During a recent visit to Yangon, Myanmar a friend of a friend working in the city informed us about a North Korean restaurant within a 10 minute drive of where we were staying (the Merchant Art Boutique Hotel). My only other experience with North Korea was in Dandong, China. An old military bridge (today called the Friendship Bridge) extends half way across the Yalu River. I was there in the middle of winter and I remember it was extremely … [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".
New Floating Arctic Bath Hotel and Spa to Open 2018
The Arctic Bath Hotel and Spa (Credit: Johan Kauppi) (Kiruna, SWEDEN – March 2018) Travel experts Off the Map Travel and the team behind the famous Treehotel in Sweden will launch a new floating hotel and spa this autumn that freezes into the ice of the Lule River in the winter and floats on top of the water in the summer. The Arctic Bath Hotel and Spa experience includes a stay in the six-room hotel plus an Arctic Bath inspired by the … [Read more...]
Expedition Cruise Specialist Expands Program to Include New Trip to Chilean Fjords
Vancouver – Following the announcement that One Ocean Expeditions (OOE) will be celebrating its 10th anniversary year with the addition of RCGS Resolute to its fleet in November 2018, the expedition cruise specialist has also revealed that it will be expanding its cruise program in 2019 to include several new itineraries in Chile. The first voyage of this new programme, which will also be the inaugural non-polar expedition on board RCGS … [Read more...]
Vikings Fourth Ocean Ship Named in Shanghai
930-Guest Viking Sun is the First Cruise Ship Ever Named on The Bund Los Angeles (March, 2018) – Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today announced that its fourth ocean ship, Viking Sun®, was officially named during a spectacular celebration on The Bund, in the heart of Shanghai. The ship is currently sailing Viking’s sold-out 141-day World Cruise from Miami to London, and its stop in Shanghai marks the first time one of Viking’s ocean ships has … [Read more...]
What’s New in Branson for 2018
Branson has lots of theaters offering live shows with entertainment choices from Broadway songs to country music, Rock 'n' Roll, to magic and comedy! A trip to Branson is not complete without experiencing Silver Dollar City, an 1880-style award-winning theme park where you'll find authentic Ozarks history along with crafts, eateries, six festivals and a brand-new thrilling ride. Visitors can enjoy three Ozark mountain lakes, perfect for fishing … [Read more...]
Links by Lisa Becker
Enter Charlotte Windham, originally the ugly duckling of her school harbored a crush on Garrett Stephens the school's athletic jock. She was even hired as a private tutor to help him improve his grades. He never had an inkling of her interest in him. Now some 15 years later in an unlikely twist of fate Charlotte and Garrett come into contact again at a restaurant in Los Angeles. Charlotte is no longer the awkward ugly duckling that she was in … [Read more...]
Take an Experiential Tour of the Atlanta Metro Area
From farm to fizz to a flying museum, make memories in the Atlanta Metro area with these hands-on experiences ATLANTA, GEORGIA--MARCH 2018--Touch, taste and create your ways to memories in the ATL with these hands-on experiences. Army Aviation Heritage Foundation and Flying Museum Henry County's Army Aviation Heritage Foundation and Flying Museum (506 Speedway Blvd., Hampton, 30228) lets guests step into the pilot's seat of the iconic … [Read more...]
Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon – March 2018
Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon in Myanmar is located at the top of Singuttara Hill and can be seen for miles around the city. From afar, the tallest golden stupa is the visual highlight of this temple. From close, Shwedagon is a gathering place for Burmese and foreigners - an impressive monument to spirituality and human creativity. The temple was built between the 6th and 10th centuries - over time the height of the main pagoda was increased to … [Read more...]
Hyperloop on the Santa Monica Pier!
Annual Innovation Festival S.T.E.A.M Machines Returns Sunday, March 4th • Path to Innovation Panel featuring NASA JPL, Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Uber/Elevate • Exhibition Showcase of the latest in tech, science and the arts • National Rube Goldberg Competition for middle school and high school students SANTA MONICA – (February 2018) – Machines take the pier! On Sunday, March 5, the Santa Monica Pier becomes a nucleus of … [Read more...]
Visiting Las Vegas? Our Top Three Non Casino Attractions!
Las Vegas has long been known for its gambling, super casinos and nightlife - the vibe of this fun city revolves around these and attracts people from around the world seeking it's entertainment offerings. All these of course warrant it's reputation as one of the world's great entertainment capitals but if one digs a bit deeper one finds a number of equally intriguing attractions. Visitor's are often pleasantly surprised at the reasonable … [Read more...]
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