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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".

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

An Interesting Mix of Activities & Distractions in Guyana, South America

February 15, 2019 by Dave16 Comments

The final touchdown could not come soon enough. 39 hours prior I left my place in California for the airport at 430am. After a night in Miami (part of which involved nearly a 2 hour drive to go 3.1 miles from the airport - you think Los Angeles traffic is horrendous, think again), I finally arrived in Guyana. Most people I told prior to my trip that I was going to Guyana greeted me with a blank stare. The few older folks correctly equated Guyana … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Airport, America, Art, Beach, California, Celebrity, Drinking, Journey, Los Angeles, Music, Rainforest, South America, Taxi, Traffic, Waterfall

Greater Manchester Media Update: What’s New in February 2019

February 14, 2019 by DaveLeave a Comment

For the latest and greatest in Manchester, UK read on. Or visit www.visitmanchester.com NEWLY OPENED: EAT: Mowgli Oxford Road Indian street food restaurant Mowgli, has opened its second Manchester restaurant at University Green situated on Oxford Road. Continuing Mowgli's trademark, founder Nisha Katona will be banishing Indian food stereotypes with a stunning menu of fresh and authentic, healthy, flavour-packed dishes with tonnes of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Africa, Art, Australia, Bakeries, Beer, Bicycle, Britain, Canada, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, England, Europe, Festival, Food and Wine, Garden, India, Journey, London, Music

Top 9 for 2019: What’s New in Minneapolis

February 4, 2019 by Dave1 Comment

Leisure travel and tourism news from the City by Nature Minneapolis – Not content to sit back and chill after one, big, football game, Minneapolis keeps building momentum and enticing more visitors with new hotels, restaurants and major sports news in 2019. In this Meet Minneapolis leisure travel round-up, here's more of what to look for in the coming year with our Top 9 for 2019. Minneapolis hosts the 2019 NCAA Men's Final Four: U.S. Bank … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, America, Architecture, Caribbean, Central America, Chicago, Drinking, Food and Wine, Ireland, Korea, Mexico, Minnesota, Mississippi, Music, North America, Pizza, Restaurants, Sports, Wildlife

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