Helsinki's new Nature Conservation Area Programme will protect a total of more than 100 new land and sea areas across the city. The programme will double the protected area in land areas and increase it by tenfold in marine areas. In Helsinki, nature is a part of everyday life – and always close by. Almost 40 percent of the city’s land area is covered by various types of green areas, from forests and meadows to urban parks, making Helsinki an … [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".
Tulsa’s Route 66 Capital Cruise: World-Record Classic Car Centennial Parade Announced
Celebration aims to bring 200,000 people for Route 66 Centennial (TULSA, Okla.) – As if the Centennial year of the Mother Road in The Capital of Route 66® wasn't big enough, the celebration will now be record-breaking. The Tulsa Route 66 Commission has announced "Tulsa's Route 66 Capital Cruise: World-Record Classic Car Centennial Parade," set for May 30, 2026, along Tulsa's stretch of Route66. With a goal of more than 3,000 entrants, the … [Read more...]
Cruce de Caminos: Where Spain’s Great Cultural Routes Intertwine
Since ancient times, Spain has been a land of age-old roads, traveled by civilizations, traders, artists, pilgrims, and visionaries. Today, these routes are reborn through a new cultural and tourism initiative: Cruce de Caminos – Cultural Routes of Spain, a project that celebrates eight major heritage routes crossing the country from north to south and east to west, traversing regions rich in history, diversity, and life. The Spanish … [Read more...]
Nuuskio National Park Finland – July 2025
Nuuskio National Park is easily accessible from Helsinki, Finland - about a 30 minute non stop bus ride or slightly longer with bus combined with train (stop in Espoo). The modern and state of the art Haltia "green" Visitor's center is the self proclaimed "gateway to Finland's National treasures) and is located about 2km outside of the park. A stop here is worthwhile for the interactive exhibits that explore Finland's natural heritage, a cafe … [Read more...]
62 Hours in Vail: A Perfect Summer Mountain Escape
Cradled in the heart of the Rockies, Vail is a high-altitude playground, an alpine escape where mountain adventure meets refined mountain charm. Within a long weekend, the temptation to do as much as possible is great, so I opted to find the right balance between adrenaline and après; this included indulging in a diversity of wonderful restaurants, outdoor experiences and time for relaxation. You will want to fly fish, do a bit of hiking, explore … [Read more...]
The world’s largest LED planetarium opens in Prague
New York, June 2025 – Following a two-year renovation, the Prague Planetarium is reopening to the public with a transformed guest experience. The result of the modernisation project is the first fully digital LED planetarium in Europe and the largest in any planetarium worldwide, which ranks among the absolute best in the world in terms of quality. "Visitors will find the experience to be truly unparalleled. Unanimously, all those to whom the … [Read more...]
Plan your Perfect Day Trip, Road Trip or Local Adventure! Visit Encinitas Unveils Packed June Events Calendar
From food festivals and surf contests to concerts on the beach, eco fairs and classic car nights, Encinitas offers an unforgettable lineup of summer events along the California coast Encinitas, California – June, 2025 – This June, the laid-back beach town of Encinitas is making waves with a packed calendar of events that capture the spirit of summer in Southern California. From food and wine tastings to free concerts, classic car nights, surf … [Read more...]
Bonneville Salt Flats – June 2025
Driving on the great 80 transcontinental highway - about 120 clicks due west of Salt Lake City and a short drive from the casino town of Wendover in Nevada (with some large billboards advertising clubs with plenty of scantily clad girls), motorists will stumble upon a section of the state that is remarkably flat and white in all directions. These are the densely packed salt flats of Bonneville. Bonneville Speedway is located about 10 minutes … [Read more...]
U.S. Virgin Islands Announces St. John Celebration 2025: Honoring History and Culture
ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, in partnership with the Division of Festivals, is proud to announce the 2025 St. John Celebration, will be taking place from June 28 through July 4, 2025 under the vibrant theme: "History and Culture Come Alive for St. John Celebration." This beloved annual festival promises a week of heritage, music, food, and community spirit on the island … [Read more...]
Vino Voyage: A European Adventure
Before I left on my latest trip to Europe, I randomly sent a WhatsApp message to one of my travel blogger friends, Isabel from Bel Around the World. It turns out she was in London finishing up her travels in Europe before heading down to Thailand to speak at TBEX. She met my friend and I at LHR as soon as we landed - and then we were off on a whirlwind nearly 3-day road trip of the countryside outside of London. Our first stop was Wrotham, the … [Read more...]
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