Travel Photography - Ever become disgusted once you return from your travels and look at your photographs? An excellent site is the online Digital Photography School. Not a school or university in the true sense of the world but rather a community an environment for learning. It is an excellent resource for photo enthusiasts with both amateur and professional photographers contributing from around the world. Also if you are looking for real … [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".
Travel Forums – September 2000
Travel Forums - Are you looking for an online forum in which you can write your travel opinions? Do you want to be able to interact with other travelers and share travel ideas, tips, and other information? We maintain the following travel forums for fellow travel enthusiasts: www.davestravelcorner.com/forums These forums are categorized by continent and subject matter. These forums has become a sounding wall for opinions and advice from … [Read more...]
Hilary Hahn Violinist – August 2000
Hilary Hahn American Violinist - Hilary Hahn has been traveling the great concert halls of the world performing for a number of years. Her "Postcards from the Road" are journal entries written based on her touring schedule stops and incorporate notes about her actual travels as well as performances. She maintains a rigorous travel schedule that would leave most people "gasping for breath" and is much sought after as a performer in classical … [Read more...]
Money Safety Abroad – July 2000
Money Safety Abroad - When traveling abroad be sure to divide your money among your money belt, wallet, and any other bags. Keep the majority of your money in your money belt. If you are robbed, this way you will still have some money or credit cards available. For more info visit the USA's State Departments travel safety page: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html … [Read more...]
Catalina, CA
Twenty-two miles across the sea, separated from the mainland, by the gray waters that lie in hand, is a jewel of an island by the name of Catalina, or more romantically, Santa Catalina. If you arrive at sunset you may be treated and teased by nature's wonderful display of color and light. If you arrive after dark for the first time, the sparkling diamonds of Avalon will beckon you with their mysterious, yet at the same time energizing … [Read more...]
Catalina, CA – History
Human history on Catalina Island dates from about 7000 BC. The Gabrielino Indians were the first humans to live on the island. Soapstone was plentiful on the island and the natives created bowls and other implements from this rock (and then traded with natives living on the mainland). Juan R. Cabrillo became the first European to set eyes on the island in 1542. In the 1790's the sea otter population suffered tremendously due to the over … [Read more...]
Catalina, CA – Transportation
There are several ways to reach Catalina from the mainland including ferry, helicopter and private boat or plane. While Catalina has one airport (Airport in the Sky), this airport is not setup for commercial service. There are currently four mainland ports serviced by ferry to Avalon: San Pedro, Long Beach, Newport Beach and Dana Point Catalina Express is the primary shuttle ferry operating out of three locations: Long Beach (the … [Read more...]
Catalina, CA – Avalon
Avalon is the urban center of Catalina. It is a mix of day trippers, at times - cruise ship passengers and locals. The town is centered around the beautiful waterfront and for good reason - most passengers arrive here and it is a visually stunning part of town that at times almost looks European. The town spreads out into the surrounding hills - featuring older and often colorful wooden buildings. Brightly colored flowering flowing … [Read more...]
Catalina, CA – The Casino, Avalon
The casino is one of Avalon's most recognizable and famous landmarks. It sits on a point at the edge of the harbor on on the way to the Descanso Beach Club. It is not a casino as in gambling but rather refers to an Italian term as a 'place of gathering'. Two tiny rock hills, called Sugarloaf originally stood on this site - the larger one was removed to make way for the original casino and later the second one was also removed as it hindered … [Read more...]
Catalina, CA – Scuba Diving
Catalina has some incredible diving opportunities ranging from beginning to advanced. The Catalina Dive Park is an excellent area to dive or to learn diving. This park is located out on the small point almost at the base of the Casino. You can access the water via a walkway with slippery steps (very slippery!) that lead down to the water. This dive park is enclosed with floating buoys connected to each other by rope. Be careful not to leave the … [Read more...]
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