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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".

New Brunswick, Canada Invites Travelers to Tackle Winter Head-On

January 17, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

Five Reasons to #ExploreNB this Snow Season NEW BRUNSWICK (January 2017) – With the highest snowfall in the Canadian Maritimes, winter in New Brunswick delivers a number of reasons for travelers to come out of hibernation and enjoy the province’s cold weather culture. From snow-filled outdoor adventures to festivals, here are just five ways to discover real winter in New Brunswick. Winter Glamping Ridgeback Lodge, located less than … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Beer, Bicycle, Canada, Chocolate, Christmas, Culinary travel, Culture, Festival, Lodge, National Park, Restaurants, Romantic, Ski Trip, Village, Walking tour, Wildlife

Enjoy Oxnard’s Culinary Side during “Oxnard Dine, Wine & Beer Week”

January 12, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

Enjoy Oxnard’s Culinary Side during “Oxnard Dine, Wine & Beer Week” January 19-28, 2018 Oxnard, CA – Both residents and visitors are invited to discover the many flavors of Oxnard during “Oxnard Dine, Wine & Beer Week” taking place January 19-28, 2018. A variety of unchained and unique restaurants throughout Oxnard will participate providing foodies with an opportunity to savor delicious cuisine, wine and beer at discounted prices. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Beach, Beer, California, Culinary travel, Drinking, Los Angeles, Oxnard, Restaurants, Seafood, Spain, Wine Tasting

Mayor Garcetti Announces a Record-breaking Year for the L.A. Economy

January 11, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

LOS ANGELES —Los Angeles' economy continued to surge in 2017, as tourism, travel through LAX, and Port cargo broke all-time records yet again. Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the record-breaking numbers today at LAX's Tom Bradley International Terminal, alongside Councilmember Joe Buscaino and leaders from the Los Angeles Convention & Tourism Development Department, the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, Los Angeles World Airports, and the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, California, Culture, History, Los Angeles, Mexico, Museum, Sports

New Travel Advisories for U.S. Travelers

January 10, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

On January 10, 2018, the Department of State launched improvements to how we share information with U.S. travelers. These improvements will provide U.S. citizens with clear, timely, and reliable safety and security information worldwide. Under the new system, every country will have a Travel Advisory, providing levels of advice ranging from 1 to 4: Level 1 - Exercise Normal Precautions: This is the lowest advisory level for safety and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America

New Astronaut Training Experience Center at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

January 1, 2018 by Dave1 Comment

CAPE CANAVERAL – January, 2018 – KENNEDY SPACE CENTER – The race to Mars has already begun, and with the opening of the new Astronaut Training Experience® (ATX) at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex this February, guests will be the first to "touch down" on the Red Planet. The all-new Astronaut Training Experience will use immersive simulation technology to transport participants to Mars, train them to live and work in the harshest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Bus Travel, Food and Wine, Garden, Journey, Orlando, Technology, Walking tour

Smithsonian Journey – An Illustrated History of Travel

January 1, 2018 by Dave2 Comments

This epic travel tome captures thousands of years of human travel. Set in chronological order, one doesn't necessarily need to start in the beginning. Simply randomly open a page and you will be hooked. Names such as Christopher Columbus, Magellan, Amelia Earhart, Roald Amundsen and many others leap from the pages - great explorers in their own rights. Accompanying every great explorer comes some sort of transportation - ships, trains, planes, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Road Trip Books · Tagged: History, Journey, Train Travel

Old Town Tallinn Estonia – January 2018

January 1, 2018 by Dave4 Comments

Old Town Tallinn Estonia originally dates back some eight centuries. This part of town is surrounded by a number of towering stone walls that were originally built to protect the city. The old town is a mix of cobblestone streets, plazas, restaurants, hotels and plenty of small shops. One can easily walk from one side to the other in about 25 minutes but one doesn't just want to rush through this part of the city. Rather, take one's time and move … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Christmas, Drinking, Europe, Music, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Tallest Building, Walking tour

Curacao, One of my Favorite Islands in the Caribbean

December 25, 2017 by Dave26 Comments

Our introduction to Curaçao wasn't an awe inspiring inspirational place of stunning natural beauty (for instance a secluded white sand beach framed by a crescent shoreline and aquamarine waters). Rather it was in a rough part of Willemstad, the capital city. A friend and I found ourselves wandering around the dark streets late at night in search of food in a neighborhood near our hostel. We passed walls topped with razor sharp barbed wire - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: America, Amsterdam, Aquarium, Art, Beach, Bridges, Bus Travel, Canals, Caribbean, Cruising, Cuba, Dancing, Drinking, Flea Market, Food and Wine, Hiking, Hitch Hiking, Massage, Mountain Climbing, Museum

All-in Tickets from KLM Airlines

December 9, 2017 by Dave10 Comments

I have flown my share of budget airlines (mostly in Europe as they are often reasonably priced and quick way around the continent) but you always get what you pay for: a basic seat, very limited carry-on luggage allowances and generally no food or drink. Often the flights are to secondary airports that aren't always central to your final destination. While these in continent flights are typically only a few hours at most, there are certainly also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: Airline, America, Amsterdam, Art, Canals, Drinking, Europe, Food and Wine, Istanbul, Museum

National Geographic, New York Times Best-Selling Author Dan Buettner and Gallup Announce The 25 Happiest Cities in the United States

December 5, 2017 by Dave2 Comments

National Geographic, Gallup and New York Times best-selling author and National Geographic Explorer Dan Buettner have announced The 25 Happiest Cities in the United States based on The National Geographic/Blue Zones® Index. The Index was specifically developed to measure a population’s happiness based on 15 metrics including civic engagement, walkability and healthful food options. Boulder, Colorado tops the list with walkability, access to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, California, Colorado, Costa Rica, Denmark, Food and Wine, Lifestyle, National Geographic, New York City, Oakland, Oxnard, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Singapore, Ventura, Wildlife

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