Lily's Restaurant is located in Mt. Shasta City and they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. They are located on the corner at 1013 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd - just look for the white picket fence. Parking is on the side streets or in their parking lot behind the restaurant. Their breakfasts are excellent and are sizable. Be sure to try their home made soups. Outdoor dining is available when the weather permits. If the weather is warm the outdoor … [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".
The Clark Center for Japanese Art, Hanford CA – May 2003
The Clark Center for Japanese Art, located in Hanford California, contains a high quality collection of Japanese art and cultural objects. Over 1700 objects are contained within this museum. The collection was started in the 1950's by the husband wife team of Willard & Elizabeth Clark but has only been open to the public since 1995. Hanging scrolls, ancient Buddhist sculptures and Japanese ceramics and bamboo are the highlights of their … [Read more...]
Meeting People Online
One of the greatest joys and experiences while traveling is meeting individuals who actually live in the area you will be visiting. Who better to meet than the "locals" as chances are they will be your best tour guides. When I travel I always try to meet people in advance of my trip. During previous trips I have had the good fortune of meeting some great people and forming lasting relationships. Additionally I have been able to stay for free with … [Read more...]
Robert is Here, Homestead FL – April 2003
Robert is Here in Homestead Florida is a rare and tropical fruit stand that has been in business for over 60 years. It was founded by Robert at age 6. We have been here several times - during our most recent visit Robert was still behind the cash register helping customers. We noted that our own purchases were hand written on a paper bag in pencil and then added up. No calculator or cash register here. We are tropical fruit fanatics and had … [Read more...]
Schulz Museum
The following is an article that first appeared in the April 2003 issue of Upbeat Times, a regional newspaper which is published once a month in Sonoma County, CA. I had just arrived at the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center and was waiting in the front lobby when a young girl skipped in and the first excited words out of her mouth were "Mom, look its Snoopy!" I immediately saw what attracted her attention. On the wall were several … [Read more...]
Dave’s Travel Corner Voted in Top 101 Travel Sites
(3/12/03) Dave's Travel Corner has been voted among the top 101 travel websites by Great Escapes. In addition to some of the well known major commercial travel sites, they have attempted to include in their list as many non commercial travel websites as possible. Great Escapes is a website that sponsors "The Global Scavenger Hunt" in which 23 teams of two people visit 4 continents and 10 countries. These teams compete for $100,000 in cash & … [Read more...]
Global Scavenger Hunt – March 2003
The Global Scavenger Hunt is sponsored by Great Escapes. This is an annual adventure scavenger hunt for travelers that is truly an around the world event! It is held over 23 days and involves 25 2-person teams who will visit several continents and a number of countries during their world wind hunt. The teams compete for $100,000 in cash & prizes and "The World's Greatest Travelers" trophy. In addition this event is a charitable fund-raiser. … [Read more...]
Backpack Nation – February 2003
Backpack Nation founded by famed San Francisco taxi driver Brad Newsham after the events of Sept 11, 2001 in NYC. Over the years, his organization has raised significant funding which were donated to individuals, families and unique projects worldwide. For more information please visit: www.bradnewsham.com … [Read more...]
Vang Vieng, Laos
Vang Vieng (population about 25,000) is located in central southern Laos about a 4 hour bus ride north of the capital city of Vientiane or about 7 hours south of the town of Luang Prabang. If you enter Vang Vieng by bus you will be dropped off on a huge gravel runway on the edge of town. A brisk several minute walk across the runway will bring you to the main part of town. Signs for guesthouses or restaurants call out from almost every single … [Read more...]
Vang Vieng, Laos – Caving
The caving opportunities that surround Vang Vieng is in one word, awesome! There are many many small unexplored caves, and the ones that have been explored often have minimal facilities...usually just a guide who carries a small lead acid battery hooked up to a head light. If you are lucky the guide will have extra lead-acid headlights. Unlike more "developed caves" the caves near Vang Vieng are not improved inside at all. Rarely will their be … [Read more...]
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