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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".

HireMyCamera.com

July 15, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

Travel + Phone = $$$ That’s an accurate way to think of HireMyCamera.com! What is HireMyCamera about? Think of it this way: If eBay met YouTube and had a baby, that cuddly creation would be HireMyCamera! This brand new website is a unique platform that lets people bid, buy, and sell videos – which means that it’s a great tool for travelers to make some convenient money. Do you have a passion for travel? Does your passion need … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Technology Reviews · Tagged: Art, Cell Phone, Internet, New York City, Nightlife

It’s not a Bird or a Plane – It’s a Mars Rover!

July 15, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Kicks Off the Summer of Mars Experience Tour Mars Rover Concept Vehicle to make stops in Atlanta, D.C., New Jersey and New York City CAPE CANAVERAL – KENNEDY SPACE CENTER – A car trip on I-95 this July and August might bring with it more than just the usual sights. Passers-by could be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of an extraterrestrial convoy, as a massive Mars rover concept vehicle, commissioned … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Film, Garden, Georgia, Journey, Museum, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Technology, Walking tour

Now on Display, at The Mob Museum – Las Vegas

July 10, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

LAS VEGAS (July 2017) – Now on display at The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, “Mob at the Movies” explores how organized crime has been portrayed in popular culture. Featuring artifacts from well-known movies and television shows, the exhibit demonstrates the history of Americans’ fascination with the Mob in popular culture. Among the artifacts, a 1952 poster from the film “The Captive City” featuring … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Budget travel, Culture, Film, History, Journey, Museum, Nevada, New York City

The Legendary Ghan, Adelaide to Darwin – July 2017

July 1, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

A relaxing way to see Australia's interior is to take the Legendary Ghan. A number of rider options are available including premium class, private cabin with bathroom or reclining seats for the more budget conscious traveler. This great journey runs nearly 3000 kilometers between Darwin in the North and Adelaide in the south. It takes about 54 hours to cover this one way journey. Off train options are offered in the small towns of Katherine and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Australia, Drinking, Food and Wine, Journey, Mediterranean

Exodus Travels Launches the World’s Biggest Adventure Travel Contest

July 1, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

Travelers share bucket list picks for a chance to win one trip every year for their entire life Win a Trip for Life with Exodus Travels Toronto, Canada. Pioneering tour operator Exodus Travels is making history with the launch of a travel contest that is truly the first of its kind. #LifeofExodus contest offers travelers across the United States and Canada the chance to fulfill their dreams of wanderlust and to win one trip a year for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Adventure Travel, America, Antarctica, Art, Bicycle, Canada, Culture, Food and Wine, Hiking, Himalayas, History, Iceland, Inca trail, India, Indonesia, Italy, Journey, Machu Picchu, Nepal, Peru

The Last Flight by Cydney Marshall

July 1, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

Flight attendant and author Cydney Marshall has written a gripping tale of a commercial airline that vanishes with all persons on board unaccounted for. Unlike the infinitesimal percentages of this happening in real life when you fly, this is a fictionalized account although it certainly pulls details from real life incidents over the years. Author Marshall cleverly creates a name for a generic airline, calling it AmerAsia; the whereabouts of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: Airline

This is Africa

June 21, 2017 by Dave19 Comments

We left Varela on the coast in Guinea Bissau at 5am - determined to make it back to Dakar in time for our 145am flight that evening. No small feat since it took us more then 20 hours to get to Varela from Dakar. Unfortunately the border between Guinea Bissau and Senegal is not open all night; in the morning it opens at 8am. We arrived at the border at 630am - avoiding all the corrupt police on the road as they had not yet reached their posts. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Airport, Beach, Bus Travel, Fishing, Taxi

Naughty City Names

June 20, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

Sperling’s BestPlaces finds 13 real U.S. cities and towns with hilariously risqué names 1. Buttzville, New Jersey - Population 194 - Median Home Price $172,700 According to Wikipedia, the town was named after its founder, Michael Robert Buttz. Naturally, he wanted to spread his grief to future generations by naming a town Buttzville. Sure, he could've gone with Michael City but perhaps that sounded too cool. 2. Dick Johnson, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Alabama, America, Animal Rescue, California, Festival, Fireworks, Garden, Georgia, Indiana, Montana, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Spa, Surfing, Texas, Wildlife

My Travel Health App

June 11, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

Rashid Fehmi, the CEO of Minnesota based Travel Health and Wellness LLC recently contacted me to review a traveler's health app that he has been an integral part of creating. Once the app is downloaded and installed you choose from seven primary informational based categories - organized by the major continents and regions of the world. Theme travel is one of the categories and provides health information relating to niche type travels … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Technology Reviews · Tagged: Africa, Cruising, Minnesota, Passport, Scuba Diving, Travel Insurance, Vaccination, Visa

Garagiste Wine Festival Brings Hidden Winemaking Gems to Hidden Architectural Gem: July 15th in Santa Monica

June 10, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

Fifty of the best of California’s micro-production wineries pour their wines in historic Santa Monica venue a few blocks from the ocean and Expo Line; Grand Tasting, Rare and Reserve tasting, Silent Wine auction and more... Paso Robles, CA – – Garagiste Events Inc., producers of the renowned Garagiste Festivals, announced that tickets are now on sale for The Garagiste Festival: Urban Exposure, whichreturns to Los Angeles County on July 15th, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, California, Colorado, Festival, France, Los Angeles, Mendocino, Napa Valley, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Sonoma, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

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