Vilnius has just started its celebratory 700th-anniversary year and is offering many adventures for the entire 2023, especially the warm season. From As Young As Vilnius music festival, Vilnius Biennial of Performance Art, Music for Vilnius project that unites world-famous composers, and exhibitions that delve deep into the city's historical past to ample urban and nature activities, each visitor can have a holiday to their taste. March 15, … [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".
Prince Edward Island: Canada’s Newest Wellness Retreat
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (May, 2023) – With 700 miles of tranquil beaches and Island-wide hiking, biking, and walking trails, Prince Edward Island is an open-air playground for travelers to restore mind, body, and soul. This year, visitors to PEI can revel in the "island way of life" with new and authentic wellness experiences. From a new Nordic Spa and kaYOGA, to paddleboarding with beach goats, here are a few ways for travelers … [Read more...]
Getaway Trip, Sonesta Redondo Beach
Needing a break from wine work and with Los Angeles always a relaxing and therapeutic relatively short drive away (with no traffic), I scheduled a mid week getaway to Sonesta Redondo Beach. This beachside resort is within about a 20 minute drive from LAX. And for those wanting to enjoy Southern California's mild year-round coastal climate and its 'fit' lifestyle, the resort is conveniently located across from the Strand, a bike and pedestrian … [Read more...]
Visit Kyoto, Japan – May 2023
Kyoto is well setup for tourism and unlike in other parts of Japan Kyoto, seems well versed in English with employees at restaurants and hotels mostly able to converse in English. This is the city of temples - during our visit, we were told there are something like 1,600 temples in or near Kyoto - several of them are within easy walking distance from the main street in the city, Shijo Avenue including the impressive Yasaka Shrine. Gion is a … [Read more...]
International African American Museum set to open in June
Photos by Greg Noire. Charleston, S.C. -- The International African American Museum (IAAM) has set Tuesday, June 27, 2023, as the date that the long-awaited museum will open to the public. The opening festivities will feature a number of community events in the days leading up to the launch, including an opening ceremony on June 24. "We're excited to open IAAM's doors and showcase the incredible breadth of African American history," said … [Read more...]
Climb the Cape May Lighthouse at night under the light of the full moon or under the new moon when the stars shine
April 15, 2023) CAPE MAY, N.J. — Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture) offers nighttime climbs in 2023 at the Cape May Lighthouse, with Lighthouse Full Moon Climbs on select full moon dates, and Stairway to the Stars offered during select new moon dates. Follow the light of the full moon on up the 199 original, cast-iron spiral staircase steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse during the Lighthouse Full Moon Climbs. Enjoy a nighttime view of … [Read more...]
Saddle Up for Wild West Appeal and an Array of Happenings with Cheyenne, WY’s Exciting Event Lineup for 2023
Cheyenne, WY, a booming capital city and icon in the American West announces its 2023 calendar of events. This year, the lineup includes the return of several beloved annual festivals, culinary celebrations, and the world's largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration, Cheyenne Frontier Days, ideal for visitors and locals of all ages. Located approximately 90 minutes north of Denver, the "Magic City of the Plains" beckons travelers to saddle-up … [Read more...]
Somewhere Above it All by Holli Fawcett Clayton
Somewhere Above it All by Holli Fawcett Clayton is the author's first book. It tells the story of Marren, a woman who has suffered greatly at the hands of her late husbands' opioid fueled drug addictions and her quest to move on with her life. Integral to the story is her attempt to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and her desire to overcome her grief of losing her husband to drugs. During the climb, the story intertwines flashbacks to her … [Read more...]
Hideaway Island, Vanuatu – April 2023
Easy to access, only about 15 minutes by mini van from Port Vila this private island is a favorite place to dive or snorkel by locals and visitors. Mini vans may drop passengers off at the driveway to the island or pull in next to the ferry dock (the walk down the driveway from the road is a short one). The ferry operates 24 hours a day and takes about 4 minutes from the mainland to the dock on the island. Alternatively, if the tide is low, one … [Read more...]
Set me Free, Koh Tao Island, Thailand
One of Thailand's more beautiful islands is located about 1:15 minutes from the pier in Chumphon by water taxi. This is the shortest distance from the mainland although ferries also run from Surathani, further to the south. All tickets can be purchased online. This island offers an ideal balance between tourist infrastructure and natural beauty. Normally Koh Tao would be crowded with both Thai tourists as well those visiting primarily from … [Read more...]
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