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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".

Oakland California Celebrates Local Spirits Heritage & Community in First Ever Cocktail Week, Sept: 15-23, 2018

September 15, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

Thousands of cocktail enthusiasts join local bars, restaurants and distilleries in celebrating the Town's unique cocktail culture past and present. OAKLAND, CA— Oakland will host the first ever Oakland Cocktail Week September 15-23, 2018 in celebration of the city's unique cocktail heritage as well as local spirits small businesses and employees. Participating bars and restaurants from Oakland, Alameda and Emeryville are challenged with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, California, Coffee, Culture, Drinking, Food and Wine, Oakland, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Wine Tasting

Smithsonian Magazine Announces 14th Annual Museum Day, A Celebration of Boundless Curiosity

September 10, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

Participating museums nationwide will offer free admission on September 22, 2018 with a downloadable Museum Day ticket NEW YORK—(July 24, 2018)–Smithsonian magazine has designated Saturday, September 22 as the 14th annual Museum Day, an initiative in which participating museums across the United States open their doors for free to those who download a branded ticket. The annual event allows museums nationwide to emulate the spirit of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Culture, History, Museum, New York City

28th Annual Sedona Arts Festival

September 1, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

Held against the backdrop of Sedona's breathtaking red rock vistas, the Sedona Arts Festival will present its 28th annual fine art festival on Saturday, Oct. 13 and Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. Attracting artists from across the country, this renowned festival will showcase a diverse line up of over 100 juried artists as well as live music, food and art fun for the kids. The Sedona Arts Festival is held on the campus of Sedona Red Rock High School, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Arizona, Art, Canyon, Festival, Food and Wine, Idaho, Mediterranean, Mexico, Music, Photography, Village, Virginia, Wildlife

Cuba Cars by Harri Morick & Rainer Floer

September 1, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

This colorful photo rich coffee table book on the cars of Cuba should be in the hands of any classic car enthusiast. Havana is a city known for featuring thousands of cars dating from prior to 1959. Locals continue to use these old cars (although there are newer cars are on the Cuban roads these days, it is currently prohibitively expensive to import new cars because of the high luxury tax) and perhaps a disappointment to collectors, there is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Road Trip Books · Tagged: Coffee, Cuba, Photography, Shopping Mall, Spain

Visit Bratislava – September 2018

September 1, 2018 by Dave2 Comments

Old town Bratislava is one of Europe's smallest in a capital city. As a result it is fairly easy to explore the city, spending time to explore it's cobblestone streets and visiting small cafe's and restaurants; this part of town is a great place to just relax especially outdoors during warm summer days. The Danube flows by in its multi-country journey through this part of Europe. Several "botels" (floating boat hotels") are anchored along its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Drinking, Europe, Hiking, Journey, Restaurants, Trekking, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

The Swedish Summer Vacation Guide

August 23, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

The land in the north has many things to offer for those who enjoy the closeness to nature or walking old streets with embedded history. If you were thinking about polar bears walking the streets of Sweden, you got it wrong! In fact: they don't even exist in Sweden. We put together a guide for your perfect summer vacation to Sweden. A trip to Scandinavia requires lots of planning in order to afford the costs of airfare, accommodation, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Art, Beach, Crawdad, Cruising, Food and Wine, History, Ice Cream, Norway, Restaurants, Sailing, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Summer Travel, Sweden, Technology, Village, Walking tour, Wildlife

Arriving Into Iran and the Tests of Traveling

August 21, 2018 by Dave18 Comments

I left for the Tbilisi International Airport in the country of Georgia at 10pm. I arrived at my final destination, Shiraz, Iran some 20 hours later - the next day. If you look on the map this is about a 3 to 3.5 hour flight. As it were, the airport in Tbilisi is under construction; a new runway is being built so all day flights have been moved to the night. I spent all night in the beautiful fairly new Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Australia, Georgia, Iran, Korea, Mosque, Papua New Guinea, Taxi, Travel Insurance, Visa

Top 10 Reasons to Visit Phoenix this Summer

August 20, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

Top 10 Reasons to Visit Phoenix this Summer – Yes, Summer! PHOENIX, Arizona - it's natural to think of any place but the desert to go for a summer getaway. But Visit Phoenix says there are many reasons it makes perfect sense to visit this summer—10 in fact! Outrageous Deals at Luxury Resorts Unlike the usual suspect list of places you might consider this summer, you can practically steal a stay at some of Greater Phoenix's best hotels. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Arizona, Art, Baseball, Beach, Desert, Fireworks, Fishing, Garden, Hot Air Balloon, Ice Cream, Museum, Nightlife, River Rafting, Spa

What’s New in Minneapolis – Summer 2018

August 10, 2018 by Dave1 Comment

Minneapolis – Summer time in Minneapolis is festivals, concerts, biking, dining on patios, the X Games, riverfront fireworks and so much more. It’s also a booming time for new museums, water taxis and even axe throwing in this six-time #1 Park System in the U.S. winner. With this Meet Minneapolis leisure travel round-up, here are highlights of what’s new in Minneapolis and the surrounding area this summer: Bell Museum The Bell Museum, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, America, Animal Rescue, Art, Bicycle, Cruising, Drinking, Festival, Fireworks, Food and Wine, History, Korea, Markets, Minnesota, Mississippi, Museum, Natural History, Taxi, Walking tour, Wildlife

Seventh Annual Prickly Pear Festival Celebrates the Edible Desert

August 1, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

Superior, AZ - The Seventh Annual Prickly Pear Festival hosted by the Superior Chamber of Commerce will take place on Saturday, August 18, 2018 in the quaint and dynamic mountain town of Superior, Arizona. The festival celebrates all the edible wonders of the Sonoran Desert while showcasing the many products and health benefits of the prickly pear cactus. Along with the festival activities, most of the local restaurants and retail merchants will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, Arizona, Art, Beer, Coffee, Desert, Fashion, Festival, Food and Wine, Mountain Climbing, Music, Restaurants

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