and or beach life with all the amenities and development should look immediately … [Read more...]
Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles – April 2010
The Walt Disney Concert Hall is located on the edge of downtown Los Angeles, California. This exceptional, attractive and shiny building was designed by the famous Los Angeles based architect Frank Gehry (designer of the Bilbao Museum in northern Spain). A number of Gehry's buildings embrace "curved architecture" and this one is no different. The outside of the building is covered with stainless steel plates which help make this building quite … [Read more...]
Key Largo Beckons Conchs & Conch Lovers, April 23 – May 2
KEY LARGO, Florida Keys -- The Upper Florida Keys are to showcase their "conch" spirit during the second annual Key Largo Conch Republic Days set for Friday, April 23, through Sunday, May 2. Overflowing with frivolity, fun, feasts and feats, the festival is to include an unusual attempt to land the region in the "Guinness Book of World Records" for "extreme underwater ironing." Kicking off the celebration is a planned raising of the flag -- … [Read more...]
Bodega Bay’s 37th Annual Fisherman’s Festival
Saturday and Sunday April 17-18, 2010 BODEGA BAY, CA. - The Bodega Bay community will celebrate its 37th annual Fisherman's Festival on the weekend of April 17-18, at Westside Park. Record crowds are expected to take in live music and entertainment, sample local cuisine, and browse the wares of 80 plus crafter and artisan booths. A special feature will be the dedication of a Fishermen's Memorial to remember fishermen lost at sea. The … [Read more...]
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