Off the beaten path for most visitors to Europe, the country is slowly opening up to tourism - with the waiving of a visa for a number of countries for short term visitors flying into and out of Minsk - which began in early 2017. The airport is not located within the city - rather it can take up to an hour to reach the city center. Refreshingly one doesn't find the crowds and tourist buses all pining to see the same historic sites as one would … [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".
Marquette, MI for Winter Adventure
Known as one of America's snowiest cities east of the Rockies, Marquette, Michigan is the ideal location for winter adventure for families, couples or a solo getaway. Visitors can expect to be invigorated by the outdoor winter activities – from exploring the frozen coast of Lake Superior and the surrounding snowcapped forests to skiing or fat-tire biking through Marquette Mountain to observing Marquette's natural beauties like frozen … [Read more...]
Fenix HP25R Rechargeable Headlamp
The Fenix HP25R V2.0 is a powerful headlamp which is rated to run for up to 400 hours on its low mode or 2 hours on the turbo high brightness setting. We first tested this out picking grapes in Napa Valley. Features three different lights including a spotlight, floodlight and a red light. Offers 10 unique brightness settings ranging from 5 Lumens up to 1600 Lumens and a usage time of 2 to 800 hours depending on the setting. The light tilts up to … [Read more...]
New Activities, Restaurants, and Renovated Lodging in Jackson County, North Carolina
Jackson County's Tourism Development Authority shares a list of recent additions to enjoy this fall & winter season JACKSON COUNTY, N.C. (November, 2021) – As a year-round destination, Jackson County Tourism Development Authority (JCTDA) is excited to welcome seasoned and new vacationers back to the Western North Carolina mountains this fall and winter season to enjoy new experiences, restaurants, and renovated lodging that were not around … [Read more...]
A Wine Focused Visit to France
One of the most memorable vineyards in all of my travels is the tiny vineyard at the Bordeaux Airport - because whenever I see this vineyard I know I'm within a short drive to some of the most coveted terroir on the planet. And in all my travels around the globe - its not like I've seen very many vineyards planted at airports! The few people on my flight scattered as soon as we landed; I took full advantage of a totally empty airport to … [Read more...]
Visit Charleston, South Carolina – November 2021
This historic city was founded in 1670 as Charles Town - moved to its present day location in 1680 and changed its name to its current spelling in 1783. Boasts a modern airport that is manageable in size - not intimating to travelers. The airport is located about a 30 minute drive away from the historic French Quarter - visitors can either take taxis, ride sharing services or use one of the often slow buses (takes up to an hour). The historic … [Read more...]
Five Ways to Get Outside in Charleston this Fall
1. Fall Garden Strolls and Wine Tastings at Middleton Place Wednesdays from September 15 - October 27, 2021 Sip and stroll a different garden location each week while sampling old and new world wines at Middleton Place, a member of the Charleston Heritage Federation. Built in 1755, this National Historic Landmark is home to the nation's oldest landscaped gardens and amidst these gorgeous grounds and exquisitely preserved historic sites, guests … [Read more...]
Lightweight, Data Backup Travel Items
The appropriately named Western Digital My Passport hard drive is ideally suited to those on the go. One axiom we have learned from several decades of travel is that one can never have enough backups. Both hard drive size and weight have improved dramatically over the years. Our first My Passport Drive was much larger and significantly heavier. This latest drive (comes in sizes of 1TB, 2TB, 4TB and 5TB) is so small it will easily fit in one's … [Read more...]
Take it Outside San Diego
The great outdoors is in! And there is no better place to take it all in than San Diego. From open-air movie and music venues to an array of al fresco dining options to a plethora of recreational offerings, there is no shortage of ways to revel in the sunshine while safely enjoying all that San Diego has to offer. Al Fresco All Around Streetside standouts include Little Italy’s Nolita Hall restaurant and bar with its eclectic boho style and … [Read more...]
Explore Southern California’s Hidden Gems With New Digital Episodes of SOCAL WANDERER Debuting September 30 on KCET.org
Five New Episodes Feature Trailblazing Female Business Owners of Color Dedicated to Enriching Their Vibrant, Local Los Angeles Neighborhoods Los Angeles, Calif. – Sept. 30, 2021 – KCET, Southern California's flagship PBS station and home for award-winning public media programming, announced today five new digital episodes of SOCAL WANDERER, a KCET Original that explores the rich culture, history and landscape of Southern California, from … [Read more...]
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