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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".

American Shield Granite Series Backpack

March 19, 2019 by Dave5 Comments

Stylish, lightweight and functional, the America Shield Granite Series Backpack is an ideal day pack for both urban and rural use. While this is an attractive pack, it certainly is also versatile. We like the fact it has a separate liner inside that one can use to hold either a tablet or a laptop. Made of canvas with leather front straps both for the primary space as well as the smaller front pocket. The primary space is also easily … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Luggage Reviews · Tagged: America, Art

Biggest Super Bloom in Decade Blooms at Diamond Valley Lake

March 19, 2019 by DaveLeave a Comment

Hemet, CA (March 2019)—The largest super bloom in over a decade has finally arrived at Diamond Valley Lake in Hemet, California. According to officials, the most jaw-dropping views of the super bloom, caused by record rains, are from the Wildflower Trail, accessible from the Diamond Valley Lake Marina. Park officials recommend coming mid-week to avoid crowds, and ask visitors to please stay on the trail to protect the flowers. "While our super … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, California, Drinking, Fishing, Flowers, Wildlife

10 Inspirational Travel Instagram Accounts Worth Following

March 15, 2019 by Dave19 Comments

This wonderful planet features a diversity of inspirational and beautiful places. Some travelers have been able to create careers out of exploring a range of often niche experiences or locations. For them, travel is a passion and certainly a huge part of their lifestyles. And in deciding which accounts to feature here, I started pondering - what would Ansel Adams or more recently, Galen Rowell think about the incredible amount of digital … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Los Angeles · Tagged: Alaska, Antarctica, Bangkok Thailand, Beach, California, Film, Food and Wine, Los Angeles, National Geographic, Photography, Rocky Mountains, San Francisco, Technology, Vancouver, Walking tour, Wildlife

Pony Up, the Genoa Western Heritage Celebration is Coming to Town

March 15, 2019 by Dave1 Comment

Nevada's Oldest Settlement Guarantees a Grand Time in Honoring its Western History with a Three-Day Festival, April 26 – 28, 2019 CARSON VALLEY – Nevada's oldest permanent settlement, Genoa, Nevada, honors the area's rich western heritage with its annual three-day festival returning this spring, April 26 to 28, 2019. Genoa Western Heritage Days is organized by passionate local volunteers and features a full weekend of Native American … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Bicycle, Civil War, Culture, Festival, Food and Wine, Hiking, History, Lake Tahoe, Music, Nevada, Restaurants, Sierra Nevada, Walking tour

Gorgeous Grenada, #Caribbean – March 2019

March 1, 2019 by Dave2 Comments

Grenada may not be on most traveler's radar, but this small island in the southern Caribbean offers a diversity of picturesque postcard views along with a number of activities and attractions. Originally discovered by the 'west', Christopher Columbus first saw the island in 1498. A number of airlines fly here including American, Delta, Jet Blue, Air Canada, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Liat. The tiny Maurice Bishop International … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Beach, Bus Travel, Canada, Caribbean, Cruising, Drinking, England, Public Transportation, Restaurants, Sand, Taxi, Waterfall, Wildlife

10,000 Miles with my Dead Father’s Ashes

March 1, 2019 by DaveLeave a Comment

As real as it gets - author Devin Galaudet (also known for attempting to marry his wife 100x in 100 different countries) has written a fast read and engrossing memoir about the realities of growing up in Los Angeles in the 1970s and 1980s centered around his chain smoking father. Full of family stories, sometimes family secrets and growing pains this story is woven around Devin's at times on and off again relationship with his father. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Road Trip Books · Tagged: Los Angeles, Spain

2019 Dave’s Travel Corner Travel Essay Contest

February 24, 2019 by Dave13 Comments

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CONTEST WINNERS! 1. Matt Scott: Trans-Siberian Railway http://www.davestravelcorner.com/journals/destination-asia/time-spent-on-the-trans-siberian-railway/ 2. Abdul Rastagar: CicLAvia -When LA Ditches the Car http://www.davestravelcorner.com/journals/destination-north-america/ciclavia-when-la-ditches-the-car/ 3. Mi West: By A Single Thread … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Art, Asia, Bicycle, Couples Travel, Culture, Drinking, Eco Tourism, Europe, Food and Wine, Passport, Urban Travel, Wine Tasting

Arctic Contest to Inspire Change

February 23, 2019 by DaveLeave a Comment

NEW YORK, NY, February 2019 --- Lindblad Expeditions is paying their philosophy forward. The expedition travel company - synonymous with environmentally responsible travel — has been inspiring people for 50+ years to love and explore the planet—and to return home an ambassador for these special places. Now, paying their philosophy forward is the motivation behind a series of sweepstakes that will let consumers nominate someone they know – or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, National Geographic, New York City, Technology, Wildlife

St. Johns County Arts and Culture take focus in Instagram Campaign

February 22, 2019 by DaveLeave a Comment

Cultural Council asks Residents and Visitors to Share Art around Florida’s Historic Coast through Social Media St. Augustine, Fla – To promote culture around every corner in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and the Beaches as a destination for cultural tourists, the St. Johns Cultural Council announces the launch of #ShareArtHCC, an Instagram-based campaign to show residents and visitors that there is more to the St. Augustine area than just sunny … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Beach, Culture, Florida, History, Music, Photography

Biggest Super Bloom in Over a Decade Expected at Diamond Valley Lake, Southern California

February 21, 2019 by DaveLeave a Comment

Hemet, CA (Feb. 2019)—On the heels of record rains, officials at Diamond Valley Lake anticipate the biggest super bloom in over a decade in the coming weeks. The most jaw-dropping views will be from the Wildflower Trail, which opens March 2 and is accessible from the Diamond Valley Lake Marina. "This is the payoff from all that rain," said Kelly Lam, director of marketing for Basecamp Hospitality, which operates concessions at Diamond Valley … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, California, Fishing, Flowers, Seafood

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