Gil's father recently passed and Gil was recently fired from his job. His father's best friend Syd, who is fighting leukemia decides to hike the 220 mile John Muir Trail in the high Sierra Nevada mountains. Gil's mother asks him to join Syd and Gil agrees despite nurturing a strong dislike of camping, being overweight and very inadequately prepared to take on a physical challenge of this magnitude. This is a story of how their relationship … [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".
Japan’s Wine Country, Visit Katsunuma, Yamanashi Prefecture – August 2023
The wine region of Katsunuma is located about 2 hours from the Shinjuku metro station in Tokyo. The Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal is a short walk from the Shinjuku metro station – buses leave regularly from here passing through Katsunuma-town in the Yamanashi-prefecture. Passengers using bus service to reach Chateau Mercian should exit the bus at the Katsunuma bus stop – from this stop it is about a 15-20 minute walk to the winery, mostly on … [Read more...]
GetMyBoat & Bud Light Partner to Celebrate Summer
The #1 best-selling beer brand in the industry and the world’s largest boat rental marketplace join forces to make enjoyment on the water easy with boat charter sweepstakes The world’s largest boat rental marketplace and the #1 best-selling beer brand are joining forces to make it easy to enjoy a summer on the water. GetMyBoat and Bud Light are teaming up to offer 21+ customers a chance to win a captained boat charter experience in their … [Read more...]
Top Arts Districts Across the US and Abroad
Lower Town Arts District in Paducah, Kentucky Paducah's oldest neighborhood, Lower Town Arts District is famous for the award-winning Artist Relocation Program that prompted its colorful revitalization, which continues today with the Paducah School of Art & Design. The arts district is populated with working artists, students and artists-in-residence who add to the city's vibrant artistic landscape. The work of Paducah's resident artists can be … [Read more...]
State of Guanajuato Begins 2023 Grape Harvest Season at the Wine Museum.
-This year, there will be 14 grape harvests and one winemaking event in Dolores Hidalgo, San Miguel de Allende, San Felipe, San Diego de la Unión, Comonfort and Silao. - Guanajuato has positioned itself in the wine market and also increased its numbers significantly. DOLORES HIDALGO C.I.N., Guanajuato, Mexico — July 19, 2023 — In Guanajuato, the state's annual grape harvest is appreciated and celebrated. This past weekend, producers and … [Read more...]
Frontier Airlines Goes Big – Really Big – With 29th Anniversary Customer Appreciation Event
DENVER – July 18, 2023 – Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) has launched a blockbuster customer appreciation event to celebrate the airline's 29th anniversary. The promotion includes: $29* fares valid for travel through Nov. 15, 2023 A $29 add-on bundle – The Perks - that includes a carry-on bag, checked bag and seat selection. The Works bundle is also on sale for $49 and includes every benefit of The Perks plus … [Read more...]
Vilnius Announces Two Headliners for Biggest Summertime Festival—Bastille and Clean Bandit
Vilnius extends an invitation to all its residents and guests to come to the biggest party this summer—a free urban festival As Young As Vilnius on July 21-25. The program boasts traditional orchestra performances, numerous beloved local artist duos, and exciting headliners—British music legends Bastille and Clean Bandit. Six months into the 700th anniversary, Vilnius is hosting the biggest event of the year—an open-air urban festival As … [Read more...]
Dole Welcomes Visitors and Locals Wanting to Experience an Authentic Working Hawaiian Pineapple Farm
Guests of the Dole North Shore Pineapple Farm Tour can follow pineapples from planting to harvesting to packing and get a free DOLE® Royal Hawaiian Pineapple WAHIAWA, Oahu, Hawaii – Dole Food Company Hawaii, part of Dole plc, has launched a hands-on, behind-the-scenes agricultural tour of the original Dole pineapple farm on Oahu in Hawaii. For visitors and locals wanting an authentic, small-group, locally guided tour, it's the only experience … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for an International Trip
Traveling overseas can be stressful including long plane rides, delays, jet lag, not knowing anyone in a destination, language barriers and seemingly a million and one other potential complications. Part of why I travel is to get out of my comfort zone, but there is certain pre trip planning suggestions that will help minimize unwanted surprises when traveling. Depending on which country you visit and which country you have citizenship in, … [Read more...]
San Diego Botanic Garden Ushers in Summer Season with Concert Series Reprise and Major Exhibition Announcement
Summer Nights Returns to Encinitas 37-Acre Urban Oasis While Savage Gardens Will Have a Four Month Residency in the Garden's Conservatory Encinitas, Calif. – San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG) is beckoning locals and travelers alike with a summer lineup featuring a fresh slate of events. The fan-favorite Summer Nights (July 13 – August 17, 2023) will be returning on select Thursdays and feature extended hours until 8 p.m., concerts, special … [Read more...]
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